Ep 24. Taffer's Top 10: Angriest Moments
- June 29, 2014
Bar Rescue is a popular TV series that follows bar and nightclub consultant Jon Taffer as he tries to transform failing bars into successful businesses. In season 4 episode 24, titled Taffer's Top 10: Angriest Moments, Taffer looks back at some of the most intense and emotional moments from the previous seasons.
The episode starts with Taffer reflecting on his own anger issues. He explains how he used to be prone to anger and how his experiences in the bar and nightclub industry helped him overcome his temper. Taffer then introduces the top 10 angriest moments of the show, each of which features a bar owner or employee who pushed him to the brink.
The first moment comes from season 3, when Taffer visited the Sandbar Sports Grill in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The owner, CeCe, was an inexperienced restaurateur who had sunk all her savings into the bar. Taffer was shocked to discover that CeCe was also the head chef, and that the kitchen was incredibly dirty and disorganized. He tried to teach CeCe some basic cooking skills, but she was resistant to his advice. When Taffer asked her to taste her own food, she became defensive and started yelling at him. Taffer had to remind her that he was there to help her, not criticize her.
The second moment comes from season 2, when Taffer visited the Bamboo Beach Tiki Bar in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The owner, Dave, was a former firefighter who had invested his retirement savings into the bar. However, his lack of experience and management skills had led to a decline in sales. Taffer immediately noticed that the bartenders were taking shots on the job and giving drinks away for free. When he confronted Dave about this, Dave got defensive and started yelling at Taffer. Taffer had to remind him that he was risking his own retirement for the success of the bar.
The third moment comes from season 4, when Taffer visited the Bungalow Bar in Rockaway Beach, New York. The owner, Keith, was a former firefighter who had opened the bar after Hurricane Sandy. However, his lack of experience and management skills had led to a decline in sales. Taffer noticed that the bartenders were pouring too much liquor into the drinks, which was cutting into the profits. When he confronted Keith about this, Keith became defensive and started yelling at Taffer. Taffer had to remind him that he was there to help him, not steal from him.
The fourth moment comes from season 3, when Taffer visited the Thirsty Turtle in Cranford, New Jersey. The owner, Kevin, was a former stockbroker who had invested his life savings into the bar. However, his lack of experience and management skills had led to a decline in sales. Taffer noticed that the bartenders were not paying attention to the customers and were taking too long to serve the drinks. When he confronted Kevin about this, Kevin became defensive and started yelling at Taffer. Taffer had to remind him that he was risking his own money for the success of the bar.
The fifth moment comes from season 2, when Taffer visited the Fort One Bar and Lounge in Omaha, Nebraska. The owner, Jay, was a former Marine who had opened the bar with his brother. However, his lack of experience and management skills had led to a decline in sales. Taffer noticed that the bartenders were overpouring the drinks and giving them away for free. When he confronted Jay about this, Jay became defensive and started yelling at Taffer. Taffer had to remind him that he was there to help him, not bankrupt him.
The sixth moment comes from season 4, when Taffer visited the Bottoms Up Bar and Grill in Stanton, California. The owner, Frank, was a former bartender who had opened the bar with his wife. However, his lack of experience and management skills had led to a decline in sales. Taffer noticed that the bartenders were overpouring the drinks and giving them away for free. When he confronted Frank about this, Frank became defensive and started yelling at Taffer. Taffer had to remind him that he was risking his own money for the success of the bar.
The seventh moment comes from season 3, when Taffer visited the Headhunters Island Bar in Memphis, Tennessee. The owner, Chris, was a former college football player who had opened the bar with his girlfriend. However, his lack of experience and management skills had led to a decline in sales. Taffer noticed that the bartenders were serving dirty glasses and were not checking IDs. When he confronted Chris about this, Chris became defensive and started yelling at Taffer. Taffer had to remind him that he was there to help him, not call the police.
The eighth moment comes from season 2, when Taffer visited the Barlow's Bar and Grill in Clifton, New Jersey. The owner, Matt, was a former chef who had opened the bar with his girlfriend. However, his lack of experience and management skills had led to a decline in sales. Taffer noticed that the kitchen was dirty and infested with rats. When he confronted Matt about this, Matt became defensive and started yelling at Taffer. Taffer had to remind him that he was risking his own money for the success of the bar.
The ninth moment comes from season 4, when Taffer visited the Jack's Fire Department in Sunnyside, New York. The owner, Keith, was a former firefighter who had opened the bar with his colleagues. However, his lack of experience and management skills had led to a decline in sales. Taffer noticed that the bartenders were overpouring the drinks and giving them away for free. When he confronted Keith about this, Keith became defensive and started yelling at Taffer. Taffer had to remind him that he was there to help him, not bankrupt him.
The tenth moment comes from season 4, when Taffer visited the Mayday Bar and Grill in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The owner, Val, was a former chef who had invested her own money into the bar. However, her lack of experience and management skills had led to a decline in sales. Taffer noticed that the kitchen was dirty and the food was unappetizing. When he confronted Val about this, Val became defensive and started yelling at Taffer. Taffer had to remind her that she was risking her own money for the success of the bar.
Overall, Taffer's Top 10: Angriest Moments is a fascinating look at the challenges that bar owners face and the intense emotions that arise during the process of turning a failing business into a successful one.
