In Good Spirits
A Pourly Executed, Somewhat Comedic, and Terribly Sappy Tribute Blog to the Illustrious Jon Taffer
Tag: Synopsis
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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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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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Social Media Synopsis: October 9, 2024
In my most favorite social media post ever, Jon has fun at the Season 9 wrap party with his crew.
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E18: Feels Bad at Philgoods
In my most favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon reaches an extraordinary milestone, his 250th episode, and, once again, highlights that Bar Rescue doesn’t just showcase Jon’s bar and hospitality expertise, it showcases his deep understanding of human behavior and communication, making this a milestone in more ways than one. Jon heads to Pompano
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E17: Mis-Steaks Were Made
In my least favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon entrusts hospitality prince Dustin Drai with the monumental task of rescuing The Tumbleweed Grill and Bar in Apache Junction, Arizona. This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, not just for the bar’s owners, Alan McWhorter and Teresa Higgins, but also for those of us watching
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Social Media Synopsis: August 23, 2024
In my most favorite social media post ever, Jon offers us a teaser about upcoming Bar Rescue episodes, stating that he can’t share his location because he’s about to start filming. Two words for you, Jon: Thank you.
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