Muddy Leek, Willie Jane Debut New Cocktails, More!

CULVER CITY— Muddy Leek debuts a new cocktail program from Beverage Director Sara Kay Godot. Everything's made from scratch, such as a drink called the Italian Mule that uses vodka, amaro meletti, lime, ginger, and soda. Most range $12-13. [Eaterwire]

VENICE— Willie Jane, Govind Armstrong's ode to Southern cooking on Abbot Kinney, released a new intoxicants list. Some are Tart (tequila & hibiscus), Floral (rosemary & vodka), and Sweet (bourbon, cognac, & sweet tea), each focusing on a different flavor profile. [Eaterwire]

AROUND TOWN— A state appeals court upheld the ban against foie gras, unanimously affirming the district judge's refusal to block the passage of the law in 2012. The law prevents the sale of foie gras in the state of California. [LAT]

BURBANK— Eater National comes up with a list of 16 of the hottest ice cream shops in America right now. Quenelle, recently opened in Burbank, makes the list. [~EN~]
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