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Photos: Inside Hollywood's Will Ferrell-Themed Pop-Up Bar
The legend of Ron Burgundy has found its way to Los Angeles.
Earlier this week, the L.A. pop-up of New York's Stay Classy Bar finally landed right in the heart of Hollywood. Inside the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres (the multiplex, not the actual Chinese Theatre), Will Ferrell fanatics can enjoy Will Ferrell-themed cocktails while sitting under Will Ferrell posters and artwork. Perhaps you'd like to chase your Big Foot's Dick (whiskey, orange bitters, lime, sour mix, lemon fizz) with a Milk Was a Bad Choice (vanilla Stoli, vanilla schnapps, milk, ice)?
Stay Classy will only be in town for seven more nights, running through Thursday, December 15th. While Will Ferrell has not dropped by (yet), Will Ferrell cosplayers have made appearances, including a seasonally-appropriate Buddy from Elf. Another surprise guest has been Ron Burgundy's old brother, "John Burgundy," a used car salesman from the Valley:
Stay Classy Bar will be at the TCL Chinese 6 Theaters from December 5 to 15. 6801 Hollywood Blvd. in the Hollywood and Highland Center.
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