Tiana Cornelius, believe it or not, has been bartending since she was a kid. Not literally, but yes, Tiana has been bringing her family beers and making 7 and 7’s since she was little. After working as a host, server, and barista, when Tiana turned 21, she decided she wanted to be a bartender.
“I thought why not take a shot at bartending where you get to be the life of the party and make so many connections with your community,” says Tiana.
Today, Tiana is the General Manager at 4100 Bar – a great spot for evening drinks or a nightcap!
Tiana Cornelius, General Manager, 4100 Bar
According to you, what are some of the most important skills for a bartender to have?
Having the ability to anticipate patrons’ needs and being able to be a multitasker. For example, you can be 4 deep and in the weeds but you still have to maintain grace and conversation so your patrons still know they are cared for.
What is your favorite cocktail to make?
My favorite cocktail to make is a very simple one: The Americano. It seems slept on in LA but it is delicious, simple, and great all year round.
1oz Campari
1oz Antica or any Sweet Vermouth
Pour your ingredients into a highball/collins glass. Top with ice and soda water, give it a stir, and garnish with an orange peel.
What’s one essential piece of barware that everyone should have at home?
A jigger! Making sure you make your cocktails consistent by measuring your pours, whether you are at home or at a bar.
What are some of your favorite places to drink at when you’re not working?
Eli’s Mile High Club in Oakland is the best bar on earth in my opinion, good and cheap. Great indoor and patio, just a beloved bar that any kind of folks are comfortable going to.
Tiana Cornelius
Can you tell us a funny story you heard at the bar?
These are all secrets. 😉
What has been your most bizarre client request?
Someone once asked if I would put olives in their long island iced tea… yikes.
Is 4100 open? And can we visit?
Yes, we are open from 4 pm to 2 am, 7 days a week. We require masks indoors and are following all public health guidelines.
What are some upcoming drinks trends to expect?
Get ready to drink a lot of Mezcal cocktails!
What are you drinking right now?
Water! It is important to stay hydrated when you work in the bar business, can’t forget about your own health and wellness.
When you’re ready to channel your inner Beyoncé these karaoke bars will not leave you disappointed. From celebrity hotspots to Korean karaoke rooms, here are some of the best karaoke spots the city of Angels has to offer.
Boardwalk 11
Psy (left), Jimmy Kimmel (center), and Snoop Dogg (right) at the boardwalk 11, source: website
Do you remember when Jimmy Kimmel, Snoop Dogg, and Psy all together went for a karaoke night and sang “That’s What Friends Are For”? That event took place at Boardwalk 11. Located in the Westside neighborhood of Palms, this restaurant/bar serves up beers and burgers along with 50000 plus songs on the karaoke machine. During their happy hours, Boardwalk 11 offers $2 off on all well drinks, wines, and tap beers. The kitchen has an extensive list of all American bar food and the drinks list is unstoppable. The bar has 34 beers on taps like Ommegang Solera, Stella Artois Pale Lager, and more. Other than this they also offer 12 varieties of bottled beer, 20 growlers, and 9 cans to savor. We recommend having the Stone Scorpion Bowl or Mikkeller Staff Magician, these craft beers have recently been added to the menu. The karaoke starts at 8 pm but you can show up early to make sure you get your time on the stage.
A private for karaoke in Pharaoh Karaoke Lounge, source: website
Located in the heart of Koreatown at the Wilshire Center, Pharaoh Karaoke Lounge offers 17 private rooms from small to x-large. The interior is upscale and equipped with a variety of lasers, LED strobes, and neon-filled decor. Pharao is dedicated to providing a luxurious and fun-filled karaoke experience to its guests. They have 4,000+ songs available and new ones constantly being added. The food menu extends from pizzas, rice, and noodles to seafood – but you must try Pharaoh’s fried sampler with your choice of beer. The drinks menu ranges from whiskeys like Johnnie Walker, Glenfiddich, Ballantine to our favorite beers like Corona and Heineken. Don’t be shy to shine! Grab your friends and visit Pharaoh Karaoke Lounge for a night of great songs to sing.
Where – 3680 Wilshire Blvd., Suite B-02, Los Angeles
Hours – Mon-Fri (7 pm – 2 am)
Reservations can be made for start times between 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
The Gaslite
The crowd during a live karaoke performance at The Gaslite, source: website
For a friendly libation or nightclub sensation, The Gaslite is your one-stop party spot. This Santa Monica bar’s claim to fame is the 2010 Funny or Die stunt in which Jewel, in disguise, shows up and sings her own songs. Karaoke, dancing, and drink specials go down nightly. Their daily happy hour deal includes $2 off on most beverages, $12 buckets of regular beer, and $14 buckets of premium beer. The karaoke starts at 8 pm every day, except on Friday as it starts at 6 pm. You don’t need to be a great singer, the crowd is supportive and will cheer you up.
Happy hours – Daily (4 pm – 9 pm)
Where – 2030 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Hours – Mon-Sun (4 pm – 2 am)
The Good Nite
Bartender at The Good Nite bar, source: website
The Good Nite, a 10-year-old bar has a rep for its karaoke scene. The stage is open for karaoke daily from 9 pm, except Mondays and Thursdays when karaoke goes down at 9:30 p.m. after the comedy performances. The drinks here are affordable and strong. When tired from singing, head to bartender Andrew and ask him to make a special cocktail ‘The Bee’s Knees’ made from Bombay Sapphire, lemon juice, and agave. If you can’t find what you want to sing, just ask!
Where – 10721 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Hours – Mon-Sun (8 pm – 2 am)
Cafe Brass Monkey
Inside the Cafe Brass Monkey, source: website
Located in the rear of the building at Wilshire, Cafe Brass Monkey provides a stage for all your karaoke anthems circa 1971. Show up before the singing starts and you will find a small, chill bar with vintage appeal. The bar menu ranges from classic cocktails like margaritas to beers like IPA, Bluemoon, and Guinness. The cafe also serves various domestic and imported beers and wines. Enjoy their special Brass Monkey Club Sandwich with a margarita and wait till your turn comes for the stage appearance.
A private room for karaoke at SoopSok, source: Facebook
SoopSok (pronounced “Soup Soak”) was established back in 1986 and offers numerous private karaoke rooms, each containing a robust book of songs in English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese. Order beer, wine, and cocktails from the bar, as well as American and Korean food. Their smallest rooms can accommodate parties of six, while their largest rooms can hold up to 30 people. Prices range from $20 to $60 an hour. Keep an eye out for holiday specials to enjoy some savings with your singing.
Where- 4070 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Hours – Mon-Fri (10 am -3 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm)
Sat-Sun (11 am – 9 pm)
Shrine
The first sight when you enter Shrine, source: website
The Shrine is the premier Korean karaoke room in Los Angeles. The place has fifteen rooms for karaoke with a team which will help you organize and execute fun. This trendy, late-night karaoke bar features Egyptian-theme decor. The Shrine offers a variety of Korean food but the star is ‘Spicy ramen w/ seafood’. Explore their drinks menu, which ranges from whiskeys like Glenfiddich, Ballantine, Johnnie Walker Black, and Blue to Dom Perignon champagne. Head on with your old friends or make new ones and enjoy late-night singing.
It is no secret that Los Angeles is packed with many bars and restaurants that have made an appearance in our favorite shows. It is, indeed, home to Hollywood. Even though your favorite character might not actually sit down for a drink with you, you can definitely drink where he/she does on the TV show/movie. With some older bars, some dives, and some cocktail lounges on the list, the next time you want to sip on a Martini Hollywood style, this is where you need to be.
Sam’s Hofbrau
Sam’s Hofbrau entrance, Source: Website
Residing in Downtown, Sam’s Hofbrau is a premier strip club not just famous for featuring in Quentin Tarantino movies such as ‘Jackie Brown’ and ‘Kill Bill Vol.2’ but also for its made-to-order pizzas. The full bar provides bottle services for those looking for long hauls while you can also go for shot options in the neon-lit interiors with cozy seating. Grub on American dishes like burgers, sandwiches, and salads to replenish after sweating it out from dancing to hip-hop beats.
Location – 1751 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90021.
Timings – 11 am to 2 am (Monday to Sunday)
Pickwick’s Pub
Pickwick’s Pub, Source: Facebook
Rebuilt from scratch after a fire in 2005, Pickwick’s Pub has played the role of Poor Richard’s in Scranton from ‘The Office’. Although there is a Poor Richard’s watering hole in Pennsylvania, it is this English pub that made the cut.
You might notice a Poor Richard’s Pub mirror hanging inside the bar with 2 tournament dartboards, 12 TV screens, and a menu diverse enough to satisfy everyone. Beers such as Heineken, Budweiser, Newcastle Brown, Blackthorn Cider, and Coors Light start from $5, while Spacedust IPA, Mango Cart, and Pickwick Blonde flow from the tap. The food menu has it all with all-time English favorites like battered onion rings, full monty, fish and chips, scotch egg, and sausage rolls.
Happy hours – 4 pm to 7 pm
Location – 21010 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364.
Timings – 11 am to 10 pm (Monday to Thursday) 10 am to 11 pm (Friday to Saturday)
10 am to 10 pm (Sunday)
Gallery Bar and Cognac Room
Gallery Bar and Cognac Room, Source: Facebook
Not many can match the opulent Gallery Bar and Cognac Room in the Millennium Biltmore Hotel when it comes to having an eclectic history of the showbiz industry. The bar has appeared in various films and shows, namely ‘National Treasure: Book of Secrets’, ‘Mad Men’, ‘Obsessed’, ‘Rumour Has It’, and ‘Along Came Polly’. To quench your cocktail thirst pick one of the popular favorites that include the Black Dahlia martini, Cucumber Mango Cosmopolitan, and French Kiss.
Walk in the main lobby and head to the bar decorated with carved wooden panels, sculpted columns, and painted ceilings that make up the illustrious grandeur of the setting. The Black Dahlia martini concocted at the bar pays tribute to late actress Elizabeth Short who was last seen leaving the doors of the Millennium Biltmore Hotel as she walked down Olive Avenue before getting murdered.
Location – 506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Timings – 4 pm to 12 am (Monday to Thursday)
4 pm to 2 am (Friday to Sunday)
Tequila Jack’s
Food, drinks, and harbor view at Tequila Jack’s outdoor patio, Source: Facebook
A tequila hotspot with over 100 varieties of the spirit, Tequila Jack’s is located on Long Beach with harbor line views. You may recall the bar from its cameo in the Dexter series where the lead actor Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) takes shelter to evade someone following him.
Whether you catch sun rays in the day or gaze at stars at night on its outdoor patio, Mexican jollification will be in abundance at all times. Take your pick from mouth-watering margaritas to an ice-cold Cerveza, accompanying tasty snacks from the food menu. Make the most of the food experience of Tequila Jack’s on Taco Tuesdays.
Location – 407 Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802.
Timings – 11 am to 10 pm (Monday to Sunday)
Perch
Food and drink at Perch’s outdoor patio, Source: Instagram
Perch is a rooftop bar on the 16th floor of the Pershing Square Building where Hollywood actors Colin Farrell and Sam Rockwell are seen enjoying a drink in the movie ‘Seven Psychopaths’. It is no surprise the bar made it to Hollywood with its sublime views, encircled by the tallest buildings in the city, providing plenty of crafty cocktails, beer options (draught and bottled), and over 70 wines to choose from.
Sip on the Sunset Spritz cocktail made with Herradura Silver, peychaud’s aperitivo, lime juice, and sparkling wine with dinner dishes like scallops, steak frites, gnocchi, chicken supreme, and more as you take in the fresh air at the outdoor patio.
Location – 448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013.
Timings – 4 pm to 1 am (Monday to Wednesday) 4 pm to 2 am (Thursday to Friday) 10 am to 3.30 pm, 5 pm to 2 am (Saturday)
10 am to 3.30 pm, 4 pm to 1 am (Sunday)
The Blue Room
Burbank’s popular dive bar, The Blue Room is all about passing cool vibes with its blue chairs, decor, and lights. Appearing for a short duration in the ‘Momento’ directed by Christopher Nolan, The Blue Room can boast of its laurels in the Hollywood industry. They are also high on the list for sports enthusiasts looking for a place to bunk during match days with beer, wine, and spirits to partner with the enthralling events.
Location – 916 S San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502.
Nemiroff is a high-quality vodka brand of Ukrainian origin and more than 150 years of heritage. Available in more than 80 countries globally, ranked # 3 among all vodka brands in the Duty-Free.
The Indomitable Spirit is in the heart of Nemiroff’s DNA. It’s vodka for those who make their own way and shape their destiny. Premium-quality Ukrainian wheat spirit is tested and selected by 15 vodka experts. Then mixed with pure spring water. And then filtered and tested, filtered and checked, filtered and assessed, filtered and analyzed.
Sponsors of Harley-Davidson 115-th Anniversary.
Nemiroff is a brand with a 150-year history presented in 5 continents. Its production dates back to 1872 in Nemyriv town, known for the largest Podillia distillery opened after reconstruction. The principles in which Nemiroff Company follows until now were formed 150 years ago: high-quality standards, keeping with ancient recipes, constant product improvement, and search for new flavors.
Nemiroff is a brand created in Ukraine for consumers worldwide. Today it is presented in 80 countries and stands among the TOP 10 global vodka brands and TOP 3 vodka suppliers of Duty-Free stores. During the last 15 years, Nemiroff has received over 70 prestigious international awards, including Chicago Beverage Tasting Institute, The Vodka Masters, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, The Superior Taste Awards, International Spirits Challenge, Mixology Taste Forum, World Drinks Award, The Global Spirits Masters International Competition, Wine Enthusiast, The London Spirits Competition, Bartenders Spirits Awards, The Fifty Best.
Nemiroff De Luxe is a premium product with a strong character made for stout-hearted men. Production is based on natural ingredients, pure water, and premium-class alcohol. Also, high pressure, temperature, and 11 stages of filtration make Nemiroff De Luxe a symphony of refined, rich taste with a light linden flower flavor. The brand also launched an international mixed martial arts tournament WWFC. (Header Image).
Sponsors of WWFC (Mixed Martial Arts).
The Inked Collection includes:
Burning Pear: Pure Nemiroff Vodka, infused with estate harvested honey, сhili peppers and fresh pear. A mellow vodka that velvety smooth followed by a touch of rich heat.
Bold Orange: Pure Nemiroff Vodka, infused with estate harvested honey, chili peppers and fresh orange flavors, mellowed it in oak barrels. The result? A bright and clean flavor explosion with just the right hints of citrus, sweet and spice.
Wild Cranberry: Pure Nemiroff Vodka, infused with real cranberry. This vodka has a refreshing flavor, just slightly sweet. Perfect on its own or with a squeeze of fresh lime and sparkling water.
Through adversity, challenge and competition, the brand has earned around 100 international awards, including 6 medals at Bartender Spirits Awards, and has been recognized for market leadership, quality and great taste.
Nemiroff. Bold character since 1872.
All products of both premium line-ups – Nemiroff De Luxe and Nemiroff The Inked Collection won medals at the 2020 Bartender Spirits Awards:
Nemiroff De Luxe
Nemiroff De Luxe Honey Pepper
Nemiroff De Luxe Rested in Barrel
Nemiroff The Inked Collection Bold Orange
Nemiroff The Inked Collection Burning Pear
Nemiroff The Inked Collection Wild Cranberry
You can buy Nemiroff from Drizly, Total Wine and Mission Liquor.
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