ORLANDO, FLORIDA — We caught up with bar manager Deandre Morrison as she was knee deep in inventory at The Bait Shop, a local fast-casual restaurant with a mainstay cocktail …
Old School Bartender Misunderstands Cocktail Comp, Runs Around Room Taking Everyone’s Order
TACOMA, WASHINGTON — Ron Clark has been bartending in Tacoma for longer than most of his coworkers have been alive. He’s what those in the Industry used to call a …
UPDATE: Closer Goes Extra Mile, Puts Away Last Rack That’s Always Like 27 Shot Glasses
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — Last we left Sally Shepherd, we were reporting that after years of being typecast as the “fun closer,” she was looking to rebrand and possibly contribute a …
Local You Converted to Old Fashioned Drinker Confused Why You Now Hate Old Fashioneds
KANSAS CITY, MO — “I don’t understand, she used to light up every time I ordered an Old Fashioned,” Marta Collins told us in a phone interview yesterday. Marta has …
“Chef Actually Just Changed the Special, Let Me Check” Advises Local Server Who Didn’t Take Notes at Lineup
MILWAUKEE, WI — Sarah Robertson was the first server to be seated during this Wednesday’s lunch service at Lily Cafe, a local New American cuisine institution in the downtown area. …
DEVELOPING: Unpaid Trainee Wondering How Long You Need Her To Stick Around
DETROIT, MICHIGAN — Local cocktail den Grain to Glass is new on the scene, but the talent behind the bar is deep. Jeff Morris has been looking forward to tonight’s …
“Tastes Like Juice!” Exclaims Lip-Smacking Jeremy; Barback’s Boyfriend at Trade Show
DESTIN, FLORIDA — The annual Southern Wine Trade Show was in town this Monday, with an array of wines from all over the world. Offering bartenders, and bar owners the …
AMBER ALERT: Rescue Crews Canvas Area For What Gave Local Server the Right to Use Bar’s POS
TORONTO, CANADA — During dinner service at Barrel & Grain last night, floor server Rachel Pence allegedly just marched behind the bar and used the POS like they owned the …
Cocktail Bartender Has 0% Recollection of Work Trip
PHOENIX, AZ — “Wait, I went where?” Phillip Donovan responded, when a coworker asked for advice on an upcoming trip to Portland, Oregon for Portland Cocktail Week. Phillip, a …