Robot Monkey Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I just cleared final inspections today for my Certificate of Occupancy -- that means after training my people my restaurant might be open as soon as this Monday!!! :rock I am a Happy Camper.:slayer I'm going to go pass out now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHiL Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Awesome JAY!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :milk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foogledricks Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Do you have enough napkins? Enough forks? You should double check everything just to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camp Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 That's cool. What kind of restaurant is it? What got you into the industry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 What got you into the industry? Foolish optimism. Seriously, I've been looking for the right concept for a while and I've been working on opening this place for the last year. It's called WOW Cafe & Wingery (it's a young, New Orleans-based franchise). Our focus is fresh food (my chicken, for example is fresh, never frozen), with a depth of flavor you won't find in your average restaurant. I'll give an example. Say you like fried mushrooms. When you order fried mushrooms the ticket comes up by the fry station. That's when the fry cook opens the cooler, reaches into the cooler, pulls out a couple handfuls of mushrooms out of a produce box, and hand-breads them and fies them. So they aren't frozen, canned, sitting under a hot lamp or coming out of a bag pre-breaded. It's good stuff. If mushrooms aren't your thing for an appetizer, we make our own salsa and cook our tortilla chips there. We do wings and tenders like nobody's business, although the quesadillas, salads and burgers are a personal favorite. The salads and wraps are my "go-to" for everyday eating, though. I like the grilled, boneless, skinless chicken breast we make for the salads and wraps, although some people prefer grilled shrimp (or even fried shrimp or fried chicken). We use zero-trans in the fryer, but still, the fried stuff isn't for me personally on a daily basis. It's great stuff. Romier will be required to come down and report back to everyone as soon as we're open. Anyone else willing to travel is also welcome, unless you wear Dallas Cowboys paraphenalia. Then I'll have to throw you the fuck out. I got an article in the paper I'll link to as soon as it's online. EDIT: Oh, yeah and it's a cool place to eat in. It's a real nice look, with plenty of TV's around, including a TV in each booth. Trendy colors without being annoying. I'll post pics as soon as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 DUDE. Congrats! I'll go. Tell us where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Congrats. As someone who grew up in the restaurant biz, I know it's hard work but very rewarding. If I'm ever up your way I'm definitely stopping in to splurge on some wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BdoUK Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Jay, I might have to trek to central PA just to see the "talented" staff you have assembled . Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTello Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Pictures? Web Link? Cool, congrats Super Monkey Mod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 It's great stuff. Romier will be required to come down and report back to everyone as soon as we're open. You know I'll be there with Sara in tow and I'll happily write up the first LCVG review Jay.:tu I can't wait to try out the food. Your description along got my mouth watering. Congratulations Jay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Jay, that's great news! I know you've been working on this a long time. I must be amazing to see it nearly completed. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelley Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 WOW is great food, at least the ones in NO are. I know you've been working really hard on this for what seems like years, it must be fantastic knowing soon you'll get to share with the public. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonJam Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Great job, Jay. I can't wait to get down there and check the place out. I've never personally known anyone who worked as hard for as long a time in the face of such adversity as you did to get your place open and I can only add my congratulations to everyone else's, along with my sincere admiration for your efforts. I absolutely cannot wait to taste the (almost literal) fruits of your labors. :tu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony G Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Congratulations Jay and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 My place is located at 1193 Loucks Rd, York, PA 17404. That's a little less than an hour from Baltimore, 1.5 hours from D.C., 1.5 hours from Philly and about three days from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan if you only drive during the day. Like I said, we'll be open soon. Anyone is welcome; just give me a heads-up if you can. And, please, I run a classy establishment. No blasters, no blasters! Also, I'm putting up a warning sign on my kitchen door that says Danger: Wild Monkeys. Anyone know the Spanish equivalent for sure? I don't want to have a sign made, only to find out from the OSHA inspector that I got the translation slightly wrong or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 How brilliant! I'm thrilled for you. Any chance of some photographs of the establishment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieman Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Congrats! I'll post pics as soon as I can. Make sure you get some of the waitresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Congrats, Jay! Make sure to use "Waiting..." as a training video. The difference between ordinary and extraordinary, is that little something "extra". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Make sure to use "Waiting..." as a training video. Then ... there's the Goat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTello Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 1193 Loucks Rd, York, PA 17404 So, I took a quick look on Local Live. Is it the building right on the corner? Looks like it was a Denny's back whenever they took that photo. It seems like a great location. A high traffic flow road, with a plenty of nearby draws for business flow, such as the mall and golf course. I'm looking forward to your updates on how things go for you. Very interesting. Best of luck man! :tu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 So, I took a quick look on Local Live. Is it the building right on the corner? Looks like it was a Denny's back whenever they took that photo. I'm in a new building a little to the east of the Denny's. It is a great location -- I can't wait to be open for business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBardon Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Good luck-from the sounds of things, the restaurant biz can be really rough. Food sounds great though, but it's a little far from Toronto to make it for lunch (although not a bad as Moose Jaw) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimness Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Gotta love road trips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 My place is located at 1193 Loucks Rd, York, PA 17404. Congrats! I drive through York on my way to visit family in central PA. I will try to stop next time I make the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHiL Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Jay might have to take a trip to the restaurant.. Most important question is... how short are those waitresses skirts:) Then ... there's the Goat. or the BATWING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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