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J. Fergus
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Bar critic at Time Out LA. Co-host of All Mxd Up. I've been "quitting journalism" for several years now (ex-Input Mag, Thrillist, CBS).
I honestly don’t think I’ve fully processed this news, but I am so honored and grateful that the All Mxd Up podcast has been nominated for a Spirited Award!

If you haven't started listening: www.cheersmxj.com/allmxdup

#SpiritedAwards2025 #totc2025 #talesofthecocktail #totc
May 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Also, the lean into AI 2023->2025
May 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Yikes, it's getting personal in here: open.substack.com/pub/cheersmx...
April 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I honestly didn't think I'd have this much to say about the show or that I would feel this much of a kinship with her. #withlovemeghan tinyurl.com/with-love-me...
March 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Reach LA does such great work for the queer community and I had such a blast at their gala!

#reachlagala #lgbtqia #losangeles #queerla #mentalhealth #bobthedragqueen #monetxchange
February 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Had a time and a half with my lovely community at Reach LA's annual gala! They provide free mental health resources for the local Black and brown queer community, but this year's fundraiser went entirely to fire relief ❤️‍🩹

#lgbtqia #queermentalhealth #lafirerelief
February 17, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Listen, I'm not telling you to drink through these trying times, but if you do it should taste like this!

Learn more about the Tom and Jerry in the Hot Drinks edition of Boozy Bunch: youtu.be/O9v-2xNvyf0

#cocktails #hotcocktails #tomandjerry
February 12, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Sometimes, I go outside and sometimes someone who I'm 95% sure is John David Washington is also present and I actually miss out on some cool footage by trying to figure it out 😅

Anyway, here's Tokyo Noir, one of my favorite bar experiences of late! #longbeachbars #labars #speakeasy
February 6, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Hot Toddy
1.5 oz. whisk(e)y
1 oz. honey (or maple) syrup
4 oz. hot water

Garnish: half a lemon wheel studded with cloves and a cinnamon stick

Method: Fill a tempered mug with hot water and allow it to sit for a minute or two. Empty water. Add syrup, water, and whiskey to glass. Garnish.
February 1, 2025 at 4:49 AM
November 30, 2024 at 11:28 PM