TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | NOV 2018 19
By Alaina Loughridge - Photo by Wen McNally
I have written about this kid so many times as a writer for the Beachcomber
that it really wasn’t necessary for me to interview him at all, but I wanted
a free shot and who blames me for taking one for the team? November’s
Bartender of the Month, which I am flat out delighted to announce, is none
other than our own Taxi Tale writer and Bartender Chronicles dabbler, Joey
Goralczyk. I pronounce it Gor la check, but I’ve heard a number of variations.
Whatever works for you, just don’t call him a lousy bartender! Fun, super
entertaining, always willing to fall over laughing with that infectious laugh of
his, not only at himself, but everyone else around him, Joey G. is just a good
time! You can find Joey at Doc’s Bar holding court and entertaining the crowd.
Let me tell you more…
Born and raised in Dacula, Georgia, with his sister, Jordan, Joey’s parents,
our very own Ron and Leigh Goralczyk of Breezy Riders, raised two great
kids! Joey did his school thing and when his parents wanted to escape the
rat race and move to Tybee, well, who can say no to that? Starting the taxi
service with the parents, back when golf carts were the only taxi service in
town, Joey was one of the main drivers and has a ton of fun stories about his
experience. However, one dark and stormy night, Joey drank a lot of Jameson
and had a hankering for little cheeseburgers. It’s a whole other story folks,
but if it wasn’t for that bad decision, we would not be discussing him as a
bartender! So, fresh out of a job, Joey took a job as a server. Never having
done that before, Joey caught on quick and moved up to bartender, landing
his first official gig at the Sand Bar before traveling down Tybrisa to Doc’s Bar
with occasional guest appearances at Tybee Time.
It’s been a minute since that last important Questions of Life were asked,
so over some delightful shots of … er water … here is what I found out:
Tybee Life: 10ish years
Passion: Hanging out with friends and enjoying Tybee life
Grows up: A Jeopardy Champion
Spirit Animal: A flamingo! It’s pink and a fellow dart player stated that
Joey kicks like a Flamingo when he plays darts! Who are we to judge?
Before I get started on Joey’s go to drink, let me just tell you this: Jeopardy
(yes, the actual show with Alex Trebek) is holding trials in Atlanta next February.
Joey is so good at trivia that he is going to try out for the show!! How cool
is that? Keep your fingers crossed, but just know that his vast knowledge of
absolutely useless crap is legendary and as long as he remembers to answer
the answer as a question, our boy is gonna slay this!!
So, back to the story: Joey’s go-to cocktail is called Joey’s Flamingo Loco
and I can only share with you that it involves tequila. Lots. Of. Tequila. After
two of these Loco’s, you will also be kicking like a Flamingo and with Joey
egging you on with his delightful giggle, your cares will vanish in a pink, long
legged plume of feathers and The Electric Slide will be your go-to song. Or
was that just me? Either way, who cares? Great times to be had with Joey G.
at Doc’s. Go get your Flamingo Loco on today! It’s never too late to learn the
Electric Slide!