556270 Wed Sep 10 11:31:54 -0700 2008 13 2 Los Angeles Area 0 4023826 What restaurants/bars do you think have the best artisanal cocktails? Wed Sep 10 11:31:54 -0700 2008 58578 sushi202 1 4024217 Without a doubt, this goes to Hungry Cat. Comme Ca should be given its due, and because a Portland man is involved, I reluctantly would also include S-Bar. Wed Sep 10 13:17:33 -0700 2008 4023826 50350 SauceSupreme 2 4026613 And Comme Ca has a 9:58 special running right now where after 9:58, they have a list of about 10 cocktails for $9.58. The menu includes a Manhattan, Sazerac, Negroni, Fitzroy, the Gilded Rose, the Last Word, White Russian, Sloe Gin Fizz and the Metropole. Thu Sep 11 10:03:39 -0700 2008 4024217 12268 mollyomormon 3 4030138 Not to knock comme ca specifically, but the fact that $9.58 constitutes a "special" on cocktails is one of the depressing realities of imbibing in LA. Fri Sep 12 13:18:46 -0700 2008 4026613 119202 nick_r 4 4030661 Seriously. It's a little sad that I now consider $10 for a drink to be a good deal. Fri Sep 12 16:07:23 -0700 2008 4030138 12268 mollyomormon 1 4024267 Agree, Hungry Cat. And Comme Ca. And Providence. Wed Sep 10 13:29:59 -0700 2008 4023826 13957 slacker 1 4024280 Agreed on Hungry Cat, Comme Ca and Providence. Fraiche has a pretty interesting menu too but I heard their mixologist took off elsewhere? Also I like Seven Grand and Edison too. ~H.C. http://la-oc-foodie.blogspot.com Wed Sep 10 13:34:14 -0700 2008 4023826 11949 AquaW 2 4024352 Yes, Albert Trummer left Fraiche some months back. Boooo. I will never forget his homebrew absinthe. Together with his flaming wine glass show. Spectacularly wonderful. I was at Fraiche a few weeks ago, and was told they're getting someone new in, but I haven't been back since that last visit. And also agree on Seven Grand, awesome bartenders. For me, the Edison drinks are good in that they are really strong, but otherwise not that special to me. Wed Sep 10 13:53:14 -0700 2008 4024280 13957 slacker 1 4026592 Yes, Hungry Cat rules the roost. However, some very interesting choices can also be found at the Hall at Palihouse and Blue on Blue. Akasha is definitely going this route, but the cocktails we had there opening week were unimpressive. Maybe it's gotten better. Thu Sep 11 09:59:09 -0700 2008 4023826 119202 nick_r 1 4026703 Malo is trying, Bar Lubitsch has a few. Haven't been to Osteria Mozza yet, but I heard they have some good cocktails. I went to the Far Bar in Little Tokyo and the bartender there was mixing up some great cocktails too. Thu Sep 11 10:25:54 -0700 2008 4023826 25742 mattyshack 1 4026971 i enjoy the cocktails at the foundry. Thu Sep 11 11:53:28 -0700 2008 4023826 13235 lotta_cox 1 4027629 I am always pleased with Beachwood; especially when I am an hour away from the Hungry Cat! Thu Sep 11 15:39:17 -0700 2008 4023826 13416 ElissaInPlaya 1 4030929 Absolutely Hungry Cat - with an honorable mention for Foxtail. Fri Sep 12 17:50:09 -0700 2008 4023826 11731 bodie 1 4032593 hands down hungry cat Sat Sep 13 14:56:40 -0700 2008 4023826 163107 cincyn