flair bartending - Beyond Tiki

D Dr.TikiMojo Tiki Socialite Elk Grove, CA Joined: May 26, 2006 Posts: 487	D Dr.TikiMojo Posted posted on Mon, Nov 13, 2006 12:54 PM On 2006-11-11 15:12, Tom Slick wrote: 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... Oh swell! So I can listen to Brittney Spears and the Back Street Boys at excessively loud volumes while watching jugglers make my drinks! :evil: I guess if I had no FRIENDS that I actually wanted to sit and talk to this would be great, (minus Brittney Spears and the Back Street Boys at excessively loud volumes!). Other than that I guess the reality of this entire post is that there is a TIME AND A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING! I don't go to Benihana's Restaurant because I think they serve the BEST QUALITY Japanese food. I go with friends, (for a birthday or other festive party like occasion), because we want A SHOW...and something we can all LAUGH AT! :lol: Poor quality drinks, poor service, very noisy, seating with total strangers while you're trying to have a celebration with friends, HIGH PRICES AND mediocre Japanese food,(tossed in your lap), (now so PC that there are seldom even Japanese working there. Our last server was some guy named Jesus! Still they call this "traditional Japanese-style hibachi steakhouses"). :x My point being that I believe that there is a time and place for "flair" but I prefer to have my "flair" presented in the form of a precisely well made drink, by a trained professional who adds a fresh and lovely garnish, a decorative swizzle stick, a flower or a nice flaming shot of 151 Rum to the top of my drink....that's ALL the "flair" I need! :D [ Edited by: Dr.TikiMojo 2006-11-13 13:07 ]

On 2006-11-11 15:12, Tom Slick wrote:
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...

Oh swell! So I can listen to Brittney Spears and the Back Street Boys at excessively loud volumes while watching jugglers make my drinks! :evil:
I guess if I had no FRIENDS that I actually wanted to sit and talk to this would be great, (minus Brittney Spears and the Back Street Boys at excessively loud volumes!).

Other than that I guess the reality of this entire post is that there is a TIME AND A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING! I don't go to Benihana's Restaurant because I think they serve the BEST QUALITY Japanese food. I go with friends, (for a birthday or other festive party like occasion), because we want A SHOW...and something we can all LAUGH AT! :lol: Poor quality drinks, poor service, very noisy, seating with total strangers while you're trying to have a celebration with friends, HIGH PRICES AND mediocre Japanese food,(tossed in your lap), (now so PC that there are seldom even Japanese working there. Our last server was some guy named Jesus! Still they call this "traditional Japanese-style hibachi steakhouses"). :x

My point being that I believe that there is a time and place for "flair" but I prefer to have my "flair" presented in the form of a precisely well made drink, by a trained professional who adds a fresh and lovely garnish, a decorative swizzle stick, a flower or a nice flaming shot of 151 Rum to the top of my drink....that's ALL the "flair" I need! :D

[ Edited by: Dr.TikiMojo 2006-11-13 13:07 ]

Post #266400 by Dr.TikiMojo on Mon, Nov 13, 2006 12:54 PM