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Mixologist. Beer wench. Barmaid. Barman. Barkeep. Beer slinger. Bartender. Whatever you call them, they are important cogs of the nightlife machine and serve an important purpose as they are vital components to the social life and well-being of so many of our readers. Not only can they serve you your drink, they can act as a concierge with suggestions about other bars, clubs, and restaurants and then don their "broker" hat to help you in your carnal pursuit of that cutie at the other end of the bar. Whether simply pouring a draft beer from the tap or mixing an intricate and delicately balanced cocktail, bartenders have the ability to turn a routine night out on the town into one of the most memorable experiences you'll ever have. If you patronage a place often enough it's not uncommon that a bartender becomes more than the person who fills your glass, but a buddy with whom you can talk to about news, politics, sports, the weather, and who got the "auf Wiedersehen" from Heidi Klum on the most recent episode of "Project Runway." They may even become a trusted friend who becomes much more important to you outside of the bar than in it. When it's not all fun and games for the patrons before them, bartenders often act as a psychologist, therapist, or social worker, displaying listening skills that should rightly garner them sainthood in some cases. Most importantly to those of us not in the bar at the time, bartenders know when to cut someone off and when to take a person's car keys away and call them taxi. While this annual Bartenders Issue features a select few of the community's mixologists, it is indeed dedicated to all the men and women who dutifully serve us our favorite libations. We thank them for their service and raise our glasses and beer bottles in honor of them. Cheers!
WILLIAM
FRENCH
How old are you? How long have
you been tending bar? How long have
you been here at Scarlet? What is your
specialty drink? What's your suggested
hangover remedy? Do you typically
wear boxers, briefs or do you go commando?
TOM HOWE
How old are you? How long have
you been tending bar? How long have
you been at Hideaway? What is your
specialty drink? What's your suggested
hangover remedy? Do you prefer
boxers, briefs, jock straps or do you go commando?
KELLY RASMUSSEN
How old are you? Are you a native
Chicagoan? How long have
you been tending bar? How long have
you been here at Mary's Attic? What is your
specialty drink? What's your suggested
hangover remedy? Do you typically
wear granny panties, a thong, or do you go commando?
DANIEL
LOPEZ
How old are you? How long have
you been a bartender? How long have
you been at Jackhammer? Are you a native
Chicagoan? What is your
specialty drink? What's your suggested
hangover remedy? Do you typically
wear boxers, briefs or do you go commando?
CARLOS
SANTOS
How old are you? Are you a native
Chicagoan? How long have
you been tending bar? What is your
specialty drink? What's your suggested
hangover remedy? Do you wear boxers,
briefs, jock straps or do you go commando?
BUTCH DUNCAN
How old are you? How long have
you been in the bar and club business? Are you a native
Chicagoan? How long have
you been in Chicago? What is your
specialty drink? What's your suggested
hangover remedy? Do you typically
wear boxers, briefs or do you go commando? |
