2002 Houston’s Best Bartenders

by Phaedra Friend and Rob Folk

When Houstonians want to step out for a night on the town, chances are they?ll be stepping into one of the many fine bars, clubs, lounges and taverns scattered throughout the city. On the following pages, we have assembled five individuals who take bartending to a new level. Stop in and see them, and you?ll be glad you did.

	pete mattocks spill lounge signature drink: flaming dr. pepper (beer, Amaretto and 151) favorite night spot: gatsby favorite pastime: breathing fire
	timmy todd moore outback pub signature drink: snow cone (shot of Tuaca, Malibu rum, orange juice and pineapple juice) favorite night spot: Cabo favorite quote: ?If you?re not part of the staff or sleeping with the staff, it?s time to get the hell out.?
	kelley andrews little woodrows – village signature drink: snakebite (ace pear cider and Guinness) favorite night spot: gingerman favorite quote: ?Beauty is only a light switch away.?
	tl thompson big texas dance hall & saloon signature drink: bend me over (shot of Crown, Amaretto and sweet & sour) favorite night spot: Sherlock?s Pub, Clear Lake worst thing to say to a bartender: hook me up
	anthony orlando boaka bar/mercury room signature drink: swedish monk (martini with Frangelica and Absolut with a sugared rim) favorite night spot: Gatsby favorite quote: ?I?d like to buy those two blondes at the end of the bar drinks.?

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