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Say Hello to New York Bartender Week

Imbibe Magazine

A panel of esteemed journalists will evaluate and award short essays by bartenders, barbacks, and bar owners for their inspirational power. Meanwhile, those in the industry can look forward to an invitation-only gala and “Excellence in Storytelling Awards” event that kicks off the week on November 18.

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Q&A: Leandro DiMonriva aka The Educated Barfly

Imbibe Magazine

I was lucky enough to find a barback job at a place called King King on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. I was spending 20-hour days on set, mainly working commercials, and I thought maybe I could be an actor instead. It seemed like anybody could be a commercial actor. At the time [around 2007], it was really difficult to get a bar job.

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Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week: Toast to a Classic Cocktail and Give Back this October

VinePair

It’s a celebration of and a nod to the bartenders, barbacks, mixologists, runners, bussers, cooks, and many more service workers who make the industry what it is. This article is sponsored by Elijah Craig. The article Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week: Toast to a Classic Cocktail and Give Back this October appeared first on VinePair.

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Mana for a Cause: Teremana Tequila Is Giving Back During the Holidays With Ezana ‘EZ’ Million

VinePair

Between Irish pubs and high-volume cocktail bars, Million honed his flavors as a barback, squeezing his own custom juices and lemonades, earning him the moniker “The Lemonade Man.” This article is sponsored by Teremana Tequila. Float Teramana Añejo, squeeze a lemon peel to activate oils, and then rim the glass, garnish, and enjoy!

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Biggest Red Flag When You Sit at a Bar?

VinePair

If they are yelling at or being cruel to their barback, that’s a huge red flag.” Ramsey Musk, beverage director, Accomplice Bar , Los Angeles *Image retrieved from MIA Studio via stock.adobe.com The article We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Biggest Red Flag When You Sit at a Bar? Erin McGrath, bartender, Doar Bros. Charleston, S.C. “My

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Par Levels: How to Create Par Sheets & Use them to Run your Bar Smoothly

A Bar Above

We’ll cover this in a little more detail throughout this article. While it is possible to get very technical and data-driven, in this article I’m going to suggest a simpler approach that’s likely to get your par sheets created more quickly so you can use them right away.

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Next Wave Awards Industry Icon of the Year: Clover Club

VinePair

Among the bartenders long-associated with Clover Club, there’s Tom Macy who started as a barback and became head bartender. ” The article Next Wave Awards Industry Icon of the Year: Clover Club appeared first on VinePair. Macy no longer tends bar there, but remains a creative consultant.

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