Jeff Burkhart

“We’ll have a draft beer,” said the woman standing at the bar and ordering drinks — a situation that happens hundreds of times in a bar, sometimes hundreds of times in one night. “And an espresso m…

Three martinis were ordered, and three martinis were made. One was requested wet with both olives and onions. And sure, that could be classified as a Gibson, but in my business, arguing a point lik…

“What's that bottle over there?” asked the man I didn't know, pointing at the back bar.

English author and satirist Samuel Butler once commented that “autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.”

English author and satirist Samuel Butler once commented that “autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.”

He was one of the finest bartenders that I ever worked with: He was educated, gracious, knowledgeable and efficient.

“A shot of Wild Turkey?” I blurted out, not really thinking about how judgey that might have sounded.

Thanksgiving is Thursday and if you're still wondering what to bring to your multi-course celebration, I have an idea: bring wine. It's easy, and it's always appreciated.

Thanksgiving is Thursday and if you’re still wondering what to bring to your multi-course celebration, I have an idea: bring wine. It’s easy, and it’s always appreciated.

Thanksgiving is Thursday and if you're still wondering what to bring to your multi-course celebration, I have an idea: bring wine. It's easy, and it's always appreciated.