Known in Mexico as El Dia de la Batalla de Puebla, Cinco de Mayo is an annual day of celebration commemorating the Mexican army’s victory over the French on May 5th, 1862. The battle helped preserve freedom and democracy within the country and helped promote unity and national identity. Here in the United States there is perhaps no more popular way to honor the heritage and pride of this holiday than by drinking…heavily. And although you’ll find bars throughout the country offering up Cinco de Mayo specials, there are a few cities that seem to take it more seriously than most. Here’s a list, fittingly, of cinco: 1.) Los Angeles, CA When it comes to celebrating Mexican culture, the West is the best. And nowhere else demonstrates this better than the City of Angels, whose population is nearly half hispanic. As you’d expect, LA likes to have a grand [...]
Show Me The Way To The Next Whiskey Bar
In the heart of downtown Los Angeles is where you’ll find Seven Grand (515 West 7th Street), although you might just feel like you’ve stepped back in time to an old Irish pub. Dimly lit, with taxidermy-lined walls and dark leather furniture on all sides, this isn’t your typical whiskey bar. Yet it takes more than charming ambiance to set a place apart. After all, customers aren’t just coming here to enjoy the atmosphere—although it certainly helps. What the people want is good booze and a knowledgeable staff to serve it, and Seven Grand delivers in spades. With a collection of over 370 whiskies, this hidden gem boasts the finest array of bourbons anywhere in Southern California. And they’re not just here to pour, the Spirit Guides—no mere bartenders—are here to promote awareness and “make whiskey accessible,” as Pedro Shanahan points out. He’s been with Seven Grand since they opened [...]
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