Drinking is part of restaurant industry culture, but what do you do when it becomes alcohol abuse?
May 12, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Jackie Varriano
Seattle Times food writer
Since the pandemic shut down restaurants in 2020, Seattle restaurants have endured myriad challenges. Now, as the industry begins to recover, we’re asking how will it be changed? In this miniseries, food writer Jackie Varriano explores this issue from the perspective of those who create the magic of the dining experience — servers.
In many bars and restaurants, alcohol plays a central role in the event of dining out. It’s there for celebrations or commiseration, considered an easy way to elevate any meal. Carefully crafted cocktails and meticulously curated wine lists can win awards, bring prestige. Servers and bartenders making and serving these drinks have an integral part to play, but that role can come with its own set of problems too...