""There are a lot more male-owned-and-operated bars in New York City than female owned, for sure. Getting opportunities is challenging. But we're seeing that change, and we're seeing more young female bartenders opening bars.""
""Women have really great palates. Some of the best sort of cocktail makers I have known in my career have been women. I strive to just have a very evenly balanced bar.""
""During World War II, as men left for combat, women stepped into a variety of roles, including running bars and pouring drinks, and even formed a union in Brooklyn -- Bar Maids Local 101 -- to fight for their rights and safety.""
""There were at least 70 different bars who employed female bartenders. And at its peak, the Women's Bartender Union had about 100 members, which is significant enough that we know postwar, women have a real interest in taking on this kind of work.""
Julie Reiner has opened six bars, including Clover Club in Brooklyn, and emphasizes the importance of women in bartending. She notes the historical challenges women faced in the industry, including outdated gender norms and legal barriers. During World War II, women took on bartending roles and formed a union to advocate for their rights. Despite past struggles, Reiner observes a positive shift with more young female bartenders opening their own establishments, showcasing their exceptional skills and palates in cocktail making.
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