EUGENE, OREGON — Everyone working at Melinda’s Grill has opening and closing duties. Some of those duties are extensive, and some of us are hosts. We caught up with local …
Local Woman Who Says Masks Are Part Of The Political Agenda Tests Positive For Getting TFO Of This Restaurant
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — Similar to civil liberties, opposing views on public health can not simply agree to disagree. The concepts affect us all. Often though, a person with incorrect views …
OOPS NO RUSH — Server Pretends He Thought You Put Your Card In There To Remind You To Put Your Card In There
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA — With the continued distancing rules, the hospitality industry is seeing a massive shift into a “turn & burn” service model across the all venues. Candle-lit dining …
ENCORE ENCORE! Local Restaurants Return To Roaring Crowd, Perform A Few Services Before Closing Forever
UNITED STATES, US — “Encore! Encore! Encore!” the crowd chanted after local independent restaurants walked off stage a couple months ago. We caught up with them backstage. “Listen to …
REMEMBERING — Bartender Retires Polishing Cloth From 2016
DETROIT, MICHIGAN — Retirement news is rarely served in this industry. But occasionally, when the person had a marked impact in the world, we take pause to celebrate. “Guys, …
‘Be Right With You!’ Reports Local Bartender On First Day Back
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA — Whether you’re at 25% capacity, 50% capacity, or the ol’ Florida 110% – nothing will distract from the blaring fact that entire teams of service staff have …
‘Chef Says We Can’t Do That,’ Reports Bartender Who Just Stepped Around The Corner For 30 Seconds
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA — The customer is always the customer, as the phrase goes. Nobody knows that better than local hospitality professional, Tamara Knox. We were in the server station last …
‘College Credits Good How Long’ Googles Local Server, Ending 37-Year Summer Break
HENDERSON, NEVADA — “Nobody knows what the fuck is going on,” he told us before we could start the recorder. “So I’m jumping ship. Let’s see what the world of… …
INTERVIEW — We Tried To Sit Down With This Florida Bartender But The Place Was Like 5 Deep
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA — Earlier this week, we sent a crew down to West Palm Beach to speak with local restaurant bar manager, Margie Banks, and get tips on …
Area Good Guy Reportedly ‘Exhausted’ After Weeks Of Making Sure Everyone Still Likes Him
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND — It has been a tough couple weeks for everyone navigating the news, staying aware, and wondering how to help. There is hope in the #blacklivesmatter movement, but …
Neighborhood Bar Introduces Open Mic Night To Ensure 25% Capacity Compliance
MESA, ARIZONA — As America continue to ease into reopening, most states are enforcing strict capacity regulations in the hospitality sector. Some restaurants and bars are having fun with the …
CHANGING TIDES—Area Bartender Fears He May Have to Put In A Little Effort To Prove Worth, Learn Menus and Stuff
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA — Three years ago, Derek Wallace was on the top of the world. He stumbled his way into a bar management position at the hippest cocktail bar in …
NO PRESSURE — Minimum Wage Restaurant Busser Adds ‘Global Virus Prevention’ to Job Duties
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA — Serve to live and live to serve, is how the cliche goes. As restaurants across the country are reopening, they are adding new meaning to the …
ESSENTIAL TO EXPENDABLE — Which Phase Gives Me Health Insurance For This Sh*t?
TAMPA, FLORIDA — “Don’t get me wrong, I am VERY happy to be making money again,” area bartender Laura Lawson told us on a recent visit to her bar. Laura’s …
‘Any Feedback On Our Uh, Urban Lives Matter Statement?’ Asks Veteran Liquor Executive
MONTAUK, NEW YORK — Just over three weeks into mass protests and outrage regarding systematic racism in America, we sat shotgun on a corporate marketing call led by a 30-year …
‘Wore Them All The Way Here!’ Proudly Proclaims Couple At Downtow Patio Bar
NEW YORK, NEW YORK — America is trying hard to be done with Covid-19, but the number of cases is on the rise. Some, like local couple Carl and Shandra, …
Handsome Lingering Last-Call Creep Forced to Rethink Entire Identity Amid Distancing Rules
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Across the country, many bars and restaurants are facing difficult decisions regarding reopening. Will they? When? How? CAN they? Uncertainty is in the air. We caught up …
FELIZ — Local Mezcal Bar Celebrates 5th Anniversary By Hiring First Spanish Speaker
MADISON, WISCONSIN — Taking a break from the bleak, local agave themed bar Pulque All Day is celebrating their fifth year in business with a big birthday bash for the …
Area Tiki Bar Removes Artifacts of Cultural Appropriation & Racial Oppression
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA — Society loves to hit snooze on change. But it seems America is finally waking up to the fact that Black Lives DO Matter. In the wake …
Nation Adds ‘Cold Hard Look In The Mirror’ To Phase 1 of Reopening
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Quick Thinking Patio Server Furiously Scribbles ‘Spicy’ In Front Of Every Drink Special
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — While the country rallies towards just change, the hospitality industry fights to survive. We caught up with local server Miles Layton to see how he’s coping. …