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There Is Only One True Jim Gallagher

The Irish-born bartender of Molly’s Shebeen on how to cultivate regulars, pouring 12 barrels of Guinness a week and not becoming a bartender.

story: Robert Simonson
photo: Eric Medsker

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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

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At the “21” Club, Tara Wright Is in Charge

She’s the first woman to hold the position of bartender at the historic boy’s club, but that’s not the only thing she’s modernized.

story: Robert Simonson
photo: Eric Medsker

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Liz Pounds Taught Tulsa How to Drink

For half a century, the Oklahoma bartender has witnessed her town go from Prohibition to cocktail Renaissance—with a star-studded Hollywood pit stop along the way.

story: Robert Simonson
photo: Jeremy Charles

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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

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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

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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

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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.