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Month: June 2020

Posted on June 30 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

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, …

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Posted on June 29June 29 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

‘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 …

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Posted on June 28June 28 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

‘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 …

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Posted on June 27June 27 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

‘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… …

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Posted on June 26June 26 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

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 …

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Posted on June 25June 25 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

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 …

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Posted on June 21June 21 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

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 …

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Posted on June 20June 20 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

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 …

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Posted on June 18June 18 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

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 …

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Posted on June 17June 17 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

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 …

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Posted on June 16June 16 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

‘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 …

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Posted on June 15June 15 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

‘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, …

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Posted on June 14June 14 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

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 …

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Posted on June 13June 13 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

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 …

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Posted on June 12June 13 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

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 …

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Posted on June 11June 11 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

Nation Adds ‘Cold Hard Look In The Mirror’ To Phase 1 of Reopening

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Posted on June 11June 11 by: Daily Expo Newsroom

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. …

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