In Good Spirits
A Pourly Executed, Somewhat Comedic, and Terribly Sappy Tribute Blog to the Illustrious Jon Taffer
Tag: The G.O.A.T
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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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After Hours: Happy 70th Birthday, Jon!
This post is my personal tribute to Jon—an ode to some of the invaluable lessons he’s taught me about success, resilience, and making life a celebration. In honor of Jon’s continued message that we should let our light shine, I’ve written a song called Bar Rescue Night to celebrate just how essential Bar Rescue (and
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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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After Hours: I’m Not a Homicide Detective; I Just Play One on TV
Over the years, my friends and I have enjoyed playing a kind of intellectual party game that often spirals into hours of passionate debate. We call it the ever-so-snappy-and-marketable-name of “Alternate Careers,” where we imagine what careers people might have excelled at if they hadn’t chosen their current paths. Recently, our focus turned, once again,
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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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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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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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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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