THE BAR SET-UP AND BEST PRACTICES Flashcards
[ DESIGNING THE BAR]
1. The s___, sh__ and pl_____ of the bar (is a design problem) which should fulfill two different p_____:
- the element of l____ & decor
- the element of fu____.
2. The element of layout & decor:
- primary c_____ of the owner, a_____ and the
interior designer who plan the size, shape, ap_____ and position of the bar in the room.
3. The element of function:
- the working areas, where the drinks are m____ and p____, are planned by a facilities design co_____ or an equipment dealer
- size
shape
placement
purposes
- layout
- function - concerns
architect
appearance - mixed
poured
consultant ( đội ngũ chuyên viên tư vấn )
[ DESIGNING THE BAR ]
1. They (i.e. the owner, architect, the interior designer and the facilities design consultant) should all work together from the b_____ to plan a bar.
2. Very often, the bar is po_____ and its
di_____ set without consulting a facilities de____ and without considering factors:
- the n____ of drinks to be served
- the projected v_____ of business, space and e_____ needed to serve the drinks in these numbers
- beginning
- positioned
dimension
designer
- number
- volume, equipment
[ DESIGNING THE BAR ]
1. The result is that, eventually, the facilities designer must do the best job possible within al____ space.
2. Only after money has been spent in such cases, the owner discovers its i_______.
- alloted
- inadequances
[ DESIGNING THE BAR ] BAR COMPONENTS: The typical bar is made up of three parts:
1. F____ of the bar
2. B____ of the bar
3. U____ the bar
- Often it may have a fourth part - the O____.
- Each part has its specific f______.
- The length of the bar will vary according to the n____ of your establishment.
- Front
- Back
- Under
- overbar
- functions
- needs
[ FRONT OF THE BAR ]
1. Customers o__ their drinks and these drinks are served at the F_____ Bar.
2. The front bar is also called the c_______ area.
3. It is typically of 1__ to 1___ inches wide with an a______- proof and w______proof top surface, which is usually made of la_____ plastic.
- Order, front
- customers’
- 16 to 18, alcohol-proof, waterproof, laminated
[ FRONT OF THE BAR ]
1. The last few i_____ of the back e____ of the front bar are usually r______, and the bartender pours the drinks here, to demonstrate liquor brands and p______ skills.
2. This recessed area is known by various names like r___, g____ rail, drip rail, or s____ trough.
- Inches, edge, recessed, pouring
- rail, glass, spill
[ FRONT OF THE BAR ]
1. The ve_____ structure supporting the front bar is known as the bar d__.
2. It is like a wall separating the customer from the w____ area.
3. It forms a ‘__’ with the bar, making a kind of table on the customer side, with the other side sh____ the underbar from the public view
- vertical, die
- working
- ‘T’, shielding
[ FRONT OF THE BAR ]
1. There is usually a f_____ running the length of the die on the customer side, about a f_____ off the ground.
2. This footrest is made of br____ rail, which has brass spi____ every few feet.
- footrest, foot
- brass, spittoons
[ FRONT OF THE BAR]
1. The height of the front bar, usually 4__ to 4__ inches, is a g_____ working height for the bartender.
2. It also makes the front bar just right for l______ against, with o__ foot on the footrest.
3. All u_____ equipment is designed to fit under this 42-inch high front bar.
4. If it is a sit-down bar, it will have s_____ tall enough to turn the front bar into a t___.
5. Each stool is allotted a __-feet length of the bar.
- 42 to 48, good
- leaning, one
- underbar
- stool, table
- 2-feet
[ FRONT OF THE BAR ]
1. The stools should l___ & f____ comfortable and should have up_____ backs and seats.
2. Since the seats are h____ off the ground, the stools have r____ for footrests, or else the footrest of the bar is within easy r_____.
- look & feel, upholstered
- high, rungs ( bậc chèo ), reach
[ FRONT OF THE BAR ]
1. Even the numbers of stools make it convenient for c_____
2. The front bar must always have a pickup s_____ set off from the customers’ bar area with the help of a r_____, where serving p______ turn in, receive orders, and return empty glasses.
- couples
- station, railing, personnel
[ BACK OF THE BAR ]
1. The back bar has a d____ function:
- the d_____ function of display
- the w___ function of storage.
2. It is the area where bottles of l_____ and rows of s______ glassware are traditionally displayed.
- double:
- decorative
- work - liquor, sparkling
[ BACK OF THE BAR ]
1. There is normally a m____ behind them.
2. This mirror has a two-f____ purpose or function.
- First, it doubles the s_____ of the bottles due to the reflection
- Second, it gives the person sitting at the bar a full view of what is happening b____ him
- mirror
- two-fold
- splender
- behind
[ BACK OF THE BAR ]
1. A modern bar still follows the same tr_____ of b____, g____, and mirror.
2. People feel it is just not a bar without them.
3. There are f______ reasons too:
- the liquor and glassware are part of the bartender’s working s______
- the back bar is a good place to display various b_____, as a subtle form of m_______
- tradition, bottles, glassware
- functional:
- supplies
- brands, merchandising
[ BACK OF THE BAR ]
- The mirror adds d_____ to the room, it also gives customers a view of others at the bar and of the a____ going on behind them.
- Bartenders sometimes use it to o____ customers without being n___.
- New fashions in the back bar d_____ are branching out to include stained glass, paneled or textured w_____, murals, p_____, wine racks, mood p_____, and conversation starters.
- depth, action
- observe, noticed
- decoration, walls, posters, pieces
[ BACK OF THE BAR ]
1. S_____ hanging from sl_____ racks overhead is popular as a design element, as well as for f______ glass storage.
2. The base of the back bar is likely to be s______ space, re______ or otherwise.
3. It may house special e_______, such as a glass fr_____, an i___ machine, or a mechanical d______
- stemware, slotted, functional
- storage, refrigerated
- equipment, frosted, ice, dishwasher
[ BACK OF THE BAR ]
1. If specialty drinks are f______, the frozen drink or espresso machine will probably be on t___ of the back bar.
2. The c___ register is usually on the back bar, in a re_____ space.
3. Whatever its use, since customers look at the back bar, it should not only be v_____ pleasing but should also a____ with the decoration of the room.
- featured, top
- cash, recessed
- visually , align
[ UNDER THE BAR ]
1. The underbar is the h____ of the entire beverage operation.
2. The utmost care and attention is required to design it so that all the e_______ (pouring stations, washing sinks, etc.) and s_____ are arranged c___ and efficiently.
- heart
- equipment, supplies, compactly
[ UNDER THE BAR ]
1. The sp____ of producing different mixed drinks should be the ov_____ concern.
2. Work s______ of underbar equipment are 3_ inches high with a depth of 1_ inches to the b______ at the rear.
3. Units fit side by side and give the appearance of being co_______.
4. Each piece of equipment is on legs, six or more inches high for access to pl______ and ease of cleaning or fl____ with the floor.
- speed, overriding
- surfaces, 30, 16, backsplash ( phần phía sau bồn rửa hoặc bếp )
- continuous
- plumbing, flush
[ UNDER THE BAR ]
1. The legs have b_____ feet that are ad_____ to accommodate uneven fl_____.
2. Each bartender should have an in______ supply of pouring liquor, ice, mixes, glasses, mixer, blender, and garnishes, all within a___’s reach in the pouring s_____, in the under-bar.
- bullet, adjustable, flooring
- individual, arm’s, station
[ UNDER THE BAR ]
1. Each pouring station has an i__ bin and one or more bottle r____ for the most used l____ and m___.
2. The supply of g_____ may be upside d____ on the glass rail, on drain b_____ near the ice bin, on special glass s_____, in glass racks stacked b____ the station, on the back bar, in overhead racks, or in all these places, grouped according to their t___ and s__.
- ice, racks, liquors, mixes
- glasses
down
boards
shelves
beside
type and size
[UNDER THE BAR ]
1. The bl_____ and m____ is on a recessed shelf beside the i___ bin, while the garnishes are on the bar t__ in a special condiment tray.
2. The underbar also contains equipment for w______ glasses, a three or four-compartment ( ngăn) s____ with dr_____ ‘on both sides, or in some cases a m_____ dishwasher.
3. The underbar must also have pr_____ for w_____ disposal and a h___ sink.
- blender, mixer, ice, top
- washing, sink , drainboards, mechanical
- provision, waste, hand
[ THE OVERBAR ]
1. As the name suggests, it is a fit___ or fix____ (a part of bar itself) found a_____ the front bar
2. Note: not all bars feature an overbar
3. Solves two purposes:
- one the function of d____ and d____
- two the function of s_____, as the glasses (s_____) are hung from s____ (in the overbar).
- fitting, fixture, above
- design, decor
- storage, stemware, slots
- design, decor
[ THE OVERBAR]
1. Also, the latter function is solved when the overbar may feature a c_____-type arrangement that provides ad______ storage for surplus bar supplies and equipment that may be generally accessed during nonoperational hours.
2. Care must however be taken to see that it is fi___ at a convenient and a____ height so as to not impede efficiency.
3. It should not even b_____ the show and sp____ of the back of the bar.
- cupboard, additional
- fitted, adequate
- block, spectacle
