In Good Spirits
A Pourly Executed, Somewhat Comedic, and Terribly Sappy Tribute Blog to the Illustrious Jon Taffer
Tag: Bar Rescue
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E23: Jimmy Meet World
In my most favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon kicks off a new season after the winter hiatus by continuing his softer, more redemptive approach—helping owners who may be clueless but are ultimately worthy of saving. This time, we meet Jimmy Pruett, a genuinely good guy who inherited his family’s bar, Interlude II, in
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After Hours: What I’ve Learned about Jon after Watching Nine Seasons of Bar Rescue
In my most favorite analysis of Bar Rescue ever, I want to explore what makes Jon such an extraordinary force in hospitality consulting and reality television. After watching over 250 episodes multiple times, reading his books, and following his career, certain qualities stand out as consistently present from Season One through Season Nine. So, let’s
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E22: Midtown Slump
In my most favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon heads to Houston, Texas, to help a good man in a bad place. Robbie Curry isn’t your typically disengaged, drunken, ignorant bar owner. After spending two decades in the hospitality industry, Robbie moved to Houston to help care for his lifelong best friend, Alan, who
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E21: Till the Wagon Wheels Fall Off
In my least favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon sends Phil Wills and Danny Trejo (a.k.a. Machete) on their second bar rescue, this time to the Wagon Wheel in Cleveland, Texas. The Wagon Wheel isn’t just a bar—it’s a giant, swirling tornado of bad management, family drama, grunge, and cock-a-roach-laden incompetence. Phil and Danny
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Behind the Bar: Fun with Infographics
I was sick for about a month, and during that time, I decided to play around making infographics for Bar Rescue, especially related to the remodeling aspect of the show since I usually prefer to attend to the interpersonal segments with Jon and the owner(s) instead. The one with the Venn Diagram is a serious
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E20: Lost in the Sauce
In my most favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon heads to Nico’s Bar and Grill in Kingwood, Texas, to light a fire under the asses of owners Greg and Emmy Lee. Drowning in under $800,000 in debt, disconnected from their business, and failing to see how their complacency is hurting the staff who care
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The Truth about Bar Rescue and Me Meme
I sent this meme to all my close friends and family, and every single one of them wrote back. Jon isn’t the only one who has communication as his “competitive advantage.” Just sayin’.
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After Hours: Happy 70th Birthday, Jon!
This post is my personal tribute to Jon—an ode to some of the invaluable lessons he’s taught me about success, resilience, and making life a celebration. In honor of Jon’s continued message that we should let our light shine, I’ve written a song called Bar Rescue Night to celebrate just how essential Bar Rescue (and
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