SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA — Local bartender Devon “The Heater” Hanks has worked at some of the finest cocktail bars in the bay area. The left side of his Facebook profile …
“Take Your Time, I’ve Gotta Be Here Either Way” Reports Closer, After Closing Everything
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — According to reports, a couple of area night owls were out last night blowing off steam at downtown cocktail lounge Monte Carlo Room. “We should …
Bartender Who Legitimately Got Shift Covered Was Spotted in Public, Coworkers Outraged
BOULDER, COLORADO — Those on the scene last night at Grizzly Lounge in downtown Boulder reported the staff was brooding over the fact that their service well bartender, Alex, was …
“You Guys Go Anywhere For The Holidays?” Mumbles Lifeless Cog In The Wheel
DETROIT, MICHIGAN — The winter holiday season is a marathon to those in the service industry. We caught up with local bartender Patricia Meadows during her shift yesterday afternoon to …
Bartender & Guest in Passive Standoff to Acknowledge They Went to High School Together
AUSTIN, TEXAS — A tense developing story out of the Austin suburb of Rollingwood this afternoon. Seat 9 definitely went to high school with the bartender. They graduated 9 years …
ALERT: Mom Wants to Know if You Got That Book She Sent
AMERICA, USA — The holidays are about celebrating family and love. Your mother understands that truly great gifts are rooted here. So this year she mailed yours a couple weeks …
Bartender In Room Full Of Family Decides Now As Good A Time As Ever To Teach Self How To Sabre Champagne
OMAHA, NEBRASKA — Native Nebraskan Ben Harris moved to Chicago 8 years ago to attend The Art Institute, so it’s always a treat for his family when he can make …
Staff Place Bets on Restaurant’s Holiday Party Hookups in Annual ’Thirst Round Draft Pick’
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — It’s that time of year again; local restaurant Hawk’s Nest is gearing up for thier annual holiday party! “We’re closing early on Monday and treating the …
UPDATE: Closing Staff in Uncontrollable Laughter When Jokester Gives “MATH” Tip
PORTLAND, OREGON — In lighter news, an anonymous local comedian stopped by the Moondance Lounge last night for a couple Old Fashioned cocktails before dropping the joke of the year …
Low ABV Cocktails Celebrate 9th Annual ’Trends to Watch Next Year’ Nomination
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — A star-studded evening at LA’s Dolby Theater as trends gather for this year’s Trends To Watch Next Year ceremony! All eyes are on Low ABV cocktails …
Brunching Bartender Adds Tomato Juice to Already Staggering Order of 3 Beverages Like Some of Act of Self-Care
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA — According to their Facebook accounts, local bartenders Alicia Davidson and Caroline Waltman went out for a drinks after work around midnight last night and reportedly made …
SCANDAL: Cranston Ties Knot for MEX Citizenship in Effort to Legitimize New Mezcal Brand
SANTIAGO MATATLAN, OAXACA, MEXICO — Mexican authorities are reporting the actor turned Mezcal entrepreneur has been pulled in for questioning after a tipster alleged his recent marriage license in the …
BREAKING: Local Line Cook Had To Use the Restroom Like 3 Hours Ago, Just Remembered
FORT WAYNE, INDIANA — Those on the scene are reporting that local line cook, Roger Joon, just remembered he had to use the restroom like 3 hours ago. The reminder …
“Alright, Dallas. You get me for 48 hours.” Reports Ambassador To Family Group Text on Christmas
DALLAS, TEXAS — Surprising news rocked the Dallas suburb of Frisco this afternoon. West-Coast Regional major tequila Brand Ambassador, Deborah Alan, has touched down at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and …
Local Server Reporting Car Problems This Morning, In Unrelated News: Covered in Glitter and Lost Phone
MACON, GEORGIA — Local server, Bryan Knox, is reporting that he is having serious car issues this morning. “Yeah, I’m not sure what’s wrong with it. I tried to …
Family Story Used In Cocktail Competition Remembered Differently By Everyone Else In Family
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — After receiving a puzzling tip from the family of a local bartender, we sent the mobile investigative unit out to gather information. We arrived on the scene …
US Bartenders Dust off Their 2012 Work Uniforms for 86th Annual Speakeasy Cosplay Day
UNITED STATES, USA — Bartenders across the United States are reaching way to the back (or front, in some tertiary markets) of the closet for prohibition era garb on this, …
Great Kitchen in the Sky Preps for Rocky Yeh Reso
THE OTHER SIDE — The kitchen staff at Final Table was in a scurrying prep frenzy yesterday afternoon. “How are we doing on those pork buns?! Come on dumpling …
‘If You Don’t Love It, We’ll Get You The Cocktail You Actually Ordered’ Reports Megalomaniac Behind the Bar
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA — Huge news out of the Willow Glen area of San Jose today. Despite guests having a clear idea of what they want, some megalomaniac behind the …
Bartender ‘Humbled, Gracious’ After Opportunity To Spend Own Money Not Placing In Spirits Competition
BILLINGS, MONTANA — We caught up with Ron Clark, who we recently reported had dipped his toe into the cocktail competition circuit. This time around he made it to the …