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What's your favorite drink when you're off the clock?
"Captain Morgan and Coke."
Is there a secret to getting a drink quickly when the bar is mobbed?
"There are two ways to do it: being a regular and always drinking the same drink, so I don't have to think about what to get you, and holding up a $20 bill. The bartenders will get to you right away."
What piece of bar etiquette do you wish people would learn?
"Give up your barstool for the ladies."
What's the best pickup line you've ever overheard?
"Well, the best one I've ever used was 'Would you like free wings and beer for life?' It worked on my wife, Maureen, 15 years ago."
What's a tip for making New Year's Eve memorable?
"Plan ahead -- where you're going, how you're getting there, how you're getting home."
Jin Chong
Where: Love (1350 Okie St. NE; 202-636-9030) and Russia House (1800 Connecticut Ave. NW; 202-234-9433)
When: Fridays and Saturdays at Love; Tuesdays at Russia House
Some bartenders love working in swanky, high-pressure nightclubs, slinging drinks until 4 a.m. and shouting to be heard over pounding music. Others prefer a laid-back lounge where they can chat with customers and take time to craft exquisite cocktails. Jin Chong does both, working at clubby Love and opulent Russia House.
