Post #266022 by Tom Slick on Sat, Nov 11, 2006 3:12 PM

I experienced Flair bartending & delicious drinks at the same time in the same bar on the same day. The 2 can be learned to be used together. Unfortunately society and "Research studies" show that "Taboo Cove" in Las Vegas just wasn't what the Venetian was about. They gave it a try, and it got loose and sidetracked with the music and such. But it is just a fact nowadays that hip hop(as much as i dislike it)and new music in general will boost numbers to ANY bar(and numbers are what keep establishments open, like it or not). Taboo Cove was a great place, make no mistake...The drinks were good, and the bartenders(Manny, and Brian)made it fun as well. The direction that the bar made was to keep it open longer(right or wrong, the original Martin Denny's Greatest hits wasn't enough to keep the sales up, so they went to mainstream current music, which probably helped it to survive the "wrecking ball" for another couple years), which is unfortunate. That however, will never take away from the beautiful decor, the fine mixed drinks PLUS a touch of flair on top that just made it that much better! Thats the one place in Vegas I DIDN'T mind losing my money in!
I agree that is all about the drink first and foremost, but it doesn't hurt to top the drink with a little personality. Atmosphere and the feeling you are welcome in an establishment are probably thee MOST important factor in deciding whether or not you are about to enjoy your drink or not...