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Celebrating a decade of Rascals! Hear from Charlie & Cosmo about dive bars, survival and not being a dick

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Charlie: I started at 19 years of age at the Hilton Hotel, and I went from events down to Marble Bar as a barback and then up to Zeta Bar, which kicked off my love for bartending. Also, alcohol helps. How did you guys get into the business and when/where did you meet? Heaps of suits and suspenders as that was the era.

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25 Bartending Blogs That you should check out in 2022

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From learning how to break into the industry to becoming a barback, to eventually managing/running your own bar, A Bar Above has got you covered. Favorite Post : What is a Barback? Good Drinks Alcohol-free, also known as zero-proof, drinks are one of the fastest growing areas of the alcohol market.

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11 things bartenders do that most people don’t realize

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Stefano Guidi/LightRocket via Getty Images One thing people often don’t realize about their bartender: just how incredibly liable we are for your actions if you do something dumb after we’ve served you alcohol. The divided attention can be a real challenge at times.

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Bartending Blogs You Should Read

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From learning how to break into the industry to becoming a barback, to eventually managing/running your own bar, A Bar Above has got you covered. Favorite Post : What is a Barback? Whilst their primary focus is on cocktails & mixology for bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts alike, there’s something for everyone here.

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Meet The Mixologist: Ahmad Hosseini

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My first job was as a barback at Tamarind of London in Newport Coast, CA. Together, we believe weve become pioneers in the nonalcoholic service industry, establishing Khan Saab as Southern Californias first non-alcoholic bar when it opened in 2020. Are people surprised that the drinks at your bars dont have alcohol?