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The Barnerd
I hate the word…mixologist…with all of my heart. I want to throw in the bar towel and whither up and die every time somebody asks me if I am a mixologist. Besides presenting itself as incredibly audibly gay, it is … Continue reading →
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Tagged absinthe, barnerdism, bartender, beer, beverage, chip shot, cocktail creations, cork dork, don julio tequila, extra yard, flavor profiles, history of the cocktail cherry, libation, mixologist, signature recipes, smoked glass, spirit specialist, the bar nerd, the power of a cocktail, true bar stories, van gogh, wine, wine knowledge
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Bumper Bartenders
Generally, bartending jobs aren’t all that hard to acquire if you are a decent bartender and interview well. However…landing a top paying and consistent gig can take years of hard work garnished with a lot of patience…you don’t just walk … Continue reading →
The Office With A Bathroom
I start off every week by promising myself that I won’t go out for drinks after work. Instead…I will be diligent, save my hard-earned tips, go straight home, wash some Top Ramen down with a couple of beers, watch South … Continue reading →
One Ring To Fool Them All
The last few weeks at the bar have been great. We have been extremely busy and blessed with nice customers. If only tending bar were always this smooth and drama free. I have actually been looking forward to going to … Continue reading →
24 Years
We have a new manager at the bar. He has a jovial personality and seems to know his shit…along with an easy-going style of managing…as well as some great ideas on improving our wine list and cocktail menu. I am … Continue reading →
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Tagged 24 hours, 24 years, attempted murder, bartenders blog, busboy, busboy mafia, cocktail menu, food fights, having fun at work, hells angels, new managers, nostalgia, service industry, serving time, side station sabotage, tequila, true bar stories, whippets, wine list
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Half Cooked
I believe engaging in practical jokes…or simply just fucking with fellow employees…is an essential aspect of bartending. Pranks…no matter how silly and immature…act as fleeting oases of comic relief while we attempt to emotionally survive another evening in the service … Continue reading →
Out Back
I have been fortunate enough to dodge most of the physical pitfalls associated with a career in bartending. I don’t suffer from a perpetual bad back, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, bar rot, horrible hearing, or webbed toes…yet. However, bartending is … Continue reading →
