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Patrick Silva holds court at Paulie's Bar & Grill in Pleasantville. On a Friday night, you might catch him chattin' up with friends on the other side of the bar or checking out the action near a beer pong table. But no matter what he's doing, he seems to be having a great time doing it.
Silva, a 23-year-old Pace University grad and Lakeland High School alum, leads a double-life. When he's not slinging drinks at the pub, the Yonkers resident works as an accountant.
Metromix chatted with the bartender about terrible IDs, really great tips that don't involve money and everything in between.
What's the funniest thing that's ever happened in the bar?
We had a skin-to-win contest (when customers competed to win prizes for showing the most skin). We had girls doing body shots on the bar. You just see girls gettin' wild, man.
Ever gone home with a customer?
Yes, sir.
You're going to leave it at that?
I'm going to leave it at that. I don't talk.
Which celebrity would you love to serve?
Angelina Jolie.
What would you like to serve her?
(Laughs.) I'd like to serve her "something else." (Laughs again.) Tequila out of the bottle. With the worm.
What does someone have to do to get a free drink?
You've got to be nice enough and actually respectful enough.
What drink will have you calling a cab home?
My Jameson. All day.
What is the worst pick up line you have ever heard?
"What can I do for a free drink in this place?" It's a joke.
Have you had any really ridiculous or insane customers?
Yeah, pretty much. No names. I don't mention names.
What's the largest cash tip you've ever received?
I got a $50 tip for not doing much at all. Wait: Bringing a customer home — that was the biggest tip I got.
What alcohol will you not drink?
I don't really like SoCo, to be honest. A little too sweet.
What made you become a bartender?
Money and the social life.
Do you have any other jobs?
I'm an accountant, too.
Do you go out to any other bars?
All over. I'm all over the place: Nyack, White Plains, everywhere.
Is there a drink that makes you cringe when it’s ordered?
Not at all.
What’s your secret to curing a hangover?
Herbal medicine.
Do you see fake IDs? If so, what was the worst?
I've seen pretty bad fake IDs. I've seen white kids using black people's IDs.
What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
That I'm an acccountant.
Do you have a signature drink?
Jameson.
Relationship status?
Single.
