Why Rainy Days Create The Most Dangerous Drinkers

What’s up everybody! Welcome back to another legendary episode of Bartender Bangaz! 🌊✨ This week, your host Mark the Shark is back on Fire Island, New York, broadcasting live from The Hideaway in Ocean Beach! We are sitting down with two service industry brothers who keep the engine running: Head Executive Chef Zach Rudd and Head Bartender Andre Deegan. From staff houses burning down on the 4th of July to dealing with the infamous "land of the roving 18-tops," Zach and Andre hold absolutely nothing back. We dive deep into the brutal physical demands of the kitchen versus the mental exhaustion of dealing with "less than stable" customers face-to-face. If you've ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes at a high-volume beachfront bar and grill, this is the unfiltered look you've been waiting for. 🔥 In This Episode: The Industry Origin Stories: How Zach grew up sleeping on back bars watching cartoons and why Andre was forced to bartend at 18 with zero training. Craziest Food & Drink Modifications: Customers ordering pickles and lettuce on a plate, martinis in wine glasses, and the ultimate sin—a hamburger with no burger. The 151 Medical Emergency: Andre reveals his terrifying allergy to rum and how a single shot almost ended it all. The Hideaway Secrets: What makes their craft cocktail and ramen program stand out from every other typical beach bar spot. Rainy Day Deofciples: Why rainy days turn regular beachgoers into dangerous, chaotic troublemaker drinkers. Late Night Vibes: Sneaking away to the "pit" and hosting massive, high-energy Taylor Swift sing-along sessions. Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode of Bartender Bangaz! 🛎️ 📍 Visit The Hideaway: Location: Ocean Beach, Fire Island, NY Must-Try Menu Items: Shrimp-stuffed bay clams, Firecracker clams, Chef Jared’s legendary Michelin-level pastas, and full-time scratch-made Ramen! Happy Hour: Monday through Friday ($8 drinks, $6 High Noons/Sun Cruisers, and dollar clams/shrimp)! #BartenderBangaz #FireIsland #TheHideaway #OceanBeach #RestaurantLife #BartenderStories #ChefLife #ServiceIndustry Unfiltered