Yelp(ers) Drank It!!!

The above algorithm represents the scribblings of a crew destined to serve cocktails to a few hundred, blood-thirsty Yelpers!

With the help of a big ass cooler, some big old buckets, a little red bar, and several rad co-workers, we managed to pull off a major order: 700 2oz servings of two selections off our craft cocktail menu -- El Dorado Mojito, and Paloma.

BTW: We had a lot of fun doing this (as you could probably tell from the pics). We thought y'all might want in on the basic recipes, too. If you're cooking up a giant batch of these bad beverages, feel free to ask us for advice! Lord knows we didn't get these perfect on the first try... although the recipes do stay pretty consistent -- just multiply!!

Anyways...

El Dorado Mojito:

2 oz Light Rum

4 raw sugar cubes

1/4 t minced SERRANO PEPPER (adjust more or less for hot to CRAZY FUCKIN' HOT)

7 healthy mint leaves

1/2 lime wedged

(club soda for top)

in a 16 oz Mixing Glass (or pint glass), add raw sugar, squeezed lime wedges (rind/juice and all), and minced serrano and muddle away!! Next, add the mint and light muddle (prevents from over-grinding, which releases the bitter chlorophyl - the green stuff - in the mint). Next, add Rum and top with ice. Then shake it up! if you don't have a shaker tin, just transfer the contents (ice and all) from one mixing glass to another several times. Finally, top with soda water... If you're a hardcore, add a split sugar cane to stir!!

(For bulk batches, use 3/4 oz fresh lime juice... unless you're a masochist, you can avoid the muddling by using a food processor for the serrano mince. You can also use a raw sugar simple syrup for substitute - 2 parts sugar, 1 part water)

Paloma:

2 oz Tequila Blanco

3 oz FRESH Squeezed Grapefruit Juice

1/2 oz FRESH squeezed lime juice

1/4 oz agave nectar

(club soda for top)

A classic Margarita revision... Add ingredients to a mixing glass full of ice and Shake Shake Shake!! (You'll probably need the shaker tin for this one) -- pour into another mixing glass, garnish with a lime wedge, and BOOYAA!!

Enjoy!

- EL||D

#5 // DJ Nu Mark Interview

Peace kin folk.

Hope everybody is well. The Grown Folk Shit parties have been real super rad. Give thanks to everybody who has come through and checked us out so far. If you have been by El Dorado on a Thursday, you will most likely have noted that the Grown Folk House Band is cracking as well. If you have yet to come by, don't trip... The band is there every week, along with really super duper rad djs. Take this coming Thursday for example, when DJ Nu-Mark of Jurassic-5 drops in for a very special guest set.














Nu-Mark is perhaps best know for his work as co-producer and dj (along with Cut Chemist) for the gold selling group Jurassic-5. He was also a key figure in the late 90s DJ explosion, which really re-positioned the joc at the forefront of not only hip hop culture but the greater collective international consciousness. Having toured the globe with Jurassic-5, as well as on his own, performing at some of the worlds largest and most prestigious music festivals - Coachella, Bonnaroo, The UK’s Reading Festival, and Japan’s Summer Sonic - Nu Mark has really put a lot of time and hard work into developing his creative and groundbreaking DJ routines. Over the last two decades your dude has taken his record collecting real serious too, having built a, surely enviable, collection of over 35,000 pieces. In 2004 Nu Mark started releasing his own projects with the instrumental 'Blend Crafters Vol. 1' record and his 'Hands On' mix-cd. More recently, Nu has produced tracks for various other artists, including his J-5 comrade Chali 2na and an truly amazing remix of the classic Pharcyde tune '4 Better Or 4 Worse'. Currently working on his new album, Nu Mark is clearly as busy as ever, so we really want to thank the guy for taking time out of his day recently to discuss his work, his plans for the future, and some of his thoughts on djing and record collecting with GFS resident grown ass dj Ikah Love. Peep the technique:

IKAH LOVE:
Congratulations, it's seems as though you've been a consistently busy dude over the last 10 or so years. What sort of stuff have you been involved in recently?

NU MARK:
I just produced a song with Pharoahe Monch and a group out of Australia called Hilltop Hoods for their album.  I produced a joint on DJ Revolutions album.  I produced a song called Epiphany for a group out of D.C. called Panacea.  I just produced a remix for Pharcyde called "4 Better or 4 Worse".  I did two songs on Chali 2na's album.  The latest greatest is that I'm working with Saturday Night Live's writers and Andy Samberg on the Lonely Island album that just came out!  I produced two songs on the album......excited about that!  These are the guys that made "Dick In The Box" and "Jiz In My Pants" that you see on SNL.  Funny Stuff.  I'm about a 3rd of the way done with my album.......that's gonna take a while.

IKAH:
You've had a pretty amazing career already. Are there special moments or highlights that particularly stand out in your memory?

NU:
It's tough to say because there's been a lot of unexpected highlights.  I'm proud of being able to sell close to 200,000 records independently with J5 after many, many labels turned us down.  I'm happy that I've had a chance to work with Big Daddy Kane and the Beatnuts.  I trip out on how successful the movie Scratch was.  I still think it's an important documentary.  I really like what Shadow, Cut and myself did for the "Pushin' Buttons" song for Shadows album.  I've always enjoyed "Swing Set" and "Acetate Prophets"...those songs took a very long time to create.

IKAH:
How about the version of John Lennon's 'Imagine' that you did on the 'Blend Crafters' record... That song is not only an unlikely tune for a hip hop producer to cover, but the result is sooo good. How did that come about?

NU:
It was my idea to cover it because the record I used in the production was amazing.  It just felt right.

IKAH:
You've had the chance to play all over the world to so many different crowds and types of people. Do you feel djing abroad has in any way informed how your approach to djing here in the U.S., or in general?

NU:
Yes, it's opened my eyes to electronic sounding beats.  The states is a little less open to genre's such as Dub Step etc..  Europe likes dance songs where the states gravitates more towards rugged Hip Hop and Rock.  It's fun to take influences from both.

IKAH:
Can you put a finger on what it is about djing a party that still gets you open?

NU:
Umm, I still really enjoy blending songs together.  I also really enjoy the idea of being able to select a song people haven't heard in a while and play it in my own special way or blending two songs from a great era.

IKAH:
With all of your experience, do you have an opinion on what makes a good party, or one that's particularly fun to play?

NU:
When people dance and drink.....it's a party.  When people just stare at the DJ it's more of an exhibit.  I like to see people having fun personally.

IKAH:
Word up. How long have you been collecting records? Do You remember the first record you bought?

NU:
I've been collecting for 24 years.  My first record I was given was Monster Mash the Halloween record but the first record I purchased was U.T.F.O. Roxanne Roxanne.

IKAH:
What do you think it was that got you into collecting?

NU:
In the eighty's DJ's were judged on their ability to play dope records.  The scratching thing was brand new and it was more about your song selection and being able to simply keep up with all the great music being generated by all genere's at that time.  Rock, New Wave and Hip Hop were at an all time high!!

IKAH:
That's super cool to hear somebody who is maybe known to specialize in one area, talk about the value of keeping up with everything, including things perhaps outside of that area of expertise. Are there things that you collect that might surprise your average fan?

NU:
Well I try to collect really bad music that just makes people laugh...you know.  I like bad demos and quirky songs.  Lately I've been really into Bulkan music.....Borat type shit.

IKAH:
Is there a section of your record collection that you are most proud of?

NU:
I'm proud of my Soul and Hip Hop collection for the most part.

IKAH:
The film 'This Is The Life' which documents the late 80s, early 90s community surrounding the Good Life Cafe was recently released. How closely involved were you in that community?

NU:
Well, I was really occupied with my DJ crew at that time (Bum Rush Productions) but we kept hearing about the Good Life Cafe and how some of L.A's dopest mc's would perform there every thursday.  Finally we went down there and were simply blown away at the creativity our city displayed.  We were DJ'n so much on the other side of L.A. that it was tough for us to get to the Good Life but the times we were there were amazing.  I met Cut Chemist around that time and that's when things changed for me and Hip Hop became my career.  The movie is off the chain.  I highly reccommend it to anyone who likes creativity.

IKAH:
It seems to me, that in the last couple of years there are a couple places where people want hip hop to fit comfortably. On one hand you have the pre-eminent 'ring tone rap' artist... On the other hand you have an emerging category of 'scenester rap' with artists like The Cool Kids and Kid Cudi. At the same time you have the commercial success of genuine funk and soul acts like The Dap-Kings... Something that you might expect to precipitate the resurgence and success of more roots oriented hip hop acts such as Jurassic-5. do you think an artist pushing the kind of sound and references that J-5 did could sign to a major and make a real career for themselves in today's market?

NU:
Ahh, it's all Hip Hop to me.  I really dislike categorizing and spreading this music thin with all the labels etc...The states needs to have such logical/mathmatical answer to what a group sounds like and where they fit.  Creativity is more vast than that.  Sometimes there is no "why or what".  Sometimes these groups have a sound never heard before and you can't compare it but people find securtiy in sayin it's a blend of this and that.  Not sure about a group like J5 fitting into todays commercial market.....just not sure.  I've always been terrible at predictions though.  We were fortunate to have impecable timming with our independent movement!  I think people always crave something different and cutting edge as it pertains to the underground.  Even if a new group blends many different sounds together the people begin to say that this artist is the next big thing even if they fizzle out in 3 months.  I think that the majors are mostly looking for pop acts these days due to the terrible condition of the industry.  There are exceptions with some of these smaller inprints though.  The internet is the strongest tool outside of touring these days for underground music.

IKAH:
You have a pretty strong presence on the interweb yourself. There are, in particular, a lot of youtube clips of you on tour doing the stuff with the MPC and the toy instruments. Can you explain a little bit about what you're doing there?



NU:
Yeah, well I started re-wiring some of output jacks of my old and new musical toys so  they can play through my mixers.  The goal was to fill the stage up with innovative toys that could make for a dope performance.  I have old toys like the Chimp with the cymbals (he plays the cymbals like a metronome while I tap out a beat on a drum machine).  I have newer toys like the Music Blocks that actually have a bar of music that plays on each side of each cube.  You'd have to see it in action.  Each side of the cube has a different shape......so stars are piano
lines, circles are bass lines and I do a routine with two Music blocks and my mixer in the middle.  I have mini turntables, mini keyboards and much, much more.  It never ends...Lots of fun.

IKAH:
Are there any djs or artists that you are checking for currently?

NU:
Pacific Division (these cats are the truth)!! Dom Kennedy, Onra, Lonely Island and Bulkan Beatbox!

IKAH:
How about the future? What are your plans?

NU:
Just trying to get more beats placed in movies, television, albums and finsh what I started with my own album!



The party this Thursday April 2nd is $5 before 10 pm and $7 after. There are also a limited number of pre-sale tickets available for $5, which will be honored at the door all night. These pre-sale tickets are available now at El Dorado,as well as the following locations:








5 & A Dime
701 8th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
5andadime.com





California Sound & Lighting
1919 San Diego Ave
San Diego, CA 92110
calsound.com












xoxoxo,
Grown Folk Management

YOUNG GUNS!!!!!

Howdy!

This here is my first post, so let me introduce myself and explain what the heck I'm up to at good old EL Dorado! My government name is Lee Schneider and I play records around town by the name of DJ Groundloor. Been spinning all kinds of music for a decade, and I'm amped to be doing it for ya at the best bar in town.

My night with Ikah Love is called YOUNG GUNS and it goes down every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month. If you're still reading, you might be wondering what the name is all about?? Well, lets just say we wanted the name to reflect a night thats gonna be a little wild, and a little young at heart!!

The music program will be top notch. You'll be intrigued by some of the finest dancefloor music from around the world, as well as a few familiar classics. To demonstrate, I concocted an exclusive mixtape with a few of my favorite new tunes. I PROMISE you'll find a couple tracks that you love! Check it:

Download: Young Guns Vol. 1 Mixed By Dj Groundfloor!! (MP3)

Feel free to send us a myspace message if you wanna know the names of tracks: www.myspace.com/younggunssandiego

Well now that I've talked up a big game, I hope you are curious enough to come find out why Saturdays at El Dorado are quickly becoming the most exciting and talked about nights in the city. This saturday we've got hometown heroes Shark Attack as our guest DJs. Bring your dancing shoes... and have your best buddies bring your extra pair, cuz this wild night will surely have your feet burnin'



Send us an RSVP message at our myspace... See ya Saturday!!!

Lee aka DJ Groundfloor

3.5.09 // GREYBOY!!!

Bonjour à nouveau,

How is everybody? Glad to see you're all still here. Nice place, this here blog, innit? What have you been up to lately? Anything particularly interesting? Me, I've just been cooking a lot and spanning time. I did go to the ballet recently. Super grown. I was joined by two of the most wonderful creatures on the planet... truly the salt of the earth these two.

So, what is everybody doing this evening? If you haven't any plans, we are having quite the party tonight at El D. Tonight, being Thursday, is the night for some ol' Grown Folk Shit. Our menu for the evening will start with a live set by the Grown Folk House Band starting at 9pm, to be followed by a selection of top sides prepared by our resident grown ass dj Ikah Love. Topping things off we have very special guest dj GREYBOY.

Greyboy is a bonafide San Diego pioneer, an incredibly talented artist and a bananas dj. He is currently preparing to release his 1st album in nearly 5 years (titled 'Era Correct' his 1st release on Soundlock Recordings). Trust he will be getting a lot of shine this year once the record drops. We would like to presume that most everybody out there is already familiar with ol' boy's work and his irrefutable place in the history of San Diego's music landscape, as well as his pioneering role in the international acid jazz/downtempo/post-hip hop movement of the nineties... but, in case you're not knowin, peep the links:

-here's an insightful 2008 OC Weekly article

-this is a cool video interview form the vaguely BMX oriented web site 'Defgrip' (fyi - big homie is also a BMX enthusiast as well as a design maniac - check the bottom link)

-press release for his 2008 '15 Years Of West Coast Cool' compilation on Ubiquity Records

-2008 Vapors Magazine article

-pretty much entirely unrelated, but oh so gangster (you must read the entire article)

*The party tonight is free with your rsvp to GROWNFOLK.RSVP@GMAIL.COM

2.28.09 // DESIGNER DRUGS

SAUL Q + DA PERV BRING
YOU:
DESIGNER DRUGS
@ El Dorado! (San Diego)
Sat.
Feb. 28th







Designer Drugs is a New York
based
electro-house duo focused on making stadium rocking bangers.
Currently,
Designer Drugs is releasing remixes for artists such as Little
Boots (Iamsound Records), The Veronicas (Warner
Brothers), Thieves Like Us (Kitsune), Jupiter One
(Warner Brothers), HeartsRevolution (Iheartcomix),
Mission Control (Etc, Etc), Freezepop
(Warner
Brothers), Hail Social (Flaming Hotz), Protokol
(Iheartcomix, over
500,000 copies distributed on CD via Scion),
IAMX (formerly of The
Sneaker Pimps), and Fake Shark - Real
Zombie.
Designer Drugs will be
releasing their first single on
Iheartcomix in mid-October.
.

2.19.09 // ***GRAND OPENING***

That's right, folks, We're Open!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! well, again... only this time it's grand(er)

It's our official GRAND OPENING, Y'all... We wanted to do this thing right, so we waited a bit to guarantee a quality party. And it's looking to be just that — Quality! check the specs:



Space is limited, so if you're intending on joining the party rsvp here: contact@eldoradobar.com

Thanks again to all whom made this event a possibility!!

EL|D

The RatCast Vol. 1

Let Rat Speak...

MP3: Rat.BOOGIE mix
MP3: Heavy Funk mix

Show DJ Rat.Star some Myspace // Facebook lovin,' y'all

Gettin' Grown

Bonjour,

Please allow me to introduce myself...

I was born in 1974 to semi-vagarant jazz musician father and ski cap knitting hippie ma dukes. My closest comrade throughout most of my youth was a kid named Mark Murino. Mark's parents were Italian Immigrants who owned a restaurant in our neighborhood. My mother was a hippie repenting her early life as the daughter of mill workers in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Everyday at school, starting in approximately 3rd or 4th grade, Mark Murino and I would trade the lunches our parents had packed for us. Everyday I opened up the same little brown paper bag - literally, the same brown bag... In the event that I should ever throw one of my empty lunch sacks away rather than pack the stinky crumpled thing up to be reused the following day, I would get a fierce talking to about the wasteful nature of those who had 'more than enough' - AKA, me and the rest of the modern world. Everyday as i opened my lunch and cringed at the sight of yet another almond butter (no jelly. no honey. nothin.) on sliced kamut bread sandwich, Mark Murino was reeling with disgust for the eggplant parmigiana hero his mother had once again packed for him. And so was born the most notable detail of all the years comprising my primary and secondary education, this trade of lunch goods that seemed repulsively repetitive to one child, while offering an exotic and savory escape to the other. Sue Murino (Mark's mama mia) ran shit in the cucina. Respect.

I bought my 1st record in 1988. In the same week i bought a copy of the 'Rock For Light' LP by Bad Brains at the Licorice Pizza (a pretty legit chain of record stores that eventually sold to Sam Goody's in the late 80's) on Garnet Ave. in Pacific Beach, and later the 'Jenifa / Pot Holes In My Lawn' 12" by De La Soul.

My favorite singers are:
1)Morrissey
2)Sam Cooke
3)Dave Vanian
4)Leroy Sibbles

My favorite dog is the jack russell terrier (no homo), but i love my belongings too much, especially my clobber and my couch, to have one living in my house, chewing and peeing on things.

My favorite Large Professor remixes are:
1)'Stress' remix - Organized Konfusion
2)'It Aint Hard To Tell' remix - Nas
3)'It's A Boy' remix - Slick Rick

I used to frequently get stopped by homeless folk who told me that i look like Prince. Real talk.

My top 5 favorite breakfast cereals (to be eaten at all hours, day or night):
1)Life (original)
2)Golden Grahams
3)Quaker Oatmeal Squares (original golden maple)
4)Grape Nuts
5)Cinnamon Toast Crunch
*footnote: Actually my favorite cereal of all time is a good granola... there are many out there, but it seems to me that granola actually exists as some sort of sub-genre under the larger umbrella of 'cereal', and thus cannot be included in this list.

I think Kris Van Assche is a retard in waay over his head and pretty much everyone agrees.

My favorite films include:
1)"Do The Right Thing' Spike Lee 1989
2)'The Royal Tenenbaums' Wes Anderson 2001
3)'Troi Couleurs: Bleu / Blanc / Rouge' Krysztof Kieslowski 1993 / 1994 / 1994
4)'Olivier, Olivier' Agnieszka Holland 1992
5)'Rumble Fish' Francis Ford Coppola 1983
6)'Before Night Falls' Julien Schnabel 2000

My favorite gangster rapper is Lil Fame of M.O.P..

One of my favorite Lil' Fame lines:
'Patna, it's bug, fake thugs get no love/
You could easily get got by hot sinking slugs/
Nigga what, I take your pride and slide/
Turn your rap cipher into a motherfucking homicide'
- 'Firing Squad' 1996

Me = vegan, minor obsessive compulsive, major Hedi Slimane fan, hopa.

OH... BEE TEE DUB - Im throwing this new party on Thursday nights here at the El D (Check the flyer). The party is called 'Grown Folk Shit'. I'm super mad excited about it. The concept is this... play good music that most everybody appreciates - funk, soul, afro beat, bossa nova, etc - but these days doesn't get a lot of shine in the bars and clubs. From there things have grown to include a Thursday night house band formed expressly for this party. The band debuts this Thursday February 5th. They'll be playing 2 sets at approximately 9pm and 11pm. Also this week we have a special guest dj, One Man Jazz. This kid is no joke. Trust. Totally super mad excited!
In the coming weeks we'll also be having some super talented friends stopping by to join in the fun. San Diego's favorite son Greyboy, as well as Mr. Choc of The World Famous Beat Junkies will be joining us soon. Check the Grown Folk Shit myspace an peep the calendar for details.
Think it's also worth mentioning that there is no cover for the party this week... Holy shit balls! Sweet. Really hope you can join us.


...Pleased to meet you. Enchanté.
Xoxoxo


Post Script - An aperitif... Here's a little taste of some real Grown Folk Shit: mp3
It's part of a live radio broadcast i did a few winters ago on my key brethren dj Sachamo's radio program on Jazz 88.3 fm (I see you Sach Boogie!).

2.14.09 // Valentines Day

Looking for the right gift? here's a couple ideas... If that lacked inspiration maybe buying a bottle of liquor with those you love is the right idea!?! nothing says 'i love you sweety' like a bottle of booze and a clan of (extra friendly) friends, right? 

Well, guess what -- we've got a couple booths left for the big day. Each booth has a 1 btl minimum ($250). If you're interested, tell us about it ––> contact@eldoradobar.com

Act fast, cuz they should go quick. Why? because not only is it a super fun holiday, but the SQZMYLMNS dudes are throwin a Sadie Hawkins Dance (party)!! POW!

Happy VD, y'all!

Ladies and Gentlemen BOYS and GIRLS

This Saturday Feb 7th is our 2nd official 'BOYS & GIRLS.'  The party goes down on the 1st & 3rd Saturday. This week's soiree was helped by the good peeps at Scion Sessions... Thanks Scion! What will you hear? music along the lines of electro, indie dance, nu disco, house, B-more, dance rock, party rock, etc, (Check the Mix) w/ myself as your resident. To shake things up, some out of town talent is in the works. I'll be spreading the love w/ friends and family each week. Lord Nelson, Mr. Biggs, and Pretty Penny (aka ?) will be DJing with in this week. Matty (flier design as well) will be shooting photos. Jive Ass James and the crew from Active Petco will be holding it down! Come through, drink, dance, do what you do best........... Get loose! 

Guestlist Rez? hit us up ––> contact@eldoradobar.com

xoxo

 - Adam Salter

STEADY CRUSHIN' STARTS THIS FRIDAY!

Big Up Daygo! I'm proud to announce our OFFICIAL landing at El Dorado this Friday Night as we cork the brand new "STEADY CRUSHIN'" night with resident DJs J Blow & Unite (your's truly) for the FIRST and THIRD Friday Night's of the month. We will be playing the BEST in Hip-Hop, Old School, Funk, Reggae, and whatever else we got got brewin in our record bags. To help us crack this first one off, we have Special Guest DJ PERIL from you local Champion Sound System Tribe Of Kings Sound

J Blow and I orignally linked up in the glorious days of Landlord Jim's, and have been Party Rockin' all over the city ever since. We are now ready to return Downtown, and bring more of your favorite ASS shaking tunes to you in an environment that captures the spirit of our "House Party" vibes. Click Here for past photos from Landlord Jim's Saturday Night Dance "Till The Wheels Fall Off".

Me and J are VERY excited to be a part of what seems to be a new Chapter in San Diego Nightlife, and hope to see every last one of you down there. Even more exciting is that the weeks we are not there, the DJ spot will be filled by legendary San Diego Turntablist DJ RATTY.

All in all, Friday Nights at El Dorado is the new sure shot.

AND IF YOU GO HARD ON THE CHIMAY, FEEL FREE TO GET NAKED (just sayin...)


For more on what Me & J Blow got crackin outside the club, we are both avid bloggers, and invite you all to come stop through and check up on us.

J Blow-- All Up In Your Earhole
----------J Blow's Twitter
Unite--- Hugh Knight's Party At 45 RPM
----------Unite's Twitter

As a bonus for powering through my rambling, here is the link to download my new Reggae/Hip-Hop mix called Shogun Selector

See Y'all Friday...

2.1.09 // Open for the Super Bowl

Yo... We're gonna grab a bunch of pizza from Basic and watch the Super Bowl. Doors open at 2p. We're inviting some friends – as should you... there'll be  stools waiting for y'all at the bar.

PLUS this guy is doin' the halftime show!! (Ha)

And let's not forget the commercials... remember this one?

(We love our macs... They were rad in '84 too! Get well soon, Mr. Jobs!!!)

hope to see you there!

1.22-24.09 // ASR IS BLOWIN' DOWN DOORS!!!

BIG weekend!!

event #1: the VICE party

Bands, you ask? why yes!! And they want to melt your head off your shoulders with the power of metal:

ANNIHILATION TIME and SAVIOURS

PS: $5 cover at the door

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Next up... Event #2 --- Keep-A-Breast for a Lifetime ---

This one's invite only... you'll need to nab a hard copy of the flier from KEEP-A-BREAST or LIFETIME COLLECTIVE while at the AGENDA or ASR trade shows...

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And let's not forget #3: Saul Q's Fiesta on the Saturday the 24th 

WOW!! that's a large weekend!!! this is gonna be a nuts!

2.15.09 // Ikah Love and Ryan Koontz on the Local 94/9

Howdy Yall,

The El/D is "ON-AIR" (soon...)

DJ Ikah Love and Ryan Koontz will be joining Tim Pyles on the Local 94.9, Sunday, Feb. 15th, to chat about our Grand Opening (Feb. 19th!!!).  Tune in and join us, alongside other San Diego artists for a fun filled evening -- in your ear.  

1.24.09 // Saul's throwing his B'day Party...

To finish off the ASR weekend, one of our Saturday night Dj's, Saul Q, is throwing a birthday party. It's gonna be LARGE. The birthday boy has a simple wish for his big day ---> you + our bar + rad DJ's = FUN... check the flier:

We realize thats a lot to swallow, but lurk on these dj's (they're sic):

Paparazzi

Disc-O

Harvard Bass

So, why is Saul so special? (a) he's a good dj, (b) he dj's at our bar, (c) He's nice... did we mention that he's a good dj? here's some goodies from SQZMYLMNS... One part Saul Q, one part Disc-O, all lemonade!

MP3: Oakland

MP3: Run

Show Saul Q some myspace love, and check out more SQZMYLMNS remixes and "smashups" at DISCODUST

Also, Stay tuned for more ASR parties... this could be an enormous weekend!!! (mark your calendars)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAUL!

Booth available for Ny Eve...

Do you have a thirsty crew of friends coming to town for New Years Eve and still need a place to go? Well, we might have an option for y'all. One of our booths became available for reservation. This is a first-come-first-serve offer for you and NINE of your friends. The reservation includes entry fees for you and your friends, along with front-of-line privileges till 10pm, two bottles of your preferred liquor, a bottle of champagne, and a booth (of course) that seats about five comfortably. The booths will be in a private VIP section so you and yours can do NY Eve proper, with plenty of elbow room.

The cost?... $650

If the booth scenario isn't your style, we still have extra pre-sale tickets available for general entry. The going rate is $15 a person, which includes entertainment - DJ Trevor Young - and a champagne toast.

If you're interested in either offer, forward this email to Nate (nathan@eldoradobar.com) with detailed info about your group.

If you've already got plans - GO HARD!! Unless you plan on taking it easy... GO EASY!! But, regardless of your intentions, have a safe/awesome New Years celebration.

Best wishes,

El Dorado Cocktail Lounge

12.24.08 // OPEN on XMAS eve

hi y'all,

as the title alludes, we'll be open on Xmas eve!

Let's share in holiday cheer, over spiked nog (and some other silly cocktails Nate said he had up his sleeve)... the bottom line is: if you're still in SD, so are we - so, help us celebrate the holiday!

PEACE TO (Y)ALL!!

12.19.08 // Dj.Rat.Star is in for surgery

hello again!

So, we built a dj booth. For our next trick, we're gonna fill it with a DJ!!! Surprise!

Dj.rat.star will be doin' the do on Friday night (Dec. 19th). Here's a taste of the skills... dude is sic! If you can't make it out, we'll be posting regular updates through twitter... also stay tuned for our flickr and youtube updates from the event. 

12.14.08 // Hayley, Lily, and Karin from Henry's

This sunday we're honored to have three lovely guest bartenders!! Hayley, Lily, and Karin from Henry's Pub! ...You may be wondering: What's so special about these girls? well here's a preview of their fancy footwork!

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It's obvious these girls can shake it... They're also really excited to meet our new friends! so come and help us welcome them on Sunday, from 8p til close. Should be fun!

12.20.08 // Shark Attack

This should be interesting...

Would you like a taste?

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