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desired spirits and cocktails, and establishing how much to have on hand according to the number of projected guests. “We try to recommend things that are seasonally appropriate or event appropriate,” Dowdy explains. Glasses, koozies, straws, and garnishes are determined, and depending on the level of customization, some touches can be provided by Across the Bar. Vodka martinis, grapefruit margaritas, mojitos and Washington apples have graced the menu for some of Dowdy’s events. The creative ladies and gents of Across the Bar have even been known to add their own flair, oftentimes mixing up customized cocktails for brides and grooms.
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ying the knot, getting hitched, jumping the broom; the clever phrases for wedded matrimony are multifold. But when it comes time for the reception – and that long-overdue adult beverage – no matter your choice of words, the language is the same for Across the Bar. Passion and experience were the fueling factors when Sabrina Dowdy began her bartending service, Across the Bar (706-680-7814), in August of 2013. With a resume boasting roughly eight years of bartending experience, Dowdy knew that she was more than qualified to offer beverage services for weddings and events, and that she would have a blast doing it. Dowdy and her staff of six bartenders invite guests to relax and enjoy themselves; their drinks are in good hands. And don’t worry; Across the Bar is all about the class. “I like to be honest, classy, and kind, and that’s what we like to put out there,” Dowdy smiles. “All of my bartenders are very professional.” From selection and setup, to serving and breaking down, Across the Bar, stays by their clients’ side to make sure that the planning is in order and the guests stay happy. A full consultation with Dowdy includes building a menu of
Dowdy has taken baby steps, so to speak, to staff her mobile cocktail mixer, choosing her bartenders meticulously. She wants her clients to know that her employees are trained and seasoned, each one capable, confident and inclined to remember your drink of choice. Along with a knowledgeable team, Across the Bar also brings style to their events. Dowdy can dress her bar to suit any theme or ambiance. “Themes are really not an issue,” she says. “We can go with anything from rockabilly, to the rustic look, to a very clean, classic event or just a backyard barbecue. We’re only going to get more options as we grow.” In its years of operation, Across the Bar has spread its business throughout the Northwest Georgia area. “We’re not afraid to travel and, at this point, who knows where it will take us?” she says. “For the most part, 50 to 100 miles from Rome is where we stay our busiest.” With at least 50 appointments on the books so far this year, Dowdy has the utmost faith in her team. “Our main goal is for people to relax, have a good time and let us take care of it. We are capable. “I try to learn new things all the time,” she adds with a smile. “This is what I love to do, and I have a great time doing it.” V VV
Given her experience in the bar and restaurant industry, Dowdy does not limit her bartenders to staying behind the counter; they are constantly maintaining a full-service feature, picking up empty glasses and making sure the guests are happy. “We try to make sure that clients don’t have to worry about the bar; I want it to be taken care of for them,” she says.
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