Shakin’ and stirrin’
PATTY DENNISON • Grand Army Bar
WORK • Tuesday Routine
PATTY DENNISON • head bartender • Grand Army Bar
Neighborhood you work in: Boerum Hill
Neighborhood you live in: Cobble Hill
It’s Tuesday morning. What’s the scene at your workplace?
Tuesday is really my Monday at Grand Army — the start of my work week. This means that I go to my "office" (aka the liquor room at Grand Army) and do ordering for the week. I sit on an extra chair from the bar, with my laptop resting on a stack of liquor cases.
What’s on the agenda for today?
Catching up on emails that I got throughout the weekend, making orders, writing a prep list, then knocking out as much prep as I can before I need to be behind the bar. I close on Tuesdays, so I don't need to be behind the bar until 530p, which gives me a lot of time to prep and get everything ready for the week.
Any restaurant plans today, tonight, this weekend?
When I’m off work, I like to catch a movie at Nitehawk or Cobble Hill Cinema. I also like going to Dave and Buster's, and some of my favorite spots to eat and drink are Long Island Bar, Hart’s, and Bernie’s.
How about a little leisure or culture this week?
Lately, I’ve been going to The Bell House more often, since my partner is a big fan of comedy shows. Plus, it’s right by The Owl Farm, which is a great bar. Cassette in Ridgewood also has fun shows, especially for seeing up-and-coming singer-songwriters.
What’s a recent big-ticket purchase you love?
I recently gave an Audio-Technica record player as a gift, which is pretty lovely. It can connect via Bluetooth to speakers, which is convenient in smaller NYC apartments where you may not be able to place them directly next to each other.
What NYC store or service do you love to recommend?
Woods Grove in Carroll Gardens. They have everything you don't really need, but really want. It’s an incredible place to buy gifts for anyone and everyone, whether it’s a cute dog toy, nice candle, kitchen item, or unique trinket.