NYC Bartending and Hospitality Jobs How to Get a Job at 30 of New York’s Biggest and Most Iconic Event Venues From stadium bars and arena concessions to concert halls, VIP clubs, galas and rooftop shows, New York’s event venues employ thousands of bartenders and hospitality professionals. Here is where to look, what jobs to […]
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Walk into almost any busy cocktail bar today and chances are you’ll see at least one Porn Star Martini headed across the bar. Despite being invented more than 20 years ago, this passion fruit-forward cocktail remains one of the world’s most popular modern classics. ([Food & Wine][1]) Created by legendary bartender Douglas Ankrah in London
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Madison Square Garden is one of New York City’s biggest magnets for sports, concerts, and major events. Whether you’re heading to the Garden before tip-off, meeting friends after the final buzzer, or just looking for a lively bar near Penn Station, the neighborhood has plenty of options. From classic Irish pubs and packed sports bars
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The Honest Answer If you’re thinking about becoming a bartender, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Is bartending school actually worth it?” Or maybe you’ve seen people online say: “Just get a job and learn on the job.” While others insist: “You’ll never get hired without training.” So who’s right? The truth is that both sides are
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The Truth About Bartending Licenses in NYC One of the most common questions we hear is: “How do I get my bartending license?” The answer surprises most people: There is no such thing as a New York State bartending license. In fact, neither New York State nor New York City issues an official bartending license
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The Honey Deuce was crafted in 2006 by restaurateur and Grey Goose brand ambassador Nick Mautone, at the behest of tournament sponsor Grey Goose, who wanted a signature cocktail for the U.S. Open—refreshing, visually striking, and easy to serve in large quantities. The lightbulb moment came when Mautone spied honeydew melon balls at a
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American Bartender’s School Director Joe Bruno was asked to weigh in for this informative article on how to properly stock a home bar at Porch.com What’s in your home bar?
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“It’s been an exception journey, and an honor to be part of this ever-evolving business over the last 20+ years,” says Joe Bruno, longtime School Director of American Bartenders School, which started in 1969 is celebrating 50 years in business in 2019! Well-wishes and congratulations messages have been pouring in for the past few months
Last Call – for You… People sometimes get to the point where more alcohol just isn’t going to do them any good. They wobble; they lose fine motor control; their speech is slurred. It may be a question of driving; it may be a question of retaining the ability to stand up; it may be
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What’s better? You probably have a regular gig with a local dive (small neighborhood bar) that pays the rent. It’s nice to have a home port that you can rely on. As an adjunct to that, there are other opportunities that don’t involve regularly working for a paycheck from someone else. You could provide an
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