Message 23068 of 39188 in General Discussion

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> > this is no new years res crappola, i've been at a grind lately as the 
> > 
> > bar manager and have needed something to keep positive about.  i've 
> > 
> > been on something of a classic cocktail bender as of late, sidecars, 
> > 
> > 3:1 gin martini's, negronis, rusty nails and i've been trying "weird" 
> > 
> > ones like queneau's white lady which i really liked but it frightens 
> > 
> > most people off with the egg white.  Now instead of turning up my 
> > nose at alot of cocktails, i'll have one after work so i can round 
> > 
> > out my knowledge of cocktails.  History and why certain ingredients 
> > 
> > work together has also caught my interest going into my 6th year 
> > bartending.
> > 
> > in short, what are you doing to keep your job fresh and interesting?  
> > 
> > what are your goals for the year? money? sex? knowledge? skill? 
> > glory?
> > 
> > thanks in advance, chuckd
> 
> Depending on where I find myself in the world, I wouldn't mind 
> finding a more experienced tender to work under and learn from. 
> There's only so much self-education you can do without a heavy hand 
> to smack you twice when you go wrong.
> 
> That, and get back to London so I can visit Dusk on a day that ISN'T 
> Sunday. :'(
> 
> Adam

Sorry mate! Notting Hill opens in six weeks and that WILL be open on a Sunday!

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