the bitter life

about

 

an inside look to the world of hospitality + the people + places that bring our cities to life.

you know that person you reach out to for their list of places to drink, eat + things to see in a new city?

that’s us + much more.

city guides, bartenders + people of the hospitality industry, cocktail recipes, travel, city inspired playlists + some surprises along the way.

curated by the people for the people.

we’re your guide to making the bitter life a little more sweet.

 
some of our sisters and brothers in hospitality are already back at it, some are almost there, and others are still patiently waiting. what’s the situation in your town? are you back to work? or back to #imbibing? still living the to go life? a
martini monday? what's your favorite ways to enjoy a martini? 50/50, 2:1, shaken to hell in an airport, dirty, vesper, gibson, olives, a twist? i would say there's no wrong way to enjoy this classic; it's completely up to the situation and what you
Until we can get back to it...Cheers! Thank you everyone for the Birthday wishes! 🎈 All of you are what make #thebitterlife so sweet. I can’t wait to share a drink (or 5) with y’all. The celebrating is just postponed a bit, which just m
you know those days when you need a second cup of coffee to keep you going, but then something a little stronger to take the edge off? that’s today. this that second cup. 2 oz @mulhollanddistilling vodka .5 oz @amaromontenegro_us .5 oz @mrblack
I normally miss Las Vegas pretty consistently, but being "locked up" with a birthday around the corner makes me miss it even more... No mention of Vegas and the world of booze and hospitality is complete without at least a nod to @flafranco
Can’t wait until I can get back behind the camera and capture all you wonderful people behind the bar. We’ll do it again soon, promise. Some excellent bts and shots captured by @unreservedphotography from one of my last shoots with @thee
So apparently yesterday was World Whiskey Day... What did you guys pour and how did you drink it? Here we have infamous #whiskey lover @twobargabe doing what he does best and distributing bourbon-based love to his guests @employeesonlyla. We can&rsq
How have you been #imbibing at home? 98% of the time I would usually save cocktails for when I am out, but since that's not an option... I am typically the kind of cocktail snob that is a little apprehensive of ready-to-drink cocktails, but in these
the #garnishgame, it's enough to make or break a cocktail. for me, I am quite a stickler when it comes to garnishes. one major factor is if it serves a purpose other than looks. what's your thoughts on garnishes? be extravagant? go minimal or not at
If there's one thing that is consistent in this industry, it's change. Places we love come and go as do those people in those place, but nonetheless, the heart remains. Though change can be unsettling at times, it's also the path to growth. So toda
We may be locked down, but we're not locked out for doing what we love. We are all finding ways to be hospitable and do what we do best in this climate. Here you can see the magical art of cocktail batching. 100's of craft cocktails being prepared f
through my journies in #thebitterlife, the one thing I've found that really makes people and places stand out, is passion. it's one thing to be someone who just enjoys the lifestyle of the hospitality industry; it's another thing to be someone who i