Bar Tabs
PM's Bartender of the Month
by Timm Carney

Nick Shrugue thoroughly enjoys meeting strangers, would love to have coffee with fictional logo legend Juan Valdez, and has yet to experience a solid pick-up line. In the meantime, he works his magic behind the bar at Gracie's downtown.

PM: When do you work at Gracie's?
NS: Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

PM: Do you have a signature drink?
NS: I'm loving the cucumber martini made with Hendricks's Gin.

PM: What's the most interesting thing that's ever happened to you while working at Gracie's?
NS: Hosting the James Beard Award Dinner.

PM: Any bizarre obsession?
NS: Not sure if it's bizarre, but I'm a very proud Pug parent.

PM: What's your favorite summertime activity?
NS: Hot Club around 5pm.

PM: Do you have any harbored talents that you want to share with the world?
NS: I can make sea salts.

PM: Why should people come see you at Gracie's?
NS: We offer complimentary wine and cheese tastings on Thursday evenings, and I enjoy speaking about the different vineyards and pairings. The samplings change weekly and are accompanied by live jazz music.