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Month: September 2019

Posted on September 30September 30 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

Local Bar Manager Nearly Completes Inventory, Enters the .5 or 1 Phase of the Alphabet

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 …

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Posted on September 27September 27 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

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 …

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Posted on September 27September 27 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

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 …

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Posted on September 26September 27 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

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 …

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Posted on September 25September 25 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

“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.  …

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Posted on September 24September 24 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

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 …

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Posted on September 24September 24 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

“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 …

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Posted on September 23September 23 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

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 …

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Posted on September 23September 23 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

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 …

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Posted on September 22September 22 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

Ohio Woman Discovers Bar Towel 40 Years After Last Shift

DAYTON, OHIO — A local woman found a stray bar towel handing from her waistband this past weekend.  While this might sound like a normal occurrence, Beatrice Reynolds has not …

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Posted on September 20 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

Seats 3 and 11 Unknowingly Paid Each Other’s Check, Bartender Just Rolling With It

PORTLAND, MAINE — “They both got here about an hour ago; I really hope they don’t notice,” Marcus, their bartender, told us over the bar this afternoon.     It was …

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Posted on September 20 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

Chef at Tiki Restaurant Does Not Understand How The Bar is Already 86 Ground Cinnamon

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA — “Seriously, I bought them a flat of ground cinnamon like 2 weeks ago.” Ronaldo Marquez quipped as we peeked into the kitchen before service yesterday.  “See that …

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Posted on September 19September 19 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

Monday Floor Manager Leaves Code With Bartender, Will Be in the Office Doing Manager Things If you Need Her

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — Joann Kirkland has been working the floor at Spark’s Bistro off and on for 2 years.  These days she’s managing on Mondays and Tuesdays.  We …

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Posted on September 19September 19 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

BREAKING: Estranged Siblings Set Aside Differences, Pope Francis Rejoins Family Business at Wild Turkey

LAWRENCEBURG, KENTUCKY — In a ceremonial burying of the hatchet press conference today, Pope Francis announced that he and his Brother Jimmy Russell would be casting aside the differences and …

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Posted on September 18September 19 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

Local Bartender Hosts Themed Pop-Up Event That Delights 5 Guests, Baffles Regulars

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA — Davis Jones, the bar manager at local restaurant Tony’s Little Italy, held a pop-up event at the restaurant this past Monday.  Davis has been perfecting the cocktail …

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Posted on September 14September 14 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

Industry Figurehead Crafts Righteous Post that Literally Everyone Already Agrees With

ST. LOUIS, MO — “It had been about 5 days since my last topical 2019 empowerment post.  You’ve got to keep an eye on that kind of thing if you …

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Posted on September 12September 12 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

UPDATE: Brunch Server Who Texted “You Out?” at 2:47am is Running a Bit Late Due to Crazy Traffic

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — “Whew, TOTAL gridlock on 3rd Avenue!  You guys should have seen the wreck that caused it!  Somebody hit a guy on a bike while texting…and the cyclist …

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Posted on September 11 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

After Years as “The Fun Closer,” Local Bartender Looks to Rebrand and Possibly Contribute a Little

ATLANTA, GEORGIA — “Wait, we juice here EVERY DAY?!” exclaimed Sally Shepherd as we arrived to the Revolver Room, a casual cocktail bar and restaurant with busy late-night hours.  Sally …

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Posted on September 11September 11 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

NEW STUDY Reveals Those Who Peel Oranges East-West are Selfish Lovers

NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT — A group of Anthropological Scientists at the New England Council for Beverage Industry Oversight released a startling bartender behavior study on Wednesday.   “We blind tested …

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Posted on September 11September 11 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

Drop Everything, It’s Bethany’s Birthday.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA — The bar staff at Melody Lounge thought tonight would be a typical Tuesday service.  They thought they knew what to expect when they unlocked the doors …

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Posted on September 9September 9 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

“Ever had it with El Do and Punt e Mes?” Asks Bartender to Guest Who Clearly Just Wants the Manhattan They Ordered

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS — We met René Carlton yesterday, sitting at the bar of a new restaurant that had just opened in her neighborhood.  She is a creature of comfort, …

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