shiny, pretty things... one week to go!

It's been a couple of weeks since last there was a visual update of the restaurant... we've come a long way! The place is looking better than ever! We've had a few minor set backs and frustrations (ie: having the hardwood done twice, and I won't even try to explain the baby changer situation!!) but all in all, we've moved along quickly; it's amazing to have it revert to looking like a restaurant instead of an abandoned building! We're looking forward to nixing our construction roles and getting back to what we do: mixing the drinks and cooking some fabulous foods for your enjoyment!

Nicole built us a lovely new host stand, sans the electric fence requested around the wait list: everyone agreed that was a little harsh on my part!

A view from the bar...

Carol was enjoying herself as Pippy... 

Dylan and I are having weird fantasies about espresso-ed out small children with mechanical limbs over this... notice the new bar top is looking sleek and beautiful!

There are of course, numerous photos that couldn't make the cut... we're saving a few surprises for your viewing consumption while you're enjoying your Rigatoni ala Vodka and Cuban Mojito...

We have quite a few fun things planned for opening week, we're aiming for early in the week, it has not been fully cemented but... cross your fingers and toes!

Monday- Friday: The Lost Hours from 3-6 pm- 1/2 off pints, $1 off glasses of wine and well drinks!

Monday: Wine Lover's: $10 off bottles of wine- all day!

Wednesday: Jazz Jam, 8 pm!

Friday (open until 11pm): First Friday with EL Downey's art and The Grady Girls' music!

Saturday: 1/2 off pints until 5pm for Parade Day, and in the evening The String Band starts at 7pm!

Megan's own rant:

People should keep their dogs on leashes in a city!! Yesterday as I was tossing the ball for Rogue in the backyard (who has a very long but attached lead to play on outside), a dog came running down growling and barking from behind the backyard. As a result, Rogue, who is going blind and more and more often behaves like a cranky old lady, freaked out and started barking and growling and I sliced my hand up fairly well trying to dissipate a dog fight. Then, as it would happen, as we were heading back to the front of the house to come inside another dog came prancing over- this dog was friendly and Rogue typically doesn't mind her but due to being freaked out from the almost attack in the backyard she started attempting to escape again. Put your dogs on leads people! Not only for their safety (ie: getting hit by a car) but for the safety of other dogs and dog owners not to mention cats and squirrels! 

As many of you know, my father had a massive heart attack on Valentine's Day and had to have a stent placed. He's doing super well but I'll admit, he's impossible to get to sit still and rest! This weekend he was hauling wood until my sister yelled at him...He also keeps asking for steak, bacon and butter covered things! To be honest, I think he's joking about the food- he has no aversion to healthy eating... my mother would feed him candy bars and bricks of cheese otherwise so this is a good thing!  I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who contacted me and offered support, help, etc... it was really great of you and very much appreciated!

Happy weekend!

Scrappy!