It is sometimes inevitable.  Everyone's running around like crazy trying to get themselves out of the weeds, while more and more people come in to the restaurant.  There's so much to do that one of the most important parts of your job is put at the bottom of the list...cleaning.  Bar glasses pile up, dishes get…

Not all bartenders are mixologist.  If you think they are, then you probably think that all cooks are chefs.  There is a difference between the two that can best be illustrated by a personal experience I had at an upscale Chicago restaurant who is know for their cocktail menu.  Having a hard time trying to choose…

In the state of Indiana, laws governing the sale of alcohol have gone through some crazy changes in the past year. It's been a little confusing, to say the least.  One minute we have to card EVERYONE regardless of…