GIN & LUCK

Sure, it's beautiful outside. Whatever. Basement drinking is always a good idea. @nitecapnyc @natashadavidxo @delishnick

Down a dark alley, beyond a yet to be marked entrance, a bar is quickly working towards its first night of preview. Lets call it 10pm. Ish. (at Honeycut)

Health inspection, passed. Final inspection, passed. Friends & Family Preview @honeycutla tonight 9pm - 12am. (at Honeycut)

You may not be much now, but you will be soon. #deathandcobook #onedaynotsosoon #tenspeedpress (at Work in Progress)

Get excited. #inprocess #soclose #daysaway #brickandmortar #illneversleepagain (at Almost Open)

"I like to use [yellow chartreuse] as it adds a subtle herbaceous flavor and can tie a drink together nicely. It also makes for a damn good shot!" - Zahra Bates (@zxenos) #chartreuse #Coles (at Cole's)

Our second photo story comes from behind the bar of LA's oldest pub house -- Cole's. We dropped by before dinner to chat with Zahra Bates (@zxenos), who we will feature in this week's photo story. More to come! (at Cole's)

Wrapping up this week's photo story, we end with Penny Pound's slow-frozen, crystal-clear ice blocks --ready to chill cocktails to perfection at The Varnish, Tony's Saloon, and other 213 bars soon. Complete story on our upcoming website, ginandluck.com! (at Penny Pound Ice)

@theparishla team in the house today for new menu development. #thefresheststrega #cocktailjokes (at Chapter & Verse)

The 300-pound blocks of ice at Penny Pound undergo multiple cuts before reaching the cocktail-perfect size! Shown here is cut #2. (at Penny Pound Ice)

@wilderness's HQ in Lincoln Heights. Look for our interview with Steve Dubbeldam when @ginandluck's new site launches this fall! (at Lincoln Heights)

@nickck_g bringing some coffee liqueur secrets to @proprietorsllc today. #uppersanddowners #sodamngood (at Chapter & Verse)

Get excited, soon you're going to have a place to sit. #brickandmortar #theboothknowswhereitis #honeycut (at Almost Open)

If you need anything just tell one of these guys and they'll get at me. #palmtreebuddies (at Purple Palm)

Our work is just like your work, just with more booze. #alldaytasting #officelife (at Chapter & Verse)

This is not the office tree I was hoping for. #notmychanukahbush #officelife #allbottledeverything (at Chapter & Verse)

This is where I spend most of my days and some of my nights. No complaints at all. #regram from @antonio -Great hanging out with you @lifeandthyme'rs (at Chapter & Verse)