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Justin Morales is a 30-year hospitality veteran, bartender, author, and spirits creator. From dish pit to distillery, he’s seen it all—and lived to write about it. Founder of The Hospitality Club and author of Serving Life Behind Bars, Kitchens & Hospitality, Justin tells the stories most people miss: raw, real, and always from the heart of the house.
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Nov 12, 2025 ∙ 3 min
WEEK 5 RECAP, The Pour-Offs CCCL “Outside the Bowl” Puts High Proof Hustlers Back on Top
Week 5 delivered fireworks! High Proof Hustlers posted a season-high 120 points with "Think Outside the Bowl," reclaiming first place heading into the finale. Diablos stayed hot with 117 points, just 1 point behind. Aged and Infused bounced back with a clutch 100-point performance to solidify their playoff spot. With one match left, the top 4 are set, but seeding is everything. Who claims the #1 seed?
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Nov 9, 2025 ∙ 2 min
CRA Crazies “Service Team of the Year”
They’re the first smile you see, the calm in the storm, and the heart of every great service. The CRA Crazies “Service Team of the Year” nominees represent the best of Connecticut’s front-of-house, servers, hosts, and managers who lead with grace, precision, and heart. They set the tone, bridge the kitchen and the guest, and make hospitality look effortless. #Crazies #HospitalityClub #FrontOfHouse
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Oct 29, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Week 4 Pour-Offs CCCL Halloween Showdown Recap
Four weeks down, two to go — and the Pour-Offs CCCL playoff race is heating up. High Proof Hustlers claimed their first win at Hop Haus Berlin with 102 points, holding a commanding lead after four straight top-three finishes. Taco ’Bout Tipsy continued their hot streak with a second-place finish, while Diablos stayed steady in third. With Aged & Infused slipping and two matches left, every pour now counts.
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