Posts by 3starspodcast:

Half Shot: Pay Attention!

Half Shot: Pay Attention!

We understand that when people go out to bars and restaurants, they are going for a good time and to be taken care of, but the bare minimum amount of respect toward the people taking care of you needs to be maintained. Pay attention. Know your server/bartender at least enough […]

S4E21: CRABS! “We got ‘em!”

S4E21: CRABS! “We got ‘em!”

Today we’re finishing up our ‘exes’ episodes with Samantha’s least favorite workplace in Pensacola, Florida. Drinks: GABF Gold Medal Winner in the Witbier Category, White Rascal from Avery Brewing. SHOUT OUTS: Brad: Todd Bellmyer Bill: mover & shaker Samantha: Simon Sahala Behind Bars with Bill: Bill talks about his relationship […]

Half Shot: Stragglers!

Half Shot: Stragglers!

You're very nice and we like you, but when it's obvious that we're closed, it's time for you to go home. Some people don't seem to get that message and take advantage of our hospitality when they walk in right before closing and stay long after the doors are locked […]

Half Shot: But(t) Towels!

Half Shot: But(t) Towels!

Internally, butt towels or side towels are a hotly debated do or do not within bars and restaurants. We three seem to fall on the same side of the argument but also understand the reasoning for the other side. Let us now what you think! — Send in a voice […]

Half Shot: SOS! (Service Oriented Superstars)

Half Shot: SOS! (Service Oriented Superstars)

There are some people who are just built for service and some who aren't. This half shot we tell a story or two and talk about the types of people who really live their lives with a service first mentality. — Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3starspodcast/message

S4E19: It Must Have Been Love But it’s Over Now!

S4E19: It Must Have Been Love But it’s Over Now!

Today we’re talking about one of Bill’s exes that he was in love with… Until he actually worked there.  Cheba Hut! Stoner themed sandwich shop and bar. DRINKS: RTDs Cocktails SHOUT OUTS: Brad: Socrates and Christina Bill: indeed/poached Samantha: Noah Mucha BEHIND BARS WITH BILL: Water cups/liars/thieves. Breaks. Laws/policies vrs […]

Half Shot: About Time!

Half Shot: About Time!

In this business, time is of the essence, time is relative, time waits for no one, time is money. Time is all of the metaphors you can think of in a restaurant or bar. We talk about it in many aspects as it relates to the dining experience as well […]

S4E18: Dive Bars!

S4E18: Dive Bars!

Today we’re talking about the hidden gems of the service industry. Dive bars DRINKS: Beer and a Shot SHOUT OUTS: Brad: Eddie Karr Bill: Tiago Samantha: Fortissimo Denver  BEHIND BARS WITH BILL: “California sober’ & the correlation between recreational drug use (or lack thereof) and pay/pay periods.  “How do you […]

Half Shot: Auto Grat!

Half Shot: Auto Grat!

Automatic gratuities on larger parties have been a part of our dining out culture for a very long time. While each restaurant may treat them differently or have different name's for them, the reality is that they exist as a way to protect service industry employees ability to get paid. […]