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 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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Social Media Synopsis: July 29, 2024
In my most favorite social media post ever, Jon addresses his fans’ concerns about his absences as host of Bar Rescue, saying that he’s healthy and busy and the bar industry really needs him now. He also reminds us that he’s overseeing episodes of Bar Rescue and continuing to implement his vision for the show.
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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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Social Media Synopsis: June 27, 2024
In my most favorite social media post ever, Jon points us to a GQ article where he recounts stories from his long and illustrious career and talks about what it has taken to reach the amazing milestone of 250 Bar Rescue episodes, proving, once again, he is the G.O.A.T. Congratulations, Jon, on such a fantastic
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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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Social Media Synopsis: June 21, 2024
In my most favorite social media post ever, Jon owns one of his many competitive advantages by celebrating a self-deprecating meme, highlighting both his mental prowess as a problem-solver and his illustrious character as a human being.
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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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