On the Bartender Journey Podcast #60, it the continuation of the interview with Bar Owners Brian & Briania. We talk about bar promotions, shooters and lots of other bar management issues, including the tricky issue of bartenders drinking behind the bar. Join us for lot of great bartending talk!
Mar 19, 2014•25 min
This week on the Bartender Journey Podcast, Vince & Vano talk to bar owners Brian & Brianna. We talk about the qualities owners look for in their Bartenders. Brian also asks what owners do that bugs Bartenders. Bar security comes up a lot this week too. What's the best way to deal with unruly guests? Log books are a great way to keep track of the day to day goings on in the bar.
Mar 12, 2014•28 min
On the Bartender Journey Podcast this week, Vince and Vano were inspired by an article in the NY Times. The secret vocabulary of Bartenders is exposed! Why is it so important to say "Behind you!" when passing by another Bartender's station? What's the secret code for "people taking up space and not spending any money"? Its someone's Birthday? Ring the bell! The Secret Language of Bartenders inspired great talk about Bartending on the podcast this week!
Mar 04, 2014•25 min
Its the Bartender Journey Podcast Episode #57.There is nothing worse as a bartender than loosing control of the situation. On the show this week, Vince and Vano talk about how to keep the upper hand in your bar, while still making sure all your guests have a great time.Vano tells a great story about how he kept control of his bar when two patrons were getting close to a confrontation.
Feb 26, 2014•19 min
On the Bartender Journey Podcast this week, we interview an awesome Bartender with many years of experience. We talk about everything from how to land a gig as a Bartender to training and cutting people off. Its another week of great Bartending talk!
Feb 19, 2014•30 min
On the Bartender Journey Podcast this week Vince & Vano talk about how to stimulate conversation at the bar. Conversation starters can come from anywhere -- you need to be prepared. Picking up a copy of Reader's Digest might be just the thing to get everybody talking! Sometimes the conversations can get DEEP! How is it best to deal with that? The bartender can sometimes be the "Quarterback" of the conversation--throwing passes for the guests to run with!
Feb 12, 2014•27 min
Experienced Bartender - thrown for a loop - by a lemon twist! This week on the Bartender Journey Podcast, Vano tells the story of a rough night he had behind the bar. A gentleman asking for a twist in his Martini, got Vano feeling 'off his game'. There are several ways to make a twist. Vince and Vano discuss this sometime misunderstood cocktail garnish.
Feb 04, 2014•22 min
Its the 53rd weekly Bartender Podcast! We've been talking about The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Bartending for one year! Join us this week for more "Real Talk" about Bartending and the Bar business! Cheers!
Jan 29, 2014•28 min
This week we have Ozeal back on the show to talk about the San Antonio Cocktail Conference. We talk about his experiences at the Conference including a seminar about how to throw a great cocktail party at home. Also, Vermouth pops up again! We've talked about it before -- Vermouth is a complex and great ingredient that is often misunderstood. For show notes and more, check out The Bartender Journey Web Site: http://bartenderjourney.weebly.com
Jan 21, 2014•28 min
Amazing chat about Bartending with Ray Foley…author of Bartending For Dummies, Running a Bar For Dummies and founder of Bartender Magazine. Listen to this great interview about bartending! Find out more about Ray Foley and Bartender Magazine at bartender.com
Jan 15, 2014•21 min
On the Bartender Journey Podcast this week, Vince talks to a cool dude - Ozeal is a bartender dedicated to his craft! An inspired conversation about bartending!
Jan 08, 2014•31 min
Happy New Year from Bartender Journey!Here's a list of New Year's resolutions for Bartenders! See the full list here:http://bartenderjourney.weebly.com
Dec 31, 2013•10 min
Happy Holidays from Vince & Vano!
Dec 25, 2013•9 min
This week Vince and Vano interview a Bartender from Illinois who's been tending bar for a long time. Join us for Bartending insights!
Dec 18, 2013•27 min
Vano talks about his Bartending mentor. He learned a lot from her, and you can too!
Dec 11, 2013•17 min
Vano visits a bar and breaks down his experience!
Dec 04, 2013•34 min
Vince & Vano are back in the studio this week talking about bartending. Tending the bar can be a balancing act - Vince talks about the dude who was drinking double scotch, neat. There were concerns about making sure the guest felt that he was getting his money's worth, making sure the owner of the bar didn't feel that Vince was "over pouring", and not least of all, how was the guest going to get home at the end of the night? Take a listen!
Nov 27, 2013•27 min
Vince and Vano Interview a bartender who is somewhat new to the game, but is doing a great job!
Nov 19, 2013•30 min
Vince & Vano talk bartending again this week. What to do on a slow night behind the bar? Make the most of it! Also, Vince talks about making a "balanced" cocktail.
Nov 13, 2013•17 min
Vince & Vano talk about bartending again this week. Its the continuation of the chat at the outside bar. Pour a beverage and listen!
Nov 06, 2013•23 min
Vano is back this week! Vince & Vano talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of Bartending.
Oct 29, 2013•27 min
This week - an interview with the authors of The French Quarter Drinking Companion.
Oct 23, 2013•29 min
A "Best of Bartender Journey" this week! We flash back to episode 12 to talk about the "Disney Experience" as it applies to Bartending.
Oct 16, 2013•19 min
Learn all about Rum this week! Vince interviews Mr. Carlton Grooms from the Papa's Pilar Rum Company
Oct 09, 2013•29 min
Lots of great Bartender Talk! We talk about the great Manhattan bar: Employees Only. We talk about Vince & Vano's new bartending situations. 'Being yourself' behind the bar is so important...and we talk about it this week. Please help keep the Bartender Podcast going! We now have a Virtual Tip Cup on our Web Site. The show costs some money to produce, so we are asking for your help to keep to keep it going: http://bartenderjourney.weebly.com/tipcup.html Vano is on the phone this week for Bartend...
Oct 01, 2013•38 min
Another week of great bartender talk! Listener questions: How to prepare for "The Rush" & how to deal with a regular customer who gets unruly. Also, a great interview with Andrew Quady who makes an awesome Vermouth! Vince & Vano mix up (and enjoy), some nice cocktails made with Andrew's products while talking to him. Mix yourself a cocktail and take a listen!
Sep 24, 2013•39 min
This week on the Podcast, Vince interviews Patrick Garrett, a Bourbon expert. Learn all about Bourbon! Check out Patrick's Bourbon Blog at: bourbonbanter.com
Sep 24, 2013•41 min
This week Vince and Vano interview Matt from ByeJoe -- a fascinating spirt from China!
Sep 18, 2013•21 min
Lots of talk about the COSMO this week! As a Bartender, there is no avoiding it!!
Sep 18, 2013•40 min
Its Labor Day. We are on vacation. A very short podcast this week just to say "Hi!" We'll be back with new shows soon! *Shortened Show this week. Hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend!
Sep 03, 2013•52 sec