Night Vision
I had planned to open this blog with a different tale, however I went into work tonight and met one of those special people who can tap into superpowers when they drink! The other story will have to...
View ArticleThe Flame Thrower
Did you ever see that movie, The Secret, where they propose the idea that if you somehow ask the universe what you want, events will eventually fall into place that lead to your request being...
View ArticleMr. Heineken
Working as a bartender, the biggest challenge of the job is keeping a smile on your face as you are bombarded by a vast array of character types each and every night. Making drinks is easy, dealing...
View ArticleTwo Cents Worth
I really enjoy playing practical jokes on my fellow employees when at work behind the bar. It helps to break up the stress and monotony of the night, and there is nothing wrong with entertaining...
View ArticleThe Persian
Here is an interesting tale from a few nights ago. Maybe you can give me some verbal tips on where I strayed from the path of pimpdom? I am slaving diligently in my corner of the bar when out one of my...
View ArticleThe Lumberjack
One of the more interesting aspects of bartending is having to cut somebody off. The power is on our hands. When we cut someone off the decision is set in stone. There is no turning back and the entire...
View ArticleThe Chasm
Bartending is an adventure into an environment where the boundaries are constantly changing. Every shift is like taking a roller coaster ride in social economics. One moment you will be watching a...
View ArticleBigger Fish To Fry
I find it slightly annoying when someone pulls up a seat at my bar…orders a water on the rocks…and asks for a food menu. That’s why we employ waiters and busboys. This is the equivalent of sitting at a...
View ArticleMonkeyball
I am thankful I don’t work in a sports bar because I find most mainstream sports…boring…at best. I will never understand societies infatuation with the equivalent of watching a bunch of monkeys fight...
View ArticleOne 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...
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