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On the Bartender Journey Podcast this week -- its all about Bartenders educating their guests, and how to profit from it! On the Bartender Journey Podcast this week -- its all about educating your guests, and how to profit from it!Take a listen with the player below or subscribe on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio.This show is based on the seminar at Tales of the Cocktail 2014 called "For Profit Consumer Education - Yes!"  It was presented by:Sean FrederickAndrew FriedmanPamela WiznitzerAudrey Fort

Tales of the Cocktail 2014 has come and gone.  From seminars, to tastings, parties and great people, you just can't beat TOTC for a fun and educational experience! On the Bartender Journey Podcast this week, Brian Vincent Weber talks about his experiences and also one of the seminars:  "In God We Trust - Bartender's Choice".  Its not an easy thing when somebody comes to the bar without a clear view of what they want to drink.  This seminar addressed that and also threw around some other great ideas for superior Bartending.  Theo Lieberman, Head Bartender at Milk and Honey was one of the panelists.  Milk and Honey actually has no Cocktail Menu, so he is doing Bartender's Choice all night!  Listen to the Podcast with the player below, or subscribe on iTunes.  Cheers!

On the Bartender Journey Podcast this week, we talk about how to land a gig in the Bartending world.  Vano is on the show this week, plus the great Jim Meehan, owner of the famous PDT bar in New York City.  Jim Meehan gives his opinion on the traits he looks for when hiring bartenders.  Also, Vano tells a great story about when he visited a bar as a guest and the Bartender who was a bit too "intrusive".   And its the "send off" to Tales of the Cocktail! Make yourself a cocktail and take a listen to Bartender Journey Podcast #77!

Its a blockbuster announcement from Tales of the Cocktail founder Ann Tuennerman!  And it is being announced for the first time on Bartender Journey! Plus, "best practices" for attending Tales of the Cocktail!  How to get the most out of the experience.  And, a preview of the 2014 Spirited Awards!   Listen to this show!  You don't want to miss it!

On the Bartender Journey Podcast this week:  Stories from Behind the Bar with Vano!  He meets some some young people working in a Liquor Store who are interested in becoming Bartenders.  Vano offers some advice! Also, listener mail from a young Bartender in England. Plus, an interview with Paul Ryan who is producing Loft & Bear Vodka, a superior craft sprit.  His distillery is in -- Downtown L.A.!  Great spirits are being made in the most unexpected places these days! Vince mixes up some awesome Loft & Bear Vodka cocktails, (recipes below) Listen here or subscribe on iTunes.  And, find the Bartender Journey web site at BartenderJourney.net Loft & Bear official recipes:Marty Kaan 2 oz. L&B 1/2 oz Dolin Blanc2 dashes Orange Bitters Stirred & strained in chilled Martini/coupe glass, lemon twist. Loft Classico1 oz. L&B (cardamon infused)1 oz. Gran Classico Bitter1 oz. Carpana AnticaOrange oilDash of rosemary salt Stir & strain L&B, Gran Classico, and Carpana Antica over large ice

This week on the Bartender Journey Podcast, Vano tells a story about a night when one of his fellow bartenders couldn't make it to work.  It was destined to be a busy night, and the bar was desperately understaffed.  The manager pulled a server from the floor to help out behind the bar...its a story of "Baptism by Fire!" Also, we raise a glass to our Men & Women of the Armed Forces.   Its another week of great bartending talk!

Get Inspired! Give thanks to Jerry Thomas, "the father of American mixology." On the Bartender Journey Podcast # 73, Vano is back in the studio!  Vince and Vano talk about Historical Cocktails and how to get people to experience new (ie: classic) cocktails.

How is "Real" Grenadine made?  On the Podcast this week find recipes for Fresh Grenadine. Plus, Cocktails made with Grenadine:  A Ward 8 Cocktail & a variation on a Brown Derby Cocktail. Also, we talk about the "Art of Shaking". Its another week of great Bartending Talk on the Bartender Journey Podcast!

This week on The Bartender Journey Podcast, Vince comments on an article about Bar Management:  "The High Cost of Bartender Turnover".The original article can be found here:http://www.americanmixologist.net/pages/amo/vlm23/23-06b12.htm Also, viewer mail!

This week on the Bartender Journey Podcast, Vince chats with the CEO and General Manager of Cocktail Kingdom. Cocktail Kingdom is a supplier of professional bar tools, bitters and syrups.  They are also are extremely knowledgeable about cocktail history and trends. Vince has a great talk with Greg Boehm and Ethan Khan about cocktails, bar tools and professional bartending.  Take a listen here or subscribe on iTunes. Cheers!

Part 2 of Vince's interview with the great Joerg Meyer!  Joerg's bars in Hamburg Germany have earned several international awards.  Take a listen for great talk about Bars , The Bar Business and Cocktails!

This week Vince has the opportunity to interview the great Joerg Meyer. Mr. Meyer owns two bars in Hamburg, Germany:  Le Lion Bar De Paris & The Boilerman Bar. Le Lion Bar won Best New Cocktail Bar in the World at Tales of the Cocktail in 2008.  In 2013 it was also listed as on of the Best 50 Bars in the World by Drinks International Magazine. Vince and Jorge had a great chat about Bartending, the Bar Business and Cocktails.   Listen to Part One of this great interview.  Part Two will be released on 5/20/14!

This week on the Bartender Journey Podcast Episode #67, Eleven traits of superior Bartenders.Listen here or subscribe on iTunes. Vince and Vano discuss the following at length: Personality.  Be true to who you are.Work EthicGood Attitude / Be HumbleWork On Your Craft.  Listen to the people who want to share knowledgeExperience.  People respect honesty, passion and hard work.Always Expect To Be Fired.  Do the right thing even when nobody is looking.  You are replaceable.Disney Experience.  The bar should be the 'perfect world'.Art Of The Tip.  ALWAYS thank people when they tip you.Inner Game.  Always be learning.Remember How Important The Bar Is to Your Guests.Serve Responsibly

This week on the Bartender Journey Episode #66, Vince interviews Miles Thomas.  Miles is a Bartender and the proprietor of the Scrappy Bitters company. Bitters are the Bartenders "Salt & Pepper" - a great way to add complex flavors to cocktails. Take a listen.  Cheers!

This week on the Bartender Journey Podcast, Vince interviews internationally recognized Beer Expert and author Stephen Beaumont! Having knowledge about the beer you are serving is very important these days.  As Stephen points out:  As a bartender you don't want your guests knowing more about the products you are serving than you do! The subject of Beer Cocktails also comes up, as well as how to serve a great pint of beer. Its another week of great Bartending talk on The Bartender Journey Podcast Episode #65!

On the Bartender Journey Podcast this week, Vince talks about how he dealt with a patron who sat at his bar ALL night long, annoying the other guests. Also, Vano raises a glass and "drinks like a gentleman to honor a gentleman".  Vano's story about a classy guest who drank Wild Turkey comes up again.

This week on the Bartender Journey Podcast, Vince talks to Bourbon expert Patrick Garrett.  Great talk about Bourbon bargains, Bourbon Cocktails and general Bourbon knowledge. Also, Vince talks about a "not so generous Walter White looking dude" that he served at the bar, and  the "shaken vs. stirred" controversy.  Lots of great Bartending talk on the Podcast this week!

This week on The Bartender Journey Podcast, Vano talks about his trip to the ultimate Trade Show for the Nightclub & Bar Industry. Jon Taffer of Bar Rescue fame, runs this inspiring, educational and fun event.  Vano talks about what he learned and experienced at the show.  He came back from the show empowered & inspired!

Lots more great Bartending talk this week! SPAR:  Situation, Problem, Action, Result.  How can you use this acronym to get a great Bartending Gig?

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!