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 …
Local Server Running Late For First Shift In Five Months
BUFFALO, NEW YORK — “Hey, I’m running a couple minutes late today, sorry! Can’t wait to see everyone!” Angie texted her manager 47 minutes before her shift was scheduled to …
‘And the Ginger Gives It a Nice Ginger Finish’ Says Bartender, Master Poet of Mixology
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS — It’s always a treat to sit in front of a bartender who is skilled in both the physical aspect of their job, as well as the …
Local Server Remembers 24-Top’s Entrees, Forgets to Do Taxes 3 Years In a Row
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND — Local server Alicia Brock was blind-sighted recently by a letter from the IRS. We ran into her during a busy Thursday night shift for more. “Wait …
Veteran Server Celebrates 10 Years of Telling Coworkers He’s Probably Leaving Soon
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA — In an industry where the sun can sometimes rise and fall without singing your praises, it’s important to take a moment to create a little self-appreciation. …
VIRUS REPORT — ‘OMG Here Try This One’ Reports Floridians In New Survey
FLORIDA, USA — We are neck deep with travel season in the North Caribbean portion of the United States. The Daily Expo hit the road this week to gather some …
‘Something About This Place Feels Like Home,’ Exclaims Man To Black Server At Old South Themed Chain Restaurant
LEBANON, TENNESSEE — “Clancy, party of 7, your table is now available. Clancy party of 7, your table is now available.” Nostalgia sells. To the older crowd, familiarity and …
SOCIAL – Floor Manager Needs A Quick Picture Of Someone Cleaning For The Gram
EUGENE, OREGON — Everyone working at Melinda’s Grill has opening and closing duties. Some of those duties are extensive, and some of us are hosts. We caught up with local …
Local Woman Who Says Masks Are Part Of The Political Agenda Tests Positive For Getting TFO Of This Restaurant
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — Similar to civil liberties, opposing views on public health can not simply agree to disagree. The concepts affect us all. Often though, a person with incorrect views …
OOPS NO RUSH — Server Pretends He Thought You Put Your Card In There To Remind You To Put Your Card In There
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA — With the continued distancing rules, the hospitality industry is seeing a massive shift into a “turn & burn” service model across the all venues. Candle-lit dining …
ENCORE ENCORE! Local Restaurants Return To Roaring Crowd, Perform A Few Services Before Closing Forever
UNITED STATES, US — “Encore! Encore! Encore!” the crowd chanted after local independent restaurants walked off stage a couple months ago. We caught up with them backstage. “Listen to …
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, …
‘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 …
‘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 …
‘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… …
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 …
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 …