Post #517016 by Unga Bunga on Sat, Mar 13, 2010 10:42 AM

On 2010-03-13 00:16, GROG wrote:
So, then we all agree, the drinks at the Mai-Kai are still good, then?

I do, but the drinks are always going to fluctuate a little to the left or right when you are working with many ingredients in addition to all of them having different measurements. Then add in a bartender who works behind a wall (a service bar or a bar with no seating) who never gets to see his achievement ( the guest enjoying his creation/drink). It's actually a great feeling to see that drink delivered and the customer taking that first sip and getting a smile out of it and they say, "that's a great drink".
Then the beautiful cocktail server gets all the credit, not to mention she gets the majority of the tip, then you have the perfect recipe for "bartender burnout".
This is reality, that every bar and restaurant is going to change food and drink quality/taste intentionally and non-intentionally in time. Sometimes better, sometimes worse, and then back to better again.
I know this probably sounds a little dramatic, but I have worked those service bars for years and they SUCK! Yes I still love to bartend at a regular bar that has seats.

So even if the drinks are just average, I still go to the Mai Kai knowing there is no other place on earth like it.
I love the Mai Kai and long may it live!

(yes, this was one serous post from Unga Bunga. please enjoy the moment. :D )

[ Edited by: Unga Bunga 2010-03-13 10:57 ]