We’ve all heard the cliches. The bartender rolls out of bed at 3pm, has bourbon and cereal for breakfast, and then drags himself to work 2 hours later. At work, he performs an insane display of juggling, shaking, stirring, and …
“We need sometimes to escape into open solitudes, into aimlessness, into the moral holiday of running some pure hazard, in order to sharpen the edge of life, to taste hardship, and to be compelled to work desperately for a moment …
These days, there are so many different bartending blogs & websites that cover the hospitality industry. It’s great for the industry and anyone who wants to be a part of it. But with so much information out there, it can …
When I was managing the restaurant bar in Melbourne, I was lucky enough to work with a sommelier. For those of you who don’t know what that is, it’s basically a waiter who specialises in all aspects of wine service. …
When I first wanted to be a bartender, I never thought I’d enjoy it as much as I have. I thought that I’d enjoy a brief fling with it whilst studying at uni or while I was traveling. I certainly …
Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve thought about becoming a bartender. I even remember the first time that thought came into my head. I was around 15 years old and my parents had taken me out for dinner. I …
Definition of a Traveling Bartender: A bartender who takes advantage of his unique profession by working in a foreign land and saving money, so he/she can then enjoy periods of travel and adventure. Followed by settling down in a new place …
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