Michelle tends bar at Blush, a gentleman’s club on Long Island where she has been employed for 5 years. “Every day is more different, more crazy and wild than the next,” says Michelle.

Why did you decide to get into bartending?

At the time I was a competitive Ballroom dancer and I needed extra cash to help pay for my coaching and costumes.

How did you go about getting your first bartending gig? Was it tough to land your first one?

I got a lead through my bartending school at the Coliseum Sports bar in St. James NY. I got the job right away as a Saturday day bartender.

I don’t remember the interview being hard, I just remember being overdressed like I was going to church on Sunday. I didn’t know that black on black would have been more acceptable attire.

What is your favorite drink to make?

I love making dessert cocktails. My current favorite is a Chocolate Bananna Martini with dark chocolate sauce drizzled on the glass.

What is your least favorite drink to make?

Gin and Tonic. I just don’t like the smell.

What is your bartender pet peeve?

It’s a silly pet peeve but I hate when I put down a napkin to take a customers drink order and they crumple it up. I just don’t really get that one.

What’s the most interesting/scandalous thing that’s happened to you on the job?

I am the head bartender at a Gentleman’s club on Long Island. So just about every shift I work is interesting and scandalous!!!!

What’s the best line somebody has used to get a free drink from you?

Nope, on one-liners but a slice of cheesecake is always helpful.

What’s the most memorable pickup line you’ve heard?

None, they all sound the same after a while.

Who would YOU want to have a drink with and why?

Amy Sacco, the owner of Bungalow 8. I would love to hear a womans perspective on being a nightclub owner.

Tell us one thing about tending bar that we might not know.

An attitude of Gratitude. It never hurts to slow a customer down and look them in the eye and truly thank them for taking care of you, no matter how big or small the tip. Show them you appreciate them and you will have a customer for life not just for right now.

To find out more about Michelle, check out her MySpace Profile.

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