By Lydia See
It’s Friday night. You walk into your favorite friendly neighborhood bar. The bartender says hello and calls you by name. Not everything in life can be like an episode of Cheers, but in Newburyport, we are lucky to have watering holes where everybody does know your name. And your drink. And you!
Living in a small city like Newburyport can have it’s perks. For instance, if you lived in a bigger city, the people who served you your coffee, your beer, or helped you pick out that great pair of jeans wouldn’t know your name. Hell, they probably wouldn’t even remember your face the next time you went in. One of the spectacular things about living in such a tight-knit community is the quality of interpersonal relationships between the individuals working in the service and retail industry and their patrons. We are fortunate to have a downtown filled with locally owned and run establishments, employed by people who actually care about their guests. As part on an ongoing series (due to the only word on the street right now being “snow!”), our “Word on the Street” column will be featuring people you may encounter quite regularly. People who keep this small city caffeinated, fed, and fashionable. People who appreciate their regular customers and reward them with excellent service.
They remember you, now’s your chance to get to “Know Your…. Bartender”
Emily, Leah, and Lindsay at the Upstairs Bar at 10 Center Street. You can usualy find Leah downstairs and Emily & Lindsay upstairs.
Daniel & Jason downstairs, and Kaley & Justin upstairs at Agave. These four have got to be some of the fastest bartenders in Newburyport!
Caitlyn and Emily, the gals at the Grog, upstairs, have theme nights once a month. This month is Jimmy Buffet, NEXT month is 20's Era! (Go see them for details.)
Doug, the regular downstairs bartender at the Grog
James, downstairs at the Grog
Michelle, flying solo behind the Main bar at the Grog, is usually accompanied by Joel. In Joel's absence, she gets a visit from Inessa, a server at the Grog.
Krystine at Glenn's
Brett & Abbie make a great team behind the bar. They're fast, courteous, and fun to be around!
You can find Lisa at Loretta on Wednesday and Friday nights, always with a winning smile and a delicious beverage for her guests.
Katrina pours a Stella with a smile at the Black Cow.
Part comedy team, part excellent Bartenders: Gerry and Dan at the Whale.
Friday night at the Whale, Gerry and Dan.
For any “Know Your…..” ideas, please contact Lydia See at lydiasee.today@gmail.com.
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Lydia See is a local freelance photographer, journalist, and Jacqueline-of-all-trades. You can view her photography and read her blog at www.lydiasee.com, tweet her @lydiasee, or email her story or photoshoot ideas, comments, questions, or love-letters at lydiasee.today@gmail.com.
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