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by Eric A. Crabtree
AUSTIN, TEXAS

BEAN Night
Honors Austin's Bar Employees

Recently, the Austin Tavern Guild hosted the event of the year with their Bar Employees Awards-Appreciation Night (BEAN) honoring most of Austin's finest bar employees. The evening was held at the Rainbow Cattle Company (RCC) and submissions for awards and honors came from the local bar employees, owners and customers. Many thanks go out to RCC's owners, Bill Bailey and Mike Strope, for hosting the event in their club. Co-emcees David Pearson and Paul Parkinson presented the night's awards with RCC featuring a fabulous food buffet and table-clothed seating with centerpiece flower arrangements. Ambush now presents the exclusive coverage as it happened, with certificates and trophies awarded to Austin's finest! Ambush would like to recognize two of their great supporters, Chain Drive as the best leather bar and 1920's Club as a fantastic martini lounge.

The highlights of BEAN Night were two special awards presented to three outstanding individuals. Oilcan Harry's owners Fred Fine and Roy Ikeda were honored for the Col. Bob Collins Humanitarian Award for giving back so much to our community through fundraisers and donations to AIDS charities. The Austin Tavern Guild presented the Austin Community Achievement Award to Capital City Beverage Area Supervisor, Mike Comer, for his and his company's donations and services to our Gay and Lesbian Community throughout the years.

Blue Flame's Dwayne Adams was honored for the best boss because he stays out of the way. Charlie's Austin awarded bar back Amando for the Cradle Robber Award beating out Steve H. from Oilcans and Michael T. from RCC. 'Bout Time gave a certificate of appreciation to bartender Monte for the one most likely to leave a mascara ring. The Edge presented an appreciation certificate to bartender Kristie Love for the Martha Stewart Duct Tape Award. Rounding out the first round of awards was from RCC with their certificate of appreciation to bartender Larry Medders for the Senior Citizen Award of the bar.

The next round of awards were first presented to Rhythm House's Karen S. for the bartender most likely to say, "Do we have any more thicker comp pads. I keep running out." The Forum honored manager Jaffa Kintigh for the one most likely to two-step in high heels. Oilcan's certificate of appreciation went to Matt Martinez for the most likely bartender to head up a benefit for Out Youth Austin. Midtowne Spa owner/manager, Bob Darling, received the funniest employee award for his great sense of humor and his great T-shirts. The Blue Flame awarded Gabriel Anderson for the "Watch The Bar-I Need The Bathroom" award.

Charlie's Austin awarded bartender Rob for the "Will Someone Show Me How To Be A Bottom" award. 'Bout Time's own bartender Chaz was awarded for the "You Don't Have To Pay When It's An Old Trick" award. The Edge's DJ Bang was awarded the "DJ Most Likely To Have A Stranger's Skateboard & Fake ID Under His Bed." Next, RCC presented an award to bartender Andre for the "Bartender Most Likely To Give In To A Customer." Finishing off the round, Rhythm House awarded Michelle Stogner for the "What? You Need It From Home Depot? I'll Go!" award.

Local performers provided entertainment throughout the ceremonies. Heather Thomas started the entertainment and even managed to pull off her wig. The United Court of Austin's own Empress IV, Alix Courtnie, performed next. The Austin Baptist Women gave their own rendition skit of "The Streak," with nudity running amuck in the crowd. Scarlett Leigh performed her famous Cher impersonation and Ashley Collins rounded off the entertainment.

Another round of awards proceeded with the Forum's own bartender, Jerry Florez, winning the bartender award Most Likely To Have A Beer And A Shot Before Going To AA." Midtowne Spa's Douglas was honored for the Loreal Award for "Most Hair Colors In A Single Day." Next, Oilcan awarded bartender J.D. Smith for the "Bartender Most Likely To Get A Speeding Ticket While Trying To Get To The Liquor Store Before It Closes." The Blue Flame awarded Neal Henry manager with the best personality. Charlie's Austin awarded the nelliest bar back award to Barry Anderson beating out Matt at Oilcan and Michael at 'Bout Time.

'Bout Time went next awarding Miss Paula Scogin the "Let's Get Drunk And Do A Booty Dance On Everyone" Award. The Edge awarded Little Debbie as the bartender most likely to pull a Sybil. RCC awarded their own Michael T. as the bartender most likely to sing to customers. The Rhythm House awarded Matt Robbins for the one most likely to be found in women's clothing. The Forum stepped up and awarded Chris Guerrero the employee most likely to stalk a new employee or customer. Oilcan awarded their bartender Scott for the one most likely to say, "I'll be the pretty one in this one night stand," or "I only go out with nerds" award.

Midtowne Spa went to bat awarding their own Alex Patterson for the friendliest employee award making sure the customers' needs are always met. The Blue Flame awarded their bartender Joe for the "Can We Fit Another Tattoo" award. Charlie's Austin awarded bartender Millsey for the out of the wardrobe (we mean closet) award in the U.S.A. 'Bout Time awarded their bartender, Jerry, for the bartender most likely to apply "Comparative Anatomy." The Edge award for the bartender most likely to borrow money to go to Midtowne Spa went to Bobby.

RCC next awarded bartender Doug for the bartender most likely to show off ass. Rhythm House bartender, Elizabeth, won the bartender who gets the most tips for her chest award. The Forum's owner, Mark Haworth, was awarded by his employees as the bar owner most likely to be aroused by saying, "Say Ho!" Oilcan's DJ Sid Miller won the DJ most likely to get drunk in the booth and throw his clothes to the customers. Midtowne Spa's Joey Zapata won the employee award for most likely to cruise a mall.

The Blue Flame gave a certificate of appreciation to their bookkeeper, Raymond Garcia, for always wanting to know how much? Charlie's Austin own Gerald Penny was awarded a certificate of appreciation for the bartender most likely NOT to have a bad hair day. 'Bout Time's own bartender Carey, was awarded most likely to ask, "Credit Card, Check? Sure-I'll accept it!" The Edge awarded a certificate of appreciation to Ruben Soliz as the bar back most likely to crack or chip a shaker tin. The Rhythm House presented a certificate of appreciation to Jennifer Clark for being the first always to say, "Not me, I'm straight!"

The Forum awarded a certificate of appreciation to their bartender, Ryan Carrel, as the bartender most likely to be caught in the bathroom by a manager. Oilcan's certificate of appreciation went to Bartender Matthew S. for the bartender most likely to wear white gloves while having sex. Midtowne Spa awarded Wayne P. for the "I quit and I mean it this time" award. The Blue Flame award for can't believe your still around went to assistant manager, Jose Hammond. Charlie's Austin own Carl B. received an award for the "I promise I only had one shot, but will you get me another bottle of Jack Daniels Please?"

'Bout Time honored their own DJ, Raul, for the "They made me close the Bar at 2am" award. The Edge awarded Carrie Beal for the bartender most likely to call in late because "Ally McBeal is on tonight." RCC awarded the night's co-emcee and doorman, David Pearson, for the doorman most likely to squeeze every customer. Rhythm House presented an award to Joseph as the messiest bar employee. The Forum award for the bartender most likely to put his psychiatrist into therapy went to Aaron Bandy.

Midtowne Spa went next in awarding their own Kayla Taylor for the one most likely to be found in women's clothing. The Blue Flame awarded Louie for the bartender most likely to ask, "Which way do I go now?" Charlie's Austin awarded bar back, Michael Gomez, for "Do you want to know what I really think," and the most honest bar back award. The Edge awarded their other DJ, Don Engle, for the DJ most likely to be wearing a cock ring. RCC awarded their own Elsa as Sanitation Engineer most successful in cleaning up everyone's messes.

Rhythm House awarded next their best customer that consumes award to Shellie Hull. The Forum honored DJ Danny Cardiel for the DJ most likely to be caught running to the DJ booth. Oilcan awarded Steve H. as the bartender most likely to be stunned when he found out that Fat Tuesday actually fell on a Tuesday. Midtowne Spa's own assistant manager, David Richardson, was honored as most likely to have a butch attitude. The Forum awarded their manager, Greg Butler, as the manager most likely to read a customer. Oilcan next awarded bartender Bill as the bartender most likely to trick with a guy having a "Z" in his last name. The final nights' award went to RCC's Dennis P. as the bartender who out rings all others in sales.

Until the next time, please continue to support our local Austin Gay and Lesbian businesses and also give back to our community through donations to needy charities. Take care and Happy Easter! Eric

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