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  Chef Tara Thomas, of TRAXX Restaurant in historic Union Station, has commissioned her Chief Mixologist Kurtis Wells to create a drink that was inspired by the only painting that hangs in the restaurant, "No Further West." In honor of the artist's upcoming retrospective GORDY GRUNDY: BURN at Coagula Curatorial in Chinatown on Friday, 13 July, Kurtis Wells has envisioned a California cocktail masterpiece. Enjoy!

  
  Traxx Restaurant  

1-1/2 oz. Blue Ice Organic Wheat Vodka
1/2 oz. Torres Orange Liqueur
1/2 oz. Senior Curacao
Four Mint Sprigs
Two Cucumber Wheels 
Half an Orange Wheel
Splash of Fresh Orange Juice
Splash of Soda
Splash of Sprite
Top off with Varichon & Cerc Champagne  


PREPARATION
In a highball glass, muddle the Mint Sprigs and the Cucumber and Orange wheels.
Add ice. Add Alcohol, Soda, Orange Juice and Sprite.
Stir ingredients and top with Champagne.
Garnish with Cucumber and Orange wheel.

  
 

 


Born and raised in Los Angeles, Kurtis Wells has been creating art in a cocktail glass for the last sixteen years. When he is not making art, he is busy painting or spending time with his family. No Further West is a representation of Los Angeles and golden California.

 

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For your Good Luck, Cocktails are hosted by Bombay Sapphire Gin, introducing Bombay Sapphire East Gin.



CROWN will be spinning a retrospective of his original beats throughout the gallery opening.

Making a special appearance after a five-year hiatus, CROWN is known for his work with the Destroyer Network, U.S. Jungle, DevilMusic and the Digital Vomit Collectives.

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Close to the gallery, for your dining pleasure, Chef Tara Thomas has designed a special Prix Fixe menu in honor of BURN.


Open from 5pm to 9:30pm on Friday 13 July, this special 3 course meal shall include a choice of entree, a glass of Albertoni wine and a personal gift from the artist, all for $35 per person.

For reservations, please call (213) 625-1999. Include "Art Show" with your name.

 

 

    
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Coagula Curatorial presents the Whole Damn Oeuvre!
GORDY GRUNDY: BURN, A RETROSPECTIVE
Over Two Hundred Art Works
ONE NIGHT ONLY
FRIDAY, 13 JULY 2012
8pm to 11pm
Coagula Curatorial
977 Chung King Road
In the heart of the romantic L.A. Chinatown Arts District