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Craft Serving is committed to providing alcohol servers with the most up-to-date information and resources available to help them in their serving careers. The news articles below are designed to help you not only be a more responsible server, but also a more informed employee. Have a read and let us know if there is a topic that you would like to see us cover in one of our future news articles.

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California coastal landscape highlighting professional training region

Press Release: New RBS Training Provider in California!

By Sarah Lolos | Jul 5, 2022

California welcomes its newest RBS training provider! Craft Serving brings bartender-developed, engaging alcohol server education to the West Coast’s largest market.

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Johnnie Walker brand ambassador leading whisky tasting during Seattle Cocktail Week

Navigating the Best of Seattle Cocktail Week

By Sarah Lolos | Mar 13, 2022

Explore Seattle Cocktail Week’s finest moments: bar takeovers in Belltown, the Bartender’s Circle Summit, distillery tours, and a grand Carnival of Cocktails. Plus, who knew donuts pair with mezcal?

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Waiter serving champagne at outdoor wedding event with professional alcohol service

Do I Need a MAST Permit to Work an Event?

By Sarah Lolos | Sep 14, 2021

Planning to serve alcohol at a Washington event? Find out if you need a MAST Permit based on the venue’s liquor license. Simple guidance for every situation.

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Professional alcohol server reviewing MAST permit requirements at a Washington restaurant

How to Get a MAST Permit in Washington

By Sarah Lolos | May 28, 2021

Learn how to get your Washington MAST Permit in three simple steps: take a course, pass the exam, and receive your permit. Includes insider tips!

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Restaurant staff providing takeout service during challenging times

How to Support Your Local Food and Beverage Peeps This Winter

By Sarah Lolos | Dec 16, 2020

They’re the heart and soul of our community. Learn five practical ways to help your local restaurants and bars survive this challenging winter.

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Press Release: New MAST Permit Course Provider in Washington!

By Sarah Lolos | Dec 5, 2020

The new kids on the block! Craft Serving brings its modern, bartender-developed MAST Permit training to Washington State. Now serving the PNW!

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Professional alcohol server reviewing OLCC permit requirements at bar

How to Get an OLCC Permit in Oregon

By Sarah Lolos | Oct 1, 2020

[UPDATED MARCH 2025!] Navigate Oregon’s new alcohol service requirements with our updated 4-step guide to getting your Oregon Alcohol Service Permit. Learn about the CAMP system, HB 4138 changes, and how to maintain access to existing permits.

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Restaurant server providing socially distanced service during pandemic

Getting an OLCC Permit Amidst a Global Pandemic

By Sarah Lolos | Aug 31, 2020

Supporting Oregon’s service industry through COVID-19 with remote OLCC Permit training and pandemic discounts. We’re all in this together!

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Press Release: New OLCC Permit Course Provider in Oregon!

By Sarah Lolos | Nov 1, 2019

Craft Serving brings you Oregon’s most user-friendly OLCC Permit course, created by local industry pros for a training experience that ‘doesn’t suck!’

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