Ken Ellis Has Pulled a Lifetime of Leinenkugel
The bouncer-turned-bartender has held court at Chicago’s iconic Rainbo Club for nearly four decades.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Matt Haas
Miss Lisa Has Been Serving High Lifes Since They Were 60 Cents
Presiding over the French Quarter's Chart Room since 1975, the NOLA stalwart is ready to get back to her audience of regulars.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Emily Ferretti
Tree Sequoia Is the Spirit of Stonewall Inn
For the 81-year-old bartender, the pandemic is just another chapter in the story of one of America’s most important bars.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: PUNCH
Tom Riley Is the Definition of Old School
The Donohue’s bartender has been mixing Martinis for New York City regulars, including Drew Barrymore and Gay Talese, for 49 years.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Eric Medsker
If You Went to Elaine’s, You Knew “Duffy”
After it closed in 2011, Kevin Philzone landed at Neary’s where he’s been tending bar for nearly a decade.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Eric Medsker
Mario Suazo Is the Mayor of the French Quarter
At Napoleon House, the veteran bartender can make you a signature Pimm’s Cup in 15 seconds flat.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Cory James Fontenot
At Olive Garden, Chanta Hunter Presides
The Brooklyn native has been serving frisbee-sized “Italian Margaritas” in Times Square for more than a decade.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Eric Medsker
Mark Wagner’s Got Stories
Ask the 27-year veteran of Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse about Elizabeth Taylor’s Champagne-fueled monologue. Or Billy Joel’s impromptu piano set. Or the guy on a date with a doll.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Nick Murway
Brien Drew Deserves an Emmy
At Elio’s, the Upper East Side hangout for the well-heeled, the longtime bartender is a star. Just ask Tom Selleck.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Eric Medsker
When John O’Donnell Talks, People Listen
For the longtime Van’s employee, bartending is the only job he’s ever known.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photos: Eric Medsker
