![]() ![]() You could tell that they had been in love for for years and years by the way they were acting and talking. Do you have a strange or unusual bartending story?Ībout a year ago, a couple, Bruce and Antoinette, were sitting at my bar. My favorite drink is either a mojito or a Kona big wave ale.Į. ![]() I am surrounded by bartenders and managers who push me to do better and keep learning. I have met some of the best and smartest in the industry who I continue to learn from. My team and I have raised 90K for local and national cancer charities through an event called Flip Out on Cancer running from 2009-2017.īartending has allowed me to travel the world to compete, train and consult. I’m known for my speed and sarcastic dry sense of humor. Back then, if you were a Fridays bartender, your popularity in the local hospitality industry skyrocketed, leading me to bigger opportunities. TGI Fridays originally trained me as a bartender almost 20 years ago. Twin River, The Hard Rock Cafe and The Professional School of Bartending She thought we were strange when we told her she couldn’t do that. We had a girl once who was straightening her hair at the bar. What’s your funniest or strangest bartending story? People who are laid back, easy to talk to and get along well with other bar guests. People who are interested in craft beers and cocktails, who are willing to learn something new, and experiment with new flavors. Although we each have preferences, whether it be beer, whiskey or classic cocktails, we all contributed cocktails to our cocktail menu and we all love to drink, talk about and taste different styles of beer. I don’t think any of us has a signature drink per se. We have Certified Beer Servers, experience from New Orleans cocktail bars, and years of service experience in the local craft beer and cocktail world. Each one of us has different background experiences to bring to the table. We are a veritable A-Team of the libation world. I also love working with such a great team while selling fresh, local products I 100% stand by. I love helping pick the right beer and meal for them, creating a friendly, relaxed and tasty experience. It’s great interacting with our guests and finding out how they heard about us, where they’re from. ![]() Working well as a server on the floor, showing interest in learning the ropes on the bar, being given the opportunity, and shining. I think all of us got into bartending that way. I was working at Joe’s American Bar & Grill, it was a super busy Saturday because of WaterFire, we were down a bartender and they threw me on the bar because I knew the cocktail recipes. The gang at Rogue Island Kitchen and Barįrom left to right: McKenzie Buckley, Kandace Richmond, Amanda Leigh, Bill Pietras, Ryan Bessette, Jacqui Macek, rotating answers at random. We sing, we dance and serve up great food and a mean cocktail!Ģ. Come visit me and my awesome friends over at Troop for a truly fun time. Do you have any strange or unusual stories?Īll I will say is that I’ve experienced everything from impromptu dog sitting to hauntings to embarrassing Tinder dates, and even bats flying around the bar while I’ve been slinging drinks. What’s your favorite type of customer?Īdventurous ones! I love customers who are willing to let me experiment and try weird or unusual flavor combinations.į. I’ve been using candy, sprinkles and cereal in my drinks at Troop a lot.Į. I’ve done so many that I’m not sure I have just one at this point! I definitely gravitate toward rum or mezcal, but lately I’ve been harkening back to childhood treats. I never like to take myself too seriously. I want the experience to be fun and welcoming. I think what I’m most concerned with is introducing people to new flavors and spirits while maintaining a sense of humor and accessibility. I have a background in art, particularly painting, so the visual aesthetics of making really beautiful or fun cocktails is a huge part of the experience for me.
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