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Bartending with Flair
Saturday 24th of February 2007 12:26:21 AM
Bartending is more than pouring drinks and talking with customers, according to those who bartend at Bar Maniac, located in Hollywood, Florida, USA. These bartenders eat fire, juggle bottles and glasses, and pour drinks in unique ways. They also try to get customers involved by organizing a t-shirt exchange. Customers trade in their t-shirts for printed T-shirts from the bar.The catch is that customers must take off their shirts at the bar. Bartenders will also take off their t-shirt and make the exchange. Bartenders must wear the customer’s shirt regardless of the size. “It's fun ... the entertainment, the flair. It's a different environment from any other place I've been to. Although I would never do it, they do [the T-shirt exchange] tastefully. Everyone enjoys it,” said Holly Hodgin, a customer at the bar.
Bar Maniac is owned by Adrian Oriolo, who opened the bar after working in the United States as a bartender for two years. He wanted to open a bar that was fun and interactive for customers. The bartenders who work for Oriolo are trained flair bartenders and enjoy working for him because he lets them perform their own tricks and entertain the audience. “Most managers don't understand the efforts that you put forth, but [Oriolo] does ... and I think it reflects in our energy. We make sure to show guests a good time because we have a good time. People ... come here and forget about their problems,” said Martin Janica, one of the flair bartenders.
Oriolo always introduces himself to guests in order to give the bar a more friendly atmosphere. After a while, the bartenders will begin their tricks, dance on stage with bands performing, and participate in other customer interaction activities. Swapping printed T-shirts is a nightly event that will continue as long as people are willing to take their own shirts off in public.
(c)Benjamin Turner, www.sxc.hu
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