“Zen and Tonic” Sheds Light on Healthful Imbibing
When looking at a cocktail menu, do you find yourself wondering things like, “Are there a lot of antioxidants in this one? Good fats in that one?” No? Don’t worry, we don’t either—but that hasn’t...
View ArticleThe Two Words That Could Save You (And Your Career) From Burnout
When you spend your days (and nights) behind the stick catering to everyone else’s needs and demands, it’s easy to neglect yourself. Making time for self care can seem impossible in the midst of...
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Alcoholism and Our Industry: Bar Vets Speak Out
At age 26, Jack McGarry seemed to have it all. Barely into his 20s, the Belfast native turned New Yorker had opened what would become of the world’s most successful bars, The Dead Rabbit Grocery and...
View Article12 Takeaways from Jack McGarry’s Discussion on Alcoholism and Depression
Last month, we published a feature about the struggles of depression and alcoholism that are endemic, yet oftentimes unrecognized, in our industry. The story, which included Dead Rabbit partner Jack...
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How to Work Out at Work (Plus, 6 Exercises You Can Do Behind the Bar)
Bartending is a physically demanding job, but often in all the wrong ways. Hours of standing and mixing drinks can leave you with a tight and achy back, shoulders, wrists, knees, feet and joints, but...
View ArticleMental Health and the Service Industry: How to Get Help
This year, Anthony Rudolf celebrates 10 years in recovery from alcoholism. After spending years as a beverage manager and server, Rudolf knew he needed to break away from the lifestyle of throwing...
View ArticleWhen You Serve Drinks For A Living, How Do You Stay Healthy?
Let’s be real: most people, no matter their profession, have a tough time prioritizing their health. A third of the U.S. doesn’t sleep enough, fast food makes up about 11% of the American diet, and...
View ArticleThe Bartender’s Guide to Taking Care of Your Feet, Part One
It’s no secret that a physically demanding job requiring hours of movement on your feet can have pretty hellacious long-term results on your body. And, if you’ve ever gotten stuck pulling a long shift...
View ArticleBartender Nutrition 101
The combination of working nights, eating erratically, and the temptation of great tasting but not necessarily great-for-your-body food (especially if you work in a great restaurant) can wreak havoc on...
View ArticleHow You Can Make an Impact with a Hospitality Grant
For those interested in supporting the hospitality industry, specifically bars and bartenders, the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation 2023 grant-giving program is a great place to start. This program is...
View ArticleTales of the Cocktail Foundation to Host Halfway to Tales on Jan. 22, 2024,...
New Orleans bartenders and members of the spirits industry are welcome to mark halfway until the July 21-26 Tales of the Cocktail® event with a free afternoon of educational seminars and a town hall...
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