It’s often said actions speak louder than words, and humor is surely funnier when its delivered on one of Greeley Avenue’s Bar & Grill bartender’s, Mason Jones, many message shirts.
Known around the bar as the “Funny T-shirt” guy, Mason has gained a reputation as someone who lets his t-shirts do the talking. Opinions, warnings, invitations; they’re all there for us to see what he’s thinking before he even steps up to the bar to take our order. And through the many messages his shirts give us, we also learn a little bit about who he is, too.
Mason began working in the service industry at fourteen as a bus boy. In 1997 he moved to Portland, working in kitchens throughout the city before finally landing on North Portland’s Lombard Street. After long shifts serving the public Mason would cap off the night at Greeley’s sister bar, Mock Crest Tavern, unwinding with the staff and swapping work stories. It was during those conversations that he heard about the great management of co-owners, Rainer Wieland and Jon Batcheller. He soon was filling out his application and for the last three years he’s been a regular face at both bars, where he feels like it’s more than just a job. It’s family.
“Greeley (Avenue Bar & Grill) has a family-like atmosphere,
I’m close with the patrons, co-workers and owners.” – Mason Jones
Mason continues to increase his t-shirt collection and share his sardonic humor with his friends and family at Greeley Ave Bar. He’s even gained a loyal following of his own, with one former Greeley customer calling in from Florida when he needs a laugh to find out what Mason’s shirt has to say that day.
Mason Jones is the perfect example of the attention to detail Greeley Avenue Bar & Grill has for, not only our great bar and food menus, but also what our staff and service people offer our customers. So, stop in and see for yourself what Mason Jones’ shirt has to say today!
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