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Michael J. Neff

Proprietor: Ward III & The Rum House
Since 1995, Michael J. Neff's writing and bartending careers have shadowed one another. He started both in Seattle, WA, sweet-talking his way in to his first bar gig where he was introduced to a theater company who took him on as playwright-in-residence. His plays have been performed around the world, and he is the co-founder of Seattle's 14/48: The World's Quickest Theater Festival. Most of his creative energy these days is applied to building bars. He and his partners opened Ward III in Tribeca and The Rum House in Times Square. His cocktails have been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Penthouse Magazine and, of course, Serious Eats. Mr. Neff is a proud father of two girls, both of whom have cocktails named for them on the Ward III menu. His wife is a very talented chef, and the most patient bar-widow around.
From Behind the Bar

From Behind the Bar: On the Aftermath

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From Behind the Bar

From Behind the Bar: What Not to Say to a Bartender

Michael J. Neff
Cocktails & Spirits

Tales from Tales of the Cocktail: A Little Advice

Michael J. Neff
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Tales from Tales of the Cocktail: It Begins

Michael J. Neff
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How to Survive Tales of the Cocktail: Don't Have 'One Last Drink'

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: Tales from Tales of the Cocktail

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From Behind the Bar: Is Mixology Dead?

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: 20 Rules for Bartenders

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: On Crappy Bars

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: On Speed

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: On Orthodoxy

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: On Drinking Alone

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: On Naming Cocktails

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: On Balance

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: On Being in the Mood

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: On Gender

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From Behind the Bar: In the Weeds

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From Behind the Bar: On Barbacks

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: On Craft Distilleries

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: On Drinking for Free

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From Behind the Bar: On Running Two Bars

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: What is a Bartender's Job?

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: On Not Being Creepy

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: So You Want to Open a Bar

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From Behind the Bar: On The New Year

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From Behind the Bar: On The Holiday Season

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From Behind the Bar: What Makes a Good Bar?

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: On Fernet Branca

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: When It's Time to Go Home

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From Behind the Bar: On Thanksgiving

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From Behind the Bar: On Getting What You Want In a Bar

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: On Being Nice

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From Behind the Bar: On Sugar

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From Behind the Bar: On Tipping

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From Behind the Bar: On Cheap and Fancy Vodka

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From Behind the Bar: More On Whiskey

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From Behind the Bar: On Whiskey

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From Behind the Bar: Real Estate

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From Behind the Bar: My Cocktail Costs How Much?

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From Behind the Bar: On Lime Cordial and Naval Tradition

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From Behind the Bar: Desert Island Drinks

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From Behind the Bar: Weathering the Storm

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From Behind the Bar: Bars, The Universe, and Everything

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Mezcal

Schrodinger's Cat

Mezcal and bourbon get an infusion of fruity flavor from tart lemon juice and sweet fresh peaches.

Michael J. Neff
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From Behind the Bar: The Emperor and His Wardrobe

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Tequila

The Spice of Life

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From Behind the Bar: On Cocktails & Superheroes

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From Behind the Bar: On Vodka Sodas and First Dates

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