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The Shady Lady is September 13th Drink of the Day!!

The Shady Lady is September 13th Drink of the Day!!

September 13, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Here’s another tequila drink for you to try out. This one is an easy fix and will only take a minute to prepare. Something a little different than the typical margarita or tequila sunrise. The combination of flavors blend well together and goes down smoothly. The melon flavor gives the tequila some character, while the […]

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Perestroika: Russian Spy Concept bar launches aggressive crowd fund-raising campaign tonight!

Perestroika: Russian Spy Concept bar launches aggressive crowd fund-raising campaign tonight!

September 13, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

In the growing town of Boise, Idaho, David Thompson has a vision. When he first talked with me about this and how he wanted to go about raising money to make this concept a reality, I had my doubts that he could pull this off. This was almost one year ago. Now, after building a […]

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The Wild Thing is September 10th Drink of the Day!!

The Wild Thing is September 10th Drink of the Day!!

September 10, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Here I am sitting in Ohio in the middle of September, and I get hit with the heat as I’m walking out of my work. First thing that came to mind was this nice and refreshing cocktail. Here’s a tequila drink you can enjoy that will keep you quenched during a heat wave. I still […]

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Bartending – A Job to Fill the Need for Work or a Lifetime Occupation?

Bartending - A Job to Fill the Need for Work or a Lifetime Occupation?

September 9, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

I can still remember my mindset when I first got into the restaurant / bar industry over 25 years ago, and I will tell you that the furthest thing from my mind was that I would be writing books on this occupation, (and surely not articles). My goals were clear: Go to school to get […]

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The Berry Wine Cooler is September 9th Drink of the Day!!

The Berry Wine Cooler is September 9th Drink of the Day!!

September 8, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Nothing says a nice and warm summer-like day than a wine cooler. You can go to any convenient store that sells beer and get yourself a four-pack and spend a good amount of money doing so. Instead of doing this, why not make your own? Everyone has a bottle or two of wine sitting in […]

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The Delmonico Cocktail is September 7th Drink of the Day!!

The Delmonico Cocktail is September 7th Drink of the Day!!

September 7, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Though there are many imitations out there today, there was only one original Delmonico’s. Opened as a full service, ala-carte restaurant, in 1837 at 2 South William Street in New York City, it would be considered one of the most elite restaurants of its kind. It would stay at this address until 1917, then moved […]

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Customer Experience: Part Three – The Aftermath

Customer Experience: Part Three - The Aftermath

September 6, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

This is part three of a three part series entitled, “The Customer Experience”. This series is meant to understand more on the customer service side of the business and to show that bartending is much more than just serving the drinks.   So, you thought you were finished with the customer once they paid their […]

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The Customer Experience:  Part Two – The Actual Experience

The Customer Experience: Part Two - The Actual Experience

September 5, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

This is part two of a three part series entitled, “The Customer Experience”. This series is meant to understand more on the customer service side of the business and to show that bartending is much more than just serving the drinks.   Your company has been successful in luring in a new client with the […]

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The Customer Experience:  Part One – It all Begins with the Perception

The Customer Experience: Part One - It all Begins with the Perception

September 4, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Part 1: It All Begins with the Perception This is Part 1 of a three-part series regarding customer service in the bar and restaurant industry. The first question that many bar owners should ask themselves is, “What will work best when building and maintaining a clientele in my establishment?” It first comes down […]

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The Happy Lemonade and the Bajan Party Bar are September 5th Party Drinks of the Day!

The Happy Lemonade and the Bajan Party Bar are September 5th Party Drinks of the Day!

September 4, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Today, since we will have kick-off for the NFL season, I felt it just to introduce you to a couple of punches you can enjoy at your home parties for the coming football season. The first I will be introducing to you is one I came up with for Cockspur Rum during their Summer Promotion […]

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