Archive for August, 2011
Monday, August 8th, 2011
As the wheels of time go by, my role with BartenderOne presents me with amazing opportunities at every turn, this is one very special example…
Seven months ago I was enjoying a casual pint at the Loose Moose after an exciting flair event for BartenderOne, when my good friend and resident bartender Jenna Inglis approached me and asked if I was interested in being a part of her charity event. I immediately responded with a YES before even knowing any of the details, head first, right into the deep end! One pint naturally led to another and another. The next morning amidst a giant headache I was reminded of what I had commited to the night before. After hearing all the details I was very excited and happy to be part of such an amazing experience, and wanted to work further with Jenna to make the charity event one to remember.
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Tags: bartenderone events, charity events, cocktail, Cocktails, Exotic Cocktails, Flair Bartending, flairing, Flare, Learn to Bartend, The Loose Moose, toronto bartending school, Toronto Flair League
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Thursday, August 4th, 2011
As I sit here in the prestigious Lowes Hotel in New Orleans waiting for the Ladies of LUPEC lunch, I patiently wait to see if I am one of the only males in this seminar. I wouldn’t mind because I am surrounded by some of the most beautiful and inspirational ladies ever! As I sip the New Orleans classic, the Sazerac, I find myself wondering if this seminar will change the views I have regarding women behind the bar. Now don’t get me wrong, I love a girl that can make a great cocktail but, in my home town of Toronto, Canada, we are used to the stereotypical gorgeous girl who is well-endowed but can only come up with a rum and Coke when asked for a cocktail.
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Tags: bar, Bartender, Bartender One, Bartender Training, Bartending, Bulliet Bourbon, Classic Cocktails, Cocktails, Forgotten Cocktails, LUPEC, New Orleans, Pegu Club, Ramos Gin Fizz, Tales of the Cocktail
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Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
In July of 2011, the boys from BartenderOne were treated to a team retreat in New Orleans for the annual Tales of the Cocktail extravaganza! The trip began at 3am on Thursday morning as the team gathered for the 6 am flight. Total hours of sleep: 2.
Once we arrived, we were met by a black stretch limo to take us to the Intercontinental hotel, which was only a five-minute stumble to Bourbon St. Each one of the guys selected different seminars to attend. My first was at 1pm. 3 hours after getting settled. As I sat in on the women behind bars seminar, I noticed that I was one of only four guys in the entire room. Great choice!
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Tags: Bacardi, Bartender, Bartender One, Bartender Training, Bartenderone, Cocktail Bitters, Cocktails, European Bars, Gavin MacMillan, house made bitters, International Cocktail Experience, Negroni, Rob Montgomery, Tales of the Cocktail
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Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
I’ll confess. Tales of the Cocktail 2011 took its toll on me. While in New Orleans I missed my seminar on “Vinegar: The Other Acid” due to a self-induced illness from the previous evening. But when my seminar on “A History of Cocktail Glassware” was cancelled due to Angus Winchester’s legitimate illness, I was only disappointed until I heard the next piece of news. The ticket had become an all-powerful talisman that allowed me admission into ANY other seminar, including those previously sold out.
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Tags: Bartenderone, Bartending, Cocktail Synergy, Cocktails, Employees Only, Matt Holtom, New Orleans, Speakeasy, Spirits, Tales of the Cocktail, toronto bartending school
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