El - Ayyy Times

Great interview with Ruben Rueda, celebrating 50 years behind the stick at the famed Musso & Frank's in Hollywood.  Not many bartenders alive can say they served Bukowski for so many years. (I've been kindly served by him whenever I've had the chance to visit.)

And right behind him is Dan Tana's longtime bartender, Michael Gotovac, who is just shy of Ruben's tenure.  But, oh... the stories.

"Martini time (gin, ice, shaker!),
 Martini time (olive or lime!),
 Martini time (gotta have glasses!),
 Make it with a layer of ice this time."

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AJC

Lucky at Love

But maybe not at bars, as witnessed here and here.

Apparently everything old is new again.

And some folks don't like things when they're new.

(Links by Lake™)

"I look up to the heavens
 For a ray of hope to shine
 And there it is in neon
 Liquor, beer and wine"

 

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AJC

Bar-tequitte

A gentle reminder about bar behavior.

Literature and Libations (from a reputable source)

Quasi-bar realted.

(Links by Lake™)

"Smoke in one hand looking for a drink
Drink in the other hand
Pointing out midnight"

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AJC

Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

That's pretty much life for a hamster on a wheel.

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AJC