Monday, June 3-4, 2013
   
11:00am
    
Welcome to the Bartenders Bash Series 2013 Part #2! This event is spread out among multiple events where the bartenders accumulate points in different competitions until we have an overall winner. You can compete, consume, cheer on or just party your ass off with some of the top bartenders in the industry… THESE EVENTS ARE OPEN TO ANYBODY IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY and you don’t need to compete in the competitions to partake in the debauchery that is “ Bartender’s Bash”. It’s more of an insane couple of days of parting with different competitions around the party. Lol

Not only will you have an unforgettable time but you will learn a bit as well. You will be exposed to some of the newest brands to hit the market as well as some old favorites. Learn new recipes and techniques that you can take back to your bar or your favorite bartender. Whether you enjoy making or consuming cocktails… this event is for you. This is one of the longest running hospitality expos to date as well as it is held in paradise and if you can hang like a true bartender… ONE HELL OF A PARTY AS WELL!

Can you hang…?

June 3rd-4th, 2013 at Bahia Cabana in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.




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Monday, May 13-14, 2013
 
    11:00am
    
Welcome to the Bartenders Bash Series 2013! This event is spread out among multiple events where the bartenders accumulate points in different competitions until we have an overall winner. You can compete, consume, cheer on or just party your ass off with some of the top bartenders in the industry… THESE EVENTS ARE OPEN TO ANYBODY IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY and you don’t need to compete in the competitions to partake in the debauchery that is “ Bartender’s Bash”. It’s more of an insane couple of days of parting with different competitions around the party. Lol

Not only will you have an unforgettable time but you will learn a bit as well. You will be exposed to some of the newest brands to hit the market as well as some old favorites. Learn new recipes and techniques that you can take back to your bar or your favorite bartender. Whether you enjoy making or consuming cocktails… this event is for you. This is one of the longest running hospitality expos to date as well as it is held in paradise and if you can hang like a true bartender… ONE HELL OF A PARTY AS WELL!

Can you hang…?

May 13th-14th, 2013 in Isla Morada, Florida in the Florida Keys.

FREE Vendor Sampling Booths from 11am – Noon and 4pm-5pm.
Wristbands are $30 and please bring a paycheck stub or business card to prove you are truly “In-the-Biz” ;-)

Monday May 13th, 2013

11am-Noon FREE Vendor Sampling Booth
1pm- Mixology Qualifying Contest starts
2pm- Flair Contest starts
4pm- FREE Vendor Sampling Booth
Sunset-??? Party your ass off and meet new friends

Tuesday May 14th, 2013

11am-Noon FREE Vendor Sampling Booth
1pm- Mixology Qualifying Contest starts
2pm- Bikini Contest starts
4pm- FREE Vendor Sampling Booth
4pm- Tattoo Contest starts
Sunset-??? Party your ass off and meet new friends & Mixology Contest Finals


Check out www.barwars.info more info ;-)

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Hey Folks, Just a quick notice that the new issue of Flairbar.com and is up and live. This months cover has Luis Ortizone of the people organizing Flair comps in the USA.  Starting off on our Interviews page we have " Bringing Flair back to Vegas!" featuring Luis Ortiz. Moving on to a Flair comp just held in Reading, Pennsylvania making some noise… read the full competition review " 2^nd Annual Legends All Star Throwdown"by Ram Ong on our ”Comp Review” page.

Others features include "We Don’t have enough time for that here"by Danny Seigel, followed by " Hangover Helpers"on our ”Flavors” page from Dannyas well, Vahe Manoukian teaches us a quick 1 bottle and tin exhibition Flair sequence on this months “Masterclass” page, A new ”Reader Contest” with a new chance to win and much more...

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Hey Folks, Just a quick notice that the new issue of Flairbar.com is up and live. This months cover and Interviews page we have "Balancing Flair with Mixology" featuring Danny Seigel, straight from his appearances at the Bartenders Bash Series 2012. Check out the top three winning Mixology cocktails from the events here entitled "Bartenders Bash beauties" on our Flavors” page. From Florida we move on to Texas with the TFBC3 and "Deep in the Heart of Texas"by Terri Buryanovaon our ”Comp Review” page. Others features include "Hybrid Mixology" by Rob Husted, "Flairing Freddy" on our ”Flairmation” page, Luis Ortiz teaches this months  “Masterclass” page, The new ”Reader Contest” and much more...

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That's right! TFBC 3 the Texas Flair Bartending Challenge 3 in San Antonio, Texas will be broadcasting Live on "Flairbar.com Live!" Tuesday July 10th, 2012 around 7pm... Tune into "http://www.flairbar.com/in_the_mix.cfm" to watch all of the action straight from Miami Bar San Antonio, Texas LIVE right to your computer or smart tv.

So make some popcorn and pour your favorite Finest Call cocktail and enjoy. Cheers!

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This is me asking for help...

"BarWars LLC" is applying for a grant from Chase & Living Social that would give us $250,000 to invest in Flairbar.com & BarWars LLC. Just imagine how many lives we can positively affect with better trainings, competitions, events, cocktails, tools, technology, etc...

I am proud to be a Bartender and love it still to this day... help our passion to help fuel the passions of many. All you have to do is log onto "www.missionsmallbusiness.com" and vote for "BarWars LLC"... it takes just a couple of minutes, and you will be helping so many in a great way. We need 250 votes to qualify... with your help we can do it.

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You've heard about it... you've seen countless pictures and videos from it... well now is time again... BARTENDERS BASH SERIES 2012 IS HERE!??

Complete with Blind Exhibition Flair, insane Partying, Mixology Contest, Naked debauchery, Spirited dinner, Bikini Contest, Dj's, Drinking/learning you can handle...? LOL??

The Bartenders Bash Series 2012 has begun... One of the largest hospitality events here in South Florida. The Flair bartending competition that started it all for myself and many others. One of the oldest Flair Bartending competitions running and a long time tradition that was passed down to me from a true Flair legend Bill Long. This multi venue event starts down at the original location where it all started... Holiday Isle in the Florida Keys May 13th - 15th 2012. Then we move to a new location June 4th - 5th 2012 at Bahia Cabana in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This multi-venue multi-date event is entirely based on "Freestyle Exhibition Flair" and competitors will accumulate points from both events to determine the overall Bartenders Bash Series winner.??

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Tales of the Cocktail® Explores New Orleans Culture, Cuisine and Cocktails

Six new excursions and a street food and go cup event shake up the Tales of the

Cocktail® 10th Anniversary spirited celebration



With more than 200 events for both experts and amateurs alike, we will be making history during the five days of Tales of the Cocktail® 2012. For the historic 10th Anniversary celebration, this year’s schedule includes a host of events including a street food and go-cups event and new Tales of the Cocktail® excursions.



The Street Food and Go Cups event will show how in a city known for it’s food, a new culinary trend has hit the streets on the final day of Tales of the Cocktail®, Sunday July 29th. Food trucks are rolling through New Orleans serving everything from fish tacos to grilled cheese. At Tales of the Cocktail® 2012, we’re adding cocktails to their menus. Grab some grub, a good drink and a picnic table, and then enjoy a lunch unlike anything else.

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The Barproducts Flair Throwdown online competition is now up and running!

We're looking for your best two minutes of bad ass flair, with making a drink or even having liquid in the bottles as optional.  The only requirements are that you must hit a Finest Call stall, and use at least one Flairco or Kryptonite flair bottle in your routine.

To enter, film up to two minutes of your best moves and post it to YouTube or Facebook under the title "Barproducts Flair Throwdown - YOUR NAME".  Then post the link to the video on the Barproducts Facebook Fan Page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Barproductscom/231477236909658

Your goal is to get as many "likes" as possible for your video before the deadline on Sunday, December 4th.  The top ten videos with the most "likes", plus five more wildcards, will move on to the finals.

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For those of you that missed it or those of you that were there and just can't wait to see it again and again... The Re-Broadcast of the Flairbar.com LIVE broadcast of the Summer Flair Bartender Competition 6 finals at Club Safari in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida is up and ready to be enjoyed at your fingertips and at your convenience. Just go to www.flairbar.com and click the "In-the-Mix" link and you can "Watch Flair... Anytime & Anywhere!".

This was the largest Flair event in the United States on the FBA Pro Tour in 2011. Watch as 3 divisions Amateur, Advanced & Pro battle it out for over $7,000.00 in cash & prizes.

The Professional Flair Bartenders in the finals include...

Sergio Roman

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Tuesday September 20th 2011
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

"Helping Bring the Craft of the Cocktail & the Art of Flair Bartending Together"

In its third year, the “Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference” on Tuesday September 20th 2011 will bring together some of the world’s best Flair bartenders, Mixologists, Industry Professionals, everyday bartenders and managers to learn and collaborate from one another and help further push the boundaries of the cocktail by raising our voices and saying YES! Mixology Matters…

IF YOU EVER WANTED TO BE A BETTER BARTENDER OR WANTED YOUR STAFF TO ACHIEVE MORE... THEN THIS FREE EVENT IS FOR YOU!

For complete details check out "www.mixologymatters.com"

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Welcome to the first annual Flairbar.com “Online Video Mixology Contest” sponsored by Absolut Vodka & Finest Call Premium Mixes. Where every eligible bartender around the world can compete for the ultimate cocktail, $1,000.00 and bragging rights as Flairbar.com’s Finest Bartender.??

Entering is easy…! just videotape yourself in a 3 minute video making an original Absolut Vodka & Finest Call cocktail on camera and upload it to Youtube and then take the “Embedded Code” and post it in the “Online Mixology Contest” discussion page on the Drinkdub website (Found on the "Cut Off" page on Flairbar.com) along with the drink name, exact recipe, procedure, garnish, your name, your email and where your from.??

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Hey Folks, Just a quick notice that the July 2011 issue of Flairbar.com is up and live. This month’s cover and Interviews page we have "Doing a 360 in Flair!" featuring Graham Kimura straight from the Bartenders Bash Series 2011I !  Next we have Ryan Clark teaching this months  “Masterclass” page.

Others features include "A Long Hard look at Sexual Harassment Behind the Bar" by Lauren McNamara all on our ”Articles” page, Our Mixologist's "Eco friendly Cocktails" on our ”Flavors” page, "Flairing Freddy" is back on our ever growing ”Flairmation” page, The all new Flairbar.com Caption Contest ”Reader Contest” and much more...

See you at the ”Summer Flair 6”, "Mixology Matters 2011" and at the next event,

BIG THANKS to our sponsors Absolut Vodka & Finest Call for helping make all of this possible.

-ROB HUSTED-
WWW.FLAIRBAR.COM
FBA USA SOUTHEAST
WWW.BARWARS.INFO

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Hey Folks, Just a quick notice that the April 2011 issue of Flairbar.com is up and live. This month’s cover and Interviews page we have "The New Bartenders from Uruguay!" featuring Ezequiel Abergo, straight from his big win at Legends XII ! If you want to catch up on Legends from last year to now, you can check out "Where have all of the Legends gone...?" on our ”And Finally”  page, next we have Santiago Gomez the  FBA  Advanced Tour Overall Champion teaching this months  “Masterclass” page, then we have the Summer Flair 5 & Mixology Matters! review by Ryan Sturring entitled "Summer Shaking & Mixology Making" all on our ”Comp Review” page.

Others features include "A Cockatail Enthusiast's Dreams!" with coverage and insight into Tales of the Cocktail all on our ”Articles” page , Our Mixologist's "Pisco Palates" on our ”Flavors” page, "Last Call Larry" is back on our ever growing ”Flairmation” page, The all new Flairbar.com Caption Contest ”Reader Contest” and much more...

See you at the ”Bartenders Bash Series” and at the next event,

BIG THANKS to our sponsors Absolut Vodka & Finest Call for helping make all of this possible.

-ROB HUSTED-
WWW.FLAIRBAR.COM
FBA USA SOUTHEAST
WWW.BARWARS.INFO

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Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
By Carlos Farfan
 

What a best way to celebrate Romania's independence day with this mega competition;

"CHAMPIONS FLAIR CRASH 2010"

in its 9th edition, since 2002 so far the best romanian international bartenders competition organized by Champions restaurant (JW Marriott Bucharest Grand hotel) and produced by Exquisite bar solutions, Romanian bartenders agency. You can find them on facebook on: Exquisite bar solutions facebook page

This event was live video streamed from the home website of barsolutions, flair bartenders stars such as Danilo oribe from uruguay, Valentin Luca from Romania, Tom dyer from the UK, Gian Luigi Bosco from Italy and many more perfomed an excellent show showing that flairbartending is growing up around the planet.

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Flip$ for Tip$ will host its 11th all FLAIR Bartending competition this year in Cincinnati, Ohio at Mynt Martini www.myntcincinnati.com This year’s event will have 2 separate groups, one for Pro and one for Advanced & Amateur being combined. Only the first 25 competitors to sign up will be eligible to compete.

Flip$ is November 7th , 8th & 9th 2010 @ MYNT MARTINI in Cincinnati, Ohio
Sun. Nov 7th (Meet & Greet 9p)
Mon. Nov 8th (Qualifying day 1p - 7p)
Tuesday Nov. 9th (Finals 8p)

Rules and full information is posted at www.chicosun.com.

A Monday Night Football game will take place on Monday the 8th at Paul Brown Stadium. It will be the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh
Steelers. Qualifying will be completed by game time 8:30. The stadium is an 8 minute walk from Mynt Martini and the host hotel. We will also be hosting a party on Monday Night for the game and finals won’t be until 8p on Tuesday so, Yes. You can
sleep in Tuesday morning.

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"Helping Bring the Craft of the Cocktail & the Art of Flair Bartending Together" In its second year, the “Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference” on Tuesday September 21st 2010 will continue to bring together some of the world’s best Flair bartenders, Mixologists, Industry Professionals, everyday bartenders and managers to learn and collaborate from one another and help further push the boundaries of the cocktail by raising our voices and saying YES! Mixology Matters… This celebrated event will take place during the day all leading up to the Summer Flair 5 finals that night complete with cocktail samplings, seminars, demonstrations, Mixology contests, social networking, product awareness and much more. This event is free to the public to attend and promises to be a fun and informative event!

Please take your time and look at all of the extra Contests we have in store for you at Mixology Matters and Summer Flair 5. These contests are open to anyone in the room and please feel free to enter more then just one. This is your shot at some FREE MONEY and prizes for doing what you are already good at!

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It's that time again! The fifth annual Summer Flair Bartending Competition will take place from Sunday, Sept 19th to Tuesday, Sept 21st at Club Safari in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. This event will combine Flair & Accuracy rounds, two divisions, a head to head contest, the Mixology Matters cocktail convention and much more. What more could you want?!? Registration is now open. There is a section on the FBA message board to post questions as well. This event is a FBA Pro and Advanced Tour event.

"Helping Bring the Craft of the Cocktail & the Art of Flair Bartending Together" In its second year, the “Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference” on Tuesday September 21st 2010 will continue to bring together some of the world’s best Flair bartenders, Mixologists, Industry Professionals, everyday bartenders and managers to learn and collaborate from one another and help further push the boundaries of the cocktail by raising our voices and saying YES! Mixology Matters… This celebrated event will take place during the day all leading up to the Summer Flair 5 finals that night complete with cocktail samplings, seminars, demonstrations, Mixology contests, social networking, product awareness and much more. This event is free to the public to attend and promises to be a fun and informative event!

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You've heard about it... you've seen countless pictures and videos from it... well now is time again... BARTENDERS BASH SERIES 2010 IS HERE!

Complete with Blind Exhibition Flair, insane Partying, Mixology Contest, Naked debauchery, Spirited dinner, Bikini Contest, Dj's, Drinking/learning you can handle...? LOL

The Bartenders Bash Series 2010 has begun... One of the largest hospitality events here in South Florida. The Flair bartending competition that started it all for myself and many others. One of the oldest Flair Bartending competitions running and a long time tradition that was passed down to me from a true Flair legend Bill Long. This multi venue event starts down at the original location where it all started... Holiday Isle in the Florida Keys May 9th - 11th 2010. Then we move to a new location June 7th - 8th 2010 at Bahia Cabana in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This multi-venue multi-date event is entirely based on "Freestyle Exhibition Flair" and competitors will accumulate points from both events to determine the overall Bartenders Bash Series winner.

For more info you can visit "www.barwars.info".

Bring your camera, bathing suit, condoms, money, sunscreen and lose your inhibitions!

Cheers,

-ROB HUSTED-
BARWARS LLC
FLAIRBAR.COM
FBA USA

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Hey Folks, Just a quick notice that the new issue of Flairbar.com is up and live. Its our "Best of" issue featuring all the best bits and features from 2009 and more.

This month's Interviews page we have "Flair & Mixology Evolved & Intertwined!" featuring Brian Loukmas, Then we have "Legends XI World Finals" on our ”Comp Review” page.

Next we move to New Orleans and Tales of the Cocktail 2009 for “A Tale of Tales to Tell” on our ”And Finally” page, Others features include "Applying the Art & Science of Molecular Mixology" by Rob Husted, Laurent Greco's "Molecular Morsels" on our ”Flavors” page, Kevin Bednarz with "Last Call Larry" on our ”Flairmation” page, ”In the Mix” with Anthony Alba as he shares “A Mayor, a Mixologist and a Martini…", Tim "Flippy" Morris teaching this months “Masterclass” page, The new ”Reader Contest” where you can show us your best  Finest Call Stall and much more...

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Rock & Rita's is the world's newest flair bar, inside Circus Circus on the Las Vegas Strip. Rock & Rita's will aim to employ the best flair bartenders in the world. These bartenders must actively participate in flair competition and have a dynamic personality that suits Rock and Rita's high-energy environment.

Twenty world-class flair bartenders and two bar backs will be hired for the early April 2010 grand opening. Applicants for both positions will be carried through the same audition process, outlined below.

There is a possibility for partial visa sponsorship.

Interested parties need to submit a resume NOW and request for audition to David Rosborough General Manager by February 7th at drosborough@kahunaville.com

Timeline  

• Sunday February 7th - Last day for audition registration
• Sunday February 21st - First day of auditions, beginning at 5pm
• Monday February 22nd - First day of interviews, beginning at 10am
• Monday February 22nd - Auditions continue, beginning at 5pm. Some bartenders may be requested to perform a second audition.
• Tuesday February 23rd - Second day of interviews, beginning at 10am
• Tuesday February 23rd - Prospective bartenders will begin filming promotional videos in studio and on property video footage, beginning at 10am
• Tuesday February 23rd - All prospective employees will perform flair routine, beginning 10pm
• Wednesday February 24th - Prospective bartenders will begin filming promotional videos in studio and on property video footage, beginning at 10am
• Wednesday February 24th - All prospective Cast will perform flair routine, beginning 10pm
• Thursday February 25th - Prospective cast bartenders will begin filming promotional videos in studio and on property video footage, beginning at 10am

Rock and Rita's Audition

Prospective Circus Bartenders will be required to perform a 4 minutes and 30 seconds routine that must include:  

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Just in time for the holidays! The wait is over... The Legends XI Qualifying & Finals DVD is here! See all the Qualifying Flair rounds as well as ALL of the Final Rounds including Accuracy, Speed, Working Flair, Exhibition Flair & Tandem. Complete with tons of bonus footage & more. Be sure to pick up the Qualifying DVD which Features the "Flairbar.com Show with Ben Rose" which takes you even further behind the scenes. Get the official Legends XI Finals DVD as well as the official Legends XI Qualifying Day & Extras DVD all professionally and beautifully edited Flairbar.com style in this one of a kind professional DVD package. See much more then just a Flair clip posted on You Tube. "Be a V.I.P. and order all there is to see!"

No one else takes you behind the scenes and delivers all the action with multiple camera angles and more like Flairbar.com! To purchase your videos today... Check out www.barwars.info! You can view a preview here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h61E9wq4Yqg .

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The last competition was Bar Fest 5, which took place in the city of Neuquén on 14th September 2009 and it gathered around 60 bartenders from several provinces and bordering countries such as Uruguay and Brazil.

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Hey Folks, Just a quick notice that the new issue of Flairbar.com is up and live. This month’s cover and Interviews page we have "Flair & Mixology Evolved & Intertwined!" featuring Brian Loukmas, straight from his big win at the Absolut Finest Call Mixlogy Contest at the Bartenders Bash Series 2009! In case you missed it you can check out "Mixing in Flair & Mixology with Mayhem" on our ”Comp Review” page. Next we move to New Orleans and Tales of the Cocktail 2009  for “A Tale of Tales to Tell” and our ”And Finally” page, Others features include "Flair Evolves!" by Rob Husted, Laurent Greco's " Marvelous Martinis" on our ”Flavors” page, Kevin Bednarz with "Last Call Larry" on our ”Flairmation” page, ”In the Mix” with Anthony Alba as he shares “A Mayor, a Mixologist and a Martini…", Graham Kimura teaching this months “Masterclass” page, The ”Reader Contest” results and much more...

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The first FBA Pro Tour event in Finland was a huge success in no small part to extremely professional and organized people who ran the event.  Timo “Timppa” Nyyssönen and his crew were top notch.  You can tell Timppa has watched a few well organized flair competitions in his day as the timing of the event was spot on as qualifiers finished within 2 minutes of the projected time!!  Well done Timppa!!

Helsinki was pretty much what I expected… friendly, clean, cool, with just a bit of rain.  What I did not expect was the sun to stay up until almost midnight!!  Then it peaks its head out again sometime around 5am again.  Crazy days in Finland with 19+ hours of sunshine.  Granted, that is just the summer time as winter is the opposite.

The venue for this event was world class.  Club Royal Onnela is the largest club in Helsinki and it has 9 themed bars/rooms to suite anyone’s tastes in music and fun.  While no room was perfect for a flair comp, they organizers did a fantastic job of figuring out where to put the stage.  If it wasn’t for this pesky support column at the corner of the stage, you know the one holding the building up, it would have been perfect.  The competitors had a practice room, food, drinks, and VIP access to the entire club.

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