The Way We See It: From the Restaurant Consultants of GROW, Inc.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Eat or Fly?
I can hear it now...."Sorry dear we'll catch a later plane- my order of Seared Colombian Arepas will be here any minute". It used to be "Screw the bill, we got a plane to catch!". As a self-proclaimed forty-four year, both sides of the bill, veteran of airport food and booze- I am truly amazed. I have eaten Sushi in DC and had Crab in San Fran (that rule, however, has mostly stayed the same-stick to the coasts for airport seafood). The trend is to grab the hottest local chefs and restaurants and get them in to your airport. How has that worked? Let Grow know about your best or worst experiences - write a comment.....and if you're in DIA try The Chop House in Center Core of Concourse A. In my estimation they have transferred the atmosphere, flavor and service of a great downtown Denver restaurant to the airport. If you are interested in getting your restaurant or bar into one of the upcoming expiring leases at DIA call us (Grow, Inc.) for a free consultation 720 556 5101. It's time to eat....I mean fly!
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
What is it You Want, What is it You Need?
As a business owner/operator when you sit down and think about what you want for your business- is it actually what is needed? How do you get from what is wanted to what is needed? Turning to a consultant and communicating is an option to get from what you want to what your business needs. You can go to any web site and consultants will tell you to hire them because they are ethical, hardworking and experienced-would you want to hire an unethical, lazy, inexperienced Consultant? What you need is a Consultant that truly cares about positive outcomes, about your business and will do for you- not to you. GROW, Inc. has the ability to get you from what you want to what you need. We know that processes are essential to accomplishing goals. This is where the value of a Consultant really comes in to play-from sharing the same vision to caring about successful results.
Friday, April 13, 2012
So You Think You Want to be a Restaurant and Bar Star?
The question I have been asked and talked about lately is - Why? Why do folks want to get into a business that has such a high failure rate? ... Sometimes the answer is that it's in one's blood. Literally. A great recipe for Chicago Style Pizza that was handed down to you by your immigrant Italian Grandmother turns into a Pizzeria named after her. What better way to honor someone you love? Or you have worked managing, tending bar or waiting tables for years making money for someone else who has lost sight of what it takes and you buy them out because you can do it better. Lights, camera, action- it's yours. Get ready for the limelight! I was speaking with a Coast to Coast Food and Beverage Soldier the other day. He said that Denver was still one of the only larger markets in the U.S. where one person, or small groups can still make it happen with the right vision and business plan. Look around neighborhoods that are starting to realize growth and you'll see that it's true. If you take the time to learn how to play-do it right and be ready for the fortune and fame.....then sell at peak! Or give Scott or I a call. We can help keep you in tune and help your business GROW.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Strange View of I-25 S Exit 209
That's the view from Strange Brewing Company's Brewery and Tasting Room located at 1330 Zuni, Unit M in Denver.....and it's a good one. Coming upon its' 2nd birthday Strange Brewing Company seems to be in full stride. The flavor profiles of their products are innovative, tasty and distinctive. Try the classic Belgian Farmhouse Ale-its' hi-gravity abv will surely smack you down. I ran into Tim (one of the owners) at a charity gig that they were generous enough to participate in. He let me know that on Wednesdays he has a new flavored offering on tap to taste-One-Barrel Wednesdays. They are open Mon-Thurs from 3-8 ish, Fri- Sat 12-9 ish and Sundays noon-5 ish. Exit 209 food available-accessible and tasty. The Room is staffed with easy going, friendly folk who are knowledgeable. Check them out on-line at www.strangebrewingco.com .If you want to experience this true microbrewery-do it now before they GROW. Strange Biergarten opens Saturday May 12, Check it out!
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