We had thousands of readers weigh in about their favorite Seattle bartenders in a survey we conducted back in September. Karuna Long of Oliver’s Twist (bartender and owner as of last fall) was among the five winners. Find out who else claimed victory—and who came close—in the 2018 edition of The Stranger’s Happy Hour guide.
How long have you been bartending?
Off and on since 2004, in college. I took bartending more seriously when I moved back to Seattle in 2010 from California.
What do you love most about your job?
Building community. That’s the one thing I’ve always been enamored with. I love when I get to see regulars become good friends. And whether I see them once a week, five times a week, or once a month, it’s always nice to catch up where they last left off with the stories of their lives.
