In Good Spirits
A Pourly Executed, Somewhat Comedic, and Terribly Sappy Tribute Blog to the Illustrious Jon Taffer
Tag: Who is Jon Taffer?
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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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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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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: 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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After Hours: Brother Jon’s Traveling Salvation Show
I wish I was high when this connection happened in my mind, or even now as I type about it, but I wasn’t and I’m not. I do not know how to otherwise explain this outlandish idea, so my apologies to everyone, especially Jon, for how this one starts—but not for how it ends. To
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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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