1933 Group introduced La Cuevita following a Mexican tradition and celebrating the debut of this old-world Mexican grotto bar in Highland Park on Cinco de Mayo, May 5th. “Viva La Cuevita on Cinco de Mayo,” was heard being chanted all night at this grand opening. 1933 Group shows off some bravado pride in its latest creation “La Cuevita” which means “The Little Cave”. Don’t let the name fool you. Defiantly NOT just some “hole in the wall” bar, but it is a great getaway to an old-world Mexico atmosphere located in the heart of Highland Park on the eclectic main drag North Figueroa Street.
La Cuevita creatively captured the Hispanic roots of the local neighborhood and turned the intimate space into the Highland Park east-side’s clear-cut cool bar for gathering with friends or meet someone new. Now this is a grotto at its finest, with it being an indoor structure resembling a small picturesque cave. Step into this cave for a fun hideaway.
While in this “Little Cave” you notice right away how chill the vibe is by being immersed in its dark atmosphere. 1933 Group saved the spotlight for the traditional agave spirits, the bar showcases an awesome selection of tequila and mescal, while also featuring the same type of creative cocktails, spirits and drinks that the 1933 Group has become famed for around the city of LA. The La Cuevita location was formally the 1933 Group’s own Little Cave, which was a homage to Bobby Green’s true old-world Mexican grotto-bar.
Green was joined by company co-owners Dimitri Komarov and Dmitry Liberman. A pleasant surprise happen after pulling off years of stucco, plaster and paneling, Green discovered the building’s early 1930’s roots and let the sledge hammer swing away. Today, the bar is decorated by exposed brick walls, rustic wood beam ceiling and just enough windows to shed light on the imported antiques procured by Green on his year-long search of Mexico.
La Cuevita made its debut on May 4th and has officially join 1933 Group’s legion of transformational Los Angeles bars, including; Thirsty Crow, Bigfoot Lodge, Oldfield’s Liquor Room and Bigfoot West. In the same fashion of those famed cocktail destinations, La Cuevita will take patrons on an escape to another time and place. During this journey, Green took great care in deconstructing the erstwhile Little Cave by meticulously restoring the 60 year-old building.
“We were the first to open a bar in Highland Park in decades when we christened the Little Cave in 2003, and I believe we pioneered nightlife in the neighborhood. Now, with La Cuevita, we are perfecting the concept in 2012. We wanted to bring this building back to its original glory. Seeing Highland Park grow over the last decade has given me the chance to invest in restoring the building and creating an even better space,” comments Green. While the iconic Little Cave sign remains as a fitting tribute to the past, the building’s facade will now feature a discreet painting with the bar’s new name, La Cuevita.
During the remodeling phase Green chose reclaimed wood remnants, stained glass lighting and classic rod iron fixtures to adorn the walls, all this to embellish this intimate grotto bar. La Cuevita welcomes you and your friends through their magnificent 100 year-old doors, derived from an old church in Mexico. After you walk through the doors on your left flank is the patio and front entrance of the building. This rustic bar is accented by worn leather stools and is surrounded by tables made from salvaged marble and wood. La Cuevita also features 2 outdoor patios in which are perfect places for patrons to have a smoke while you are relaxing near the bar drinking some classic and creative cocktails.
The 1933 Group’s collection of bars and liquor rooms are all well known for their distinguished spirit collections and cocktails. La Cuevita boasts its bravado some more at the sight of such a large and extensive tequila selection featuring agave-based spirits, as well as a wonderfully curated cocktail menu by Jared Mort of Oldfield’s Liquor Room and Cooper Gillespie of Thirsty Crow. Surely, you should try some of the new signature cocktails that will be classics soon. For examples, such as; the “Del Maguey Crema de Mezcal” which is made with St. Germain, fresh lemon juice and ginger beer; the “Mezcalada Scorpion Mezcal” which made with Clamato that is blended with roasted pablano peppers, fresh lime juice, topped with Corona and rimmed with house-smoked salt; the “Pinaleta” which features Bacardi 8 Year Rum, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, cayenne, pineapple, Gomme syrup, passion fruit juice and fresh lime; the “Mole Manhattan” which is made with Old Overholt Rye, Carpano Antica, Cointreu, Crème de Cacao, Chocolate chili bitters and Hellfire bitters and the “Jalepeno Margarita” which is made with Tanteo Jalapeno Tequila, honey, grapefruit juice, fresh lime and cilantro.
“There couldn’t be a greater spot for La Cuevita than Highland Park. With the current renaissance of the area, I have a good feeling that this bar is going to attract patrons from all walks of life and from all areas of the city. The space has a really wonderful spirit and soul to it and I believe that is what people are craving,” says Green.
Visit the official website at: www.LaCuevitaBar.com
La Cuevita is located at: 5922 North Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90042
Direct: 323.255.6871
Open daily from 8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
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