Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 30, 2025

In 2014, he was hailed as the city’s Best Bartender by the Phoenix New Times , which described him as “an encyclopedia of booze know-how… witty, jovial, and entirely professional—everything you could want from a bartender.” You don’t need a university degree or much specialized training to begin as a barback.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

But a new-look team was formed when general manager Christine Williams officially became a partner in 2014. Among the bartenders long-associated with Clover Club, there’s Tom Macy who started as a barback and became head bartender. Macy no longer tends bar there, but remains a creative consultant.

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Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

To prove it, she’s been a finalist for Saveur’s 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018 best cocktail blog award. 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? The Ultimate Guide to the Bartender’s Sidekick 9.

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Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

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? To prove it, she’s been a finalist for Saveur’s 2014, 2015 AND 2016 best cocktail blog award.

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