Comments on: Q&A with bartender Eric Alperin (The Varnish)

By: Eric

Eric — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 23:48:34 +0000

Eric, this is a irritating thought from the past-
your old (4th, 5th) grade teacher Evan Barnett. I made a few runs with you dad skiing at Hunter Mountain near where I live. He told me what a success you are with your new restaurant -club. I was very happy to hear of your success but then again I knew you would be based on your aptitude and social skills way back in elementary school(Central). You were a mature kid with strong leadership skills. You contributed immensely to making my job fun and a pleasure to go to work. I see you learned in spite of me and that is very gratifying. I’m now thinking this message may not be private so I will end wishing you a great deal of luck and success in the future. Warm regards to you and your brother. Evan Barnett

By: laurat

laurat — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:55:54 +0000

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Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:47:11 +0000

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By: laurat

laurat — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:02:17 +0000

great interview i love eric’s response to the bartender/mixologist question. so this nyc bartender now calls los angeles his home. its nice to see that he is a big fan of the sazerac. ill have to make sure i seek him out if he comes to tales 2009.

By: Joshua Lurie

Joshua Lurie — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:28:46 +0000

The Varnish isn’t open yet, but should be in February.

By: TonyC

TonyC — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:50:26 +0000

so.. is it open yet? Cuz we need yet ANOTHER place in DTLA serving Sazerac and Pisco Sours

Crocker remains locked all this week.. wtf?

By: mattatouille

mattatouille — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:12:34 +0000

man, that part of DT is a cocktail frenzy right now. in fact, all of DT is right now.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:45:03 +0000

I love both El Carmen and St Nicks too. I use to live right across down the street from both. Eric’s not kidding about those pints of booze at St Nicks for 7 bucks. They also have awesome hummus and a decent burger. The food at El Carmen needs a face lift, but it’s been a while since I’ve eaten there. They also have great a margarita to go with their excellent selection of Tequila.

And yeah, when is Varnish opening up. I just keep getting soon soon soon.

By: mattatouille

mattatouille — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:44:26 +0000

When is this place opening up?