Behind the Bar: Q & A With Local Bartenders

Keegan O'Neill

Keegan O’Neill of Rock Bottom Keegan O’Neill is a pro at multitasking. He has no problem throwing out a perfect pour, manning the service bar, talking to his regulars and being interviewed at the same time. On Tap wanted to know more about his rock band lifestyle and the massive commute to Giants Stadium each… read more »

Q & A with Local Bartenders

Devin Ochs of Fire Works Pizza Arlington

Devin Ochs is a self-professed goofball who kept his mustache much longer than his other cohorts behind the bar of Fire Works in Arlington. A longtime employee of the Tuscarora Mill family of restaurants, he is loving his time in Arlington. On Tap sat down to talk music and good brews. On Tap: Where are… read more »

Behind the Bar: Q&A with Local Bartenders

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Each month, On Tap visits with three area bartenders. In September, the DC Shorts Film Festival hits the Penn Quarter and H Street neighborhoods. Stop in and say hi to this months behind the bar participants.

Bartenders: Q&A with Local Bartenders

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Lisa Weatherholt of Logan Tavern This Detroit native loves using fresh ingredients from the farm behind the bar and at home. Her regulars attest to her cooking abilities and always-pleasant personality. On Tap escaped the heat to visit with Lisa Weatherholt at EatWell DC’s Logan Tavern. Happy hours at Lia’s are one of the best… read more »

Bartenders

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From his humble beginnings mixing drinks in his college house, Damien Torguson managed to turn a Stock-The-Bar Party into a legitimate career path. As the resident mixologist at Brabo in Old Town, he experiments with different combinations behind the bar. On Tap sat down to discuss hoptails, among other things. On Tap: How did you… read more »

Behind the Bar: Andrew Deucher of Arlington Rooftop

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JUNE 2011 ISSUE – Fresh off a Vegas vacation styled after “The Hangover,” Andrew Deucher (better known as Duke) is behind the bar at Arlington’s sunniest hot spot, Arlington Rooftop. Duke finds himself serving his neighbors all the time. On Tap visited Duke to hear more about life on top of Arlington. On Tap: How… read more »

Behind the Bar: Eric Schena of Nellie’s Sports Bar

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JUNE 2011 ISSUE – Eric Schena started at Nellie’s Sports Bar in August 2007, the first day they opened. A clear product of the European style club, he’s fast and efficient behind the bar. His friendly and welcoming smile make visitors feel right at home. If we could do one thing for him, it would… read more »

Behind the Bar: Kevin Ricca of Caddie’s on Cordell

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JUNE 2011 ISSUE – Kevin Ricca mans the upstairs bar at Caddie’s. He’s either busy pouring strong drinks or bantering with the regulars, many of which he’s known for years. Kevin grew up in the area and played and coached football, until just recently when he traded in time with the team for quality time… read more »

Behind the Bar

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May 2011 Issue Q&A WITH LOCAL BARTENDERS Erica Schladt of Alero U Street This trendy bartender fits right in with the U Street vibe. Despite Erica Schladt’s busy lifestyle, one filled with school, work and a commute from Annapolis, this hard worker has no trouble fitting in Alero’s early morning hours when necessary. On Tap:… read more »

Meet DC’s Bar Stars

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Readers vote for their favorite bartenders in DC At On Tap, we spend a lot of time with bartenders across the city. Some are good at what they do, some leave us waiting a little too long, and some are simply standouts. Over the past few months, we asked for your help to find the… read more »