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In an interview with Men’s Journal, Jack Maxwell from Travel Channel’s ‘Booze Traveler’, discussed some of the most interesting and unique bars he has visited across the USA. Though Jack is known to travel the world and see how other cultures partake in alcoholic beverages, his new show, Booze Traveler, showcases the most unique bars in the States with interesting dialogue that compares American drinking to that of other cultures.

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One of his favorite locations, Break Room 86, is located in Korea Town in Los Angeles. Break Room 86 is a bar with all the works: scratch and sniff menus, cassette covered walls, and you even enter through a vending machine! This bar is worth the visit just to witness the true 80’s nostalgia that Break Room 86 embodies.

In another episode, Jack explores a variety of “repurposed” bars, located in buildings that were once something else entirely. In Chicago, the Bedford is a former bank has been transformed into a bar, allowing customers the opportunity to dine inside the vault.  A modern bar setting inside a retired plane offers yet another example, located in Colorado.

All of these bars greatly differ in what makes each unique, yet they all have something in common: they strive to provide a fully immersive guest experience through the setting and atmosphere. From exciting and adventurous 80’s to banking turned boozy, these bars stood out among thousands due to the dining experience provided.

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No doubt their barware, dinnerware and entire tabletop setup caters to the atmosphere of each establishment, a key aspect to keep in mind when designing and preparing your bar or restaurant. Creating a bar with an 80’s nostalgia like Break Room 8 means 1920’s style glassware would not be on the list of design items.

Even when the goal is not the grand opening of a new establishment, it is always wise to have a fresh look at the branding and guest experience of your current one. Start by answering questions such as, What is your theme? What experience are you trying to curate for your customers? How can you best represent your brand through the tabletop or cocktail experience?

To check out the full interview, check it out at Men’s Journal here: http://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/articles/finding-americas-best-bars-with-booze-traveler-star-jack-maxwell-w477920

-S. Jones, G. Stegall

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