Open a BBQ restaurant, they said. It will be fun, they said - Page 20

Neil · 08-29-2013, 01:44 AM

Good to read you have a distributor that knows the smoker inside and out. I frequent Greenbush brewry in Sawyer quite often and love their brisket sammie in addition to their many fine brews. They got a new smoker a couple of months ago and there was definately a learning curve. The first two brisky sammies I had after they purchased the new smoker were overcooked and very dry. Had to use a lot of sauce and extra brew to choke it down. They've since learned how to cook on the new smoker and the brisket samwhich is one of the best I've had. Best to straighten out the learning curve before you open the doors to John Q. Public!

Go Irish, Go Green Go White!!

ICDEDTURKES · 08-29-2013, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by marubozo

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Michigan is evil! I went to Michigan State, so that's where my allegiance lies.

You could have a MSU beats UM eat free marketing promo.. It would generate a huge buzz with little to no risk on your part in the coming years.

P.S. Will stop in sometime when I go to Detroit (Anything south of 10 = Detroit)

markrvp · 09-20-2013, 09:57 AM

So any status updates?

Grafixgibbs · 09-20-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by marubozo

That's actually a really good idea. There's a great empty spot along the front of the building where I could stack a good half cord or so. Not only would everybody see a pile of wood, but it would cover up some of that ugly blue vinyl siding.

Just make sure the pile in front gets used and doesn't collect spider webs etc. I know many a person that looks at the wood pile to determine the BBQ.

papaskins · 09-20-2013, 04:35 PM

Looks like my kind of place.

Uomograsso · 09-20-2013, 04:52 PM

I love your shirts. If you are looking for tips on marketing, try googling, "guerrilla marketing". Lots of inexpensive tips on marketing. Since you are so close to ND why not pull your smoker down there on a home game weekend and hand out free samples to the tail gaters.

marubozo · 09-25-2013, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by markrvp

So any status updates?

I wish.

I can't wait for this to be over. Builder hit a snag with the client they were working on before me, so we're another 2+ weeks behind on the remodel. Smoker is still scheduled to be delivered next week, but with the delay I don't know if the wall and enclosure for the smoker will be ready in time so that may even get pushed back.

I've got people beating down the door wanting to eat and I'm sitting here with my hands tied, so it sucks.

oifmarine2003 · 09-25-2013, 09:28 AM

It will all be worth it once it is done. Hang in there!

NickTheGreat · 09-25-2013, 12:53 PM

Sorry to hear that.

Diesel Dave · 09-25-2013, 01:38 PM

Well I hope it all gets rolling soon for you.
Don't worry the wait will make people even more excited when you get open.
Looking forward to seeing you on opening day!!!

HankB · 09-25-2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by marubozo

I've got people beating down the door wanting to eat and I'm sitting here with my hands tied, so it sucks.

And expenses continue to accumulate. You strike me as having a pretty good handle on the business side of things so I hope you have planned some cushion in your schedule and can afford to ride this out or otherwise take advantage of the delay.

In the mean time we're still cheering for you!

CErnst · 09-25-2013, 04:33 PM

Just finished reading the entire thread. Very very cool idea to put this out there. I'll be watching the thread for your open date. I used to live in Plymouth and occasionally go back from time to time. If i remember, I'll make a point of stopping by. I've started a BBQ tour list on evernote to help with the forgetting problem! Regardless, I want a shirt! I love supporting smaller shops that put a lot of work in it...and it is a cool design. Good luck.

Edit: Make sure you are registered on places like Google Maps, Yelp, UrbanSpoon. I worked at my current job for 5 years before I knew about a hidden gem in KC was literally just across the interstate tucked away in a shopping area...and on the way home. I also use maps to find good places to eat when out and about.

Packmanjim · 09-25-2013, 08:45 PM

I am sure you will do great. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

Chris89Stang · 09-26-2013, 10:52 AM

Good luck with your restaurant.

I live about 2 hours north of Niles, in Grand Rapids. My wife and I have been known to travel for good food so we might have to check your place out when it opens.

pitbossJB · 09-26-2013, 11:04 AM

Good luck with everything, it looks like you are going to have a great place there! May all go smoothly from here on out. If there is a way to order your shirts, I would love to buy some and I hope to see your place one day. Good luck.

08-29-2013, 01:44 AM	#286
Neil Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-04-04 Location: St. Joseph, MI	Good to read you have a distributor that knows the smoker inside and out. I frequent Greenbush brewry in Sawyer quite often and love their brisket sammie in addition to their many fine brews. They got a new smoker a couple of months ago and there was definately a learning curve. The first two brisky sammies I had after they purchased the new smoker were overcooked and very dry. Had to use a lot of sauce and extra brew to choke it down. They've since learned how to cook on the new smoker and the brisket samwhich is one of the best I've had. Best to straighten out the learning curve before you open the doors to John Q. Public! Go Irish, Go Green Go White!! __________________ "You can't always get what you want but if you try sometime you just might find you get what you need" Mange Bene Viva Bene! Old Country Over/Under, Weber: 18.5" WSM, 22.5" WSM, Weber Performer(Col. Steve Austin Mod), Two 22.5" Kettles, & a Smokey Joe; Old Country 36" griddle, Luhr-Jensen Big Chief, Turkey Fryer, Rocky Mountain Camp Stove and a UDS.

09-20-2013, 09:57 AM	#288
markrvp Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-04-10 Location: Mansfield, TX	So any status updates? __________________ LSG Large IVS, 22" WSM, 18.5" WSM, Yoder YS640, Traeger Tailgater

09-20-2013, 04:52 PM	#291
Uomograsso On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-06-12 Location: Olathe, KS	I love your shirts. If you are looking for tips on marketing, try googling, "guerrilla marketing". Lots of inexpensive tips on marketing. Since you are so close to ND why not pull your smoker down there on a home game weekend and hand out free samples to the tail gaters. __________________ KCBS Master CBJ & CTC ABS [URL="http://www.americanbarbecuesystems.com/Bar-Be-Cube.asp"]Bar-Be-Cube[/URL]

09-25-2013, 09:28 AM	#293
oifmarine2003 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-12 Location: Cedarburg, WI	It will all be worth it once it is done. Hang in there! __________________ Chris- Midwest BBQ Outreach

09-25-2013, 12:53 PM	#294
NickTheGreat is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 05-08-12 Location: Iowa	Sorry to hear that. __________________ 18.5" WSM ; 22" Kettle ; Weber E-330 ; Weber Q200 (for tailgating), Weber Performer

09-20-2013, 04:35 PM	#290
papaskins Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-25-13 Location: Trafford, Al	Looks like my kind of place.

09-25-2013, 01:38 PM	#295
Diesel Dave Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-23-13 Location: In the woods	Well I hope it all gets rolling soon for you. Don't worry the wait will make people even more excited when you get open. Looking forward to seeing you on opening day!!! __________________ [B][COLOR=Blue]Help us raise funds to feed our Veterans and Homeless [/COLOR][/B][COLOR=Blue][COLOR=Black][URL="https://www.gofundme.com/2s8fv5qs"][B][COLOR=Red]HERE[/COLOR][/B][/URL][/COLOR][/COLOR] Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring ― Marilyn Monroe

09-25-2013, 04:33 PM	#297
CErnst Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-22-13 Location: St Louis Name/Nickname : Corey	Just finished reading the entire thread. Very very cool idea to put this out there. I'll be watching the thread for your open date. I used to live in Plymouth and occasionally go back from time to time. If i remember, I'll make a point of stopping by. I've started a BBQ tour list on evernote to help with the forgetting problem! Regardless, I want a shirt! I love supporting smaller shops that put a lot of work in it...and it is a cool design. Good luck. Edit: Make sure you are registered on places like Google Maps, Yelp, UrbanSpoon. I worked at my current job for 5 years before I knew about a hidden gem in KC was literally just across the interstate tucked away in a shopping area...and on the way home. I also use maps to find good places to eat when out and about. __________________ Started with a Weber. Stepped up to a UDS. Pushed into a mega offset. Pepper fanatic. Last edited by CErnst; 09-25-2013 at 05:03 PM..

09-25-2013, 08:45 PM	#298
Packmanjim Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-26-13 Location: Rogers, Ar. In the beautiful Ozark's	I am sure you will do great. Looking forward to seeing your progress. __________________ Lang 36" Hybrid offset w/warmer Box Weber Smokey Mtn 22-1/2" Jumbo Joe Stainless 18" Smokey Joe mini Smokin Cajun Gasser

09-26-2013, 10:52 AM	#299
Chris89Stang On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-29-13 Location: West Michigan	Good luck with your restaurant. I live about 2 hours north of Niles, in Grand Rapids. My wife and I have been known to travel for good food so we might have to check your place out when it opens.

09-26-2013, 11:04 AM	#300
pitbossJB is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-05-09 Location: Sandia Park,N.M. (land of entrapment) Name/Nickname : el jefe	Good luck with everything, it looks like you are going to have a great place there! May all go smoothly from here on out. If there is a way to order your shirts, I would love to buy some and I hope to see your place one day. Good luck. __________________ "It's all done with smoke and mirrors..............I think I like smoke the best" UDS with 007 mods and pizza top Highly modified Bandera w/ griddle on firebox Mini SJ/UDS micro mini UDS Smokey Joe's 1983 22.5" Weber kettle