I just accepted a partnership offer in a restaurant

[Capn Sunshine]

so, you won't be seeing much of me around here. With my wife; she's an operations specialist and we both do food. We are starting from scratch, have to write the menus, the whole thing! Nice departure from the securities racket I guess.

Starting a restaurant in the worst economic environment in 70 years: what could possibly go wrong?
Woot!:toast:

Did I mention that DUers will get free stuff?

[musette_sf]

1. Curb Your Enthusiasm, Season 3

that's all...

[Capn Sunshine]

3. lol

well, for starters, we know what we're doing....that was hilarious though. The big teeth was killer.

[musette_sf]

5. promise us you'll at least do the epaulets for the servers!

on edit: oh, yeah, and you'll need a bra-sniffing dog, too.

[Capn Sunshine]

10. it's not that kind of place

Because it's in a 100 year old building in a ranching community, I'm thinking bolo ties though

[KitchenWitch]

2. Best wishes on your new venture!

:toast:

PM me the location and when it is opening, my family and I will come up and eat there sometime.

[Capn Sunshine]

4. That would be SO COOL

way the hell out in Ventura County. But would definitely dig that!

[KitchenWitch]

7. Well, since I moved here I have not been any further north than Griffith Park

I am about due to get out of LA, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, or San Diego counties!

[Capn Sunshine]

9. as you can see, this place is farther than that

10 miles inland from Ventura, about 15 minutes below Ojai

[KitchenWitch]

11. That is a trek

But I like to go new places.

Do you know if Edwards AFB ever has air shows?

[Capn Sunshine]

15. not sure, but I've always wanted to cruise out there and watch the shuttle land

especially at night
Also, just the daily traffic at Edwards is like an airshow, but they might be paranoid about watching these days, I don't know.

[Lyric]

6. Dude...I am a poor college student.

I am SO holding you to that "free stuff" thing!

:rofl:

Seriously, though--congratulations and good luck!

[Capn Sunshine]

8. well, stop in if you're in Ventura County

give us about four weeks to get it going :)

[fishwax]

12. Congrats!

And good luck, Capn Sunshine :toast:

[Capn Sunshine]

24. muchas gracias Senor fishwax

:toast:

[old mark]

13. First, all the best.

Second, be very careful about overseeing your staff.
Knew some people who took over a restaurand, did it all from the menus up, made it work and thrive. They decided to bring in a pro manager ane gradyally left the day to day operations to him. They went on a vacation, and returned to find their business a shambles, stolen food - whole orders-shorted receipts, dirty, broken, business way down, reputation bad. This was in about 2 months.
It is a great business if you are willing and able to do the work and be there most of the time.

Good luck.

mark

[Capn Sunshine]

14. Thank You Mark

we've actually got a long history of doing this so I don't anticipate any issues like that.

We've partnered in six previous restaurants, two still running.

[old mark]

25. The people I mentioned had grown up running their parents bar,

and decided that a restaurand was a "better class" business than a bar.
My dad owned a neighborhood bar at one time, and I'm very familiar with the time commitment it takes to do it right.

Again, every good wish for success.Even unempluyed people have to eat.

mark

[La Lioness Priyanka]

16. WOOHOO!!!

thanks for your input on my paper. i wish you the best in your new endeavors

[Capn Sunshine]

20. you're welcome

I hoped it helped. And thanks for the good wishes

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. My dear Capn Sunshine!

Biggo congrats!

If I can get my husband to go, we will make the trip!

PM me the address, OK?

It is a tough time to open a restaurant, but since you've been there before, you know the ins and outs!

What kind of cuisine are you looking at?

We'll eat anything!

:toast:

[Capn Sunshine]

21. Thanks my Dear Peg

It's in the ranching country in a 100 year old building so we envision a chophouse w/ comfort food type of place. All the partners are millionaire ranchers; you know any? very low key but Loooooaded.

[applegrove]

18. You are very brave. Hope it goes well. Remember "locaction location location".

[Capn Sunshine]

22. Thanks applegrove

Main street , historic building, actual restaurant has been there since the 30's. Well sited I'd say.

[applegrove]

27. Good luck.

[Zomby Woof]

19. Oooo!

Your neighbors down here in LA County wish you well! :toast:

Let us know about the Grand Opening! :9

[Capn Sunshine]

23. Thanks Zomby

appreciate the field trips you've made in the past amigo

[Callalily]

26. Congrats to you

and Mrs. Sunshine on your new adventure. Please keep us up-to-date of your progress. I'd be interested in seeing your menu!

Best wishes for a successful business.

[bbernardini]

28. I've been tempted by such a venture...

Two of the guys in my band used to be co-owners in a local club, and the guy they used to own it with is looking to sell again. I figure another two guys in the band can own it for a while, then sell it to the remaining two band members. :)