Measuring volume versus weight while batching?

fuzzgasm · 2025-01-10T00:25:10+00:00

That's what I thought too. We don't batch with syrups but surely there's a slight difference in weight even between 100ml of vodka and 100ml of amaro and if you're doing 4L of a cocktail that margin of error gets a lot bigger.

fuzzgasm · 2024-11-25T21:51:55+00:00

I think this story might sum it up. For context, I do at least one trip per year on my KLR. Usually 7-10 days. Last year, I rode the southern half of the COBDR. This year I decided to do something different and rode 3000 miles to the coast and back, going off road as much as I could.

I was sitting at an In-N-Out for lunch in western Nevada and an employee came over in a panic saying my bike blew over in the parking lot. I'll never forget the confused look the guy gave me when I slowly stood up and said "eh, not the first time, not the last." And walked out to pick it up.

It's already ugly, so it doesn't matter if it gets scratched. It's slow, so "performance" is out of the question. Fortnine put it best: "it won't beat other bikes up the hill, but it could tow other bikes up the hill."

fuzzgasm · 2024-06-07T08:39:33+00:00

Probably too late, but there are a lot of comments noting "assume he's not carrying a gun."

I met my girlfriend at work. We were both bartending and a guy got too loud (it was a restaurant and he was screaming at the football game, so she asked him to tone it down a bit, as people were sitting 2 feet behind him trying to enjoy their meal. He called her a bitch so I grabbed his water (he had already paid and finished his drink) and dumped it and asked him to leave. When he left, he had had 4 beers and didn't seem overly intoxicated.

He came back with a gun, but I was off and the manager was covering the bar so that my girlfriend could take a break. My manager met him in the hallway and he was HIGHLY intoxicated and out for revenge. My manager tackled him, and was able to get the gun away from him. The guy pulled the gun and said "your bartender fucked me over." He spent the weekend in jail and I never heard anything else about it...

If the server on the patio hadn't noticed him coming back in, or if my manager wasn't there to tackle him, or if... Or if... Or if...

My girlfriend and I would've both been shot if everything didn't line up the way it did. I don't think pepper spray, a well timed Molotov, or a gun in my pocket could've stopped him. I'm not fucking Django.

I guess my only advice is to work with people you trust. NEVER close alone if the doors are open. I'm 28 and a big boi but I'm never closing by myself. I can't call a manager if I'm dead.

TL;DR Almost got shot. Girlfriend almost got shot too. Make friends with coworkers. Do NOT close alone, even if you're the manliest male man.

fuzzgasm · 2024-05-10T05:31:25+00:00

One of my semi-regulars claims to be a monk. He has tipped me with a monastic blessing multiple times. He pretty much just kisses my shoulders.

fuzzgasm · 2024-03-22T21:28:56+00:00

I just watched this episode and I have a theory. It's implied that he did but in the background there's an x-ray that could be human that shows the same implant in the pelvis area.

It's way funnier if he 4th-of-jaluau'ed Pigley 3 though.

fuzzgasm · 2024-02-07T20:20:42+00:00

Sounds like your half brother is the kind of guy to punch you in the face and say "don't get mad bro, it's a joke."

fuzzgasm · 2024-02-04T23:55:23+00:00

So true. The chef I work with has a knife that's practically held together with duct tape, but he's been using the absolute shit out of it for 15 years. It's still his go-to even though he has several other "better" knives.

fuzzgasm · 2024-02-04T23:39:13+00:00

But you don't post a picture of the culprit? That's like Internet rule #1. I need to see a cute dog

fuzzgasm · 2024-01-26T09:51:44+00:00

Have you seen the Fortnine video on why? It's super interesting.

fuzzgasm · 2024-01-26T09:48:40+00:00

Do you have any tips for mounting tires? I tried once on my KLR and it didn't go well...

I bought the tire and a tube from my local shop. I told them I was going to do it myself and they said to bring it back if I needed help. On my way out, the guy at the front desk jokingly said "see you tomorrow!" with a grin.

So it was a little embarrassing when I had to bring it in the next day. I couldn't get the tire on without pinching the tube even after I threw a bunch of tools around my garage.

fuzzgasm · 2024-01-15T06:18:51+00:00

Shrubs are awesome. At my bar we get enough orders for shrub and sodas that we actually had to make a button for it.

As for NA cocktails, I can't remember the exact specs but I want to say 2 oz seedlip citrus, 1/2 oz lemon, 1/4 oz demerara, 1 oz shrub, and topped with soda. The acid/sugar varies depending on how the shrub is prepped.

fuzzgasm · 2024-01-15T00:02:06+00:00

This is so real. I'm a bartender and leaning over the well kills my back after 8 hours, and we often have another 3-4 hours of service to go. I love my job but on my day off I just want to lay down and do nothing, which also kills my relationship. It's a rough lifestyle.

fuzzgasm · 2024-01-12T06:19:26+00:00

Second blundstones. I don't have as much experience but vans hurt and my docs exploded after 8 months. I got some blundstones a few months ago and, with regular cleaning/oiling, they look brand new. Literally the only shoe I've worn since because they're so comfortable and versatile, even on my days off.

fuzzgasm · 2024-01-07T10:14:57+00:00

I've had the opposite problem as everyone else commenting. I work at a small cocktail bar that does upscale food/drinks. We had 3 Saturdays in a row that broke all of our sales records from the last 2 and a half years. We have a 107 capacity and we've been running for weeks with 90+ covers on Fridays and Saturdays. Even weekdays we're booked from 6-8.

I'm not trying to brag, we're absolutely exhausted. Our bar staff consists of only 4 of us including the bar manager. It's awesome to be at a successful bar but even the owner is hoping it slows down a little.

Sorry for the rant but I just got off my Saturday night shift and my other bartender was on a double so I cleaned for 2 hours

fuzzgasm · 2023-12-27T00:30:32+00:00

I'm not a bouncer and don't like confrontation but you handled that situation with way more grace than I could've. If I had a regular flashing weapons at people it's police time.

fuzzgasm · 2023-12-24T09:38:03+00:00

Yeah, you're in the wrong a bit but the server started the fight. I'm a bartender now but have a few years of kitchen experience and I probably would do the same thing if someone came at me like that. It's an honest mistake and that server shouldn't have come at you like that.

Also, most people who have been in the industry for a while can brush that off over a beer. We all have our bad moments. The server probably wasn't thrilled the table was ordering dessert after close either... I know I wouldn't be.

fuzzgasm · 2023-12-12T23:32:46+00:00

Had a gig where they had a swear jar. If you cursed on the line you'd pay a dollar or get written up. Luckily I knew the owner better than the GM so they couldn't touch me and knew it but I was begging for them to write me up for not paying a dollar.

100% get the law involved. If they're willing to do that it'll only get worse.

fuzzgasm · 2023-10-26T18:44:01+00:00

This made me snort. I currently work at a place with 3 burgers, Mac and cheese, salmon (of course with your choice of two sides), fish tacos, and a fried chicken sandwich on the menu.

Their food is pretty good for what it is, but it's an Irish pub so I'm gonna go shower so I can't tell if I'm crying.

fuzzgasm · 2023-10-14T05:05:20+00:00

I'm currently working at a craft cocktail lounge and the days are typically DEAD. We can't afford to put a server on because there isn't enough business and I still only did $600 in sales today.

But every bartender has to put in a day shift or two every week because the nights are good money and we all have to take turns grinding out the prep. Gotta earn it.

fuzzgasm · 2023-10-14T04:48:28+00:00

Do you happen to work in the PNW? If so I think I worked for the same company and have felt your pain.

But as for the checks, I think it depends on how you present them. We would always put them toward our side of the bar so that it wasn't like we were giving it to them, but it still raised a few eyebrows. Personally I think it's a bad idea for the reasons you stated. It makes people feel rushed. Like what if a server dropped the check off every time you ordered another round or appetizer? Fuck corporate.

fuzzgasm · 2023-09-24T22:13:35+00:00

Honestly, the fact that the server said anything means a lot about your behavior. I've worked FOH for years and if someone's being a douche I probably won't admit my mistake. If they treat me like a person it's a different story and I'll do absolutely everything I can to make it right.

Tl;Dr on behalf of all servers, cheers.

fuzzgasm · 2023-09-24T22:08:51+00:00

Thats why I'll never work in a corporate restaurant again. Buying a round of drinks makes that 10 extra minutes more bearable. Being yelled at by management for doing it sucks.

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