PORTLAND, MAINE — In the middle of an 8:30pm table turn lull, he realizes it. It’s time. Server Bryan Seltzer has to act fast; for the next 15 minutes, the …
IS THIS ONE READY — Server Just Gonna Hold Glass Like This Until It’s Ready
CINCINNATI, OHIO — The valley of silence that descends after a cocktail shaker stops ringing is deafening to local server Marcus Edwards. The tins pop open, and his ears perk …
‘Man Quarantine Really Killed My Tolerance’ Reports Bartender, Somehow Tipsy After 5 Daiquiris
AUSTIN, TEXAS — “WHEW, I’m really feeling that last one,” area bartender Debbie Kanumba shouted just a little too loud behind the bar. “Quarantine really killed my tolerance.” It was …
Local Server Orders Food Mid-Shift In Last Ditch Effort to Make Restaurant Busy Again
BOULDER, COLORADO — 2020 has been tough on every link in the hospitality chain, particularly the humans on the front lines. Those who are surviving have gotten creative. “Ugh, …
SELF CARE — Bartender Trying To Quit Smoking Cocktails Cold Turkey
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — After 6 months of solitude, area bartender Monica Chapman has had plenty of time to self-reflect and make a plan for betterment. “It’s time. I had …
Hey Guys No Rush But It’s The End Of My Shift, This Is Our Landlord Dawson Who Will Be Taking Care Of You
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO — The ceremonial changing of the guard is a daily dining room occurrence at Slip’s Cove in the Nob Hill area. They, much like any restaurant that …
BEV MEDIA — Here’s a Cocktail In A Can With A Sombrero Cucumber, Is This Anything?
NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Local bartending trendsetter Duane Reece posted the above photo over the weekend, with the caption “Zesty Siesta! #coolasacucumber” And to be honest we’re not sure …
Bartender Actually Finds Time To Stand Around Trash Can For a Staff Meal
RENO, NEVADA — It’s easy to get carried away with the hustle of professional life, and forget to carve out some time to spend with those around you. We caught …
BEV MEDIA — Try These 7 Boozy Boozes To Booze Your Weekends This Weekend or Whatever
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — Hey, look, a gratuitous sandwich! Stay with The Daily Expo on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest in weekend boozy boozes.
Friends Not So Sure About Bartender’s New Hat, Doesn’t Even Come In Wide Brim
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA — From building rounds to building grounds; we caught up with East Liberty bartender Amir Khoury getting ready for the first day at his new gig. “Yoo, …
ALL DONE — Table of Service Industry Guests Finished With These Plates, Thanks So Much
AUSTIN, TEXAS — South Congress bartender, Darren Johnson, enjoys eating out and is thrilled to have that option available again. We caught up with him yesterday during a late lunch …
AFTERHOURS – Former Bartender Turned Grocery Store Clerks ‘Unfairly’ Written Up After Sticking Around For A Couple Post-Shift
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA — Corporate life has never been Natia or Josue’s preferred professional atmosphere. So it has been an adjustment picking up shifts at a downtown craft grocery store chain. …
With Bars Closed, City Streets Overrun with People Desperate to Find Anyone with a Plug Back There
NEW YORK, NEW YORK — When they nicknamed it “The City That Never Sleeps,” they did not have your cell phone in mind. As anyone who has ever visited the …
Area Restaurant Hires Sylvan Reading Comprehension Tutor To Help Guests Answer Menu Questions
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA — It takes an army of professionals with a wide array of skills to make a restaurant flow. From tempering morale to tempering ice cream, everyone has …
We Spoke with a Yelp Elite about the Transition to Working Remote, Ruining Livelihoods from Home
JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY — “To be honest, the bacon was a little undercooked. You know I like it crunchy,” Davis Roland said as we sat down in the kitchen …
Local Line Cook Finally Finds a Way To Break Things Off With New Server By Dating Newer Server
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA — It’s tough when you allow a romantic relationship into the workplace. Occasionally it goes well, but more often than not we are forced to learn from the …
Local Bartender Has Zero Recollection of Service Ticket She Read Five Seconds Ago
BOISE, IDAHO — “Wait, uh, what,” Monica Daniels muttered to herself while working service bar last night. Monica has been tending bar in the cocktail world for about 4 years …
Local Bartender Lands Big Manager Promotion, Fancy New Office
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA — Jessica Bermudez has been toiling away behind the bar at Little Reno’s Lounge for four years and some change. Change of which, she has seen much …
MORNING UPDATE — ‘Oh No Thanks, Tylenol Is Bad For Your Liver’ Reports Regular Binge Drinker
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA — “Wait, where am I? Home. Cool, cool,” Marie thought this morning. “How did I get here? Ah, great, a Lyft receipt in my email. Adulting!“ She …
CASE DEAL — Local Distributor Offering Busted Can, Damp Box With Every Fourth Case
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA — With the slim margins of the restaurant industry, it’s important to explore ways to lower your operational costs. This is especially true right now, as dining …
Woman Sitting Alone At Bar Totally Living For These 6-Foot Distancing Rules Right Now
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA — It has been two steps forward and one step back for most of the country’s reopening plans. We spoke with Charleston bar patron, Louisa Rollins, yesterday …