Wow. Walked in with a friend who is a local and frequents this establishment for many many yrs. The bartender approached and I tell you, I didn't need sharp nurse assessment skills to note the body language and look on her face that automatically had me pensive for my friend. He asked if she was mad at him. Katie took that opportunity to give him s piece of her mind. I was pretty uncomfortable for myself, him as well as her. Then she turned to introduce herself to me, which until that point I was not acknowledged. Her attitude was curt as if she gained satisfaction out of being rude to him then overly nice to me. Awkward... when my friend left the bar for a few minutes she approached me to apologize for her behavior. I suggested that in the future, perhaps she should consider taking the patron aside to discuss her displeasure with them. That lashing out in front of customers is not the appropriate response to a prior issue. My hope is that once tempers settle down they would be able to compromise. I know my friend well. Yes, he may have been intoxicated &/or rude. I know he's gone through hell for the last few yrs. That's not Katie's concern. Being cognizant of other patrons within earshot when you have issues with someone they are with should be her concern shouldn't be a platform to display irritation. read more