Best Bartenders In Knoxville History

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hatvol96

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An earlier discussion got me pondering this subject. Since many of our members have spent considerable time in establishments that serve adult beverages, I want to see who the Best Bartender in Knoxville History is, according to our expert panel. Fire away with your choices.
 
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Well, it's been a while since I've really done it up right in Knox but I'll start.

JV and Scott at Calhoun's (Slusher for looks, love a readhead)

Deana Carter at Toddy's (with Barry and Mike behind her)

Kevin at Ivory's

I'm sure I'll remember more later
 
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(utvolpj @ Jul 28 said:
Well, it's been a while since I've really done it up right in Knox but I'll start.

JV and Scott at Calhoun's (Slusher for looks, love a readhead)

Deana Carter at Toddy's (with Barry and Mike behind her)

Kevin at Ivory's

I'm sure I'll remember more later
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You hit on a good point. We might have to divide the category and have a "Best" and a "Hottest."
 
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(hatvol96 @ Jul 28 said:
You hit on a good point. We might have to divide the category and have a "Best" and a "Hottest."
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Yeah, wasn't sure if it was only girls but I took a shot.

Plus I got to put friends at the top of the list. :p
 
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(Jasongivm6 @ Jul 28 said:
What is the Roman Room? Is that underneath the Copper Cellar?
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No, it was next to the Copper Cellar. That spot is now occupied by the evil corporate dogs known as McAllister's.
 
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(Jasongivm6 @ Jul 28 said:
What is the Roman Room? Is that underneath the Copper Cellar?
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What you're thinking about is the "actual" Copper Cellar. Upstairs is technically the Cumberland Grill.
 
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I haven't lived in Knoxville (or visited enough) since 1990.

When I was in school there I typically went to:

Hobos
Vic and Bills (formerly the Place)
Copper Cellar (cheap Margarita night)
Whatever the damn Fern bar was (an 80's disaster)
Pickle U Pub
Longbranch
Bundulees
Old College Inn
Tap Room
Casa Guiardos(sp?) - Why Nots?

After college (86-90) went to Old Town (Manhattan's etc.), Chesapeake's, the train station place at the World's Fair Site, Toddy's, La Paz, etc.

In other words, I don't remember any bartenders in particular but any that served me are tops in my book :w00t:
 
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I don't know about service, but for scenery, the brunette bartender that we talked about in the other thread gets my vote.
 
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(vader @ Jul 29 said:
I don't know about service, but for scenery, the brunette bartender that we talked about in the other thread gets my vote.
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The last time I ran into Tanya she was working at Hannah's in the Old City.
 
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Did you live in Knoxville for a time after school, or is it just a football season thing?
 
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(vader @ Jul 29 said:
Did you live in Knoxville for a time after school, or is it just a football season thing?
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I lived, at least part time, in Knoxville for the better part of nine years after I completed law school.
 
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I lived there from Dec. '99-Jan '03 and then April '04-Jan '06.

When did you make the move to NY/South Beach?

Do you know the Wests?
 
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(vader @ Jul 29 said:
I lived there from Dec. '99-Jan '03 and then April '04-Jan '06.

When did you make the move to NY/South Beach?

Do you know the Wests?
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I moved to New York last July. I've been in South Florida since March.

I know Scott and Bernadette casually. I woudn't characterize us as friends. We know each other and speak when we're in the same place.
 
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I am generally happy with any bartender that doesn't try to put water or coke in my bourbon.
 
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(Lexvol @ Jul 29 said:
I am generally happy with any bartender that doesn't try to put water or coke in my bourbon.
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I figured you would be a Jack on the rocks kind of guy.
 
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Having lived in KY for a while, I have developed an affinity for Makers Mark, mostly because of the genious of Bill Samuels. That guy could market donkey meat.
 
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(Lexvol @ Jul 29 said:
Having lived in KY for a while, I have developed an affinity for Makers Mark, mostly because of the genious of Bill Samuels. That guy could market donkey meat.
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Makers is quality stuff. Actually, I have no problems with any of the "name" bourbons. I draw the line at Colonel Lee and Old Grandad. Those are certain to induce ulcers if consumed in any susbstantial quantity.
 
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