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In a high tech world where people have ever-increasing courage to sit behind a screen and dole out opinions without consequence, comes 3 heroes prepared to fight back through the safety of our microphones and digital airwaves. You’ve got one star for us? Well we’ve got 3 Stars for you! Here comes 3 Stars Podcast ready to dish it out!
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3 Stars PodcastApr 13, 2022

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Half Shot: Drugs and Alcohol!

Half Shot: Drugs and Alcohol!

One of the big dangers that bartenders and servers face each day is having to gauge someone's level of intoxication. Brad and Samantha talk about just some of the challenges involved in trying to navigate this while also having to determine whether or not that someone is also on drugs or medications.

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Feb 28, 202420:38
Pt2. The Playland With Booze: Special Guest Marcus W!

Pt2. The Playland With Booze: Special Guest Marcus W!

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Part 2 of Our Dave and Buster's Episode with Marcus. Imparting some much needed wisdom about what a useful review should look like.

HAPPY HOUR

Drinking Mushrooms for our brains!


https://www.everydaydose.com/

https://www.verywellhealth.com/lions-mane-7500313#:~:text=Lion's%20mane%20may%20help%20protect,limited%20and%20conducted%20on%20animals.

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/cordyceps

https://carmendelrio.com/product/sol-tarasco-fungi-extra-aged-mexican-artisanal-rum/


Special thanks to Matt Cross for our happy hour theme song. check out @mattcrossetc on IG

Feb 21, 202456:09
Pt1. The Playland With Booze: Special Guest Marcus W!

Pt1. The Playland With Booze: Special Guest Marcus W!

The playland with booze, Dave & Busters! Commercials depict it as an adult’s place, but we all know better; it’s mostly still for kids, allowing parents a place to drink. Here with us today to talk about D&B is former manager, and a former ex of Brad, Marcus Wuerschmidt! HAPPY HOUR: MUSHROOMS, BOOMERS, FUNGUS AMONG US! https://www.everydaydose.com/ https://www.verywellhealth.com/lions-mane-7500313#:~:text=Lion's%20mane%20may%20help%20protect,limited%20and%20conducted%20on%20animals. https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/cordyceps https://carmendelrio.com/product/sol-tarasco-fungi-extra-aged-mexican-artisanal-rum/
Feb 07, 202456:51
Half Shot: Payroll!

Half Shot: Payroll!

While we had Kavan Speck with us we just had to talk to him about a topic that most hourly employees don't even think about. Payroll! Kavan takes us through some nuances that most of us don't even have to consider as the restaurant grinds through a week.
Make sure to listen to and share all of hour episodes and half shot as well as rate and review the show.
Jan 24, 202431:03
Koop Baby: Special Guest Kavan Speck!
Jan 17, 202401:10:19
S4E25: Craft BrewHaha!
Dec 06, 202357:31
Half Shot: Batch Dependency!

Half Shot: Batch Dependency!

We're talking about things and stuff. Batch dependency, recipe knowledge, gate keeping behind the bar, and that it's okay to not know everything as long as you are continuing to grow in your work.

Nov 29, 202322:20
S4E24: Roofies!

S4E24: Roofies!

Today we are going to be talking about a serious situation, one that can lead to the hospital and in some cases, death; Roofies. We sometimes joke about this topic, “Bill, see ya in three hours😘” but the reality of it is that it IS serious and not only is it serious but it’s a topic that should NOT be taken likely, as we’ll find out in the Main Course.

DRINKS:

Batanga 

SHOUT OUTS:

Brad:Chris Russell

Bill: Swampy!

Samantha: David Coroner





HAPPY HOUR:

Batanga

https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/540/batanga




Nov 15, 202354:29
Half Shot: Poaching!

Half Shot: Poaching!

Ah yes, the industry wide, time tested and proven backstabbing process of poaching employees from other bars and restaurants. Of course it's not always a double-crossing Judas move, but we share some stories where it's obviously a big faux pas to screw your colleagues. And of course you've got some stories to relate to this particular topic so we would appreciate some feedback from y'all with your stories. Hit us up on IG @3starspodcast.

Nov 08, 202319:46
S4E23: Pickin' on Pumpkins!

S4E23: Pickin' on Pumpkins!

Today we are talking about Pumpkin Patches! 

Pumpkin patches are no longer just about pumpkin picking. Most of them involve corn mazes, bouncy castles, go karting, haunted mazes, hill sliding, hay rides and more just to help make picking out a pumpkin more enjoyable for the little ones, and maybe to help fund the farm. 

DRINKS:

Corpse Reviver

SHOUT OUTS:

Brad: Carl Henriksen

Bill: Toni Curtis/ cousin Justin & robert with uber

Samantha: Jessica Nall & David Irehta


BEHIND BARS WITH BILL:
Snow days


Nov 01, 202301:01:30
Half Shot: Gum!

Half Shot: Gum!

People are gross! It's bad enough to fart all over the place, chew with your mouth open, or pick your nose in public. But gum chewers sticking their gum to all the surfaces in the bar is just nasty. So of course we're going to talk about it.

Oct 26, 202315:38
Half Shot: Football!

Half Shot: Football!

A quarter of the way through the season and we finally decided to tackle the topic of football. Really just a bit of conversation around what football season means to bars, how fantasy football affects bar-going, and how much of a pain it is to be constantly changing channels.

Oct 18, 202321:45
S4E22: Breakfast BurrEATo!
Oct 11, 202301:11:30
Half Shot: Pay Attention!

Half Shot: Pay Attention!

We understand that when people go out to bars and restaurants, they are going for a good time and to be taken care of, but the bare minimum amount of respect toward the people taking care of you needs to be maintained. Pay attention. Know your server/bartender at least enough to say what they look like and pay attention to what you are ordering.

We definitely have some strong feelings on this topic.

Oct 04, 202325:50
S4E21: CRABS! “We got ‘em!”

S4E21: CRABS! “We got ‘em!”

Today we’re finishing up our ‘exes’ episodes with Samantha’s least favorite workplace in Pensacola, Florida.


Drinks: GABF Gold Medal Winner in the Witbier Category, White Rascal from Avery Brewing.


SHOUT OUTS:

Brad: Todd Bellmyer

Bill: mover & shaker

Samantha: Simon Sahala


Behind Bars with Bill: Bill talks about his relationship with the machines.


Happy Hour: The Great American Beer Festival and how to win the medals.

https://www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com/brewers-information/2023-gabf-competition/competition-information/


Sep 27, 202301:16:49
Half Shot: Stragglers!

Half Shot: Stragglers!

You're very nice and we like you, but when it's obvious that we're closed, it's time for you to go home.

Some people don't seem to get that message and take advantage of our hospitality when they walk in right before closing and stay long after the doors are locked and we're ready to go home after a full work day.

We definitely get hyped up about the subject in this half shot, but it doesn't mean we don't love you.

Sep 20, 202314:23
S4E20: The Truth Hurts with Special Guest Peyton Garcia!

S4E20: The Truth Hurts with Special Guest Peyton Garcia!

Following up on our mini-series of places we thought would be awesome to work until we actually worked there, Brad has some truth bombs to drop about the now deceased Park Tavern in Cap Hill Denver.

We were truly blessed to get Hey Denver Newsletter editor Peyton Garcia of the amazing City Cast Denver team to join us for some Octoberfest beer tasting, review stomping, and dropping her own knowledge about the service industry and what it takes to write an amazing newsletter for Bill to steal.

Special Thanks to Matt Cross for our incredible happy hour music. Follow him on IG @mattcrossetc


Sep 13, 202301:19:56
Half Shot: But(t) Towels!

Half Shot: But(t) Towels!

Internally, butt towels or side towels are a hotly debated do or do not within bars and restaurants. We three seem to fall on the same side of the argument but also understand the reasoning for the other side. Let us now what you think!

Sep 06, 202315:10
Half Shot: SOS! (Service Oriented Superstars)

Half Shot: SOS! (Service Oriented Superstars)

There are some people who are just built for service and some who aren't. This half shot we tell a story or two and talk about the types of people who really live their lives with a service first mentality.

Aug 30, 202315:54
S4E19: It Must Have Been Love But it's Over Now!
Aug 23, 202301:00:54
Half Shot: About Time!

Half Shot: About Time!

In this business, time is of the essence, time is relative, time waits for no one, time is money. Time is all of the metaphors you can think of in a restaurant or bar.

We talk about it in many aspects as it relates to the dining experience as well as from the restaurant's perspective. Strap in and ride the time machine.

https://sports.yahoo.com/tiktokers-not-ok-finding-restaurant-151130484.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAG8xrjLxcEzJf2eXzpLyDpiAP_Kco3HUsDPGR5YThQ-LWaVpf8fYFYZ0lSTREWwxU93dVVGenCzruUULBw_cMJymg3vOpDVFOKyQQe86SfDuosqaH1wRe-N0oyACSorFDRABay16O3MNaDYdKSO3zptvhsOTLG37VNcNokKZSgul

Aug 16, 202319:30
S4E18: Dive Bars!
Aug 09, 202301:03:41
Half Shot: Auto Grat!

Half Shot: Auto Grat!

Automatic gratuities on larger parties have been a part of our dining out culture for a very long time. While each restaurant may treat them differently or have different name's for them, the reality is that they exist as a way to protect service industry employees ability to get paid. Unfortunately, Brian here didn't like that. Give a listen and enjoy the fun!

Aug 02, 202325:54
S4E17: All Inclusive!
Jul 26, 202301:22:47
Half Shot: Down with the Swiftness!

Half Shot: Down with the Swiftness!

We know you expected a full episode this week but given the timeliness of the Taylor Swift tour and it's stop in Denver we just had to talk about it. The amount of revenue a concert tour like this brings to the country is enough to shake off a recession and that's just bananas.

https://commonsenseinstituteco.org/swiftonomics/

Jul 19, 202318:16
Half Shot: Fake It Til You Make It!

Half Shot: Fake It Til You Make It!

No we didn't get paid to advertise, but Bill couldn't get that Bartending School Commercial out of his head while we were recording so it's become a thing.

Today we are talking about people who fake it to get the job and some of the do's and don't's when you're pretending to know how to do the job.

Jul 12, 202317:59
S4:E16 Perfectly Unbalanced!
Jul 05, 202301:22:00
Half Shot: Etiquette!

Half Shot: Etiquette!

Changing diapers at the table, feet on chairs, and crop dusting yourself. What more could you want out of a half shot?

Jun 28, 202319:12
S4:E15 AI!

S4:E15 AI!

Today’s topic is an extremely interesting one. As if we don’t have enough with people leaving angry, below the belt reviews, we now have Skynet taking part, which sucks for us getting reviewed b/c these AI reviews don’t need much context at all to come up a legit mean looking review. 


Shout outs: 

Brad: Aleah Kramer

Bill: Skynet and our future AI overlords

Samantha: Colby Ashton

DRINKS: 

Dale’s Light Lager


3 Stars Podcast Happy Hour AI Generated Lyrics

https://toolbaz.com/writer/review-generator

Music and performance by Matt Cross.

Find him on IG @mattcrossetc

Verse 1:

Grab a round for the three stars crew

Gather round and let the good times brew

Raise a glass and let the laughter fill the room

It's the three stars podcast happy hour


Chorus:

We're sippin' on the finest of brews

Letting all our worries and stress just subdue

It's the three stars podcast happy hour

Let's get our drink on


Verse 2:

Grab a seat and join the fun

We'll be here 'til the night is done

Turn the music up and let the good vibes out

It's the three stars podcast happy hour


Chorus:

We're sippin' on the finest of brews

Letting all our worries and stress just subdue

It's the three stars podcast happy hour

Let's get our drink on


Jun 21, 202353:42
Half Shot: Cut Off!

Half Shot: Cut Off!

One of the most difficult issues we face in the service industry is how to cut someone off when we think they've been over served in our establishment or another. In this half shot we respond to a listener's question about how we handle it, especially in their particular situation.

Jun 14, 202312:07
S4:E14 Part 2 with Chad Michael George

S4:E14 Part 2 with Chad Michael George

Every time we have a guest there is so much to talk about that the episode inevitably goes longer than expected. This one was no different except that there was so much good conversation, we couldn't bring ourselves to edit out all the good stuff. And so, here you are dear listeners, Part 2 of our 100th episode with the notorious CMG!

May 31, 202343:28
Half Shot: Do A Shot With Me!

Half Shot: Do A Shot With Me!

One of the best and worst gifts you can offer your bartender is a shot. In this Half Shot we talk about the ins and outs and some of the ups and downs of offering shots. Be you a guest or a coworker or even the boss, it's a slippery slope when it comes to offering the treasured gift of alcohol to those of us on the clock.

May 24, 202315:06
S4E13: Part 1 of Our 100th Episode with Special Guest Chad Michael George!

S4E13: Part 1 of Our 100th Episode with Special Guest Chad Michael George!

There's just entirely too much to be excited about for this episode. We finally made it to our official 100th full episode. It was such a big deal we had to cut it into TWO parts. Special thanks to our amazing guest, the notorious CMG; sommelier, bartender, restauranteur, president of the Colorado Bartender's Guild and so much more we just couldn't fit it into one part.


Shout outs: 

Brad: Todd Bellmyer

Bill: Jackie Wylde

Samantha: The Crow’s Nest & Kaity Lynn

Cmg - Alex jump and FOHEALTH





May 17, 202359:44
Half Shot: Save the Whales!

Half Shot: Save the Whales!

What is a "Whale?" Like a good bartender, a whale means many things to many people. To bartenders and casinos, it means something almost as special as the giant sea mammals. And I mean almost... because sea mammals just don't tip the same.

May 10, 202315:04
S4E12: Derby Day!
May 03, 202353:34
Half Shot: Tinfoil Hat!

Half Shot: Tinfoil Hat!

Okay, we've definitely heard and maybe even shared our own little conspiracy theories. However, some people probably just can't help themselves when they come up with kooky ideas about restaurants hiding cameras and microphones hidden in lightbulbs at their table. Enjoy this lovely complaint toward Texas Roadhouse.,

Apr 26, 202312:23
S4E11: Uno Mas Cinco!

S4E11: Uno Mas Cinco!

Today we are going over reviews from Mexican Restaurants!

Follow us: FB, Instagram and on any podcast platform that you find us on. If you like the show, leave us a review through whichever platform you listen on, ideally it’ll be 5 stars, but we encourage you to write your honest thoughts and feelings about the podcast, otherwise we aren’t holding true to the point of the show. AND we promise to not make fun of you OR rate your review on the show. AND SUBSCRIBE 

Shout outs: 

Brad: Kate Gerwin for winning Bartender of the year at the Bar and Restaurant Expo

Bill: Howie

Samantha: my bestie

DRINKS:

Sangrita





Apr 19, 202353:53
Half Shot: Farting at the Bar!

Half Shot: Farting at the Bar!

Yeah you know who you are. You gas bomb everyone at the bar and pretend it wasn't you. Just like at the bar, we weren't even going to talk about it, but then just couldn't help ourselves. Plug your noses because here comes the stink!

Apr 12, 202310:36
S4E10:  Sportsball!
Apr 05, 202356:21
Half Shot: Vaping!

Half Shot: Vaping!

Vapers suck... am I right or am I right? It's not like they don't know it's illegal and have a good excuse for not puffing in our bars and restaurants. They just don't really care about anyone else.

Mar 29, 202311:06
S4E9: Bill Hates Brunch!
Mar 22, 202353:30
Half Shot: Beta Male Bob!

Half Shot: Beta Male Bob!

Some people say things under the guise of "just being nice" or "just FYI" but that's really just to hide the fact that they are rude and creepy.  We're talking about some of the things bar and restaurant guests say that just don't come across too kindly.   

Mar 15, 202314:39
S4E8: Cater To Me Baby!

S4E8: Cater To Me Baby!

Today we are talking about catering companies. Now I know that catering isn’t the first thing to come to mind when you hear the words, “service industry” or “hospitality” but believe me there’s a LOT of work that goes into catering.

Shout outs:

Brad: My Former Coworkers at Wynkoop Brewing

Bill: Cameron Heard (for the macho man video), Al the expo (for the mint topic)

Samantha: Tasha Powers @chacostogo

DRINKS: Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Tennessee Whiskey

Serendipity Catering (4.5), Lakewood, CO 1 Star Yelp 9/2017

Catered for Sunday brunch at Cherokee Castle. Food was horrendous. We paid for a buffet brunch, there was minimal food, and I was only 'allowed' ONE piece of bacon. The breakfast sandwiches were soggy, as the tiny finger sandwiches. Serving staff were rude and wouldn't allow us to take 'extra' food.

Jubilations Catering (5), Estes Park, CO  5 Stars, Google 3 months ago

Jubilations did an excellent job catering our wedding! The food was delicious, they were responsive/accommodating in the planning process, and the staff kept our day running smoothly. We LOVED that we got to keep the leftovers - we enjoyed our wedding barbecue for days afterwards. We couldn't recommend them more highly. Huge thanks to all the Jubilations staff!

BEHIND BARS WITH BILL:

https://www.helpscout.com/blog/the-psychology-of-personalization-how-waiters-increased-tips-by-23-percent-without-changing-service/

https://www.pmq.com/hospitality-mints-the-small-gesture-that-makes-a-huge-difference/#:~:text=Hospitality%20Mints%20has%20found%20people,guests%20are%20given%20a%20mint!


Mar 08, 202301:04:48
Half Shot: Influencers!

Half Shot: Influencers!

This half shot was influenced by real and recent events.  Huge shout out to Fuchsia Tiki Bar in New Paltz, NY for not giving in and for gracefully turning down the entitled influencer.

Remember kids, stand up to the bullies and don't just give away your lunch.  Make them prove that they have something worth offering you in return.


Mar 01, 202319:03
S4E7: Kate Gerwin and Happy Accidents!

S4E7: Kate Gerwin and Happy Accidents!

That's right, THE Kate Gerwin.  Co-owner of 2 time Spirited Award winning Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar, Happy Accidents and Tales of the Cocktail Dame Hall of Fame Inductee.  That's not all, but we just didn't have enough time to get into everything no matter how much we love to talk.

Jump into the episode as we talk to Kate and dive into reviews of Happy Accidents and unearth her advice on how to properly treat employees, create a successful business model, develop a winning cocktail program, and be a more passionate defender of the people you care about.

Cocktail:  Naked and Afraid

Behind Bars with Bill:  Mental Health and Having a Stake in the Game

Shout outs:  Bill:  Itzi. Brad:  Bill, Kate: Sean Kenyon

Reviews:

Happy Accidents (3.5), Albuquerque, NM

Karen B

3 Stars Yelp 9/2022

My husband and I were super excited to try out a new cocktail place, as ABQ seems to be lacking. We were greeted at the door, showed our IDs, and proceeded to sit at the bar.

I was intrigued by the variety of different cocktails on the menu and was wondering how they are crafting this many. Then realized, they're pouring the cocktails from the tap... we decided to give the espresso martini a go. Due to it not being shaken with ice, the flavors were not blended well and it wasn't nearly cold enough. We decided to tab out.

Maybe we tried the wrong thing, but spending the same amount on a cocktail from the tap versus a bartender crafting it doesn't sit well with us. It's a shame as the vibe and facility are great.

Ashley G.

Albuquerque, NM

1 Star Yelp

6/18/2021

As an avid supporter of locally owned and woman owned businesses,  I was super bummed out by the atrocious and super disrespectful behavior of the owner. We were pumped to try out happy accidents after hearing so many great reviews of the food and drinks, which were both great! But after moving one of the tables 6 inches to be able to reach our food and drinks at one of the front tables against the window (with the help of one of the servers), the owner came over to our group, and literally started screaming obscenities at us and calling us "entitled" and "privileged" for moving her table. We really meant no disrespect, and we were there to support her business. We apologized, but the public harassment just kept going. She was so incredibly uncool and unkind. I truly hope she was just having a bad day, we all have bad days.

Michelle W.

1 Star Yelp 8/15/2022

Put this on your hilarious Yelp review board. You make people feel bad and you're not nice.

Jacob J.

1 Star Yelp 1/2022

Place is straight ass, drinks are too expensive and the wait staff and owner were absolutely terrible. Fuck this place. Anyone who disagrees can come fight me (owner and staff included).

5 Stars Yelp 2/2023

I would try every cocktail if I could.

The atmosphere is casual and fun. Good spot for a night with friends or a date night.

Mocktail selection is outstanding and makes everyone feel welcome. The cocktail program is very creative and unique. Nothing else like this exists in Albuquerque.

Service leaves something to be desired, and when I asked to pay cash, the waitress charged my card anyway and the credit card fee I was trying to avoid. Otherwise, I'd go back in a heartbeat

Feb 22, 202301:31:36
Half Shot: A Few Bucks!

Half Shot: A Few Bucks!

When your company hosts a party at a bar or restaurant or maybe you're the plus plus one, do you bring a little cash?  Well we really hope you do and if you don't we wish you would.  Yes tipping is a constant issue in the US and we've talked about it before, but this is yet another aspect of the conversation when it comes to hosted parties.  Give a listen and always feel free to share your thoughts with us.

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Email 3starspodcast@gmail.com

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Feb 15, 202317:34
S4E6: Hotel Shmotel!

S4E6: Hotel Shmotel!

Today we are going to be talking about one of the best hidden gems of the service industry, hotels.

Brad: BAR 5 Fam/ John: Jen Silvestain/ Samantha: Doug Beeman

Drink:  Martinez (See Difford's Guide)

APPETIZER:

Grand Hyatt Denver (4.5) Denver, CO

TripAdvisor (5) Jan 2023

Great stay

Would definitely recommend the Grand Hyatt Denver to anyone visiting. The staff and facilities were great. Rachel reached out to us a couple days before and made our stay wonderful. Thanks again to everyone

BEHIND BARS WITH SAMANTHA:

Hotel info:

IRD, mystery shoppers, brand knowledge (“For a Better You), environment knowledge, reviews (yelp, TripAdvisor and OUR hotel reviews)

Main Course:

Hotel Teatro(4.5), Denver, CO

TripAdvisor (1) Jan 2022

Think twice before booking with Hotel Teatro

Hotel Teatro is rigid in their policies and un-compassionate and inflexible with their customers regarding any changes brought on by Covid outbreaks. They apparently do not value their relationships with their customers, with poor management focused only on profit at any cost.

It is incredibly poor management practice, customer service and business principles that Hotel Teatro could not be more compassionate with their customers in regard to unforeseen challenges and adjustments forced by the Covid pandemic on their customers. In our situation, Denver Center for the Performing Arts officially cancelled all shows of Loin King at 2:16pm on the 12/21/2021 adn given those circumstances and our lack of control over the timing of the DCPA cancellations, it was physically impossible for me to have met Hotel Teatro’s cancellation policy of noon on the 21st of December. I did what I could in good faith within a 24 hour window for notice, which was not reciprocated by Hotel Teatro.

We liked Hotel Teatro and are incredibly disappointed by their lack of consideration as to the circumstances of our cancellation. It is incredibly poor management practice, customer service and business principles that Hotel Teatro could not be more compassionate with their customers in regard to unforeseen challenges and adjustments forced by the Covid pandemic on their customers.

There are many other hotels in the downtown Denver area to consider. Think twice before booking with this hotel.

Response from Ronnie Rose, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Teatro

Responded Jan 7, 2022

Hi Susan. We can certainly understand why you are upset about the cancellation policy. As a lover of the theatre as well, I've had to contend a cancelled hotel/flight due to the show I wanted to see cancelling last minute and it was a headache and a half. We here at the Teatro try to make sure that our policy allows for flexibility as much as possible, while still protecting the hotel. As you may imagine, when theatre shows cancel and the hotel receives a flood of cancellations, we experience a loss of revenue that we use to pay our employees who work extremely hard to provide the level of service that you've come to know us for. That is why we do try to enforce the cancellation policy whenever possible. We are not without heart, however. Please call the hotel and ask to speak to Ronnie (the Front Office Manager) to discuss your complaint.

DESSERT 

Feb 08, 202301:16:20
Half Shot: Who TF Closed Last Night?

Half Shot: Who TF Closed Last Night?

The never ending battle of Day Shift and Night Shift begins with one question, "Yo who the fuck closed last night?"   We tackle this topic as pros who have worked both the AM and PM... and sometimes maybe even left ourselves a terrible close on a clopen.

Jan 11, 202318:38
S4E5: The Awful Waffle!

S4E5: The Awful Waffle!

Today we are going to be talking about a restaurant that is a staple to thousands of people. A place that is not just for the drunkards and elderly but the graveyard workers, broke college students or the naive, just wanting a hot breakfast. Their smothered, covered hash browns are famous and have even made it into a song we all know, greasy items are their specialty (especially if you're craving hangover food) and their staff are well versed with crazy, loud, abusive crowds. Yes, I AM talking about Waffle House or as some call it, the Awful Waffle.

Shout outs: Brad>Samantha  Bill> Dustin  Samantha> Seville Quarter peeps

Waffle House (4), Pensacola, FL

1 Star, Yelp 8/2016

I'm not quite sure why this establishment has a 4 star review. Came in on a Monday morning at about 6:55am only one booth was occupied but yet every table I went to was dirty we finally settled at one where I had to wipe the crumbs out of my seat. The waitress was less than accommodating. My waffle was covered with so many chocolate chips I had to leave some pieces because of it my boyfriends egg burrito was dripping so bad of bacon grease(the bacon wasn't drained before being put on the tortilla) he squeezed the burrito and it came pouring out. He was only able to eat half of it before giving up. Our waitress was too busy chatting with her manager that we didn't get refills my boyfriend had to go track down a to go cup and try to pay his check. Only once we went to get up from the table were we acknowledged. Not one table was wiped while I was there.

BEHIND BARS WITH BILL:

Interesting(?) Facts about Waffle House

https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g2919/waffle-house-facts/

https://www.city-data.com/forum/general-u-s/1432089-number-waffle-house-locations-state.html

https://www.wafflehouse.com/beyond-the-menu/

Waffle House (3) New Orleans, LA

1 Star Yelp 10/2022

Walking into this location individuals were coming out and said "Good Luck" to us. It didn't take long to understand why....When trying to enjoy a breakfast the team working was so loud and disruptive it became so disrespectful to the patrons that 2 tables actually just got up and left. There were 4 tables that needed to be cleaned while several waiting to be seated. One group of patrons cleared a table off themselves after waiting forever but ended up just leaving themselves after no one would greet them. We counted 8  "workers"  just gathered in loud yelling conversation and just plain unprofessional behavior. The "manager" was no better and actually in the center of the chaos, failing to lead her team to respect individuals trying to just eat, be seated or assisted. The sad part is that they could care less. I would NEVER go back.

HAPPY HOUR: Party Shots: Woo Tang, Woo Woo, Lemon Drop, Kamikaze, Green Tea, Washington Apple, Gummi Bear, Royal Flush/Royal Fuck, Red Snapper, Red Headed Slut, Blonde Headed Slut, Sexy Alligator, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, B52, Car Bomb, Vegas Bomb, Boiler Maker, Wisconsin Lunch Box

Jan 04, 202359:53
S4E4: Let’s Go Overett AGAIN!

S4E4: Let’s Go Overett AGAIN!

We have a guest today that has been on our show before. He is the Concept Coordinator Union Lodge No. 1, was in the first Garnish Games, works for Liquid Productions (who assist with Tales of the Cocktail) and is a master of craft cocktology.  When we recorded with him last time we focused on what he did at Union Lodge No. 1, this time we’re going to focus on one of his other accomplishments, culinary school and how being a chef actually helps with craft cocktails.

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Brad: the entire service industry

Bill: our entire audience (listeners) (I will not be outdone Brad.)

Colin: Therapists Everywhere

Samantha: My Therapist! And our good friend Ashley!

APPETIZER:

Johnson & Wales University-Denver (4.3), Aurora, CO

2 Stars, Google 5 years ago

Beautiful campus and mostly good professors. But way too expensive for what you're getting. The only reason It's getting 2 stars is because of the professors that I personally had. The classrooms were small and personal so the teachers actually knew your name and cared about your success. Other than that, you're bored most of the time and the dorms feel like a high school boarding school. Food was questionable most of the time despite it being a culinary arts school...? Don't go unless you have money to spend and close social connections. Left after one year and don't ever care to look back. Worst social experience I've ever had.

Behind Bars with Bill:  Garnishes (specifically blue cheese stuffed olives)

https://punchdrink.com/articles/dirty-martini-blue-cheese-stuffed-olive/

Main Course:

The Bocuse Restaurant (4.6), Hyde Park, NY

3 Stars, Google 4 years ago

I was very excited to try out the Bocuse as I was looking to impress some business guests and had never myself been to a French restaurant that I can recollect. The dishes are very pretty looking but for the most part (what I ordered) I felt was u derwhelming. Service was slow and choppy as can be expected when you are dealing with students so no points deducted there. Everyone was very friendly. My issue was with the food. There are many restaurants in the Hudson Valley that I feel have much more to offer at least for my personal tastes. The black truffle soup I felt was too thin although the puff pastry on top was good. The charcuterie was decent but not top notch. As far as the apps go the risotto was where it was at. I had the beef dinner which was prepare nicely and tasted good but nothing to write home about. The molten lava cake was over cooked and not “molten” at all. Honestly for the price it was worth a try but I don’t believe that I would go out of my way to come back again. With that said some of my guests were very happy and would definitely come back so just like many other things it all comes down to the person. Hope this review helps!

HAPPY HOUR:

S’mores White Russian

Vodka, Richardo’s Decaf Coffee Liqueur, Marshmallow Syrup, Half and Half, Marshmallow and Graham Cracker Rim

Talking Seasonal Cocktail Menus

DESSERT:

The Bocuse Restaurant(4.6) Hyde Park, NY

1 Star, Google 4 years ago

Very expensive but lousy food.  The duck was rubbery.  The truffle soup was tasteless and had no truffles.  Nice kids but they do not know how to cook.

The Bocuse Restaurant(4.6), Hyde Park, NY

1 Star, Google 3 years ago

Best ever. Service was exceptional. Food a wonderful blend of tastes and textures. So enjoyable!!

Dec 21, 202201:32:51