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The Empty Bottle Saloon is one crazy place to party. Don't be surprised if the bartenders jump on the bar and start dancing, pour free shots down customers' throats or convince customers to funnel beers. That's just a regular Friday night in Middletown.
If you're lucky enough, you may have Kat Suda, a native West Virginian, pouring your drinks.
"I moved here from Morgantown, West Virginia, about three years ago to pursue a career in music," Suda said.
Bartending since she was 18, this petite bartender has seen her share of ridiculous customers and insane moments.
Metromix chatted with her about women's chests, bad pick-up lines and fake ID's.
Ever gone home with a customer?
What a loaded question. If I say yes, I’m a slut; if I say no, it might be a lie. Do girlfriends as customers count?
Which celebrity would you love to serve and what would you serve them?
I would love to serve Colin Farrell a Guinness, with the signature shamrock on top in the froth, or take a shot of Jameson with him. Either way I'd be pretty stoked!
What's a girl/guy have to do to get a free drink?
Dude bartenders have it easy on this one. The obvious answer is your boobs, but I don't want to really see another woman’s boobs. I have my own. Granted there are women that have really nice boobs out there, it's not my thing. So, you figure it out. Be kind to your bartenders is all I'm saying. It works out for you in the end.
What drink will have you calling a cab home?
Any drink. In all honesty, I know this sounds like something I'm supposed to say, but don't drink and drive. I know way too many people who have either gotten in trouble or much, much worse because of it, and it really isn't worth it. A $20, or even $40 cab ride home is worth it.
What is the worst pick up line you have ever heard?
Dude, ANY pick up line is bad. I will tell you the best one though. One I didn't even realize was one until my guy friend pulled me in the loop. However, it only works if the person you're trying to hit on thinks you are attractive as well, and wouldn't mind getting to know you. "Hey, I'm sorry to bother you, but do you know (insert name)?” Introduce yourself, don't be creepy and only staring at her (chest), and be polite. Gentlemen always win over the pervs! In my book anyway.
What's the largest cash tip you've ever received?
I can't really keep track of the tips I receive at Empty Bottle.
What alcohol will you not drink?
No SoCo, Rumpleminz, Goldshclager, Black Haus or Vanilla Vodka for this girl.
What made you become a bartender? Do you have any other jobs?
I was 18, in college, needed a job and it looked fun. I was right. I have loved almost every bartending job I have had. I do have a full-time job. I work as a promotions director for a radio station in White Plains.
Do you go out to any other bars?
Sure, but not very often. I work a lot, and then if I go out, it's usually controlled by the location of a concert. I'm a habitual concert-goer.
Is there a drink that makes you cringe when it’s ordered?
SoCo, and that gets ordered quite frequently. I once had a very, very, very bad night because of it though.
Have you had any really ridiculous or insane customers?
I feel like I run into one every night. Some nights are worse than others. But let's face it, people in general can be very ridiculous when sober, so enhance that with alcohol. It's a little frustrating sometimes.
What’s your secret to curing a hangover?
Water, advil and sleep.
Do you see fake IDs? If so, what was the worst?
Not anymore, a bouncer checks ID's. Bad ones were when the person was quite obviously not the person on the ID. Quite frankly, in college, I had a horrible California fake ID. I still don't know how I got into places.
What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
I'm from West Virginia, where my parents have a 65-acre farm with five horses, and I have been riding since I was 9. Oh yeah, and I know I mentioned this before, but I love live music.
Do you have a signature drink?
No. What do you want me to make? I'll make it.
Relationship status?
I plead the Fifth Amendment on this one. I play the role of mysterious. No one needs to truly know the answer to that question. I like playing. It’s not important. In the end, I won’t go home with you. Let's face it, by the end of the night most of you have a hard time remembering my name. And that's real easy. It's three letters: K-A-T.
