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Have you met our girl Ness?

March 18, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

If you plan on coming on down to 1two3 this weekend be sure to say hi to our NEW Restaurant Manager Vanessa, a.k.a – NESS!

When I caught up with our girl this week I asked her a few questions on what she thought about her new position and if there’s anything new we can expect to see during her new reign as Manager.

Q 1- How many years have you been in the hospitality industry?

A :9 long and eventful years!

Q 2 – How many years at 1two3?

A: Its a bit blurry, but I’m going to have to say 2 and a half years of some of the most memorable times.

Q: 3 – What’s the funniest moment you’ve had at 1two3 since you’ve been there for so long?

A: Oooooh the funniest moment….I have so many! Definitely during bar service is when the funniest moments go down..like this one big guy was dancing the night away and whenever someone noticed him he’d start clicking his fingers and swaying side to side. lol I actually have that footage on my camera! p.s dont fall asleep in the bar i have the camera ready for you…just so you all know we do have a sleeping hall of fame! Drunkin sleep shots do you no justice hahaha

Q: 4 – What makes 1two3 so unique to other bars at night/day as opposed to other resto’s/bars in Broady?

A: The dinner service can get a little bit crazier than everyone else understands. I think even our customers would agree we take it that most of our staff try to take it that one step further than everywhere else. We just like getting a little more invovled with our patrons and making it “an experience” is what I think we’re about, and we really do care about our customers… and hopefully they like us as much as we like them! We like to think that’s why they keep coming back.

Q: 5 – What changes would like to make or like see being made?

A: Changes – not so much I dont see things slippin, we just keep that positive energy flowing and keep everyone smiling its a great environment to work in and hopefully to be entertained as well!

Q: 6- Do you think it’s best to promote in house as opposed to hiring someone with “more” experience outside of the 1two3 family?

A: Absolutely not! If someone has the experience and brings the right element to the table then why not, its always nice to have some fresh blood in the family, variety is the spice of life.

Q: 7 – What makes you and Sascha such a great team working together?

A: Sach and I have known and worked along side each other for some time now. So we have that as an advantage. I’m teaching her all i know and we’re having fun with it at the same time. We’re a great team and flow together really nicely, we both have a strong relationship with the staff which definitely makes things run really nicely, I cant wait to see how things unfold in the future.

Q:8 – As manager what are some things you wish you could say to patrons but can’t?

A: Well all in all you can say most things, its just your approach that will make or break what you say. Whether it will affect your business, or how people view you BUT…there’s always one though! lol

Q: 9 – What has made you stay so long at 1two3?

A: The family that weve built with the staff and customers i love coming to work even if its a bad day they make it worth while.

Q: 10- What can everyone expect to see in the future?

A: Well we are training the girls to dance on the bar, no-one quite has the talent that Fallon used to bring to the stage but we are workin on it… We have lotsa fun events coming up in the future so make sure you get along and come party with us we’d love to see you all there getting as crazy if not crazier with us!

We have an amazing new menu that our brand new head chef Cheyenne has created from all the hidden corners of the Mediterranean. B eautiful new flavours with all the old favourites still available to get your tastebuds tingeling so come on down and see what its all about!

Can’t wait to see you! xxx

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So there you have it guys, if you’re looking for a great time, and a chance to make it into a “Hall of (Sh)Fame ” – 1 two3 is DEFINITELY the place you want to be this weekend!

Cheers!

P.S. – if you want a sneak peek at our new menu check click HERE

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Did you see that cute bartender?

May 24, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

“Hey, did you check out that cute bartender?” – A phrase muttered by many a guest over the years I’m sure! Cos no matter how you try to hide it, the person behind the bar always serves up a good time!

Our 3 lovelies behind the bar: Fallon, Jamie, and Jonno probably can all confirm that at one time or another a customer or two have slipped them more then just money over the counter! i.e – a number rolled up in a fiver, a Phoenician key card, a request for a date … etc.

After chatting with the girlies about this I discovered that each and every one of us has fancied a bartender or two in our day. Most of us have worked in bars and know that the bartender is the “go-to” for most co-workers and patrons alike.

So I thought this would be an interesting topic to discuss since “the bartender” sort of falls somewhere between lusting for the “man-in-uniform” and the “bad boy/musician” types.

Two great movies (that are oldies) that prove my point would be: Cocktail, and Coyote Ugly. Both loaded with bar wisdom and bar truths.

Now in most clubs or establishments you’ll notice that bartenders are usually not too hard on the eyes, have an outgoing personality, and are ready to have fun. Some bartenders even tend to be a bit sour or jaded but entertaining nonetheless – like they say “misery loves company”. The two common denominators are usually big personality, and character. It’s what attracts us, and makes a regular keep coming back. You need your shot of fun, with your shot of Bundy Rum. You’ll never see a timid mouse behind the bar, it just doesn’t work in this industry.

So I figured the best way to figure out why the bartender is usually the main catch, I decided to make up a Top 10 List of reasons why I think people are attracted to bartenders!

10. They take the stress of your day away with their cocktails, beers, n’ shots.
9. They’ll always flirt back, especially if you buy them a shot.
8. They are the perfect alibi, and don’t dish your secrets.
7. They won’t judge you when you’re not sober.
6. They encourage silly behavior, and help to instigate it.
5. Even if they don’t know your name, a good bartender will know your drink.
4. They normally can have great conversations about music, sports or travel.
3. They make you feel great about yourself, and always listen to you.
2. Normally they’re better looking then anyone you’d pick up at the bar.
1. You don’t need a clever excuse to go visit them, just cash!

Let us know if you’ve ever had a crush on one of our bartenders, or bartenders in general and why? We’d love to hear you tell us your story too!

Cheers!

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Cocktail Drink Recipes – Flairin with Fallon!

May 14, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

This week our Bar Manager Extrodinaire, Fallon, shows you how to make one of her favourite cocktail drink recipes, The Passionate Getaway! Check out the video and learn to make this firery creation of Fallon’s so that the next time you have friends over you can impress them with your skillllz! Every week we will have new cocktail drink recipes, each one being a cocktail you can order at 1two3 Bar next time you rock up!

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