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: Becoming a Virtuoso
If you’re like me, you’ve watched Jon on Bar Rescue and felt that mix of awe and admiration. He’s more than just a bar-rescuing machine—he’s a force of nature, and the more I watch, the more I realize that he embodies the characteristics of what the late and amazing Fred Kiel called a “Virtuoso CEO.”
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Behind the Bar: Nobody Eats this Frickin’ Food
In a defining moment of Bar Rescue, Jon goes berserk and clears the bar top of every item on the menu at Fairways Golf Bar and Grill in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, while screaming at the top of his lungs, “Nobody eats this frickin’ food!” This episode (“S3E26: Hole in None”) is iconic for several reasons, all
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After Hours: Jon Shuts Down his Doppelgänger
On March 15, 2024, TMZ reported that Jon filed a lawsuit against Vic Caroleo, a Florida pastor who has allegedly been impersonating Jon, freeloading off Jon’s name and reputation, and sexually harassing and assaulting women while pretending to be Jon. This has been happening for the past three years in and around Naples, Florida. I
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Behind the Bar: Some Favorites from Season One
Embarking on the captivating journey of watching the first season of Bar Rescue episodes in consecutive order has been both enlightening and immensely enjoyable, especially since I have already seen all the episodes (except one) and have a strong understanding and appreciation of the show. Revisiting early episodes highlighted aspects of Jon and Bar Rescue
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Social Media Synopsis: June 13, 2023
In my most favorite social media post ever, Jon talks with Fox 5 about being a supporter of Las Vegas and a Vegas Golden Knights fan, especially during the Stanley Cup Finals. The unabashed joy Jon expresses while winding up the game siren is captivating.
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Behind the Bar: A “How Well Do You Know Jon and Bar Rescue?” Quiz
In my most favorite “Behind the Bar” post ever, I decided to try my luck at quizzing your Jon Taffer and Bar Rescue knowledge! So that you find it challenging, this quiz is almost as hard as remodeling a bar in 36 hours so I hope you have more than a casual appreciation of Jon
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Social Media Synopsis: January 11, 2024
In my most favorite social media post ever, a montage of Jon entering various establishments demonstrates how to strut like a boss.
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After Hours: What I Learned about Jon from Season One of Bar Rescue
Closely watching and taking hand-written notes regarding the ten consecutive episodes of Season One of Bar Rescue has helped me see and understand Jon in a whole different way than I had before, when I randomly watched whatever episodes were on Paramount any given Sunday. From my detailed and thorough viewing of the first season,
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