Ambush Magazine

The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

Bartender of the Month

Bartender Spotlight

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The summertime may be slow for other businesses, but it seems that the bar industry is always busy.  There is no better place to escape the brutal heat of a New Orleans summer than relaxing in a bar drinking a cool beverage and chatting with fascinating people.  My bartender spotlight is the fabulous Andy Savage who can be found slinging drinks at Betty’s Bar & … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Bartender Spotlight

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Bartenders have always been classified in my book as good people.  They are great listeners, fun, witty and, most of all, serve you cocktails.  They are everything I ever wanted in a person and they give me vodka.  My bartender for the month of May is just an all-around great guy.  He is festive, polite, professional, and a master mixologist.  I am speaking of none other than … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Bartender Spotlight

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I have always felt bartenders are very underrated for many reasons, but one of the main ones is they have many jobs rolled into one.  They not only have to serve beverages to their customers, but they also have to be, at times, management, food server, referee, bouncer, therapist, tour guide, liquor/brand representative, storyteller, and probably many more.  One … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Bartender Spotlight

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Whenever I travel, I love visiting gay bars in other cities.  And one of my favorite bars is very close to New Orleans in Gulfport, Mississippi.  Sipps is a fabulous LGBTQ+ venue with a relaxing atmosphere, great events and some of the best bartenders.  My bartender for the month of April is Jacob Simmons.  Originally from Cleveland, Mississippi, Jacob has lived in … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Bartender Spotlight

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I have been interviewing bartenders for a long time and they all seem to have this one trait in common -- a gregarious personality.  Bartenders tend to be outgoing people and have a strong desire to be around people.  I also believe that they are all true entertainers even if that may not be their actual vocation.  They keep us laughing, they take our mind off our problems, … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Bartender Spotlight

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I have always considered being a bartender as a fulfilling job.  It is hard work, but you have the opportunity to meet so many people. Though in the past few years since COVID, the job has become much more challenging.  But on the flip side, I think most people, I know myself included have become much more appreciative to bartenders and the well needed role they play … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Bartender Spotlight: December 2021

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We spend so much of our time talking to bartenders about a litany of subjects from the weather to problems at work or home.  Sometimes, we spend more time with them than we do with some of our family. They not only serve us cocktails, but sometimes advice.  They make us laugh, keep an eye out for us when we may have had a little too much to drink, and even act as a therapist.  … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight: December 2021

Bartender Spotlight: November 2021

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New Orleans is a city that loves to drink.  Our bars, especially in the LGBT+ community, are considered places not only for entertainment; but community and safe spaces.  The people who work in this industry normally always become active in the community and in my opinion are some of the best people in the world.  That can definitely be said about my bartender of the month for … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight: November 2021