Swillin’: What’s your favorite part of the job?
Interacting with the customers. We get all walks of life in here and everyone has something interesting to say.
Swillin’: What’s the hardest part?
Working on a powder day. Watching the snow accumulate on the deck outside and not being able to get out and make some turns is always tough.
Swillin’: What’s your favorite drink to make?
Our Smoak’d Old Fashioned. Lighting the American white oak on fire in front of bar guests is always pretty fun.
Swillin’: What’s the most popular order?
That’d be our Smoak’d Old Fashioned or the Ski Bunny, made with Tito’s vodka, luxardo limoncello, Gifford crème de mure, fresh lemon juice, and cane and brown sugar, served on a citrus-dusted rim.
Swillin’: What would you tell a newcomer to try?
That’s easy…our burger. It’s the best burger west of the Mississippi.
Swillin’: What’s the most common question you hear?
‘How’s the burger?’ Again, it’s the best burger west of the Mississippi. The next most common question is, ‘What’s the secret to being a good bartender?’ The answer is keeping your cool under pressure and don’t sweat the small things. When things get hard, take a deep breath, and continue to provide exceptional service.
Swillin’: What’s your drink of choice?
Soda water with a lemon.
Swillin’: Most important skills for a bartender?
Time management and keeping a relaxed and inviting composure.
Swillin’: What do you like about Truffle Pig?
I love our wide range of spirits and craft cocktails. After skiing world-class powder, getting a patron to try a new tequila or whiskey they’ve never had always puts a smile on my face.
Swillin’: What’s something people don’t know about you?
I love flying airplanes and hope to get my pilot’s license one day
Swillin’: Any other hobbies or sports?
Skiing and snowboarding in the winter and in the summer I can be found hiking and fly fishing.
Swillin’: What do you like about Steamboat?
The thing that I like most is the access to all things outdoors. Whether that’s floating the river in the summer with friends, hiking and mountain biking or hitting the ski mountain in the winter. There’s something for everyone here.
