Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012

BARTENDER | Matt Ellis, 26

WHERE | Carolina Wings & Rib House, Conway

Matt Ellis at Carolina Wings & Rib House. Photo by Mandy Kinseth for Weekly Surge.

 

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MATT’S

SIGNATURE DRINK

Pineapple Upside-down Cake (vodka, pineapple, grenadine)

QUESTION | How long have you had your tattoo sleeve?

ANSWER | Years. I have a bunch of tattoos...more than 15 if you count my arm as one.

Which is your favorite?

My robot shooting lightening bolts out of its eyes on my upper arm. I have an old broke down boom box on my back...I like that one, too.

Is it true what they say - tattoos are an addiction?

Oh yeah, definitely. You’re always thinking about the next one you’re going to get.

What’s with the money ring?

I don’t know...I was just messing around this morning. It’s kind of a cheesy pick up line.

So what’s the pick up line?

I make them for a girl and slide it on her finger. No words.

Have you gotten good results with your ring made out of money?

Yeah, it’s always positive. It’s something my brother taught me when I was young.

Where are you from?

Haliburton, Ontario. I moved to Conway when I was 16. It was a culture shock.

What do you miss about Canada?

I miss the snow the most...snowmobiling and snowboarding. I try to vacation up there once a year.

I heard that Canadians are scared of the dark. Is that true?

No. (As he dims the lights to prove it.)

What’s the best way to kill a zombie?

With a sword.

How about a swarm of zombies?

Maybe an assault rifle with some grenades.

Would you rather be stuck in a mob of zombies or never be able to see snow again?

I’ll whoop zombies. I’ll kick some ass and take some names on that one.