The Sporting Life
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Overview
The Sporting Life is a networking group for individuals who participate in the bar industry.
The purpose of the group is to promote unity and camaraderie among the bar community through networking.
The group was formed by Marcos Tello in 2008 and is based in Los Angeles.
Membership
The Sporting Life membership consists of bartenders, barbacks, servers, managers, owners, liquor ambassadors, distillers, media, and avid enthusiasts.
New membership is by invite only and at this time is only open to industry-related individuals.
Past Meetings
# | Date | Host | Sponsor | Description |
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1 | March 2, 2008 | Barkeeper | Inaugural Meeting! | |
2 | April 6, 2008 | Osteria Mozza | Partida Tequila | |
3 | May 11, 2008 | Bar Marmont | St. Germain | |
4 | June 1, 2008 | Craft Los Angeles | Plymouth Gin and Névé Ice | |
5 | July 6, 2008 | Comme Ca | Martin Miller's Gin | |
6 | August 3, 2008 | Seven Grand | Woodford Reserve Bourbon | |
7 | September ?, 2008 | Malo Taquería | Square One Vodka | |
8 | October 5, 2008 | The Edison | Bols Genever | |
9 | November 8, 2008 | The Doheny | Averna Amaro | |
10 | December 7, 2008 | STK | Veev Acai Liqueur | |
11 | January 4, 2009 | The Hungry Cat | Ron Matusalem | |
12 | February 1, 2009 | Copa D' Oro | Sagatiba Cachaca | |
13 | March 15, 2009 | Barkeeper | Tons of Past Sponsors | First Anniversary Party! |
14 | April 5, 2009 | Jones Hollywood | Dirty Sue and Tito's Vodka | |
15 | May 3, 2009 | Rivera Restaurant | 4 Copas Tequila | |
16 | June 7, 2009 | 8oz Burger Bar | Bombay Origina Gin | Oxley Gin Launch and Preview |
17 | July 5, 2009 | Bar Centro at the SLS Hotel | Aperol | |
18 | August 2, 2009 | Zach's Mansion | TRU Organic Spirits | |
19 | September 13, 2009 | The Varnish | Haus Alpenz | |
20 | October 4, 2009 | Roger Room | Bulleit Bourbon | |
21 | November 1, 2009 | Westside Tavern | Sazerac Rye | |
22 | December 6, 2009 | Upstairs2 at Wine House | Rhum Clément | |
23 | January 3, 2010 | El Carmen Restaurant | Siete Leguas Tequila | |
24 | February 21, 2010 | The Tar Pit | Pernod Ricard | Two Year Anniversary Party! |
25 | March 14, 2010 | Library Bar at the Roosevelt | Hendricks Gin | |
-- | April 18, 2010 | The Association | Host cancelled the day before. | |
26 | May 9, 2010 | Cole's | Tito's Vodka | Covered by Imbibe Magazine |
27 | June 13, 2010 | 320 Main | Grand Marnier | Flag Football on Seal Beach |
28 | July 2010 | Caña | Appleton Estate Rum | |
29 | August 1, 2010 | First and Hope | Benedictine | |
30 | September 2010 | Shangri-La Hotel | Akvinta Vodka | |
31 | October 10, 2010 | Tasting Kitchen | Suntory Whisky | |
32 | November 14, 2010 | La Descarga | Campo de Encanto Pisco | |
33 | December 19, 2010 | Musso and Frank | Beefeater Gin | Tribute to Manny Aguirre |
34 | January 9, 2011 | Villain's Tavern | Nolet's Gin | |
35 | February 2011 | Spare Room | Infinium Spirits | Three Year Anniversary Party! |
36 | March 2011 | Bar & Kitchen | Karlsson's Vodka | |
37 | April 10, 2011 | 1886 at The Raymond | Remy Martin | |
38 | May 22, 2011 | Eveleigh | Combier | |
39 | June 19, 2011 | Big Bar at The Alcove Cafe | 123 Tequila | |
40 | July 17, 2011 | A-Frame | Illegal Mezcal | |
41 | August 21, 2011 | Picca | Macchu Pisco | |
42 | September 18, 2011 | Harvard & Stone | Bulleit Rye | Live Music! |
43 | October 23, 2011 | SoHo House | Martini and Rossi | |
44 | November 20, 2011 | Thirsty Crow | Maker's Mark | Live Music, Crazy Rain. |
45 | December 11, 2011 | Sotto | Campari | |
46 | January 29, 2012 | Black Market | Pernod Absinthe | |
47 | February 19, 2012 | Neat | Pisco Portón | |
48 | March 11, 2012 | Petit Ermitage | Sailor Jerry | Four Year Anniversary Party! |
49 | April 15, 2012 | SunnySpot | Atlantico Rum | |
50 | May 6, 2012 | Short Order | St. George Spirits | |
51 | June 17, 2012 | Sadie | Templeton Rye | Art Beyond the Glass Pre-Event |
52 | July 15, 2012 | Del Monte Speakeasy | Aviation Gin | |
53 | August 19, 2012 | Mixology 101 | Stoli Elit | |
54 | September 23, 2012 | Trattoria Neapolis | Casa Noble Tequila | |
55 | October 21, 2012 | Writer's Room | The 86 Co. | |
56 | November 11, 2012 | Playa | Galliano | |
57 | December 16, 2012 | Drago Centro | Kappa Pisco | |
58 | January 27, 2013 | The Famous | DeLeón Tequila | |
59 | February 24, 2013 | Bestia | DC Craft Spirits | |
60 | March 24, 2013 | No Vacancy | Bacardi | Five Year Anniversary Party! |
61 | Q2 2013 | Can't tell you. | Would have to kill you. | |
62 | Q3 2013 | Can't tell you. | Would have to kill you. | |
63 | Q4 2013 | Las Perlas | Would have to kill you. | |
64 | Q1 2014 | Honeycut | Olmeca Altos & Absolut Elyx | Six Year Anniversary Party! |
Sporting Life Board
Current Board Members
Aidan Demarest - Manager / Owner
Chuck Taggart - Writer
Glen Gritzner - Enthusiast
Eric Tecosky - Bartender
Joe Keeper - Retail
Marcos Tello - Chairman
Sarah Dale Schwald - Communications
Previous Board Members
Silamith Weir - Liquor Rep
Tatsu Oiye - Evangelist