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What It’s Like To Be a Pregnant Bartender

Imbibe Magazine

They had signed an agreement for her to work at an upcoming festival following her first-place finish in Drink Masters , Netflixs reality TV bartender competition. Despite federal protections , the lived experiences of pregnant bartenders include everything from decreased hours to reneged partnerships to untenable physical expectations.

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Thinking Differently: Neuorodivergent Bartenders Thrive Behind the Stick

VinePair

An excellent bartender possesses a distinct set of skills. A guest may remember a bartender who does all of these things long after the memory of their drinks has faded. A guest may remember a bartender who does all of these things long after the memory of their drinks has faded. They build drinks with meticulous precision.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: Is It Ever OK to Ask for a Shaken Martini?

VinePair

And we are talking about the hospitality industry, one in which the customer should feel empowered to order whatever they want, free of judgement. All of which leads to the question: If a guest orders a shaken Martini out of cinematic convention, is it the bartender’s job to lead them down the path of perceived Martini enlightenment?

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Imbibe 75 Person to Watch: Fionna Gemzon

Imbibe Magazine

So when Gemzon, who has worked in hospitality 12 years, had the opportunity to join the team at None of the Above , a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge in the subterranean levels of St. As the bar manager and general manager, Gemzon is piling on the local praise.

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Beverage Director Ivan Papic’s Vision: The Classics with a Japanese Twist

Chilled Magazine

During that same impactful year, he made his grand entrance into the hospitality industry as a barback for the popular joint, Lot 61. During his experience there, he quickly grew fond of bartending. Papic first dabbled in the bar management side of the spectrum during his seven years at Macao Trading Co.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey Cocktail? (2024)

VinePair

So we tapped 12 bartenders to find out which whiskey cocktails they felt werent getting enough accolades. I think its been lost in that realm for a while so when someone orders a Vieux Carr, it says something about them and their appreciation for cocktails, balance of flavors, and their respect for the bartenders knowledge and skill.

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The Ajabu Cocktail Festival Celebrates African Drinks Culture and Community

Imbibe Magazine

Edgar Davies (left), bar manager at Front/Back Accra at a pop-up at Talking to Strangers in Cape Town. Richie Barrow, general manager of the Nairobi-based Tribe Hotel , is helping to spearhead the upcoming Kenya Bartender Week. 19 , and founder of the Accra Bar Show.

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