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Logan

I've been a professional bartender for the last 8 years. I write, I drink, I black out and I always teeter on the verge of sheer and utter debauchery. My motto is that it's easier to ask forgiveness then it is to ask permission. Connect to Logan on Facebook

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  • different alcohols
    11/09/09

    Ever wondered why on certain nights your drinking gets you into trouble and other nights it doesn't? It's the booze silly! Presenting the guide to what kind of drink makes you that kind of drunk.

  • 10/27/09

    So you think you had a long night drinking last night huh? Try stretching that out to 24 hours of boozin' and come back to us. Come with us as we drink from 6am to 6am in one glorious bender.

  • 09/22/09

    MetroWize is back again with another guide to all things alcohol related. A while ago we did an article called the guide to bar brosefs and now we're doing a follow up on the fairer sex.

  • Rum bottles
    09/15/09

    Aaaaaaarrrggggh! It's time for the definitive guide to rum and rhum. Were talking about rum and here at Metrowize were talking about it all night long (Insert sexy moan here).

  • guide to tipping etiquette
    09/08/09

    It’s a tough world out there right now but that’s all the more reason why you can’t neglect the help. A good tip is the surest way to secure a good time next time you are out and about which is why we put together this guide to tipping etiquette.

  • bloody
    07/01/09

    Recently we thought it would be a fun idea to drink Bloody Marys all down Polk street, in our heart of hearts we imagined pint glass after pint glass brimming over with Tabasco tomato juice goodness....This is what we found...

  • rooftop bars san francisco
    07/01/09

    San Francisco has some of the best views on the west coast, and what better way to enjoy the sites than over a couple cold ones. Here is a handy guide to San Francisco rooftop bars that will get you sky boozing in no time.

  • Bay to Breakers 2009
    05/13/09

    Your homies here at Metrowize want to show you the way to sneak all the booze your evil little hearts desire into the race and succeed where so many others have failed.

  • Best Margarita in the Mission
    05/11/09

    So as always your buddies at Metrowize have your back and in these tight financial times we feel it's our fiduciary duty to show you the best ways to those hard earned duckets.

  • Guide to Sunday in SF
    04/23/09

    So, it's Sunday again and time to get your swerve on. Sure, you could be lame and hang out at home - lamenting over the picnics that you're not attending or you can be like MetroWize and trail blaze your way to the best SF Sunday spots.

  • Let's Get Drunk: The Complete Guide to Alcohol
    04/07/09

    Our resident expert on partying, alcohol and all things drinkable - Logan B. has a host of helpful articles for our faithful readers. Grab a taste of some of the next level guides Logan has hooked us up with over the years...

  • San Francisco Guide to Bar Brosefs
    03/31/09

    Bar Brosefs: You know - the 5 types of douche bag that leave every bar smelling of vinegar. This is a short list of the dudes that stink up a bar faster then Richard Simmons at a clam bake. The kind of guys that kill a scene.

  • San Francisco Day Drinking Guide
    03/17/09

    What is it about lunch hour and martinis that go hand in hand? Obviously in this economy it might not be the responsible thing to do - but at Metrowize we'd like to think if day time drinking is wrong then we don't want to be right.

  • 02/25/09

    Here we go again - a no nonsense guide to some relics of the bar - you know like the 'Nsync boys but with higher proofs and better management.

  • 01/19/09

    For the ladies: learn the MetroWize way to hook up with the male bar staff. It's not easy, but it's possible if you heed our advice.

  • 01/14/09

    Ever wondered how you would go about picking up that hot bartender that's been getting you all liquored up all night? When last call comes around, use these handy dandy tips to swoop in for the kill.

  • 01/06/09

    In the conclusion of our two part Hangover Guide, we explore some more questionable yet effective procedures to bring you back from the depths of nausea, headaches and borderline insanity.

  • 01/05/09

    It tastes like a possum slept in your mouth, your head is pounding like the Chinese Olympics pregame show and work is in twenty minutes. Never fear, MetroWize has your Hangover Guide right here.

  • 12/22/08

    It's New Year's and that means one thing. Okay, two things. But you better know how to pop the Champagne bottle before you think about getting the second thing. This is the MetroWize guide to Champagne.

  • 12/22/08

    It's New Year's and that means one thing. Okay, two things. But you better know how to pop the Champagne bottle before you think about getting the second thing. This is the MetroWize guide to Champagne.

  • 12/08/08

    Its 60 degrees out, the holiday display at Walgreens has changed to feature edible chocolate Christmas trees, the only snow in sight is in your 5th pocket and finally, it's about time for the MetroWize Guide to holiday drinks.

  • Holiday Drinks
    12/08/08

    Its 60 degrees out, the holiday display at Walgreens has changed to feature edible chocolate Christmas trees, the only snow in sight is in your 5th pocket and finally, it's about time for the MetroWize Guide to holiday drinks.

  • 11/19/08

    Evel Knievel, Sarah Launer and MetroWize all have one thing in common - we've all had a staring contest with death and won. But just so we don't hog all the bad-assery, lets give you a list of some of the most dangerous drinks available.

  • 11/19/08

    Evel Knievel, Sarah Launer and MetroWize all have one thing in common - we've all had a staring contest with death and won. But just so we don't hog all the bad-assery, lets give you a list of some of the most dangerous drinks available.

  • 11/14/08

    Tired of Tanq and tonic, moping over those Mai Tai's, and done with Drambuie? MetroWize is here with an update to the populars. Think of it as slapping a push-up bra and cherry chap stick on Zooey Deschanel and calling her Katy Perry.

  • new cocktail
    11/14/08

    Tired of Tanq and tonic, moping over those Mai Tai's, and done with Drambuie? MetroWize is here with an update to the populars. Think of it as slapping a push-up bra and cherry chap stick on Zooey Deschanel and calling her Katy Perry.

  • 11/03/08

    Gin, the evil spirit which literally makes certain staffers here at MetroWize get dumb and ride the short bus is the subject of this week's daily dose.

  • 11/03/08

    Gin, the evil spirit which literally makes certain staffers here at MetroWize get dumb and ride the short bus is the subject of this week's daily dose.

  • sake guide
    10/29/08

    If all you've ever known of Sake are those small hot bottles of white porcelain then you've come to the right place. We've got you covered all the way from unfiltered to unheard of.

  • 10/28/08

    If all you've ever known of Sake are those small hot bottles of white porcelain then you've come to the right place. We've got you covered all the way from unfiltered to unheard of.

  • beer guide
    10/09/08

    After many arduous years of research into the depths of both sobriety and beer, your pals here at Metrowize drop beer knowledge harder than steins at Oktoberfest. This isn't a guide to what beer is or isn't - but a guide to beer from girly to burly.

  • drinking guide
    10/08/08

    After many arduous years of research into the depths of both sobriety and beer, your pals here at Metrowize drop beer knowledge harder than steins at Oktoberfest. This isn't a guide to what beer is or isn't - but a guide to beer from girly to burly.

  • MetroWize Party Shots Guide
    09/25/08

    When martini time has got you in a slump and your old local brewed IPA isn't giving you that warm and fuzzy anymore, let MetroWize beat back your boozy doldrums with our list of the craziest, most deplorably wonderful alcoholic shots known to man.

  • 09/18/08

    You've all been there. The bar is packed, you've been waiting for days and the bartender won't even look in your general direction. WTF? Don't worry my friend, MetroWize has 5 tips to make yourself a priority to every bartender you meet.

  • Bar tender
    09/09/08

    It’s happened before and it'll probably happen again. You're in the bar, the Dj's going crazy, the club is going nuts and you can't get a drink to save your life. Here's 10 reasons why and how to go about fixing them.

  • bartender guide
    09/08/08

    It’s happened before and it'll probably happen again. You're in the bar, the Dj's going crazy, the club is going nuts and you can't get a drink to save your life. Here's 10 reasons why and how to go about fixing them.

  • Scotch Whiskey Guide
    09/03/08

    Scotchy, Scotch, Scotch, I love Scotch... Do you wish you knew how to order and drink Scotch like a real man and smell of rich mahogany? We've got all the info you need on what Scotch is and more importantly how to drink it like the man you are.

  • 09/02/08

    Scotchy, Scotch, Scotch, I love Scotch... Do you wish you knew how to order and drink Scotch like a real man and smell of rich mahogany? We've got all the info you need on what Scotch is and more importantly how to drink it like the man you are.

  • 08/28/08

    The Carolinas have their Grand Marnier, the Southwest has Tequila, the Midwest has Black Cabernet, the east bay has chartreuse and for our little 7x7 slice of heaven we're fortunate to have one liquor to rule them all: Fernet.

  • sf's fernet guide
    08/27/08

    The Carolinas have their Grand Marnier, the Southwest has Tequila, the Midwest has Black Cabernet, the east bay has chartreuse and for our little 7x7 slice of heaven we're fortunate to have one liquor to rule them all: Fernet.

  • 08/21/08

    At last, Metrowize brings you the definitive vodka guide. From Grey Goose to Smirnoff, we rate the best vodkas for you as well as share some secret tricks of the trade.

  • vodka guide
    08/20/08

    At last, Metrowize brings you the definitive vodka guide. From Grey Goose to Smirnoff, we rate the best vodkas for you as well as share some secret tricks of the trade.

  • cocktail.jpg
    08/06/08

    Had enough Tom Cruise yet? In the second part of our piece on cocktail culture you can find some killer drink recipes and useful tips for drinking in style.

  • cruise.cocktail(2).jpg
    07/31/08

    It's been more than 20 years since the Tom Cruise film Cocktail sounded the death knell for Cocktail Culture. Thanks in part to 80's Nostalgia, it is now back in full force. This is the first of our two part guide.

  • 200px-Tequila-sunny-window.jpg
    07/17/08

    If everything you know about tequila is summed up by that one time when you blacked out in Cabo on spring break, get ready to have your eyes opened. Pour a sangrita and prepare to belly up to the bar in style - the tequila review is here.

  • 07/17/08

    If everything you know about tequila is summed up by that one time when you blacked out in Cabo on spring break, get ready to have your eyes opened. Pour a sangrita and prepare to belly up to the bar in style - the tequila review is here.

  • rooftop bar
    07/09/08

    So it's sunset in the City and somehow its still 70 and holding, which means you need a hot bar with a cool drink. Follow our handy guide to rooftop boozing and in no time you'll be bleary-eyed and belligerently soaking in the sun.

  • manliest.jpg
    05/21/08

    For those of us who don't get a good enough adrenaline buzz by playing Russian Roulette, try one of Metrowize's Top 10 Manliest Cocktails.

  • 05/20/08

    For those of us who don't get a good enough adrenaline buzz by playing Russian Roulette, try one of Metrowize's Top 10 Manliest Cocktails.

  • party_guide.jpg
    03/21/08

    It's late Friday night and the bar has just let out. The vodka and shots of fernet are throwing an after party ands its affecting both your speech and your vision. You need food big time. Find out where to get it right here.

  • food guide
    03/20/08

    It's late Friday night and the bar has just let out. The vodka and shots of fernet are throwing an after party ands its affecting both your speech and your vision. You need food big time. Find out where to get it right here.

  • cocktail guide
    03/07/08

    You're in a packed club, it's four deep at the bar and you've just tried to order a banana daiquiri. The bartender looks at you, says no, and then moves on to someone else. Don't want that to happen to you again? Read on.

  • rumandcoke.jpg
    03/07/08

    You're in a packed club, it's four deep at the bar and you've just tried to order a banana daiquiri. The bartender looks at you, says no, and then moves on to someone else. Don't want that to happen to you again? Read on.

  • 03/07/08

    You've all been there. The bar is packed, you've been waiting for days and the bartender won't even look in your general direction. WTF? Don't worry my friend, MetroWize has 5 tips to make yourself a priority to every bartender you meet.

  • bestdrink2.jpg
    02/29/08

    Everybody has heard of Mojitos, Caiparinhas, Cosmos and Margaritas. But what about those hidden gems in the bar? From a bartender's perspective, these are the ten best drinks that you've never heard of but probably should.

  • 02/29/08

    Everybody has heard of Mojitos, Caiparinhas, Cosmos and Margaritas. But what about those hidden gems in the bar? From a bartender's perspective, these are the ten best drinks that you've never heard of but probably should.