In Good Spirits
A Pourly Executed, Somewhat Comedic, and Terribly Sappy Tribute Blog to the Illustrious Jon Taffer
Tag: Behind the Bar
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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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Behind the Bar: Jon Loves Systems!
After watching several episodes of Bar Rescue, you’ll probably notice Jon often mentioning systems. He always says a bar has no systems and that he has to implement them, but it’s really up to us to figure out what he means and why he thinks they are so important. To understand what Jon means, I
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Behind the Bar: My Bar Rescue Pilgrimage to The Federal Gets Rescued
Recently, I found myself driving I-80 through Ohio in the afternoon with a wonderful colleague who is a bit adventurous and willing to bend some rules for a good cause. As I neared Youngstown, one thought popped into my head: The Federal. If you’re a Bar Rescue fan like me, you’ll remember this place wasn’t
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Behind the Bar: Celebrating Jon and 250 Episodes of Bar Rescue
On June 30, 2024, Paramount aired its 250th Bar Rescue episode, and Jon worked his magic during it just like he has 249 times before. For over a decade, I have watched this illustrious man transform failing establishments into thriving businesses, and now Jon has reached an incredible milestone: The 250th episode of the show.
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Behind the Bar: Should Jon Walk the Plank for the Piratz Tavern Rebrand?
Many Bar Rescue fans are aware of the controversy surrounding the infamous Piratz Tavern rescue that started off Season Two, but in case you didn’t know, it’s kind of hilarious and worth a mention because the Piratz Tavern owners and staff were extremely vocal about their displeasure with Jon, his criticisms and ideas. Jon, being
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Behind the Bar: Nobody Eats this Frickin’ Food
In a defining moment of Bar Rescue, Jon goes berserk and clears the bar top of every item on the menu at Fairways Golf Bar and Grill in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, while screaming at the top of his lungs, “Nobody eats this frickin’ food!” This episode (“S3E26: Hole in None”) is iconic for several reasons, all
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After Hours: Jon Shuts Down his Doppelgänger
On March 15, 2024, TMZ reported that Jon filed a lawsuit against Vic Caroleo, a Florida pastor who has allegedly been impersonating Jon, freeloading off Jon’s name and reputation, and sexually harassing and assaulting women while pretending to be Jon. This has been happening for the past three years in and around Naples, Florida. I
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Behind the Bar: Some Favorites from Season One
Embarking on the captivating journey of watching the first season of Bar Rescue episodes in consecutive order has been both enlightening and immensely enjoyable, especially since I have already seen all the episodes (except one) and have a strong understanding and appreciation of the show. Revisiting early episodes highlighted aspects of Jon and Bar Rescue
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Behind the Bar: A “How Well Do You Know Jon and Bar Rescue?” Quiz
In my most favorite “Behind the Bar” post ever, I decided to try my luck at quizzing your Jon Taffer and Bar Rescue knowledge! So that you find it challenging, this quiz is almost as hard as remodeling a bar in 36 hours so I hope you have more than a casual appreciation of Jon
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Behind the Bar: Bar Rescue Season 9 Trailer
Bar Rescue announced it’s Ninth Season premiere date of Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 10pm Eastern/9pm Central. This particular notice came from YouTube.
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