Tony - Bartender and Bartender Wrangler

Name: Tony

Birthday: June 3

Brief Bio: I was born, raised and attended university in the Chicago area, moved to New England for graduate school and arrived in Los Angeles (for the first time) in the mid-1990's. I worked for over 12 years as a bartender, bar manager and club and show promoter in West Hollywood before moving back to Chicago for a couple of years. I returned to L.A. at the end of September 2009 to happily start work as bar manager and bartender at MJ's.

Likes: Kind, thoughtful, creative, loving people...and dogs.

Dislikes: The bastardization of real and original ideas and the impostors that perpetrate these crimes on humanity.

Random Fact: I was once an anthropologist.

Favorite Drink: Vodka Martini (the more olives, the better)

Favorite Song of the Moment: "Dog Days Are Over" by Florence and the Machine

Random Question: If you had a super power, what would it be and would you use it for good or evil?
The Jedi Mind Trick ; And "good or evil" depends on your point of view...

Single or Taken: Taken

What would be the best way for an interested patron to get your attention?
Politely order a drink and have a good time

Celebrity Crush: Jean Harlow

Chris A.

Bio: I'm from just outside of Chicago. I enlisted with the Marines at 18. Modeled and acted after. Also had a stint doing porn.

Likes:
working out (5x a week)
watching tv
guys with blond hair and blue eyes
tattoos and piercings
fucking with people

Dislikes:
Snobby people
Liars
Small children

Random Factoid: I don't eat any meat that looks fresh off the animal. (i.e. still on a bone.)

Favorite Drink: Redbull. The original, sugar free is for pussies.

Fave song of the moment: Staind - Believe

Celeb Crush: Channing Tatum

Favorite body part on another person: Arms

If you were a flavor of ice cream what flavor would you be and who would you want to eat you?
Cookie Dough and someone who will dig through the cookie dough and outer layers of ice cream me for the most delicious and important part, the chocolate chips deep down inside.

George - Promoter Extraordinare

Birthday: August 3rd

Bio: I grew up in Orange County, went to school in Utah and promoted clubs there for a few years. I live in West Hollywood now, am finishing school and just glad to be back out of the snow.

Likes: Sushi and expensive jeans

Dislikes: Attitude and cheap lube

Random fact: I was a Mormon missionary in Tampa for two years.

Fave drink: Tanqueray and Tonic

Song of the moment: Starstruck by Lady Gaga

Celebrity Crush: Daniel Conn

Describe your perfect date: Ideally, it would start with dinner at a nice restaurant and end with handcuffs,

Randy B - Bartender

DOB: 1-15

Bio: I grew up in Boulder, CO. I've lived in LA since I was 16. The first bar I worked at was the Silver Fox in Long Beach and worked at the Lodge in the Valley for 13 years.

Likes: Antlers, Jockstraps and the gym

Dislikes: Guys who wear cologne!

Random Fact: I'm Shy (ha ha)

Fave drink: Redbull

If you were a flavor of ice cream, what flavor would you be and who would you want to eat you?

Vanilla - All the boys like it.

Lorne the Bartender

Name: Lorne Marinello

DOB: April 23rd

Bio: I've been bartending for about 17 years. Easy going, a bit compulsive with an edge! Love to laugh and restore old cadillacs. Love my job BTW!

Likes: Sunny weather, fast cars, dark haired masculine men, funny people and love my friends

Dislikes: I HATE LIARS!

Random fact: The firing order on a 1964 Cadillac is 18726543

Fave drink: Maker's Mark on the rocks

Song of the moment: 4 Minutes to Save the World by Madonna

Describe your perfect date: I would have to say April 22nd because it's not too hot or too cold and you just would need a light sweater.

Stacy Cakes!!!! Lady Bartender and all around Fancy Lady

Bday: 5/7

Bio: I'm a midwest girl with southern charm!

Loves: Comedy, coconuts, unicorns, diet coke, trannies, camping, silliness, jokes, art, workingout, sewing, swimming, cuteness, shit-n-giggles, good times, reading, salsa dancing and scuba diving.

Dislikes: Rudeness, regular prices, cats, bat breath, car accidenst, being slimed on and creepy creeps.

Random Fact: Showgirls is my favorite movie & I used to be in an all-girl breakdancing crew.

Fave drink: Skinny bitch (Diet coke and vodka)

Fave song of the moment: Every Girl by Lil Wayne

If you were ice cream, what flavor would you be and who would you want to eat you?

I'd be coconute ice cream and I would want Megan Fox to eat me!

Jimmy - the man behind the curtain

BDay: 10-24

Bio: Love to hang out with friends. Enjoys spending time with family. I'm an outgoing and adventurous Scorpio.

Loves: Italian food and puppies

Hates: Fakes and liars

Random fact: I'm scared of heights and midgets running around in masks and gloves.

Fave drink: Mimosas

Song of the moment: "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child

Describe your perfect date: Something simple, cook dinner together then make brownies and watch a movie. Then hangout in a jacuzzi.

DJ Drew G - Frackin Awesome East Coast Circuit DJ

B'Day: 4-4

Bio: NYC based circuit DJ/Producer that just happens to grace your presence once a month in LA

Likes: Redheads, whores, loud music, sugar free gelatin, gummy sharks, petting zoos and squirrels

Dislikes: Walruses, supersizing, full moons, jack-o-lanterns, public displays of affection and chinchillas

Random factoid: I'm a BSG dork

Fave drink: ginger iced tea (the only drink without a soul)

Song of the moment: Jordan Sparks - Battlefield

Describe your perfect date: How about we skip the date and you just suck me off. Cheaper that way.

What is one thing that would improve our society today?

Teleporting technology

If you were a flavor of ice cream, what flavor would you be and who would you want to eat you?

Strawberry ice cream and I'd like to be eaten by a hot strawberry blond ginger boy.

Rick Eich: Hellraiser, bartender and bon vivant

DOB: 4-28-65

Bio: I was born/raised in Chicago then moved to Dallas where I spent most of my time on bikes, roller skates and skateboarding wreaking havoc in all my schools as a teen. I started bartending when I was 20 years old. A bit of a hellraiser until the 90's and I haven't really changed that much. I like what I do, glad to be @ MJ's.

:)'s: rock n hip hop, pizza/beer, old concert shirts, vinyl records and being silly

:('s: holy rollers, arrogant celebs and squirrels that eat my sunflowers :(

Random factoid: The bull tattoo on my neck is for Taurus, not Texas.

Fave Drink: Gorilla tit (my own Creation) Malibu Banana, creme de cocoa and a drop of cream

Fave song of the moment: David Guetta and Kelly Rowland - When Love Takes Over

Seamus - Go Go Boy At Large

B'day: January 6th

Bio: I'm a Capricorn, I practice witchcraft and I love making out :) & sleeping

Love: hot guys, being friendly, dancing, working out and bacon!

Hate: feet and social awkwardness

Random fact: I was a Catholic altar boy!

Fave drink: Johnny Walker Blue Label with one singular ice cube

Song of the moment: Kelly Rowland and David Guetta's "When Love Takes Over"

Describe your perfect date: Ends in sex...

Justin David: Bartender, Promoter, DJ, World Class Ace

B'day: May 07, 1982

Bio: I grew up in Arizona. I've played sports my entire life. I enjoy the beach, boating and snowboarding

Likes: I like drinking with my friends and traveling

Dislikes: Pretentious people and people who are hypocritical. I also dislike really cold weather.

Fave drink: Bud Light or Captain & Diet Coke

If you had a super power what would it be? Super hero or villain? Codename?

My super power would be to be able to absorb everyone else's powers. I would be a super hero. My codename would be "The Unstoppable."

Joel and Tom!!! The Male Menu Men

Name: Joel Feldman & Tom Sweetser

Birthday (month/day): 4/12 & 1/11

About me (brief bio): Joel: Grew up here in Los Angeles (Sherman Oaks), went to UCLA… Tom: Slightly obsessed with cars, cars and more cars. And of course MaleMenu.com

Likes: Joel: Go-go boyz, MaleMenu.com, traveling with my friends and road trips. Tom: Cars, People Watching, Photography, Chillin' with friends, Hot guys, Hot guys on MaleMenu.com and Pizza!

Dislikes: Joel: Broccoli, attitudes, and intolerance. Tom: Indecisiveness, Insecurity and members of hookup & gay dating sites who aren't members of MaleMenu.com

Random Fact: Joel: I took a guy to my Catholic High School’s Sr. Prom. Tom: used to be an expert marksman

Favorite drink(s): Joel: Johnny Walker Blue Label. Tom: Pepsi & Vodka ... preferably not together

Favorite song of the moment: Joel: Kelly Clarkson’s “My life sucks without you”; Tom: Sweet Dreams vs Just Dance - Lady Gaga & Eurythmics mix

What turns you on most in a man?: Joel: Cleverness, playfulness, and manners. Tom: Ambitious, Thin/Toned & SMOOOOOTH! and of course showing some flesh on MaleMenu.com

Story of the night (From Stereo)

"The Straight fella came with some lesbian. A go go boy pushed his ass crack in the straight guy's face. A look of pain & revulsion crossed the straight boys face as he looked away. Haha"

-Stacey

Quote of the night (From Service last night)

"You're not gonna swallow that, are you?"

Space Case

Name: Case Calkins

DOB: 05-21

Bio: Barack Obama

Likes: Barack Obama

Dislikes: Barack Obama

Random Fact: Barack Obama

Fave Drink: Barack Obama

Song of the moment: Barack Obama

A building is on fire, you can save seven strangers or one relative. Which do you pick?

Barack Obama

NEW MEAT - Lucas Rocco

Name: Lucas Rocco

Bday: 11/03

About Me: Working on it....

Likes: ice cream, cadbury eggs, my dog, communication, San Francisco burritos and movie nights

Dislikes: ignorance, pretention, blue cheese and bad tippers

Random fact: I have a twin

Fave drink: Whatever the bartender's favorite drink is

Song of the moment: Hide & Seek by Imogen Heap (even though it's been around for years)

If you had any super power what would it be? Hero or villain? Moniker?

I could go either way. If I was a hero I'd have the power to heal & teleport. I'd go everywhere & repair damaged people. Hero name... uh... "Healer" I guess

or

I'd have the power to give people theme songs that would play as they walked down the street. Code name: "Shazaam"

Quote of the moment:

"Notice how the barber cut my mustache so that it curls upwards and makes me look thinner."

Quote of the moment:

"I call that dude Sprint because he's phoney."

Gage - Bartender Extraordinaire

Name: Gage

BDay: Mar 22

Bio: I've lived in LA all my life. I spend my free time outdoors enjoying the Sun.

Likes: Men with tattoos

animals

pizza

Dislikes: Hello Kitty paraphenalia

Sad movies

insecure people

Random Fact: I like taking walks in the rain.

Favorite Drink: Jack & Coke

Song of the moment: Deadmaus & Kaskade - I Remember

Celebrity Crush? Hugh Jackman

Bar Manager Cirus!!!

Name: Cirus


Astrological Sign: Aquarius


Bio: Cirus has spent most of his adult life in San Francisco. He was transplanted to Los Angeles to be closer to his man and to work at MJ’s in July 2007.


Likes: Good food, Good communication, an engaging book and the sharp crack of a whip…


Dislikes: Mango, anything spongy in texture and drama.


Random Factoid: Has ninja 650R Silver Motorcycle


Favorite Drink: Kirin


Song of the moment: PCD – When I Grow Up

A Lo.

Name: A Lo.
DOB: May 7th
Bio: Club promoter since I was 17 and I still fucking love throwing parties!
Likes/Dislikes: Like Go Go dancers, cars, puppy dogs and ice cream.
Random Fact: born in Hollywood
Favorite Drink: Blueberry Stoli
Favorite Song of the moment: Linkin Park – Given Up
Boxers or briefs? Briefs. Don’t like junk sticking to my leg.

Quote of the night:

"I would blow you but I wouldn't blow you off."

Nick Piston

Name: Nick Piston

Birthday: 12-5

Bio: I'm a vegetarian. I like soft rock and inspirational music and ballroom dancing. I don't own a television and enjoy reading the Bible with friends while sipping sugar free Crystal Light.

Favorite Drink: Horchata. Me gusta mucho.

Favorite song of the moment: Jesus Take the Wheel

Random Fact: None of this is true

If you were a flavor of ice cream, what flavor would you be and who would you want to eat you?

Rocky Road. Everyone who hasn't eaten me should. (Very short list)

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