JASON BRODY
Bartender and general manager at Nick’s Italian Restaurant Bartending since: 2011 What do you love about bartending? For me, life’s about being dynamic and that’s something you can be behind a bar. I love the fact that when I’m bartending, no two days will ever be the same. I interact with all kinds of different people on a daily basis. There aren’t too many general managers who get to bartend as well and put in 60-plus hours a week. I always tell people that bartending is the “fun part” of my job a few nights a week! You find inspiration in: Work ethic and individual growth are both inspirational for me. There’s also an important female in my life who inspires me: my Mama. She’s a beautiful, strong and balanced lady who has taught me so much about life and brings out the best in me! Drink that is ordered most at your bar: We have a great wine program at Nick’s so I’d say I open and pour a lot of wine. I also make a lot of martinis – vodka martinis and Manhattans are pretty popular shakes for me. Person you’d most like to pour a drink: My dad. I miss that man more than anyone will ever know. He passed before I was able to pour a cocktail for him or even throw one back with him. I’d give anything to make him his go-to “vodka on the rocks with a couple of olives.” What do you order when you go out? I occasionally drink high-end red wine, but otherwise I only order two things: Casamigos Blanco Tequila on the rocks or Stolichnaya Elit Vodka on the rocks. Any secret bartending tip or talent? You have to be an artist behind the bar. It’s also crucial to attract and retain a quality customer base and develop solid relationships along the way. I wouldn’t be where I’m at without all of my regulars. Nick’s Italian Restaurant, Tatum and Shea location, 10810 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix; 602.953.1100; www.nicksitalian.com.
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