Jonathan D. Report post Posted January 29, 2009 http://www.cafewas.com/ Saw this place on the news this morning, has an absinthe bar upstairs with traditional service via fountain. No flames in sight (from what I saw in the news segment and on the web). The owner specified several times they serve absinthe in the traditional style. Located in Hollywood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieElise Report post Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) Jonathan, They serve absinthe at The Edison downtown ($15-$25 a glass) but they've got several. The Edison and a great place to purchase the better stuff is at Silverlake Wines. Silverlake Wines. So far in the OC just the stuff at Bev Mo. (Obsello, Kübler, Mansinthe etc) If you find a specialty liquor place in OC, please let me know!!! Edited January 3, 2010 by StephanieElise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Report post Posted January 3, 2010 Hi-Time Wine has the best selection in Orange County. and Total Wine has a decent selection (way better than Bevmo), and the best prices of any liquor store, that I've found, in the area. (Their website is horrible, and doesn't reflect what they actually carry in the store. You'll have to go there to see what they really have in stock.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieElise Report post Posted January 4, 2010 Hi-Time Wine has the best selection in Orange County. and Total Wine has a decent selection (way better than Bevmo), and the best prices of any liquor store, that I've found, in the area. (Their website is horrible, and doesn't reflect what they actually carry in the store. You'll have to go there to see what they really have in stock.) Yay! I didn't even think we had it here at all! Thanks, Chris!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FaeVert_2010 Report post Posted September 25, 2010 For those who are darkly inclined, there's Bar Sinister... http://barsinister.net/home.php 3 Full Bars Hosted By: Aarron, Jaime J & Kendra in the Loft! serving the hOuse haLluCinoGenZ: Absinthe... yes the real stuff I heard they're rather tight, but it seems worth a try... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misanthrope Report post Posted September 25, 2010 I heard they're rather tight, but it seems worth a try... They're "tight" about enforcing their dress code but that's about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FaeVert_2010 Report post Posted September 25, 2010 Ah ok, cool1 Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stardust Report post Posted June 9, 2011 Bars that serve absinthe: - Cole's - Varnish (the little speakeasy inside Cole's) - The Association (next to Cole's) - FIG restaurant and Bar in Santa Monica (it's been a over a year since I've been there, so I'll have to confirm) - The Edison (of course) Places to buy (decent) absinthe: - The Beverage Warehouse (Culver City/Marina Del Rey) - The Wine House (West L.A.) - K&L Wine (Hollywood) - Silverlake Wine (Silverlake) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLoucheyMonster! Report post Posted July 9, 2011 West Los Angeles Crossroads BBQ lists absinthe and absinthe cocktails on the menu. If anyone wants to checks it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misanthrope Report post Posted July 9, 2011 Places to buy (decent) absinthe: - The Beverage Warehouse (Culver City/Marina Del Rey) - The Wine House (West L.A.) - K&L Wine (Hollywood) - Silverlake Wine (Silverlake) Don't forget Total Wine & More (www.totalwine.com) and, more importantly, Hi Time Wine (www.hitimewine.net) albeit they're in Costa Mesa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evan Camomile Report post Posted March 31, 2012 An article appeared on my spybot (Google) about The Charelston opening. Looks swanky! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLoucheyMonster! Report post Posted May 20, 2012 Now playing in Hollywood! Feature Attraction: " The MOnster that Drank Montana" http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1073125 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted May 20, 2012 Now playing in Hollywood! Feature Attraction: " The MOnster that Drank Montana" Also known as "The Monster Who Drank Chippy D"? Starring Ron Jeremy, no doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Report post Posted May 21, 2012 http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1073125 That's a helluva product description! I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLoucheyMonster! Report post Posted May 29, 2012 Mentioned in other threads, just want to put a couple more stores on the Los Angeles section: Mission Liquor in Glendale, Pasadena, Sherman Oaks Also Wine and Liqour Depot in Van Nuys. Website (sux) does not list inventory, so call to see what they have. Usually have more than a dozen, including (off the top of my head) Pacifique, VP, VC, Leopold, St George. Typically $5-15 below other places in town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stardust Report post Posted August 31, 2012 The Liquid Kitty in West Los Angeles now serves Pacifique in addition to Kübler. The Kübler is $10 and the Pacifique is $14. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JosephLabrecque Report post Posted March 2, 2013 Hey Los-Angelas-ites! I'll be in your city for a conference in May. Looking for venues that serve absinthe in the area of the Los Angeles Convention Center / Nokia Theatre - preferably within walking distance. I have a small group of absinthe-curious individuals that want to experience the real deal. I'm not very familiar with the area at all so please toss some locations my way! Thanks :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Moss Report post Posted March 9, 2013 Here's one for you: J.W.Marriott LA Live (the "headquarter hotel for the Los Angeles Convention Center") has just taken the new 200 ml bottle of La Clandestine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JosephLabrecque Report post Posted March 10, 2013 @Alan! I hang out at the J.W. bar a few nights every time I'm there - thanks so much!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy B. Report post Posted July 14, 2013 Last night I attended a murder-mystery dinner hosted at the Next-Door Lounge on Highland. The bar had four brands of absinthe: Kübler, St. George, Mata Hari and Pernod(?) I had a Kübler and a St. George. They were server in a Pontarlier glass with an auto verseur on top. The see-saw part was missing, so they just put a sugar cube there so the stream of water would melt it into the glass. I was away from my table when the first one was served. By the time I returned, the auto verseur was empty and the glass was filled almost to the top of the side cuts. But something was wrong - the contents were still completely transparent! I'm thinking, "I know Kübler louches. Could they have put a different booze in my glass? No the scent is right, and, besides, the other choices here are vertes." "Could it need more water?" There was a small low-ball glass of water on the table. I poured some into the auto verseur and shortly - as the glass became very full - the drink began to cloud. Moved the auto verseur to on top of the lowball and have a taste. Yowza! It's Kübler, but at least at double strength. For the sake of science, I order a St. George to check my findings. Yes, it's a double dose - almost triple to my light pours at home - I have to ask the barman for an extra glass of water. Even so the louche was so thick and creamy the other guests noticed it - and the aroma - and asked about it. With somewhere between four and six doses of absinthe inside me, the mystery dinner was very entertaining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLoucheyMonster! Report post Posted September 28, 2013 Kendall's Brasserie and Bar, serves both Ridges (Vilya) Jades, Clandestine, and a couple more Menu http://www.patinagroup.com/restaurants/39/menus/Kendalls_Absinthe-Menu.pdf main http://www.patinagroup.com/restaurant.php?restaurants_id=39 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimzuma Report post Posted January 6, 2015 Anybody have any info about absinthe in international terminals at LAX? I will be flying though this month and would like to buy there rather than check-in or maybe both on my flight back home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLoucheyMonster! Report post Posted January 6, 2015 I don't see any. you can try the contact info here to ask. http://www.dfs.com/en/airport-los-angeles/our-stores/los-angeles-airport-store/lax# Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimzuma Report post Posted January 7, 2015 good I don't see any. you can try the contact info here to ask. http://www.dfs.com/en/airport-los-angeles/our-stores/los-angeles-airport-store/lax# good find, better than my search. anyway I will pickup a bottle of something while in L.A. and then if nothing at duty free grab a nice bottle of grand marinier, been awhile for that one too. like to swirl in mouth and taste all the spices Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
