In Good Spirits
A Pourly Executed, Somewhat Comedic, and Terribly Sappy Tribute Blog to the Illustrious Jon Taffer
Tag: Season 9
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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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Bar Rescue Recap S9E13: From Camo to Cocktail
In my most favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon tackles one of his favorite types of rescues, making a difference for the veterans of VFW Post 1689 in Jacksonville, Florida, especially in honor of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday and for their upcoming 100th year anniversary. For over a decade, Jon worked as a
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E12: CSI: Los Cocos
In my least favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon isn’t hosting, and “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion nestles itself into the back of my mind till next week’s episode when, hopefully, Jon returns, maybe. I really don’t know what to do about these episodes where Jon isn’t the host. This is
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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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Bar Rescue Recap S9E11: Boca Re-Tune
In my most favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon meets the first owner in almost 250 episodes who takes personal responsibility for the sorry state of his bar and offers the man a hearty handshake for his amazing accomplishment. Still, Jon has some harsh but true criticisms for the decisions aspiring entrepreneur J Ambroise,
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E10: Friends without Benefits
In my least favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon’s absence is once again heartbreaking to endure, and I find myself needing a hug. It helps a little that he entrusts the rescue of the rustic event venue, Epic Lounge, in Downey, California, to the capable hands of Phil Wills, long-time mixology expert, consultant, and
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Social Media Synopsis: May 31, 2024
In my most favorite social media post ever, Redditor RangeRossTracy posted a video in r/barrescue of Jon telling everyone he’ll be back regularly hosting Bar Rescue episodes starting this week. Hallelujah!
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E9: Losing the Playoffs
In my most favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon’s ability to adjust his understanding of a situation based on the information he receives is on full display and harkens memories of the old days before Jon became executive producer and created perfectly designed and implemented systems—you know, back when it felt like no one
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E8: A Perla in the Rough
In my least favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon invites Dustin Drai, nightlife authority and Vice President of Drai’s Entertainment to guest host for him while he is off doing other important things and leaving me to cry like an inconsolable baby. I hate to be classist here but if I’ve learned one thing
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