CAIRO, EGYPT — There is still so much to learn about the history of our industry. The history of booze is hard to uncover due to the very subject matter …
Where Are They Now: The Case of Esoteric Bullshit You Convinced Your Manager To Buy
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — Sometimes you have to invest in your craft. You can’t expect to get anything out of your business if you don’t put anything in. This is what …
Sprig of Mint a Little Freak, Can’t Wait For You To Smack It Around And Sprinkle Sugar On It Daddy
MADISON, WISCONSIN — With all the doom and gloom these days, it’s nice to see any sort of enthusiasm in the cocktail scene. We caught up with a local icon …
Career Restaurant Worker Honestly Has No Idea Where to Even Purchase An Umbrella
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — Some things belong to the land, incapable of being property to any one individual — the natural wonders of the world, the air we breath, and …
Cocktail Now Includes Uh, Mint, Probably
TUCSON, ARIZONA — Mid shift menu update! Sometimes you just have to go with the path of least resistance to get through the white-capped flow of an evening service. …
Area Bartender Stoked For New Menu Drop Because They Never Memorized The Last One
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Fall is almost upon us! The weather is primed for change and so is the menu at local bistro Fly By Night. “Was that 3/4oz or …
Announcement Time: Bartender Preps Facebook Press Release For New Job
FACEBOOK, DEFINITELY FACEBOOK — There was a nervous hush in the room when they stepped through the blue curtain and glided towards the podium. Murmurs turned to whispers, which turned …
Daredevil Bartender Refuses Ice Refill With An Hour Til Close
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA — Some like to live on the edge of chaos, to feel the heat of the fire as they approach but never touch. Local bartender Dana Mitchell …
Branca Launches Bitter Substitute
MILAN, ITALY — The Branca house, makers of the nearly eponymous bitter liqueur Fernet Branca, has announced a bitters substitute for those looking to cut down on their bitters while …
Monday Floor Manager Cut Herself Early, But Will Hang at the Bar Just in Case it Picks Up
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Closing at 2am, Mondays are hit or miss at Low Bo Bigg’s Lounge. Sarah Davis, who manages the floor part-time on Sundays and Mondays, is typically …
Local Regular Trains New Barback
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA — “Oh yeah, it’s right down there to the left, behind the port wines. If not there, try the walk-in,” he said to the new hire, while …
MARKETING: Brand Rep Loved That Idea You Pitched, Can’t Wait to Implement it Without You
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Local Server Excavates Tip From Customer Copy
BOISE, IDAHO — Local server Edwin Donaldson is currently working to excavate the tip left on a receipt after the guest walked out with their signed copy. “They walked out …
Bezos Launches Tequila Brand
TEXAS, SOMEWHERE — Notorious anti-socialite Jeff Bezos has tossed his billionaire club hat into the ring of the tequila industry. We tried to catch up with the man for comment …
Local Manager Totally Nails It, Hilarious
SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA — Hospitality is known for attracting culturally intelligent people, comedians and philosophers. Local manager Eileen Connor is something of a comedian herself. “Hey guys,” she smirked, drawing …
Local Speakeasy Promises to Transport Guests All The Way Back to 2011
AKRON, OHIO — Break out your vests and hang your edison bulbs, we’ve got a *HOT NEW BAR ALERT* for you, and NO they don’t carry vodka. “Guys, the …
TOGETHERNESS: Everyone Hoping Nobody Remembers Making Those Brunch Plans Last Night
UNITED STATES, USA — In a world divided, it is hopeful when a common ground can be breached, connecting those who typically stand opposing. These issues often involve family, food, …
Nature is Healing: As Bars Reopen, Endangered Fruit Fly Population Returns to Normal
RESTON, VIRGINIA — The World Wildlife Federation is breathing a sigh of relief as news comes down that the endangered fruit fly population is starting to return to pre-pandemic levels. …
Thoughtful Guest Leaves Tiny Paperweights So Tip Doesn’t Blow Away
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA — Kindness is the glue that holds humanity together. Well, kindness and greed, but for the sake of this — kindness! We caught up with a local cafe …
BULLETIN: No Staff Food In The Walk-In Unless It’s The Sous Chef’s Bag Full of Energy Drinks
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — Rules is rules and that’s what keeps the restaurant industry moving. Hard lines and accountability – without them, it would fall apart. With that in mind, we …