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• Life as an Outlier

  

  For most hardened, service industry lifers, the the grind eventually devolves in to it’s insidious yet beloved state, where your twenties seemingly overnight... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• Life as an Outlyer

  

  For most hardened, service industry lifers, the the grind eventually devolves in to it’s insidious yet beloved state, where your twenties seemingly overnight... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• Credit Card Voucher Love Notes – August Edition

  

  Umm... hey, well... at least it wasn't me. I came in to close last night (as usual) and was elated that new chick was slammed with customers on a Sunday... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Truth About Mezcal

  

  Ahh… Tek-EE-la! No! Mes-KAL! No, Tequila! WTF’s the difference? Up until a few years ago, I’d be damned if I knew because in truth - none - of the bars I’ve... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• Build a Following – Crappy Shifts Will Suck Less

  

  As much as you might despise your current gig, looking for and starting work at a new bar, will almost always suck more (initially). Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2014 SELF EXPRESSION

• Houston Bartenders Convicted of Serving Booze to Deceased Juan Diaz

  

  Barring maybe a half-dozen exceptions, most U.S. states do have no licensing or permitting requirements for slinging booze other than – say – being 18 years of... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2014 SELF EXPRESSION

• Bar Security – Being Your Own Bouncer

  

  As immensely appreciative as I truly am gaining my livelihood on the back of alcohol sales, and as frequently as I enjoy a moderate amount myself, I’m pretty... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2014 SELF EXPRESSION

• Shift Pay, Taxes, and The Man

  

  I know… the title sounds like a bad 70′s sit-com. But here’s the bottom-line: The Man really doesn’t appreciate you/us being in a “cash business” and will flex... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Most Epic Article on Tipping in the U.S. – Ever

  

  Gratuities confuse people. Somewhat predictably, the young (teens, those just grazing the legal drinking age and those in their early 20′s) seem to be plagued... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2014 SELF EXPRESSION

• Hiring on Looks is Great for the Bottom Line – Except When It’s Not

  

  This is by no means meant to be a commentary on my personal appearance, or an evaluation of my “attractiveness” or lack thereof. Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2014 SELF EXPRESSION

• So What Else Do You Do?

  

  Dude. I’m bartender. Get it? Bartending is what else I do. This summer, I’ll (celebrate?) my 20th year since I first got behind the stick. Wow! Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 SELF EXPRESSION

• Bronx Lawmaker Working to Monopolize Liquor Distribution in NY

  

  Meet NY State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx) [Dem - you're suprised?]. He’s a busy, busy man, engaged in all types of mundo-important legislative proposals. Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2014 SELF EXPRESSION

• Reaching out and Touching Someone – All About Frottage

  

  I speak French. I know what the French word “frotter” means. There are only two well-documented qualities known world-wide to instantaneously persuade any and... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2014 SELF EXPRESSION

• 2013 NYC All Night Drinking Permits List is a Go

  

  New York City is a traveler’s Mecca to most good-hearted folk worldwide. Imbibing fans in particular consistently score my hometown somewhere in their... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Hello, Is It Me You’re Looking For?

  

  I can see it in your eyes… Ah old age. Quoting old songs as I do (like Lionel Richie jams) elicits endless confuzzled facial expressions and stares into space b... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Sunday Workday – Not FunDay

  

  I don’t know why most bartenders fuss about getting “stuck” with Sunday night shifts. Most of my colleagues continually clamor for Friday and Saturday night... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Ron Jeremy Pays Us a Visit

  

  I live and work in New York City. That affords me the opportunity to stand on almost any street corner, close my eyes, swing my arms around, and smack maybe 3... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Truth About Bourbon

  

  Regular readers know that I’m a huge Gizmodo fan. I ingest their spiel daily like a Phoenix House graduate loving him the sights and sounds of Tompkins Square... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Keg Life Ain’t For Pussies

  

  I tend rail on sexism in Hospitality just a bit. But, not without significant justification. Just because something isn’t right – or you don’t like it –... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe Ardizzone Probably Shouldn’t Be Bartending

  

  Since starting this blog, I’ve at times been accused of misogyny. I dunno how that’s possible. In my business, it’s a woman’s world plain and simple. Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2013 SELF EXPRESSION