The Difference Between Bars and Clubs
Posted by Roxi on November 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Aside from the obvious presence of alcohol and people, bars and clubs can differ quite a bit. Of course there are plenty of hybrid-type establishments that offer a little touch of both worlds. Stereotypically speaking, the two are distinctly different. Keep in mind there are many levels of each from dive bars to sports bars, concert clubs to nightclubs, and plenty in between.
The Basic Differences
Clubs normally have unnecessary cover charges, strictly enforced dress codes and some intense lighting effects to enhance your dancing experience.
Bars on the other hand are usually more laid back, if the bar has a dress code it’s usually pretty basic (shoes, shirts, nothing that appears threatening) and they don’t always have dancing. The main attraction at a good club is an amazing DJ who makes you never want to leave the dance floor. The main attraction at a good bar is a good social scene and of course, a good drink!
It really comes down to preference and personality. Whether it’s a bar or a club, the most important factor is that you have a good time.
Filed under Social · Tagged with bars, clubs, concert clubs, cover charges, dress codes, nightclubs, sports bars
The Desert
Posted by Roxi on August 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Many of you may be asking yourself – what in the heck is The Desert? Those of you in the bar industry already know, but most people know the desert as a scorching area with endless miles of sand; the sun beats down on you and there’s nothing to drink in sight. Well, when a customer is either being an a-hole, just plain difficult, or not tipping all night they go to The Desert. Since we do not posses the ability to ship rude people to an actual desert, we simply put them in a place where we can keep them mentally. Consider it a bar time out. For example, if you approach me in a defensive manner about a problem with your drink while giving me attitude, rather than give me the chance to actually assist you, you might get placed in The Desert. I would notify my fellow bartenders that you’re in The Desert and you will not be served until we feel the need to remove you from The Desert. I’ll put it plain and simple: we are going to flat out ignore you because you’re being a prick. We are not trying to out-jerk any of these newfound Desert-dwellers because, let’s face it, we can’t win some of those battles. Us bartenders have little power when it comes to rewiring a customer’s poor attitude – we can’t force you to be a better tipper or a nicer person – but we can stop serving you.
Busy bars clearly have the upper hand in this situation. Since there are several people waiting to order their drinks, it’s better for me to take my chances on someone new. I’ve got a 50% chance to get someone new who tips with decency, rather than the 100% certainty of a bad attitude and no tip with the previous jerkoff. If you have stiffed me on tips all night or been rudely demanding, it’s more satisfying for me to ignore you. Being rude back to you is only going to add fuel to your fire and force me to waste unnecessary time on you. However, if I ignore you it’s going to piss you off but in a way that doesn’t further piss me off. Since my life doesn’t need your drama, I get to just walk away and let you fester with anger. People don’t like to wait, especially in a bar. The icing on the cake: I’ve shared your Desert status with my fellow bartenders so no matter where you go, everyone will ignore you.
I know some bartenders ignore pissy customers because they’ve got their head too far up their own ass, but most will ignore you for a purpose. Know you are an asshole but don’t know how to change? Try to not start off by being rude and thinking of yourself all the time. Have your order ready because Im the one working and busy here. Then try throwing down a worthy tip to show you know I’m working hard for you. Trust me, taking care of your bartender will always work to your benefit, especially if you become a regular. A bartender always remembers a good tipper and will go out of their way to give you preferential service! If these concepts remain too elementary for you, what goes around comes around. Next in line!
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Pulling Off the One Night Stand
Posted by MaleStandard on July 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Hello Boys! Good to have you back! This is gonna be a good one, so grab yourself a beverage and get comfortable. I am gonna open up a whole new world of one night stands for you.
Lets get started with your first do for a one night’er, how do you look? Comfortable sexy is always good. A pair of nice fitting jeans and t-shirt with a jacket always works. Please though do yourselves a favor as well as the ladies you’ll be scoping for the evening’s festivities, when you are buying your jeans, take a look at your butt before you buy. The biggest mistake you guys make is wearing a pair of jeans that hang off your ass.
Have you shaven? We like clean-shaven faces for the task at hand. Go for the rugged look once you have gotten past the one night stand part of your life and have a girlfriend. Are you wearing cologne? Make sure it’s not too strong; sometimes a really good smelling deodorant is all you need.
Do you have your alter ego for the evening picked out? You DO NOT give her your real name! Birthday, dog, etcetera all okay to be truthful with, but NOT YOUR NAME. Now, there is an exception to this rule, as there is to most. If this girl is your future wife you obviously do not want to start the relationship off with a lie but this is a very slippery slope. Can you really be sure with one look that this girl is not PSYCHO?
Okay now lets get to the real business at hand, the dos and don’ts. DO scope out your location! I have done some bar crawling myself and I can tell you for the younger set you should try: Club 333 in Newport Beach, Beach Front 301 in Huntington Beach, really anything along the coast will work.
For my older readers that aren’t looking for a young little thing to boost the ego for the evening, or really don’t care who you take home as long as you will be getting some; have I got the place for you. It is in Yorba Linda and it is called the FoxFire, or as me and mine like to call the Sure Fire. You will not leave this place without a woman on your arm if that is your goal it is quite literally a guaranteed lay.
Once you have scoped out your bar of choice, of most importance is this do! Always be sure to scope the room out. When you enter the bar, before you get a drink, find yourself a spot in the middle of the action and settle in. Take in the room and get to know your surroundings; this will go along way in creating your persona for the evening.
The more you know about your surroundings the more confident you will appear, even if this is your first time trying to pull it off. Pay close attention to the ladies in the room, who are they with? Maybe she is with a group of giggling college students or is it one of her favorite gay friends? This will be important in executing the pick up.
Now check the bartender, is he a player looking to score too or is he just looking for tips and paying attention to the gay friend?
Now if you feel confident in your environment it’s time to unleash the player.
Sidle up to the bar and order your drink. If you are really looking to have a nice night do not order a drink with an umbrella or some other kind of embellishment. You need to look the part and a long island iced tea is not going to get you anywhere.
Make sure you order your drink from the bartender that is checking out the gay friend, he will be your stand in wingman tonight. Give him a very nice tip, you’ll want him to like you right off the bat.
Now have you chosen your prey for the evening? Is she surrounded by a pack of friends? If she is, your best bet is to divide and conquer otherwise you will get yourself nowhere, unless of course they are extremely drunk. In that case you may want to approach the group as you could be looking at the ultimate evening; one that you and your friends will still be talking about at the old folks home.
Now if she is with the gay friend, you want him to like you before she does. This will be your ticket to paradise boys. If he likes you, you are so in. After you get him to fall in love with you, gush over the girl for a bit and then excuse yourself to the bar to get another round of drinks (Do Not be cheap boys that is a sure fire way to get you nowhere fast!!!) While you are gone two things will happen, the girl and the gay friend will talk about how cute you are and get all twitterpated. The second thing that will happen will be that you are going to do so some recon while you are at the bar. Ask the bartender if she is a regular, does he know anything about her etcetera.
Once you have her on the hook, a couple of more drinks and a couple of more turns around the dance floor and be on your way. It is ALWAYS better to go to her apartment. You do not want her to know where you live this is PARAMOUNT to pulling off the one nightstand.
Now if she approaches you, you’re in, keep the drinks coming and keep her dancing and talking you will get laid tonight. But, hey don’t be upset if she does not ask for your number. She had a plan going into the bar tonight your boy parts being key to that plan and the plan ends when the boy parts are done playing. The woman that comes on to you knows exactly what she wants and you are it so lay back and let her do all of the work you will have plenty to do later that evening.
My most important piece of advice to you is this: Women that are willing to play this little game are either of the same mind as you and will come on to you and be quite easy to get into bed. Or they are looking for Mr. Right. The first will usually kick you out of her bed long before the sun comes up and the latter, yeah not so much.
If she gets too cuddly or even remotely whispers the “L” word you need to get out while the getting is good, if you spend the night with this one another psycho bitch stalker will be born. This is why you do not give her your real name, it would also serve you not to return to that particular bar for a few weeks as she will most assuredly be looking for you.
I hope that this enlightens you to the wonders of pulling off the one night stand. If you have questions or think of something I did not cover please write in and let me know.
Love you Boys!! Keeping coming back. And remember when you look good we look good. Kisses. Francesca
Filed under Dating & Sex · Tagged with bars, bartender, cougars, Dating & Sex, ladies, one night stand, one nighter, party, pickup, player
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