My first encounter with the house was at night. Even in the dark, the guesthouse appeared larger and I had to remind myself to proceed all the way up the stairs as instructed. When the door opened up, a marvelous view of Glendale appeared through the living room window.

L served his famous “Maurice”....

1oz dry gin

1/4oz Italian vermouth

1/4oz French vermouth

1 dash Angostura bitters

Juice 1/4 orange

Recipe courtesy of Bartender’s Guide by Trader Vic