When we showed up at Osteria La Buca on April 27, we never expected to be led down a back alley and into a windowless wood-walled room. However, that’s exactly where we found host...
Angelenos have already fallen for pop-up restaurants like LudoBites and BREADBAR’s Hatchi Series. Now drink smith Michel Dozois (Church & State, Comme Ca, Seven Grand) is launching the city’s first pop-up cocktail series, titled...
Exceptional bartenders and mixologists consider many factors when producing cocktails, including balanced flavors and presentation. However, until recently, one aspect was an afterthought: ice. “Drink Smith” Michel Dozois is working to convert bartenders, consumers...
At yesterday’s first anniversary party for The Sporting Life – the Los Angeles bartenders’ guild – noted “drink smith” Michel Dozois revealed he’s been behind the bar at Church & State for the past...
Cocktail culture is thriving in large part due to a passionate contingent of exceptional bartenders and mixologists. This feature places a spotlight on the craftspeople behind the bar, and not just the structure itself....