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23 Things You Do At A Bar That Annoy Bartenders

Check out this list of 23 things that all of us do that annoy the crap out of bartenders! Which one are you guilty of??

21 Ways You Didn't Realize You Were Annoying Your Servers And Bartenders

Sitting on the same side of the table as your date.

Top 10 Don the Beachcomber Cocktails

Donn Beach (formerly Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt) created Tiki when he opened a small nautical-themed bar, Don’s Beachcomber Cafe, in a tiny nook on McCadden Place in Hollywood in 1933Patrons who wandered up the street from Hollywood Boulevard were intrigued by the novel ideas the encountered, but few of them realized that they were participating in the founding of an important style and cultural aesthetic which would sweep over the country and the rest of the world for nearly a century.A…

The Clobster: A Grilled Cheese and Lobster Sandwich is as Good as it Looks

Meals Deconstructed: Bringing Sexy Back With Slapfish

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

A Sweet Little History of Irish Pubs and Pub Tour of Ireland Advice

We’ve suggested a few times that you plan a pub tour of Ireland . You’ll find buildings steeped in tradition that cater to folks passing through with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. However, just like all things Ireland, there’s an intriguing story behind the history of Irish pubs, too. And we at Tenon Tours love a …

25 Unique Date Night Ideas

25 Out of the Box Date Night Ideas to spur your creativity! Get out of the date night rut and try some of these fun ideas for your next date!

I missed bars so much that I bought bar stools

In pre-pandemic times, I had my wine bars, cocktail bars, beer bars, hotel bars, restaurant bars, and even coffee bars. No matter where I decided to go for a meeting or a date that involved a beverage, there was one constant: the bar stool.

13 Things That Can Cause Slow Nights at Your Bar

Your bar is open, your drinks are ready, and your bartenders are ready to serve…but where are your customers? Although you’d like your bar to be full and bustling every night, slow nights are bound to happen sometimes. However, you don’t have to accept them! Read through these 13 reasons why your bar might have …

Just the Basics: Stock Your First Home Bar

So you’ve got your own place. Congrats. And you’ve got room for a bar cart. Double congrats! Now, you’ve got to stock it.

Where’s the Salad Bar?

Where's the salad bar? It's hard to find a restaurant that still maintains a salad bar today, the grocery store salad bar is still hanging on—here's why.

How to Install a Grab Bar In a Shower

If you have an elderly relative living with you, you will want to install a grab bar in the shower. Read all about how to install a grab bar in a shower in this article.

What to Look for in a Chic Bar Cart

NoVA Home Pros on Everything You Need to Build a Perfect Home Bar

The addition of a home bar might be the hottest home upgrade in this never-ending pandemic.

What Is a Clay Bar (and How to Use It)?

Taking proper care of your car’s paint requires a full toolkit, and one of the most useful instruments at your disposal is the clay bar. Keep reading to learn more about this product and how it helps protect automotive paint. What Is a Clay Bar? A clay bar is a natural or synthetic resin compound…