Behind the Bar

When winemaker Andrew Meggitt was growing up in New Zealand, he didn’t picture himself

When James Lent handed Katrina Atta the keys to his speakeasy concept a year

As far as bar gigs go, catering is easily my favorite. You show up,

Being a bar manager can be a thankless job, especially when dealing with hungover,

Sgt. Becky Pilipow enlisted in the army in 1999 at age 18, served in

Mixology enthusiast Sheldon Jacobson started crafting cocktails in college but made the conscious decision

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