In Good Spirits
A Pourly Executed, Somewhat Comedic, and Terribly Sappy Tribute Blog to the Illustrious Jon Taffer
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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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Bar Rescue Recap S9E19: Long Island Mess
In my least favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon is sadly missing from the show again, except for the opening sequence and a phone call later in the episode to discuss the design. He sends in Phil Wills and Danny Trejo to take the reins at Uncle Albert’s Pub in Houston, Texas. Phil has
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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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After Hours: A Labor of Love
I have a spot in my mind that I call my “mental parking lot.” It’s where I put things that I’m not ready or able to process—ideas, comments, events, and even things that disturb or challenge me deeply. This space is invaluable, allowing me to revisit and work through those things when the time is
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E16: Dancing Dreams Dashed
In my most favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon is giving off more “Season One Jon Taffer” vibes than I’ve seen in a long, long time, and I’m loving it. Jon is at Cielo Restaurant and Lounge, an establishment in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where owners and good friends Mark Maffei and Os Ou
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E15: Inland Tavern, Underwater
In my least favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon is busy elsewhere and brings in Phil Wills to lead the rescue of the Inland Tavern in San Marcos, California, which is owned and managed by Mr. Know-It-All himself, Pete Zacarias. For my obligatory meme about how I feel when Jon isn’t hosting, here you
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E14: Thank You for (Not) Smoking
In my most favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon heads to Margate, Florida, with a mission to save Gerri’s Sports Pub, owned by Jerry and Alina Oles. This local dive bar has been a neighborhood staple, even before the Oles bought it. Like a lot of Bar Rescue stories, the bar had initial success
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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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After Hours: Jon Taffer, the Father Figure We All Need
I know we don’t all need a father figure like my title suggests, but if you are in the market for one—surprise! I think Jon would be a great choice. I have a friend who says we all need to have a “Jon Taffer Button” on our lapels. When we push it, Jon appears and
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