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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
OPINION: Part-Time Brand Ambassadors Need to Stop Doing “Spends” During Their Bar Shift
EDITOR’S NOTE: Occasionally we have something to add. This is one of those times. GLOBAL — We recently witnessed a part-time liquor brand ambassador swipe their company card during a …
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 …
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 …
Mixologist Dazzles Back of House with His New Secret Weapon, a Pinch of Salt
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA — The restaurant bar at The Row House is known locally as a cocktail destination, and its name is synonymous with the superstar Head Bartender and Mixologist, Robin …
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 …
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 …
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 …