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New Orleans Bartender Geoffrey Wilson Helps Others Find Power and Purpose

Imbibe Magazine

Geoffrey is one of those people in hospitality who reminds you it’s really easy to get lost in this industry and forget why you joined in the first place. In 2008, he was bestowed the “reader’s choice” award for best bartender by the Chicago Reader. The hospitality industry has long played a central role in economic mobility.

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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. He then returned to the nightclub business as a bartender and bar manager at Paul’s Casablanca.

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Unveiling Romeo’s—Where Cocktail Craftsmanship Meets Urban Sophistication

Chilled Magazine

Evan Hawkins, a seasoned veteran in the hospitality industry, boasts a wealth of experience, having started from the ground up as a barback and contributing to the creation of over 35 establishments. Drawing from his own experiences, Evan has valuable suggestions for bartenders who harbor dreams of one day opening their own bar.

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We Ask Yael “Stormborn” Vengroff how to shape today’s cocktail culture

Chilled Magazine

Stormborn, a dynamic figure shaping today’s cocktail culture with her innovative libations, embarked on her journey in New York City’s East Village, starting as a barback and seizing every opportunity to learn. Yael “Stormborn” Vengroff, is a fierce talent shaping today’s cocktail culture with her innovative libations.

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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2023: Raising the Bar: Choose Your Own Adventure Seminar

Chilled Magazine

It was moderated by Steven Huddleston, a beverage professional with more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Hoffman assigns each barback to a bartender, who serves as their mentor. This helps to keep new employees accountable and invested in the program.

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Q&A: Leandro DiMonriva aka The Educated Barfly

Imbibe Magazine

What started as a YouTube series from actor-turned-bartender Leandro DiMonriva on the history and craft behind classic cocktails has transformed into an ever-expanding encyclopedia of bartending expertise. Also check out his picks for five classic cocktails every home bartender should know.) You really had to know somebody.

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

VinePair

Bartenders are particularly skilled in the game-recognizing-no-game department, as they should be. We asked 11 bartenders to find out. We asked 11 bartenders to find out. Also, I observe how a bartender interacts with their co-workers. If they are yelling at or being cruel to their barback, that’s a huge red flag.”

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