On Wednesday, it was time to saddle up and cross the Hudson for the 2007 Bartender Olympics on Long Island. That meant a trip over the George Washington Bridge.
We met up with Annie and cardsharp Ben at a Las Vegas themed TGI Fridays, where every year, they hold a Bartender Olympics to decide who is the best and brightest of the regional Friday's bartenders.
I only managed to catch Gina and Justin as they performed. Justin seemed slightly more handy 'flaring' (that means chucking bottles around and catching them) but Gina brought along four nautical nymphs who provided dance and stage support, all dressed in little sailor suits. That's the level of showmanship we're talking about, here.
Tina's cousin, Christina, officiated over each round and cheered on the home team.
Then, it was time to head to Checkers, the infamous bar where everybody does know your name and most of your sordid history, too. Bartender Dan wasn't in the running for the Olympics - but he earned a gold medal anyway for his legendary whiskey sours.
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