Name: Lauren Egbert Why I like bartending: I like to be the boss! It’s one of the few jobs that you can really let yourself go and be yourself. Bar: Rumrunnerz, Dunmore Favorite drink: Sex With an Alligator – Midori, Chambord and Jäger topped with pineapple juice.   ...

Name: Jerry Boyarsky Why I like bartending: My family owned a bar all my life, so it feels like second nature for me to follow in their footsteps. Wouldn’t people enjoy their jobs a lot more if they served beer at them? (Laughs). Bar: The V Spot, Scranton Favorite drink: The William Penn – Peach vodka, unsweetened iced tea, and lemonade shaken and served...

Name: DJ Esken Why I like bartending: With great power, comes great responsibility! (Laughs). It’s an amazing job where you get to serve your friends and meet lots of interesting people. Plus, it’s always nice hearing, “Oh, you’re that bar from The Office!” Bar: Poor Richard’s Pub, Scranton Favorite drink: Dimetapp — Pinnacle grape vodka, blueberry...

Name: Jeff Keating Why I like bartending: I like bartending because it keeps me on my toes and allows me to network and make friends at the same time. Bar: POSH @ The Scranton Club Favorite drink: Electric City Lemonade — Absolut citron, Blue Curacao, fresh lemon juice, Simple Syrup and club...

Name: Bobby Light Why I like bartending: Who wouldn’t want to bartend? Being behind the bar is your own personal stage. I love the attention. Bar: Zi’s Pub, Wyoming Favorite drink: The Bobby Light Special – A pint of room temperature light beer and a shot of...

Name: Amanda Malia Why I like bartending: It’s one of the few jobs where I get to harass people throughout the night and not get in trouble. And it’s the perfect job where I can be the center of attention. Bar: The Rattler, Pittston Favorite drink: Apple Jack — Jack Daniel’s, Dr. McGillicuddy’s Apple Pie.   ...

Name: Sean St Ledger Why I like bartending: I love bartending because whenever I get behind the bar, I come alive! Bar: The Green Frog, Scranton Favorite drink: Adios Brother — Gin, Triple Sec, tequila, rum, sour mix, melon liquor and a splash of...

Name: Erin Gerrity Why I like bartending: I was the first woman to ever work at the pub, and I met my husband here. I love to bartend because no two days are ever the same, and every time I walk through the door something new happens. Bar: Pat McMullen’s, Scranton Favorite drink: Hot Nutty Irishman – Frangelico, Bailey’s, coffee, whipped cream, Créme...

Name: Melissa Michel Why I like bartending: After bartending at a small, Italian restaurant for 6 years, every new customer becomes part of our extended family. Bar: Fratelli’s, Scranton Favorite drink: Shamrock Shake Martini — Vanilla vodka, Créme de menthe, creme de cacao, half and half. ...

Name: Ann Levandowski Why I like bartending: I like to bartend because I didn’t have much success meeting guys at the public library (laughs). Bar: The Red Mill, Pittston Favorite drink: Swift Kick – Red Bull, Stoli O, orange juice   ...