FAST FIVE: Cheers to Anthony "Flip" Garcia
DEVIN WEEKS | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years, 7 months AGO
Devin Weeks is a third-generation North Idaho resident. She holds an associate degree in journalism from North Idaho College and a bachelor's in communication arts from Lewis-Clark State College Coeur d'Alene. Devin embarked on her journalism career at the Coeur d'Alene Press in 2013. She worked weekends for several years, covering a wide variety of events and issues throughout Kootenai County. Devin now mainly covers K-12 education and the city of Post Falls. She enjoys delivering daily chuckles through the Ghastly Groaner and loves highlighting local people in the Fast Five segment that runs in CoeurVoice. Devin lives in Post Falls with her husband and their three eccentric and very needy cats. | September 26, 2020 1:00 AM
Meet Anthony "Flip" Garcia, a bartender at the Red Tail Bar, a father and a passionate beer enthusiast.
Generation: I am a Generation X, but with values and hopes of a millennial. I just love their fight and love for equality on all fronts.
Career and community involvement: A bartender by trade, hopeful future entrepreneur and an active ally of the LGBTQ community.
Parental status:≠ Proud father of five.
1. How long have you been bartending/serving at the Coeur d'Alene Casino, and what do you enjoy most about it?
I have been at the casino since 2002. I started out as a busboy in the High Mountain Steakhouse. I started serving a few months later and as a profession, it makes up almost all of my resume.c What I enjoy most? That's the easiest question. The people — my co-workers from my "Framly" who I've been with for a while now all the way to my new friends. Add the regular guests and revolving door of new faces, it's a recipe for a well-rounded workplace.
2. What are a few of your favorite drinks that you've created, that you like making or that you encourage guests to try?
Right now my favorite drink to make that I've created is the Super Sherbet. I wasn't confident about it at first, but once we put it on the menu, it flies out of the bar. If you like an edgier story, ask about the BTB.
3. How have you been dealing with the pandemic and world being turned upside-down?
I deal with adversity like most people. Late night talks with friends, a heavy dose of Netflix and a ton of memes.
4. What is something people would be surprised to learn about you?
Two things come to mind. The first is that I am extremely into politics. I don't care if you're a Democrat, Republican or an Independent. I encourage everyone to register to vote and stay on top of your elected officials. Second, is that I'm trying to start my own business with a product that I have created. I can't get too into it, but I'm trying to revolutionize the way people drink beer.
5. As a film appreciator, what are your top five go-to movies?
This was the tough one for me. In no particular order: "True Romance," not anything like the name would suggest. "SLC Punk," an old indy gem starring Mathew Lillard. "Eagle Versus Shark," Taika Waititi's first feature-length film. "The Road," the movie that made me use the stereotypical phrase, "tour de force," because that's the only way to explain it. Last but not least, "The Host," by Bong Joon-Ho. It's just a fun movie if you like to let yourself get lost in the moment.
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