Today & Tonight Magazine October 2022

CANDICE REED

OFFICE PUB AND LOUNGE

1243 1st St SW • Winter Haven

Candice Reed 5th Place "Polk's Beloved Bartenders 2022"

Photo by Chris Douglas

How many years you have worked as a bartender? 6 years.

How long have you worked for this company? 5 years.

What is the secret to your success as a bartender? Always try to make the customer laugh and feel at home. Keep the vibes relaxed & enjoyable! I love to talk so that definitely helps...

Do you feel that we are back on track with the hospitality industry after coming out of the ‘dome and gloom’ of COVID-19? Yes! I feel like we are finally getting back to OUR normal. New & improved in some cases.

Have you been able to take any trips over the last year? Where and what did it mean to be able to travel again? It means everything to be able to travel again! Tons of beach trips, visiting family in Arizona, flying to California with my daughter over summer - I have enjoyed every moment!

Where is the one place in the world you want to visit? Italy or Greece

On a desert island, what 5 things can you NOT live without? My Dog, Bottled Water, Music, Sun Screen, Toothbrush/Toothpaste

If you weren’t a bartender, what would your profession be? Crime Scene Investigator (SVU)

Do you have a passion project or non-profit that you admire or are involved with? And why? Fantasy Football Leagues! The competitiveness is crazy fun yet intense, I love it!

What’s your zodiac sign? Is your personality type defined by this character? I’m a LEO! I would definitely say my personality matches up with my sign.

Do you believe in psychics? Have you ever had a reading? If so, what was the takeaway? I’ve actually never had a reading done so I’m not sure whether I believe in psychics…

As a child, what was your favorite Halloween Costume? What was your fondest memory of Trick or Treating? Never really had a favorite costume growing up, I enjoyed being something new every year. But we had a family tradition Hayride we took every year around town trick or treating and that was always the BEST.

What was your favorite Halloween Candy to receive as a child? How about now as an adult? Anything Sour! Still the same as an adult, I love me some Lemonheads & Sour Skittles.

Do you still like to dress up for Halloween? What’s your favorite costume? Dressing up is always fun especially when you have a daughter and work in the hospitality industry. My favorite so far would probably be my Queen of Hearts costume.

Queen Elizabeth II just passed away. And a beautiful ceremony was held in her honor. When you pass, how and what do you want to be remembered for? I want to be remembered for my laughter & love! When I pass, I want my family to gather at Madeira Beach and celebrate my life with lots of laughs & food while spreading my ashes into the Ocean!

What’s your “spirit animal”? And why. My spirit animal is a Cheetah! Smart, fast & quick to respond.

The Drunken Witch

Photo by Chris Douglas

What’s your favorite Fall-flavored or Halloween inspired cocktail? And, what’s your signature cocktail? My Halloween inspired cocktail will be the Drunken Witch! Simple & sweet plus it looks pretty!

What is your favorite food? And why? Tacos! I love Spanish food!

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