Behind the Bar

Throughout my travels, I’ve often heard the phrase “It’s noon somewhere” uttered in airports,

The mimosa, a simple mix of orange juice and champagne, was invented by Frenchman

If you spot Jose Villafana behind the bar at any of Wolf Branch Brewing’s

The year was 1994. “Friends” debuted on TV, O.J. Simpson occupied the headlines and

Ski Beach in Leesburg has everything I love: beachy décor, lakeside views, an approachable

Sharing sobriety & serving inclusivity with booze-free bevvies. After decades in hospitality, I’m

“Kanpai!” Kawachi’s Anna Hu takes her sake seriously. The word ‘Kanpai’ means “Cheers” or

SoCal surfer loves life in Lake County. Mixologist Daniel Blocker has enjoyed many

Thank You for Your Service People join the armed forces for many reasons

The future looks bright for up-and-coming bartender Lupe Torres. Being a bartender is

Craft beer and family traditions flow at this Lake Panasoffkee backroads bar.  I

After sustaining great loss, Lighthouse Point Bar and Grille mixologist looks forward to bright

For one bartender, seeing the world is worth a shot.  I recently popped

Bartender Mathew Sultan lives the dream . . . schedule. Back in the

Find “Old-Fashioned” goodness at The Roasted Spirit in Clermont.  I made my first

Sandy Lane at Puddle Jumpers in Tavares After working for decades behind dozens

Lexi Wyatt at Orange Blossom Country Club Bartending is a grind. On the best

Mike Miller at Blue Fin's outside bar in Brownwood, The Villages Throughout my

From its namesake to its brewess extraordinaire, Bully Brewing is a family affair.  

Melissa, 43, and husband Patrick Kelley, 36, open McKracken’s Irish Pub in Downtown Leesburg