The atmosphere at Employees Only was created to evoke the frivolous spirit of the 1920's and 30's. During Prohibition, patrons of speakeasies raised their glasses in defiance of the ban on alcohol. While there are many criminal aspects during this period that are not glorified, America has romanticized the roaring 20's as one of our first cultural revolutions. It was behind these closed doors that men and women first enjoyed the pleasures of drinking and socializing together. The mischievous attitude of Prohibition created legendary figures both real and fictional...

Born in Sarajevo, Igor developed an early affinity for mixology while apprenticing in his father’s barber shop. He combined various colognes claiming they would grow pubic hairs overnight; instead his concoctions hospitalized many clients. His father, feeling deeply ashamed, sent him to military school until the beginning of the First World War. Igor, disappointed with politics, caught a Trans-Siberian train and soon found himself in New York. Igor met a young Nikola Tesla whose identity he stole to convince the State of NY to finance a factory to convert the Hudson River water into medicinal spirits. New York officials are still on the lookout for Igor and the swindled monies.

Jason is the original "Dirty Greek". His family, having grown tired of the beautiful Mediterranean islands picked up and moved to the deliciously clear waters of the Jersey Shore. Under the starry skies of a small town in Jersey he developed a taste for liquor and lamb on a spit. His dark complexion caused some strife at school and after graduating high school, he turned to art school. Realizing that being Greek was proving to be somewhat of a challenge, he decided to head for the melting pot of the country, New York City! There he learned that everyone loves a man who can make spectacular drinks, finally a way to be accepted into a pressure filled society. He frequently falls back on his old dirty ways of womanizing, drinking and gambling.

Bill Gilroy is the son of "Westie" Jimmy Bright Eyes. He was born into the Italian side of his family on the Lower East Side. The family run restaurant on Grand Street in Little Italy allowed him to work his was through the ranks of the business. Gilroy prides himself on his customer relations but still doesn't understand the "customer is always right" concept.

Dushan grew up somewhere in the Balkans before arriving in his early 20's on the New York docks. He made his way as a bodyguard and professional assassin for various Lower East Side gangs. Dushan wears black and speaks little. . . very little. He likes his women to be ladies and his booze straight.

Henry left New Orleans, "The Big Easy" for New York, "The Big Not So Easy". Realizing that Voodoo was not a recognized religion in New York, Henry became home sick. As a remedy for his homesickness, he decided that everyday should be Tuesday…Fat Tuesday! From then on he pursued the goal which finally came to fruition in Employees Only…the Ultimate "Le Bon Temps Roule".