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DEALING WITH A DRUNK

January 6, 2023 Greg Thompson

Not easy in an upscale restaurant/bar.

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Posted in: Restaurateurs Filed under: alcohol, bar, cut-off, drinking, imbibe, restaurant
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THE WORDS I LIKE TO HEAR AT THE END OF A HECTIC WEEK

November 8, 2022 Greg Thompson

Just what I need.

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Posted in: Entrepreneurs, Restaurateurs, The Quack Filed under: bar, bartender, drinks
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THE ICE MACHINE: THE BANE OF MY RESTAURANT

July 19, 2022 Greg Thompson

It still gives me the chills.

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Posted in: Restaurateurs Filed under: bar, bartending, ice cubes, ice machine, refrigeration, technology
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THE CONTRAST BETWEEN A BAR PATRON AND A RESTAURANT PATRON

April 8, 2022 Greg Thompson

There is a difference.

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Posted in: Restaurateurs Filed under: bar, customer, dining room, dining room staff, patron, service
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BACKGROUND MUSIC SETS THE MOOD FOR DINING & DRINKING

July 20, 2021 Greg Thompson

Melodies that enhance the restaurant & bar experience.

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Posted in: Restaurateurs Filed under: atmosphere, bar, mood, music, restaurant
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CONSTRUCTING A RESTAURANT IN AN OLD BOTTLING PLANT; WHAT WAS I THINKING? PART 3 (The Construction)

June 29, 2021 Greg Thompson

The mistakes just keep piling up.

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Posted in: Restaurateurs Filed under: bar, change-orders, entrepreneur, HVAC, lounge, restaurant, restaurant construction
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THE ESCAPISM OF A RESTAURANT

March 9, 2021 Greg Thompson

Restaurants don’t just serve up food & drink.

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Posted in: Restaurateurs, Therapy Filed under: bar, Billy Joel, oasis, Piano Man, renovation, restaurant design
The Restaurant is open for business
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WE SHOULD OPEN A RESTAURANT!

January 26, 2021 Greg Thompson

The idea to open a restaurant starts at home.

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Posted in: Restaurateurs Filed under: bar, food truck, foodservice options, home cooking

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