Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey.
This “help wanted” ad has long been attributed to Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic explorer, and it has been claimed that he received over five thousand responses to it. Though it’s a … Continue reading
Angels Among Devils
“Sometimes I have wondered whether life wouldn’t be much more amusing if we were all devils, no nonsense about angels and being good.” – Dr. Petorois, The Bride of Frankenstein. Author’s … Continue reading
Shameful Bartending: How Hubris & Arrogance is Replacing Hospitality
The voices started a couple of years ago. The voices got louder and began to swell. Now, it’s a roar. The guest is angry. Pitchfork and torches angry. Bartenders have … Continue reading
Perspective: Is Modern Mixology Worth the Hype?
Is Modern Mixology Worth the Hype? This was the question posed by Forbes.com’s blog contributor Jerry Prendergast last Saturday. It got me thinking. Really hard. Then I reached for the … Continue reading
Of the Baltics, Bond, and Bubblegum – the Rise of Vodka
Like to start fights? I mean starting real knock down, blood-letting fights? Try this: 1. Obtain one Russian. 2. Obtain one Pole. 3. Feed both copious amounts of vodka for … Continue reading
My Foot is in Your Ass Because I Can’t Fix Stupid or Lazy.
I always warn clients of three things when we begin working together. 1. I can’t fix stupid. 2. I can’t fix lazy. 3. I can’t make walk-in coolers bigger. See … Continue reading
Our Bartender is Better than Your Bartender
We are a fellowship of bartenders who are passionate about and dedicated to the history, craft, and enjoyment of spirits, wine, and beer. As a professional organization, we are … Continue reading
Sin & Gin
I have a friend and colleague in Austin who has a few ‘truths’ he lives by when drinking. 1. You can drink them cute, but you will never drink … Continue reading
8 out of 10 Bar Managers Encourage Bartender Theft
I love outrageous headlines. Last week’s headline 8 out of 10 Bartenders Steal was the most viewed post of the week. And as I said, I don’t think that 80% … Continue reading
What it really takes to be a Bartender
Gaz Reagan, cocktail writer, teacher, and mentor who wears eye liner a la Clockwork Orange and whose mouth would make Satan blush posted the following this morning saving me some … Continue reading
Whiskey Under Pressure
I had an interesting meeting yesterday with a marketing manager about a product I first heard about nearly two years ago. Whisk(e)y. Whisk(e)y being made in Cleveland. Whisk(e)y being made … Continue reading
8 out of 10 Bartenders will Steal
The following article ran this past Sunday in my local paper about theft in bars and one owner’s, Mr. Yarbrough, solutions to the problem. Lack of attention to details … Continue reading
