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Subject: Re: Reading Material on Bartending and advice on where to apply?
From: summieone
Posted: Fri Aug 13. 2004, 08:06 UTC
Followup to: "Reading Material on Bartending and advice on where to apply?"  by Ronald S. Kragnes  (Thu Aug 12. 2004, 22:38 UTC)
I have rarely seen a book on bartending itself – unless you count “Bartending 
for dummies” – I’m sure Robert (drinkboy) will have seen some, but I imagine 
they are of the interesting rather than practical nature.  I believe Cheryl 
has an ebook coming out – but I let her talk about that
The main books I buy are usually cocktail books – and I have very few.  The 
only one I’m impressed with is Dale deGroff’s book, but then as always with 
bartenders I have different ways of doing things.
I’m guessing you are just starting as a bartender or want to be one and want 
to look like you know what you’re doing on day one – If so good on you.  
However there is no better way to learn than to do it.  Because books, no 
matter how detailed, will not in my opinion compare to real life experience, 
although they should provide reassurance.  Go to lots of different bars, chat 
to bar staff, find good bartenders and watch what they do.  You will usually 
find that they are efficient, always have their head up, be useful on the till 
and be able to chat with customers.  Its amazing what you can learn by just 
watching.  Most of all, be willing to open your mind.  I always welcome new 
ideas/discussions no matter how basic, as you can always learn from the 
basics.  You may have forgotten something the importance of some basics even 
if you're experienced.
Anyway – if you do have any specifics, don’t be afraid to post – no one is 
going to laugh at you and I imagine that 100’s of people are in the background 
just reading and waiting for people to ask these questions.
darren


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