Submitted by Melissa Howsam — Correspondent
This week, check out Jason Ervin. A nine year bar vet, this self-proclaimed gym rat's watered many holes and conferenced many souls. On the scene at Red Room since January '06, this powerhouse pourer doesn't just hound out hooch to Triangle thirsties — he also aids in running the restaurant machine: from ordering to evaluating to staffing. And when he's not laboring in his love for the lounge? He's pressing his hot button by taking reps, dropping sets and biding time with his best boys — his brothers.
Hometown: Kinston, North Carolina.
One word coworkers use to describe you: Tenacious.
If you have a drink in your hand, it's probably: Ketel One on the rocks with a lemon. I love my vodka!
Drink you could make with your eyes closed: Mojito! Seriously people, find a new favorite drink!
If you had to, which of your coworkers would you drunk dial and why? Jonathan. He would appreciate it most.
If we turn on your TV, it's likely this on channel: HBO! I love their original series selection! "Entourage" and "True Blood"... need I say more?
Fav song right now: "Witchcraft" by Pendulum.
Movie you've watched over and over: "Party Girl," starring Parker Posey. If you haven't seen it, then you are missing out.
Fav sports team college or pro: I know that it is highly unusual for a bartender to say, but I don't watch sports regularly — just not my cup of tea.
NC brew everyone should sip: Anything from Big Boss. Their beer selection is amazing!
Fictional character with whom you most identify: Jonny Chase from "Entourage." My intensity on being self-aware can be quite amusing.
A song you will never skip on your iPod: "Ironic" by Alanis Morissette.
Who's more funny — Vince Vaughn or Zach Galifianakis? Vince Vaughn. Definitely!
Biggest celeb has-been? TYRA BANKS! Please just go away!
You sometimes get mistaken for: My brother Joseph. We are twins...
If you could dine with anyone, it'd be: Jennifer Coolidge! Could one imagine the conversation?
People should know that you: HATE wedged shoes. Sorry ladies. They look like doorstops to me.
One thing you'd easily do for the right cost: EVERYTHING has its price. [Smiles]
The one thing that will always irk you: People that call me brother who don't even know me. "Brother" or "brotha"?
Most random thing you've been asked to do while bartending? Keeping it PG, I've been asked to give my underwear to a bachelorette — to which I gladly complied!
What one thing do you wish you could tell people about patronizing any bar? Keep in mind that we are all people and deserve to be treated with respect.
A bartender's best friend is: Amazing coworkers and, of course, big tippers!!
Drink for a cool fall night: A nice full-bodied red wine. Trust me, a little goes a long way.
If you're not at work, you're most likely: Playing with my doggy or exercising.
Best thing about drinking in the Triangle: You always see someone out that you can have a great time with.
Fav bar in the Triangle other than your own: Oh man ... Amra's, Busy Bee, Lynnwood Grill and O'Malley's (in no specific order).
