'Bar Rescue' visits 2 Austin nightclubs
Roaches. Mold. And the scent of cat pee. Before a recent visit from Spike TV’s “Bar Rescue,” Austin’s Headhunters was the worst bar in America, host Jon Taffer says. “It’s repulsive,” he told me just hours before crews gave the place a top-to-bottom makeover. “This is the most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen.” The lack […]
BWW: CeeLo Green to Kick Off Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Five-time Grammy Award winning artist CeeLo Green will bring TY KU Premium Sake & Spirits, the fastest growing and leading brand name in premium sake, to Las Vegas for the opening ribbon cutting ceremony of the 28th Annual Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show. Green will join Jon Taffer, Nightclub & Bar Media Group […]
'Bar Rescue' encountered 'Rock 'N Roaches' in Austin, Texas
In last night’s Spike episode of “Bar Rescue” creator Jon Taffer went to Austin, Texas, to rescue “Headhunters,” a grotesque bar with questionable habits. In this episode, Jon comes to the rescue of “Headhunters,” in the music hub of Texas, but this bar is ready to go belly up. Can Jon Taffer and his crew […]
The Worst Bar Jon Has Ever Seen
This episode brought the team to Austin, where Jon visited a rock bar that was full of cockroaches and mold. He had to call in an exterminator to clear out the bar, but the owner didn’t seem phased — he said college kids wanted to be hanging out in gross surroundings. By WSOCTV.com
AZCentral.com: 'Bar Rescue' arrives to save Stand-Up, Scottsdale!
The comedy club Stand-Up, Scottsdale! looked much different just a week ago. The exterior was a drab gray with a hand-painted sign. The outdated interior featured chrome furnishings, red zebra-print booths and mustard-yellow chairs. The food and beverage menus were so-so, and the staff couldn’t keep up with the hectic comedy-night crowds. But within five […]
'Bar Rescue' host, bar owner fight it out
The NY Daily News recently posted their recap of Taffer’s latest “discussion” with bar owner, Ami Benari, who appeared in the latest episode, aptly titled “Empty Pockets.” “Bar Rescue” host and nightlife expert Jon Taffer and a bar owner in Denver had to be physically restrained after getting into a shoving match on this week’s […]
‘Bar Rescue’ Star Jon Taffer Lands New Spike TV Series
“Hungry Investors” will feature Taffer teaming with expert chefs to help struggling restaurants. Jon Taffer, the guru who helps revive struggling booze emporiums on Spike TV’s “Bar Rescue,” has landed another reality show with the network. Taffer will team with celebrity chef John Besh and “Top Chef All-Star” vet Tiffany Derry for a new series, […]
Jon Taffer / CNBC's "Closing Bell" 8/15 Video
Jon Taffer shares his thoughts on the bar business in a tough economy. http://youtu.be/1p_U_at4z9o