1 00:00:00,934 --> 00:00:01,568 Just pat down the back again really quick. 2 00:00:01,568 --> 00:00:02,402 Holy shizballs. Seriously? 3 00:00:02,402 --> 00:00:04,170 It's little things, girl. [laughs] 4 00:00:05,705 --> 00:00:07,207 That looks better. 5 00:00:07,207 --> 00:00:08,441 - Is that better? - Yeah. 6 00:00:09,576 --> 00:00:11,311 NARRATOR: For over 30 years, 7 00:00:11,311 --> 00:00:13,380 Jon Taffer has traveled the country, 8 00:00:13,380 --> 00:00:17,484 saving hundreds of bars from failure and ruin. 9 00:00:17,484 --> 00:00:19,853 The past few years have been harder on our country 10 00:00:19,853 --> 00:00:22,355 than I've ever seen before. 11 00:00:22,355 --> 00:00:24,758 But now, in a post-pandemic world, 12 00:00:24,758 --> 00:00:26,326 restaurants and bars are seeing 13 00:00:26,326 --> 00:00:28,194 a massive surge in business. 14 00:00:28,194 --> 00:00:30,230 - Hey! - Yeah! 15 00:00:30,230 --> 00:00:34,134 And a customer-base that has a much higher expectation 16 00:00:34,134 --> 00:00:35,869 for quality food and drinks. 17 00:00:35,869 --> 00:00:37,404 Not a huge fan of this. 18 00:00:37,404 --> 00:00:39,606 So I'm on a mission to save bars 19 00:00:39,606 --> 00:00:41,608 that had been struggling to keep up 20 00:00:41,608 --> 00:00:43,543 with the new landscape of our industry. 21 00:00:43,543 --> 00:00:45,378 - Yay. - [cheering] 22 00:00:45,378 --> 00:00:47,781 NARRATOR: Now, Jon is back out on the road 23 00:00:47,781 --> 00:00:49,849 and heading to Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, 24 00:00:49,849 --> 00:00:52,786 to rescue the Corner Cafe Bar & Grill. 25 00:00:52,786 --> 00:00:54,854 This is a new era for our country, 26 00:00:54,854 --> 00:00:56,790 so we need to raise the bar 27 00:00:56,790 --> 00:00:58,625 and rise to these challenges. 28 00:00:58,625 --> 00:01:01,494 [soft upbeat music] 29 00:01:01,494 --> 00:01:03,830 NARRATOR: In July 2021, 30 00:01:03,830 --> 00:01:06,499 financial investor David Johan 31 00:01:06,499 --> 00:01:09,335 purchased the Corner Cafe Bar & Grill 32 00:01:09,335 --> 00:01:11,237 in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho. 33 00:01:11,237 --> 00:01:13,473 So I grew up watching Westerns with my dad. 34 00:01:13,473 --> 00:01:14,874 At the same time, my parents at that time 35 00:01:14,874 --> 00:01:16,743 owned a restaurant in France. 36 00:01:16,743 --> 00:01:18,445 For me, it's bringing the restaurant aspect 37 00:01:18,445 --> 00:01:20,213 of what I grew up with 38 00:01:20,213 --> 00:01:21,781 and the nostalgia of, like, locking doors 39 00:01:21,781 --> 00:01:23,383 and spending time with my parents, 40 00:01:23,383 --> 00:01:25,585 and it was just love at first sight. 41 00:01:25,585 --> 00:01:27,520 NARRATOR: David initially saw the bar 42 00:01:27,520 --> 00:01:29,823 as a solid addition to his portfolio. 43 00:01:29,823 --> 00:01:31,858 Currently, I am involved in real estate, 44 00:01:31,858 --> 00:01:33,860 finance, and other consulting. 45 00:01:33,860 --> 00:01:36,629 And buying this place, it was more of a real estate 46 00:01:36,629 --> 00:01:38,431 play and an investment. 47 00:01:38,431 --> 00:01:40,834 I bought this bar about a year ago 48 00:01:40,834 --> 00:01:43,870 and it was a good value for what I was paying for. 49 00:01:43,870 --> 00:01:45,305 I grew up on the farm in France. 50 00:01:45,305 --> 00:01:47,340 That community was much smaller 51 00:01:47,340 --> 00:01:48,942 than even Horseshoe Bend, so I feel like 52 00:01:48,942 --> 00:01:51,244 small towns have something to offer. 53 00:01:51,244 --> 00:01:53,313 NARRATOR: Intending to be a hands-off owner, 54 00:01:53,313 --> 00:01:55,348 David hired LD 55 00:01:55,348 --> 00:01:57,417 to run the day-to-day operations of the bar. 56 00:01:57,417 --> 00:02:01,221 My name is Ladonna Bower, AKA LD. 57 00:02:01,221 --> 00:02:04,190 David was very clear about purchasing this place 58 00:02:04,190 --> 00:02:05,525 with the intent of my running it. 59 00:02:05,525 --> 00:02:06,960 It's not the best scenario, 60 00:02:06,960 --> 00:02:08,561 but it's the only thing that we've got at this point. 61 00:02:08,561 --> 00:02:10,830 As soon as I bought the place, I hired LD 62 00:02:10,830 --> 00:02:13,399 because she knows this town better than anyone. 63 00:02:13,399 --> 00:02:15,869 And she has a great knowledge of the community. 64 00:02:15,869 --> 00:02:17,270 Make it snappy, honey. Hurry. 65 00:02:17,270 --> 00:02:18,304 When I first took it over, 66 00:02:18,304 --> 00:02:19,839 business was good 67 00:02:19,839 --> 00:02:22,308 and we had a tremendous response from the locals. 68 00:02:22,308 --> 00:02:24,444 NARRATOR: However, the Corner Cafe 69 00:02:24,444 --> 00:02:28,414 wasn't a fool-proof investment that David expected it to be. 70 00:02:28,414 --> 00:02:30,350 I don't think any of us knew exactly 71 00:02:30,350 --> 00:02:31,651 what we were getting into. 72 00:02:31,651 --> 00:02:32,986 I had to, you know, 73 00:02:32,986 --> 00:02:34,787 come in and learn every facet. 74 00:02:34,787 --> 00:02:36,956 So I would say right now, um, 75 00:02:36,956 --> 00:02:39,792 I'm more of an employee than a manager at this point, 76 00:02:39,792 --> 00:02:41,528 just because I'm cooking, 77 00:02:41,528 --> 00:02:43,496 and I'm serving, and I'm bartending. 78 00:02:43,496 --> 00:02:45,798 When, uh, she first started managing this place, 79 00:02:45,798 --> 00:02:47,834 it was a little rough because she has never 80 00:02:47,834 --> 00:02:49,669 done anything like this before. 81 00:02:49,669 --> 00:02:51,871 There's things I don't know. I'm learning as I go. 82 00:02:51,871 --> 00:02:54,340 NARRATOR: And locals started to take notice. 83 00:02:54,340 --> 00:02:56,709 There was a guy that-- he was from here. 84 00:02:56,709 --> 00:02:58,511 - Uh-hmm. - And so he's, "Yeah, 85 00:02:58,511 --> 00:03:01,247 I heard it went coming downhill." So I mean... 86 00:03:01,247 --> 00:03:03,816 They all ask me for a drink, I can't tell them, like, 87 00:03:03,816 --> 00:03:06,019 I don't know how to make this, so I just come straight up, 88 00:03:06,019 --> 00:03:08,288 if you don't like it, I'll give it to you for free, 89 00:03:08,288 --> 00:03:09,522 and there's a lot of those instances 90 00:03:09,522 --> 00:03:10,690 where I'm giving free drinks away 91 00:03:10,690 --> 00:03:11,925 because they don't like them. 92 00:03:11,925 --> 00:03:13,593 NARRATOR: Now, the Corner Cafe 93 00:03:13,593 --> 00:03:15,495 is on the brink of closing, 94 00:03:15,495 --> 00:03:18,264 and David feels like he should cut his losses. 95 00:03:18,264 --> 00:03:21,768 I bought the Corner Cafe Bar & Grill for $450,000. 96 00:03:21,768 --> 00:03:23,770 I'm losing about $5,000 a month. 97 00:03:23,770 --> 00:03:27,607 I probably put about $75,000 into it 98 00:03:27,607 --> 00:03:29,375 in order to keep it afloat. 99 00:03:29,375 --> 00:03:32,612 I am a single mother, I do have six kiddos. 100 00:03:32,612 --> 00:03:35,281 All of my children live with me under my roof. 101 00:03:35,281 --> 00:03:38,518 I am the fulltime breadwinner in our household. 102 00:03:38,518 --> 00:03:40,453 You know, this bar's been part of the community. 103 00:03:40,453 --> 00:03:42,455 And a small community like Horseshoe Bend 104 00:03:42,455 --> 00:03:44,490 means a place to congregate. 105 00:03:44,490 --> 00:03:47,594 And so it is important for me to keep it alive. 106 00:03:47,594 --> 00:03:51,497 But I have six months left in me if it keeps going this way. 107 00:03:51,497 --> 00:03:53,066 NARRATOR: So before David's investment 108 00:03:53,066 --> 00:03:55,768 in this local establishment goes bust, 109 00:03:55,768 --> 00:03:58,071 he's made the decision to pull back the doors, 110 00:03:58,071 --> 00:04:00,873 bust open the books, and make a call for help... 111 00:04:00,873 --> 00:04:01,941 to "Bar Rescue". 112 00:04:01,941 --> 00:04:03,309 Without this building, 113 00:04:03,309 --> 00:04:04,711 a lot of the families here 114 00:04:04,711 --> 00:04:05,712 will have nowhere to go. 115 00:04:17,608 --> 00:04:19,477 - How are you, buddy? - I'm doing great, Jon. 116 00:04:19,477 --> 00:04:21,379 - Good to see you. NARRATOR: For the kitchen, 117 00:04:21,379 --> 00:04:23,314 Jon brings in Chef Anthony Lamas. 118 00:04:23,314 --> 00:04:24,949 From growing up on a farm 119 00:04:24,949 --> 00:04:26,984 to cooking in kitchens across the country, 120 00:04:26,984 --> 00:04:31,789 Chef Lamas brings an uncommon voice to any bar's menu. 121 00:04:31,789 --> 00:04:33,357 I got a tough one for you this week. 122 00:04:33,357 --> 00:04:35,893 So we're in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho. 123 00:04:35,893 --> 00:04:37,595 Rural. 124 00:04:37,595 --> 00:04:39,697 We're about 35 miles out of Boise. 125 00:04:39,697 --> 00:04:43,367 And this is called the Corner Cafe and Bar. 126 00:04:43,367 --> 00:04:45,636 This is an agricultural area, a lot of farmers. 127 00:04:45,636 --> 00:04:47,338 - Uh-hmm. - It's a strong 128 00:04:47,338 --> 00:04:49,006 - working community. - Uh-hmm. 129 00:04:49,006 --> 00:04:51,942 Median income here is about $30,000, $35,000 a year, 130 00:04:51,942 --> 00:04:54,678 which is half of the median income in America, 131 00:04:54,678 --> 00:04:56,313 so there's not a lot of money here. 132 00:04:56,313 --> 00:04:58,315 - Wow. - It's really the only game 133 00:04:58,315 --> 00:04:59,884 in town as a restaurant here. 134 00:04:59,884 --> 00:05:01,051 They don't have many people. 135 00:05:01,051 --> 00:05:02,586 They gotta get it right. 136 00:05:02,586 --> 00:05:04,488 - Absolutely. - So the struggle 137 00:05:04,488 --> 00:05:06,791 for this place is, if I look online, 138 00:05:06,791 --> 00:05:08,592 their ratings were about a four. 139 00:05:08,592 --> 00:05:10,394 There were days like Saturday and Sunday 140 00:05:10,394 --> 00:05:11,896 where you have to wait to get in. 141 00:05:11,896 --> 00:05:13,030 Wow. 142 00:05:13,030 --> 00:05:14,765 So some people come in here, 143 00:05:14,765 --> 00:05:16,367 - but not enough. - Uh-hmm. 144 00:05:16,367 --> 00:05:17,635 So I think our challenge, Chef, 145 00:05:17,635 --> 00:05:19,470 is to create, uh, an entity 146 00:05:19,470 --> 00:05:22,006 that people will come to two to three times a week. 147 00:05:22,006 --> 00:05:23,407 And that's how they really make their money. 148 00:05:23,407 --> 00:05:24,642 You're right. 149 00:05:24,642 --> 00:05:25,876 So there's David, he's the owner. 150 00:05:25,876 --> 00:05:27,478 - The usual? - Burger. 151 00:05:27,478 --> 00:05:28,679 - Bleu cheeseburger? - Cheese, yeah. 152 00:05:28,679 --> 00:05:30,714 Are you a trainee or are you-- 153 00:05:30,714 --> 00:05:33,651 I feel like I've been all day long [indistinct] 154 00:05:33,651 --> 00:05:35,319 Here's what's interesting. 155 00:05:35,319 --> 00:05:37,521 Dave grew up in France and his family was 156 00:05:37,521 --> 00:05:39,089 - in a restaurant business. - Okay. 157 00:05:39,089 --> 00:05:41,325 So he's always had a love of the business. 158 00:05:41,325 --> 00:05:44,762 So he wound up here in this town, of all places, 159 00:05:44,762 --> 00:05:46,564 and he likes this place. 160 00:05:46,564 --> 00:05:48,632 It's a corner place, it's got a nice reputation, 161 00:05:48,632 --> 00:05:51,735 and he says he'll buy it but only on one condition, 162 00:05:51,735 --> 00:05:53,871 that LD run it. 163 00:05:53,871 --> 00:05:56,373 Is that all we have? Then we can't do that, 164 00:05:56,373 --> 00:05:57,741 we need to save that for tomorrow. 165 00:05:57,741 --> 00:05:59,977 So, Dave is not here very often 166 00:05:59,977 --> 00:06:02,480 and LD is responsible for the business. 167 00:06:02,480 --> 00:06:04,348 But yet he's losing $5,000 a month, 168 00:06:04,348 --> 00:06:06,717 and I wonder if LD even realizes 169 00:06:06,717 --> 00:06:08,552 that this place is gonna shut down in six months 170 00:06:08,552 --> 00:06:09,887 if she doesn't turn this around. 171 00:06:09,887 --> 00:06:11,422 Vodka soda then lime. 172 00:06:11,422 --> 00:06:12,656 I'm gonna get that water for you. 173 00:06:12,656 --> 00:06:13,858 - Thank you. - There's Tanner, 174 00:06:13,858 --> 00:06:15,559 the bartender. 175 00:06:15,559 --> 00:06:18,596 So Tanner is one of LD's twin sons 176 00:06:18,596 --> 00:06:20,464 and the other one will be here tomorrow. 177 00:06:20,464 --> 00:06:22,733 There is Rose, bartender. 178 00:06:22,733 --> 00:06:24,935 All right. So both drinks not bad? 179 00:06:24,935 --> 00:06:26,370 - Yeah. - Perfect. 180 00:06:26,370 --> 00:06:27,538 And there's Angel, 181 00:06:27,538 --> 00:06:28,973 Angel is your cook. 182 00:06:28,973 --> 00:06:30,774 So when I look at this place and I say, 183 00:06:30,774 --> 00:06:32,843 "What's wrong with it?" Well, look around. 184 00:06:32,843 --> 00:06:35,079 Cleanliness is not at the top of their list here. 185 00:06:35,079 --> 00:06:37,715 I can see some filth back there. Look at that. 186 00:06:37,715 --> 00:06:39,517 You can see there's just a whole bunch of junk 187 00:06:39,517 --> 00:06:40,518 thrown on shelves. 188 00:06:40,518 --> 00:06:42,119 - Now-- - A used mask. 189 00:06:42,119 --> 00:06:44,388 Yeah, a used mask next to dinner plates. 190 00:06:44,388 --> 00:06:46,524 - Right. - So why isn't LD, 191 00:06:46,524 --> 00:06:48,626 if she's the greatest manager that Dave wanted 192 00:06:48,626 --> 00:06:50,928 to run this place, why isn't LD looking at this? 193 00:06:50,928 --> 00:06:53,597 Oh, my gosh. What is that container on the grill? 194 00:06:53,597 --> 00:06:55,432 - Oh. What the hell is that? - Do you see that? 195 00:06:55,432 --> 00:06:56,934 Oh, my gosh. 196 00:06:56,934 --> 00:06:58,536 I mean, that is filth and bacteria 197 00:06:58,536 --> 00:06:59,770 all the way around that. 198 00:06:59,770 --> 00:07:01,438 That's where they're holding the butter. 199 00:07:01,438 --> 00:07:02,873 Look at the, the little press there. 200 00:07:02,873 --> 00:07:04,942 Oh, look at the-- the bacon press. 201 00:07:04,942 --> 00:07:06,911 And they used that on that chicken breast, 202 00:07:06,911 --> 00:07:08,445 that's probably what made it so dark 203 00:07:08,445 --> 00:07:10,881 is the filth on the bacon press. 204 00:07:10,881 --> 00:07:12,983 Imagine the roaches come at night or whatever-- 205 00:07:12,983 --> 00:07:14,118 - Oh, yeah. - --you eat off of that, 206 00:07:14,118 --> 00:07:16,487 and then you put it on food? 207 00:07:16,487 --> 00:07:17,655 You know what, Anthony, here's what I think. 208 00:07:17,655 --> 00:07:18,789 I think you and I should go in 209 00:07:18,789 --> 00:07:20,457 and do recon the two of us. 210 00:07:20,457 --> 00:07:21,659 Let's go in and let's go order the menu, 211 00:07:21,659 --> 00:07:22,960 let's order a bunch of drinks. 212 00:07:22,960 --> 00:07:24,161 I wanna see you go in the kitchen 213 00:07:24,161 --> 00:07:25,563 and see what they're doing. 214 00:07:25,563 --> 00:07:27,431 Let's see why they are feeling 215 00:07:27,431 --> 00:07:29,767 because LD obviously doesn't see it. 216 00:07:29,767 --> 00:07:32,036 So let's make them see it tonight. 217 00:07:32,036 --> 00:07:33,737 - Absolutely. - Let's do it. 218 00:07:36,774 --> 00:07:40,044 NARRATOR: Jon [indistinct] into the Corner Cafe, 219 00:07:40,044 --> 00:07:44,448 a barn-like building off of Interstate 55 220 00:07:44,448 --> 00:07:47,084 that houses a small L-shaped bar 221 00:07:47,084 --> 00:07:50,487 with a cafe area and a small kitchen in the back. 222 00:07:50,487 --> 00:07:53,524 [dramatic music] 223 00:07:56,927 --> 00:07:57,995 This isn't good. 224 00:08:01,966 --> 00:08:05,002 When he walks in, it's like okay, let's go for it. 225 00:08:05,002 --> 00:08:06,770 - How's it going, guys? - Good. How are you? 226 00:08:06,770 --> 00:08:08,072 Not too bad. 227 00:08:08,072 --> 00:08:09,773 - A couple menus for you. - Okay. 228 00:08:09,773 --> 00:08:11,008 Can I get you started with something to drink? 229 00:08:11,008 --> 00:08:12,543 Sure. You got any cocktails? 230 00:08:12,543 --> 00:08:13,844 Like signature cocktails or anything? 231 00:08:13,844 --> 00:08:15,679 - Uh, we do not. - You don't? Okay. 232 00:08:15,679 --> 00:08:17,815 - Do you have mojito? - I don't--we don't have any 233 00:08:17,815 --> 00:08:20,217 on our menu, but our bartender knows a couple. 234 00:08:20,217 --> 00:08:21,919 - Okay. - And then I'll do margarita. 235 00:08:21,919 --> 00:08:23,487 - On it. - All right. 236 00:08:23,487 --> 00:08:24,488 Let's see what we got here, Chef. 237 00:08:24,488 --> 00:08:25,823 So we got a... 238 00:08:25,823 --> 00:08:27,191 The menu is all over the place. 239 00:08:27,191 --> 00:08:28,792 They have pasta, they have burgers, 240 00:08:28,792 --> 00:08:29,927 - they have sandwiches. - Wow. 241 00:08:29,927 --> 00:08:31,095 A few napkins for you, guys. 242 00:08:31,095 --> 00:08:32,730 And those drinks should be right out. 243 00:08:32,730 --> 00:08:33,731 All right. I have a question for you. What's your name? 244 00:08:33,731 --> 00:08:35,099 - I'm Tanner. - Tanner. 245 00:08:35,099 --> 00:08:36,767 So what, uh, what's your favorite thing on the menu? 246 00:08:36,767 --> 00:08:38,836 Uh, my favorite thing on the menu is gonna be, uh, 247 00:08:38,836 --> 00:08:41,572 the big dipper or the bleu cheese bacon burger. 248 00:08:41,572 --> 00:08:43,240 - Okay. We'll get one of those. - And, uh-- 249 00:08:43,240 --> 00:08:44,808 We're gonna order a bunch of stuff, okay? 250 00:08:44,808 --> 00:08:46,176 - Okay. - We'll try the, uh, 251 00:08:46,176 --> 00:08:47,645 chicken fried steak, 252 00:08:47,645 --> 00:08:49,079 8 oz. hamburger steak. 253 00:08:49,079 --> 00:08:51,515 - Hamburger steak. - We'll try the rib eye. 254 00:08:51,515 --> 00:08:53,117 Let's do, uh, some chili. 255 00:08:53,117 --> 00:08:54,685 - A couple of chili. - A couple of chili as well. 256 00:08:54,685 --> 00:08:55,853 - Thank you. - Hey, you're welcome. 257 00:08:57,521 --> 00:08:59,556 Hi. I've got a mojido or-- 258 00:08:59,556 --> 00:09:00,858 - Hi. - --I'm sorry, mojito. 259 00:09:00,858 --> 00:09:01,959 - Hello. - Mojito's over here. 260 00:09:01,959 --> 00:09:02,993 - Thank you. Great. - Okay. Perfect. 261 00:09:02,993 --> 00:09:04,061 And margarita right here. 262 00:09:04,061 --> 00:09:05,062 - Hi. - Hello. 263 00:09:05,062 --> 00:09:06,730 - What's your name? - Rose. 264 00:09:06,730 --> 00:09:08,098 - Rose. You work at the bar? - Yes, I do. 265 00:09:08,098 --> 00:09:09,700 And how long have you worked there? 266 00:09:09,700 --> 00:09:11,068 I have worked here about nine months. 267 00:09:11,068 --> 00:09:12,736 Okay. So pretty long. 268 00:09:12,736 --> 00:09:14,238 So what are the most popular things you sell? 269 00:09:14,238 --> 00:09:17,107 - Honestly, beer and shots. - Beer and shots? 270 00:09:17,107 --> 00:09:18,175 That's gonna be our most popular. 271 00:09:18,175 --> 00:09:19,209 What kind of shots? Whiskey shots? 272 00:09:19,209 --> 00:09:20,277 - Whiskey shots. - Whiskey shots. 273 00:09:20,277 --> 00:09:21,278 - Great. Thank you. - No problem. 274 00:09:21,278 --> 00:09:22,680 Anything else I can grab? 275 00:09:22,680 --> 00:09:23,747 - No. I think we're good. - Awesome. Okay. 276 00:09:23,747 --> 00:09:25,015 - Thank you. - Okay. No problem. 277 00:09:25,015 --> 00:09:27,851 Okay. So there's no salt on this. 278 00:09:27,851 --> 00:09:30,287 It's served in a, uh, a masonary jar, 279 00:09:30,287 --> 00:09:31,822 which, you know, I don't have-- 280 00:09:31,822 --> 00:09:33,757 necessarily have an issue with. 281 00:09:33,757 --> 00:09:35,659 I'm looking in that, I see no mint. 282 00:09:35,659 --> 00:09:37,161 And there's no muddled lime. That's-- 283 00:09:37,161 --> 00:09:38,796 Yeah. Does it have any mint flavor at all? 284 00:09:38,796 --> 00:09:40,798 Do they sneak mint in another way? 285 00:09:46,603 --> 00:09:49,039 - Oh, it's that good, huh? - Yeah. 286 00:09:49,039 --> 00:09:50,240 But it's, it's just too much alcohol. 287 00:09:50,240 --> 00:09:51,608 It's not balanced at all. 288 00:09:51,608 --> 00:09:53,711 So that stuff we saw on camera 289 00:09:53,711 --> 00:09:55,045 back there in the kitchen, that haunts me. 290 00:09:55,045 --> 00:09:56,647 It haunts me. 291 00:09:56,647 --> 00:09:57,815 You wanna go back to take a look? 292 00:09:57,815 --> 00:09:59,016 - Yes. - Okay. Go ahead. 293 00:09:59,016 --> 00:10:00,150 Let me know if you see anything terrible. 294 00:10:00,150 --> 00:10:01,952 All right. 295 00:10:01,952 --> 00:10:04,121 [sighs] This will be the moment of truth. 296 00:10:05,255 --> 00:10:07,591 - Hello. - Hello. 297 00:10:07,591 --> 00:10:09,893 I'm with Jon. Jon sent me back here. 298 00:10:09,893 --> 00:10:13,330 This right here, this is scary. 299 00:10:13,330 --> 00:10:15,065 - Uh-hmm. - This attracts rodents. 300 00:10:15,065 --> 00:10:16,600 - Okay. - They'll come and feed on this. 301 00:10:16,600 --> 00:10:18,135 See all this stuff right here? 302 00:10:18,135 --> 00:10:21,138 That is what's gonna attract pests. 303 00:10:21,138 --> 00:10:23,207 This concerns me. We just ordered a bunch of food, 304 00:10:23,207 --> 00:10:25,709 but what the [bleep] is that? 305 00:10:25,709 --> 00:10:27,678 - Don't you see it? - We have a regular 306 00:10:27,678 --> 00:10:29,880 that comes in and that's where we put all of our leftover stuff 307 00:10:29,880 --> 00:10:31,048 for the night for his chickens. 308 00:10:31,048 --> 00:10:33,784 This place is freaking filthy. 309 00:10:33,784 --> 00:10:35,385 I mean, I understand. You guys are--are-- 310 00:10:35,385 --> 00:10:37,287 are trying and everybody's trying. 311 00:10:37,287 --> 00:10:40,090 But this is something that's very, very important 312 00:10:40,090 --> 00:10:43,260 in running a kitchen, is learning how to handle food, 313 00:10:43,260 --> 00:10:46,029 the environment, and keeping things clean 314 00:10:46,029 --> 00:10:47,731 and keeping people safe. 315 00:10:47,731 --> 00:10:49,199 Can you walk in back here? 316 00:10:49,199 --> 00:10:50,267 Yup. 317 00:10:53,670 --> 00:10:56,607 See, the thing is all this stuff on the ground. 318 00:10:58,408 --> 00:11:02,212 That's telling me-- you know, look at all that. 319 00:11:02,212 --> 00:11:05,282 Holy [bleep] there's rat. 320 00:11:05,282 --> 00:11:07,351 There's rat droppings. 321 00:11:07,351 --> 00:11:09,987 Oh, my God, it's completely everywhere. 322 00:11:09,987 --> 00:11:11,421 All through here. 323 00:11:11,421 --> 00:11:13,924 This is gonna get someone sick. 324 00:11:13,924 --> 00:11:17,427 That is what happens when you don't clean. 325 00:11:17,427 --> 00:11:19,196 I'm gonna have to get Jon on this one. 326 00:11:19,196 --> 00:11:21,098 That is disgusting. 327 00:11:22,900 --> 00:11:26,403 So when I walked in here, I saw the cheese really close. 328 00:11:26,403 --> 00:11:28,906 And then I moved it, and there's rat droppings. 329 00:11:28,906 --> 00:11:31,408 - Oh. - There's rat fur and hair. 330 00:11:31,408 --> 00:11:33,210 - I could see it. It looks-- - Right here. 331 00:11:33,210 --> 00:11:34,745 --like there might even be a carcass down there. 332 00:11:34,745 --> 00:11:36,680 Might be a carcass, rat [bleep]. 333 00:11:36,680 --> 00:11:37,881 Look at that. 334 00:11:37,881 --> 00:11:39,216 We can't eat any of this food. 335 00:11:39,216 --> 00:11:41,418 No. These are all rat droppings. 336 00:11:41,418 --> 00:11:42,953 I gotta get Dave in here. 337 00:11:44,254 --> 00:11:45,355 Were you guys aware 338 00:11:45,355 --> 00:11:46,957 of the rat droppings in the walk-in? 339 00:11:46,957 --> 00:11:47,991 - No, sir. - No. 340 00:11:47,991 --> 00:11:49,226 No? Can I show you this? 341 00:11:49,226 --> 00:11:50,994 I would stop the food because I'm not gonna eat 342 00:11:50,994 --> 00:11:52,863 - anything that I would in here. - Okay, sir. 343 00:11:52,863 --> 00:11:54,398 - Are you LD? - I am. 344 00:11:54,398 --> 00:11:55,432 So you're responsible for this place, right? 345 00:11:55,432 --> 00:11:56,667 Yes, sir. 346 00:11:58,769 --> 00:11:59,970 Look at this floor. 347 00:11:59,970 --> 00:12:02,239 All of this is rat droppings, 348 00:12:02,239 --> 00:12:03,807 all mixed in there. 349 00:12:03,807 --> 00:12:05,409 I'm concerned that that actually 350 00:12:05,409 --> 00:12:07,344 might be a rat carcass, I don't know. 351 00:12:13,108 --> 00:12:14,943 I'm concerned that that actually 352 00:12:14,943 --> 00:12:16,979 might be a rat carcass, I don't know. 353 00:12:16,979 --> 00:12:18,347 I've never seen anything like this. 354 00:12:18,347 --> 00:12:20,015 This place is completely infested. 355 00:12:20,015 --> 00:12:22,117 - Did you know this was here? - No, sir. 356 00:12:22,117 --> 00:12:23,986 David, so you have invested how much here? 357 00:12:23,986 --> 00:12:25,754 Well, I bought it for $450,000 358 00:12:25,754 --> 00:12:27,456 and invested probably $75,000 on top of that. 359 00:12:27,456 --> 00:12:29,124 So you're in here five and a quarter? 360 00:12:29,124 --> 00:12:30,693 - Right. - And look at that. 361 00:12:30,693 --> 00:12:32,861 That's your investment. How does that make you feel? 362 00:12:32,861 --> 00:12:34,830 - Not good. - If we can't get this place 363 00:12:34,830 --> 00:12:36,865 to be reasonably clean and function better-- 364 00:12:36,865 --> 00:12:38,067 - Right. - --then I don't know 365 00:12:38,067 --> 00:12:39,234 how I'll get you your money back. 366 00:12:39,234 --> 00:12:40,969 - Right. - So we got a major issue here. 367 00:12:40,969 --> 00:12:42,271 - Do you agree? - I agree. 368 00:12:42,271 --> 00:12:43,739 Okay. Let's get out of here. 369 00:12:43,739 --> 00:12:44,807 Okay. 370 00:12:44,807 --> 00:12:47,843 [dramatic music] 371 00:12:50,212 --> 00:12:52,014 - So you bought this restaurant. - Right. 372 00:12:52,014 --> 00:12:53,949 - Land as well? - Correct. The whole thing. 373 00:12:53,949 --> 00:12:55,117 And you bought it with the intention 374 00:12:55,117 --> 00:12:56,752 that LD would run it, right? 375 00:12:56,752 --> 00:12:58,821 Yeah. I hired LD right after, I guess. 376 00:12:58,821 --> 00:13:02,024 Okay. So his $450,000 investment 377 00:13:02,024 --> 00:13:03,926 - he entrusted to you, right? - Yes, sir. 378 00:13:03,926 --> 00:13:06,095 Does she know our financial situation? 379 00:13:06,095 --> 00:13:08,364 - She knows, yeah. [indistinct] - So you got six months left? 380 00:13:08,364 --> 00:13:12,101 - Uh-hmm. - And he's in debt $525,000. 381 00:13:12,101 --> 00:13:14,103 Why are we failing so miserably? 382 00:13:14,103 --> 00:13:16,205 I can say that when we came in, 383 00:13:16,205 --> 00:13:18,173 it looked a hell of a lot worse than that, 384 00:13:18,173 --> 00:13:20,142 so I feel like we've come a really long way. 385 00:13:20,142 --> 00:13:21,310 - Uh, but we have a long-- - I don't think 386 00:13:21,310 --> 00:13:22,878 that's been cleaned in years. 387 00:13:22,878 --> 00:13:25,414 The fact that your cooks leave it that way 388 00:13:25,414 --> 00:13:27,750 tells me they don't respect you. 389 00:13:27,750 --> 00:13:29,251 Have they ever been disciplined by you? 390 00:13:29,251 --> 00:13:30,819 Have they ever been corrected by you? 391 00:13:30,819 --> 00:13:32,354 Maybe a little in the beginning, 392 00:13:32,354 --> 00:13:33,856 but I'm very, very soft on them instead of-- 393 00:13:33,856 --> 00:13:35,357 But restaurants have managers 394 00:13:35,357 --> 00:13:36,992 who make sure the place stays clean. 395 00:13:36,992 --> 00:13:38,961 You'll walk past that grill tonight, 396 00:13:38,961 --> 00:13:42,064 50 times, and never tell the cook to clean it. 397 00:13:42,064 --> 00:13:45,868 If she is not being hard enough on these employees-- 398 00:13:45,868 --> 00:13:48,537 - Right. - --she's saying--excuse me, 399 00:13:48,537 --> 00:13:50,339 "[bleep] his money, 400 00:13:50,339 --> 00:13:52,408 I don't wanna fight with anyone." 401 00:13:52,408 --> 00:13:53,909 And until she changes, 402 00:13:53,909 --> 00:13:55,444 you can kiss your $525,000 goodbye. 403 00:13:55,444 --> 00:13:57,279 - You get that? - Yeah. 404 00:13:57,279 --> 00:13:59,081 I want you to know respectfully that you're wrong 405 00:13:59,081 --> 00:14:01,817 because I absolutely care about him, 406 00:14:01,817 --> 00:14:03,452 his investment, and this place. 407 00:14:03,452 --> 00:14:04,820 - It's a learning curve-- - Come with me. 408 00:14:04,820 --> 00:14:05,854 - Yes, sir. 409 00:14:07,923 --> 00:14:10,359 Yes, sir. 410 00:14:10,359 --> 00:14:13,896 You're telling me that walking by this, you didn't see it? 411 00:14:13,896 --> 00:14:15,431 Did you never notice it? 412 00:14:15,431 --> 00:14:17,332 - You noticed it, right? - Of course. 413 00:14:17,332 --> 00:14:18,967 Did you do anything about it? 414 00:14:18,967 --> 00:14:21,303 I'm the only one that cleans it, sir. 415 00:14:21,303 --> 00:14:24,440 But you're a manager! 416 00:14:24,440 --> 00:14:26,408 You have people that's supposed to clean. 417 00:14:26,408 --> 00:14:29,144 You're supposed to be managing! 418 00:14:29,144 --> 00:14:31,313 Look at this, Dave! 419 00:14:31,313 --> 00:14:33,549 She walks by it a hundred freaking times 420 00:14:33,549 --> 00:14:37,920 and you don't do anything, and he's out $525,000. 421 00:14:37,920 --> 00:14:41,256 How do you tell me you care when you walk by that? 422 00:14:43,192 --> 00:14:47,396 You might think you care, but you don't act like you care. 423 00:14:47,396 --> 00:14:49,131 Who's gonna clean this place tonight? 424 00:14:49,131 --> 00:14:51,166 Because if it isn't clean tomorrow, I'm going home? 425 00:14:51,166 --> 00:14:53,001 - Okay. - And I want you to do it 426 00:14:53,001 --> 00:14:54,603 with other people, not yourself. 427 00:14:54,603 --> 00:14:56,138 - Right, Dave? - Sure. 428 00:14:56,138 --> 00:14:57,573 If she can't straighten this out, 429 00:14:57,573 --> 00:14:59,508 - kiss your money goodbye. - Right. 430 00:14:59,508 --> 00:15:01,577 This is not a mistake. 431 00:15:01,577 --> 00:15:03,345 This is a choice. 432 00:15:03,345 --> 00:15:07,583 And you chose to stick it to him and his money. 433 00:15:07,583 --> 00:15:08,951 See you tomorrow. 434 00:15:09,952 --> 00:15:11,153 I'm angry. 435 00:15:11,153 --> 00:15:12,387 He's a hundred percent right, 436 00:15:12,387 --> 00:15:14,056 a hundred percent right. 437 00:15:14,056 --> 00:15:15,290 Moving forward, I have to take the reins 438 00:15:15,290 --> 00:15:18,126 and let them know who the boss is. 439 00:15:18,126 --> 00:15:20,195 Good thing I made a reservation. 440 00:15:28,070 --> 00:15:31,106 [upbeat music] 441 00:15:36,345 --> 00:15:38,247 How do we feel about last night? 442 00:15:38,247 --> 00:15:40,382 - My arms are sore. - [laughs] Yeah. 443 00:15:40,382 --> 00:15:42,317 - My legs are sore. - I'm, like, I literally 444 00:15:42,317 --> 00:15:44,019 - done a couple workout. - By being on the ground. 445 00:15:44,019 --> 00:15:45,654 Did you guys learn anything from that experience last night 446 00:15:45,654 --> 00:15:49,091 and me getting my--my behind chewed? 447 00:15:49,091 --> 00:15:52,094 We need to keep everything clean. [laughs] 448 00:15:52,094 --> 00:15:53,128 So we don't have to do that again. 449 00:15:55,264 --> 00:15:57,032 - Hey, buddy. - Hey, mama. 450 00:15:57,032 --> 00:15:59,368 - How nice of you to join us. - I know. 451 00:15:59,368 --> 00:16:02,504 Last night, I witnessed total neglect from management. 452 00:16:02,504 --> 00:16:04,339 So, today, I need to see 453 00:16:04,339 --> 00:16:06,608 how serious this team is about making a change 454 00:16:06,608 --> 00:16:09,511 and actually running this bar properly. 455 00:16:09,511 --> 00:16:10,946 - Good morning out there. - Morning. 456 00:16:10,946 --> 00:16:12,414 - Hi, everybody. - How you doing? 457 00:16:12,414 --> 00:16:13,615 - Hello. - Come on over, let's all talk. 458 00:16:15,484 --> 00:16:17,019 Oh, okay. 459 00:16:17,019 --> 00:16:18,420 - Hi. - Hi. 460 00:16:18,420 --> 00:16:19,655 - How's it going? - Hi, Jon. 461 00:16:19,655 --> 00:16:21,523 Dave, you bought this place when? 462 00:16:21,523 --> 00:16:23,659 Uh, July of last year, so it's been-- 463 00:16:23,659 --> 00:16:25,594 - So just about a year? - Just about a year. 464 00:16:25,594 --> 00:16:28,597 And--and you bought it for $450,000, right? 465 00:16:28,597 --> 00:16:30,165 - That's correct. - [indistinct] real estate. 466 00:16:30,165 --> 00:16:31,934 - Sure. - What was your dream 467 00:16:31,934 --> 00:16:33,569 or your goal when you bought this? 468 00:16:33,569 --> 00:16:36,104 You know, the dream is-- I guess is a little bit 469 00:16:36,104 --> 00:16:37,940 of nostalgia that comes with it. 470 00:16:37,940 --> 00:16:39,942 Uh, I grew up in France and [indistinct] 471 00:16:39,942 --> 00:16:41,310 that I always liked a small town 472 00:16:41,310 --> 00:16:43,445 and the feel of almost of a diner, 473 00:16:43,445 --> 00:16:45,113 saloon type of deal. 474 00:16:45,113 --> 00:16:47,049 And so it just--I saw this place 475 00:16:47,049 --> 00:16:48,650 as an impact for the community. 476 00:16:48,650 --> 00:16:50,352 LD, you're a manager. 477 00:16:50,352 --> 00:16:52,054 And you've been here how long? 478 00:16:52,054 --> 00:16:54,222 - Almost a year. - Almost a year. 479 00:16:54,222 --> 00:16:55,591 And what did you do before you worked here? 480 00:16:55,591 --> 00:16:58,226 - I managed a saloon. - Okay. 481 00:16:58,226 --> 00:17:00,095 - And where was that saloon? - Here in town. 482 00:17:00,095 --> 00:17:01,630 Here in town? You know a lot of people here? 483 00:17:01,630 --> 00:17:03,599 - I do. - And is this the kind of town 484 00:17:03,599 --> 00:17:05,000 that everybody knows each other? 485 00:17:05,000 --> 00:17:07,336 - Absolutely. - Right. I love towns like this. 486 00:17:07,336 --> 00:17:10,205 So if we make an impact here, everybody will come, won't they? 487 00:17:10,205 --> 00:17:12,341 - Yes, they will. - Word will travel quickly. 488 00:17:12,341 --> 00:17:14,977 So you were very incentivized by the community, 489 00:17:14,977 --> 00:17:16,645 but you still put up a lot of money. 490 00:17:16,645 --> 00:17:18,313 - Right. - So do--you expected 491 00:17:18,313 --> 00:17:20,215 a financial return obviously, right? 492 00:17:20,215 --> 00:17:21,583 You must've had some goal. 493 00:17:21,583 --> 00:17:23,518 The goal was to at least maintain 494 00:17:23,518 --> 00:17:26,288 what they had previously and do better. 495 00:17:26,288 --> 00:17:28,123 And did that work out? 496 00:17:28,123 --> 00:17:30,993 Uh, at the beginning, a little bit, but not after, no. 497 00:17:30,993 --> 00:17:33,128 - So it sort of fall apart-- - Right. 498 00:17:33,128 --> 00:17:34,630 - --under our watch? - Right. 499 00:17:34,630 --> 00:17:36,565 - How come? - Uh, there's a lot of factors 500 00:17:36,565 --> 00:17:37,699 that came into play. 501 00:17:37,699 --> 00:17:39,167 Obviously, uh, labor market, 502 00:17:39,167 --> 00:17:40,736 being COVID as well, um, 503 00:17:40,736 --> 00:17:43,472 the whole thing, uh, just-- it's harder. 504 00:17:43,472 --> 00:17:45,440 The restaurant down the street didn't lose it 505 00:17:45,440 --> 00:17:47,743 as much as you guys did, I did my homework. 506 00:17:47,743 --> 00:17:49,378 Right? They went through the same COVID 507 00:17:49,378 --> 00:17:50,779 - that you guys did. - Right, right. 508 00:17:50,779 --> 00:17:52,314 But they're doing pretty well down there, aren't they? 509 00:17:52,314 --> 00:17:53,448 Right. 510 00:17:53,448 --> 00:17:54,583 So I'm not sure that's a valid excuse. 511 00:17:54,583 --> 00:17:55,584 They also market to a different crowd. 512 00:17:55,584 --> 00:17:57,119 - In what way? - Their items 513 00:17:57,119 --> 00:17:59,054 are way more expensive than what we have. 514 00:17:59,054 --> 00:18:00,355 So just because you're cheaper than them 515 00:18:00,355 --> 00:18:01,757 doesn't make you right. 516 00:18:01,757 --> 00:18:03,158 And maybe. And we knew that. 517 00:18:03,158 --> 00:18:04,159 Maybe it feels not good enough? 518 00:18:04,159 --> 00:18:06,194 And my, my--right. 519 00:18:06,194 --> 00:18:07,729 - Correct. - So we gotta analyze this 520 00:18:07,729 --> 00:18:09,064 and figure out where to go from here. 521 00:18:09,064 --> 00:18:10,399 For sure. 522 00:18:10,399 --> 00:18:11,800 - Hi, what's your name? - Rose. 523 00:18:11,800 --> 00:18:13,769 Who taught you your beverage recipes? 524 00:18:13,769 --> 00:18:15,637 Like, you made me a margarita last night. 525 00:18:15,637 --> 00:18:17,372 - It wasn't bad, by the way. - Um-- 526 00:18:17,372 --> 00:18:19,107 But who taught you that recipe? 527 00:18:19,107 --> 00:18:21,410 So we don't have any sour mix at the moment, 528 00:18:21,410 --> 00:18:23,278 or not any good sour mix, 529 00:18:23,278 --> 00:18:26,515 so I kind of have to throw something together 530 00:18:26,515 --> 00:18:28,617 to try to make something 531 00:18:28,617 --> 00:18:31,386 without every ingredient, you know? So... 532 00:18:31,386 --> 00:18:33,689 So, there's no standard recipes here? 533 00:18:33,689 --> 00:18:35,357 You're a bar manager. Don't you know that 534 00:18:35,357 --> 00:18:37,392 if I order a margarita from Rose and if-- 535 00:18:37,392 --> 00:18:40,395 if Terrik makes it the next day, it's gotta be the same? 536 00:18:40,395 --> 00:18:42,831 - Agreed. - How come you didn't do that? 537 00:18:42,831 --> 00:18:45,434 Ninety-nine percent of the people that come in here 538 00:18:45,434 --> 00:18:47,502 want whiskey and Coke, or jack and Coke. 539 00:18:47,502 --> 00:18:49,271 So I'm like this is the bare minimum, 540 00:18:49,271 --> 00:18:51,106 this is what the community usually comes in for 541 00:18:51,106 --> 00:18:52,441 and let's go with that. 542 00:18:52,441 --> 00:18:54,109 And if you need help sidebar, I'll come help you. 543 00:18:54,109 --> 00:18:56,745 To suggest that you're gonna take-- 544 00:18:56,745 --> 00:18:58,513 I'm gonna be you for a minute, 545 00:18:58,513 --> 00:19:01,183 my $500,000 investment, 546 00:19:01,183 --> 00:19:04,352 and do anything at a bare minimum 547 00:19:04,352 --> 00:19:08,356 is offensive to every dollar he invested in his business. 548 00:19:08,356 --> 00:19:12,794 Shame on you. Bare minimum will achieve what? 549 00:19:14,362 --> 00:19:15,597 Bare minimum results. 550 00:19:15,597 --> 00:19:16,698 And that whiskey and Coke, 551 00:19:16,698 --> 00:19:18,133 they can get up the street 552 00:19:18,133 --> 00:19:20,135 or any place else in town. 553 00:19:20,135 --> 00:19:22,337 So, what's unique about us? 554 00:19:22,337 --> 00:19:24,673 - Why do I come here, Dave? - Right. 555 00:19:24,673 --> 00:19:26,541 What's that signature food item that's gonna say, 556 00:19:26,541 --> 00:19:30,112 "Oh, man, I wanna stop and get one of those." 557 00:19:30,112 --> 00:19:31,680 - Right. - What's that signature drink 558 00:19:31,680 --> 00:19:34,349 when I come here, I always get one of those. 559 00:19:34,349 --> 00:19:37,686 What are we doing? Minimal. 560 00:19:37,686 --> 00:19:41,223 And I suggest that you wouldn't have been losing $5,000 a month 561 00:19:41,223 --> 00:19:43,625 if she didn't have a minimalist attitude. 562 00:19:43,625 --> 00:19:45,393 So if you don't elevate this place, 563 00:19:45,393 --> 00:19:46,561 why the hell are you here? 564 00:19:48,563 --> 00:19:50,332 And why are you paying her? 565 00:19:50,332 --> 00:19:52,701 If you were my manager, I would fire you in a heartbeat. 566 00:19:57,080 --> 00:20:00,417 If you were my manager, I would fire you in a heartbeat. 567 00:20:00,417 --> 00:20:01,819 LD, you don't like hearing this, 568 00:20:01,819 --> 00:20:03,153 and I'm beating the hell out of you. 569 00:20:03,153 --> 00:20:04,288 - It's okay. - But, boy, you deserve it 570 00:20:04,288 --> 00:20:05,489 because you screwed this up 571 00:20:05,489 --> 00:20:07,758 and it cost him a lot of money. 572 00:20:07,758 --> 00:20:10,327 Sorry, Dave. But you've put your business 573 00:20:10,327 --> 00:20:11,528 in the hands of somebody 574 00:20:11,528 --> 00:20:13,430 who does not have the capacity to run it. 575 00:20:13,430 --> 00:20:16,300 My recommendation to you is I'd give it 30 days. 576 00:20:16,300 --> 00:20:18,836 And if she doesn't create a noticeable difference 577 00:20:18,836 --> 00:20:20,537 in the standards and energy 578 00:20:20,537 --> 00:20:22,606 and pace and feeling of this restaurant, 579 00:20:22,606 --> 00:20:23,874 you gotta replace her 580 00:20:23,874 --> 00:20:25,409 or kiss your money goodbye. 581 00:20:25,409 --> 00:20:26,577 One of the two. 582 00:20:26,577 --> 00:20:27,678 You only have enough money 583 00:20:27,678 --> 00:20:29,246 for five more months. 584 00:20:29,246 --> 00:20:30,781 You better bring in somebody else 585 00:20:30,781 --> 00:20:32,416 before you're out of time. 586 00:20:32,416 --> 00:20:33,717 - Right. - You gotta toughen up 587 00:20:33,717 --> 00:20:35,319 and become a great manager. 588 00:20:35,319 --> 00:20:37,287 I'm gonna work with you to do that. 589 00:20:37,287 --> 00:20:39,389 You gotta hold her to some standards, Dave. 590 00:20:39,389 --> 00:20:40,457 For sure. 591 00:20:40,457 --> 00:20:41,625 Let's go to work, guys. 592 00:20:41,625 --> 00:20:43,126 Let me get my experts in here. 593 00:20:43,126 --> 00:20:45,462 When Jon was going hard at my mom, 594 00:20:45,462 --> 00:20:48,332 it was really hard and--and I just wanted to, 595 00:20:48,332 --> 00:20:50,400 you know, give her a hug and save her from it 596 00:20:50,400 --> 00:20:52,202 because I feel her heart 597 00:20:52,202 --> 00:20:53,770 and this is really weighing on her. 598 00:20:53,770 --> 00:20:55,806 Adam. First day here with the team. 599 00:20:55,806 --> 00:20:56,907 What do you think? 600 00:20:56,907 --> 00:20:58,475 What do you wanna accomplish today? 601 00:20:58,475 --> 00:21:00,811 NARRATOR: For the bar, Jon brings in Adam Raines. 602 00:21:00,811 --> 00:21:03,680 Adam has helped open several restaurants and bars, 603 00:21:03,680 --> 00:21:06,583 and was chosen by the Nevada Restaurant Association 604 00:21:06,583 --> 00:21:09,786 as the Drink Specialist of the Year in 2019. 605 00:21:09,786 --> 00:21:12,689 Adam is known for spreading his love of craft cocktails 606 00:21:12,689 --> 00:21:15,392 around the world from neighborhood bars 607 00:21:15,392 --> 00:21:17,494 to fine dining establishments. 608 00:21:17,494 --> 00:21:19,429 These are some basic cocktail knowledge. 609 00:21:19,429 --> 00:21:20,764 I definitely wanna work on that. 610 00:21:20,764 --> 00:21:23,800 Um, and then I'd like to add some fun cocktails 611 00:21:23,800 --> 00:21:25,335 using local flavors, 612 00:21:25,335 --> 00:21:27,170 but also having some fun presentation 613 00:21:27,170 --> 00:21:29,406 just to be a memorable place 614 00:21:29,406 --> 00:21:30,908 for people to have a memorable experience. 615 00:21:30,908 --> 00:21:32,709 - Okay, guys, let's go to work. - Okay. 616 00:21:34,778 --> 00:21:37,814 [upbeat music] 617 00:21:39,850 --> 00:21:42,586 - How's it going, everyone? ALL: Good. 618 00:21:42,586 --> 00:21:46,323 Going into today's training, um, we're starting from square one. 619 00:21:46,323 --> 00:21:47,824 So Jon wants to have drinks 620 00:21:47,824 --> 00:21:49,793 that are visually appealing and memorable 621 00:21:49,793 --> 00:21:52,763 for both locals and people passing through. 622 00:21:52,763 --> 00:21:55,299 What were your guys' impressions of last night? 623 00:21:55,299 --> 00:21:58,635 Um, that we need to have specialty cocktails. 624 00:21:58,635 --> 00:22:00,470 Do you guys like to get some going? 625 00:22:00,470 --> 00:22:01,872 - Absolutely. - Let's do it. 626 00:22:01,872 --> 00:22:04,708 I would love to make a huckleberry mule for you. 627 00:22:04,708 --> 00:22:09,546 We're gonna go 0.75 ounces of the lime juice, 628 00:22:09,546 --> 00:22:12,382 0.25 huckleberry syrup, 629 00:22:12,382 --> 00:22:15,719 huckleberry vodka, two ounces of this. 630 00:22:15,719 --> 00:22:17,955 And next, we're gonna do a little bit of ginger beer 631 00:22:17,955 --> 00:22:20,824 and then ice, garnish this. 632 00:22:20,824 --> 00:22:24,528 What I would do is bless the mint on top of it 633 00:22:24,528 --> 00:22:26,830 so you get all of mint oil all over that. 634 00:22:26,830 --> 00:22:29,366 And then we're gonna give them a little bit of powdered sugar. 635 00:22:29,366 --> 00:22:31,368 We have the huckleberry mule. 636 00:22:34,271 --> 00:22:36,239 Ooh, that's a really light, but flavorful. 637 00:22:36,239 --> 00:22:37,708 I like it a lot. 638 00:22:37,708 --> 00:22:39,509 And David, do you think this could be a signature cocktail? 639 00:22:39,509 --> 00:22:41,378 Yeah, I mean, it looks beautiful. 640 00:22:41,378 --> 00:22:43,513 What we had before really was more generic. 641 00:22:43,513 --> 00:22:45,449 There's no really, like, identity. 642 00:22:45,449 --> 00:22:48,018 I think, like, that will bring the bar up to par. 643 00:22:48,018 --> 00:22:49,519 Tonight we have our stress tests. 644 00:22:49,519 --> 00:22:50,954 Let's bring that A-game. 645 00:22:50,954 --> 00:22:52,322 - Right on. Right on. - Let's do it. 646 00:22:52,322 --> 00:22:54,358 - Thank you, guys. Thank you. - Thanks. 647 00:22:54,358 --> 00:22:56,727 LD, [indistinct] you know, Jon gave you a challenge 648 00:22:56,727 --> 00:22:59,496 and you guys stepped up, so I congratulate you on that. 649 00:22:59,496 --> 00:23:01,398 It looks great back here. 650 00:23:01,398 --> 00:23:02,899 And that's gonna start everything off 651 00:23:02,899 --> 00:23:04,534 on the right foot, really. 652 00:23:04,534 --> 00:23:06,737 Jon and I created this twist 653 00:23:06,737 --> 00:23:08,672 on the classic chicken fried steak, 654 00:23:08,672 --> 00:23:11,008 and this could be a signature dish. 655 00:23:11,008 --> 00:23:13,310 We're gonna do a chicken fried pork. 656 00:23:13,310 --> 00:23:14,578 While that's going, 657 00:23:14,578 --> 00:23:16,513 I took some of these potatoes 658 00:23:16,513 --> 00:23:18,515 and we just kind of mash them 659 00:23:18,515 --> 00:23:21,585 and this creates a little nice texture. 660 00:23:21,585 --> 00:23:22,953 I wanna add some freshness to this 661 00:23:22,953 --> 00:23:24,287 to kind of balance it. 662 00:23:24,287 --> 00:23:26,023 So we have some arugula right here. 663 00:23:26,023 --> 00:23:27,657 I have a little fresh green apple 664 00:23:27,657 --> 00:23:28,992 and some fennel, and some vinaigrette. 665 00:23:28,992 --> 00:23:30,460 But what that's gonna do is just add 666 00:23:30,460 --> 00:23:33,063 some nice acid to this. 667 00:23:33,063 --> 00:23:37,868 And then I'm gonna show you how simple this dish is. 668 00:23:37,868 --> 00:23:39,970 But look at there, we got a nice color, right? 669 00:23:39,970 --> 00:23:41,638 We have our potatoes. 670 00:23:41,638 --> 00:23:43,774 I'm gonna put those right down on the plate. 671 00:23:43,774 --> 00:23:46,410 You got this beautiful milanesa. 672 00:23:46,410 --> 00:23:47,778 I'm gonna lay this right on top. 673 00:23:47,778 --> 00:23:49,546 Look at this. Look how beautiful. 674 00:23:49,546 --> 00:23:51,048 This is gonna be rich gravy. 675 00:23:51,048 --> 00:23:54,918 So I'm gonna do a little bit and it kinda drips over, right? 676 00:23:54,918 --> 00:23:57,788 Then I'm gonna finish it. What did that take me? 677 00:23:57,788 --> 00:23:59,322 Three minutes to put this together? 678 00:23:59,322 --> 00:24:01,825 Look at that chicken fried pork. 679 00:24:01,825 --> 00:24:02,859 Let's try it. 680 00:24:05,962 --> 00:24:07,064 See that? 681 00:24:07,064 --> 00:24:09,566 You're taking a chicken fried steak 682 00:24:09,566 --> 00:24:10,867 and giving it a twist. 683 00:24:10,867 --> 00:24:12,803 Who's doing chicken fried pork around here? 684 00:24:12,803 --> 00:24:14,004 Probably no one. 685 00:24:14,004 --> 00:24:15,672 Straight gasoline, it's a bomb. 686 00:24:15,672 --> 00:24:16,807 - Delicious. - I love that. 687 00:24:16,807 --> 00:24:18,375 - I could eat this every day. - Right? 688 00:24:18,375 --> 00:24:21,711 I love the spin on the--the hearty meals, uh, 689 00:24:21,711 --> 00:24:23,914 that the small town of Horseshoe Bend loves. 690 00:24:23,914 --> 00:24:25,549 - It's phenomenal. - All right. 691 00:24:25,549 --> 00:24:27,117 We have stress test tonight, okay? 692 00:24:27,117 --> 00:24:28,552 So we've got a lot of work to do. 693 00:24:28,552 --> 00:24:29,953 So, let's get ready. 694 00:24:29,953 --> 00:24:31,021 - All right. Great. Thank you. - All right. Thank you. 695 00:24:31,021 --> 00:24:35,058 [dramatic music] 696 00:24:38,762 --> 00:24:40,030 So what is your plan, LD? 697 00:24:40,030 --> 00:24:41,631 Have you assigned stations 698 00:24:41,631 --> 00:24:43,600 and talked through operations tonight with the team? 699 00:24:43,600 --> 00:24:45,535 Yes, but I have a question for you. 700 00:24:45,535 --> 00:24:47,704 Um, because of our staff situation, 701 00:24:47,704 --> 00:24:49,039 there's not a lot of us, 702 00:24:49,039 --> 00:24:50,841 but I'm still gonna have to delegate responsibility 703 00:24:50,841 --> 00:24:52,642 instead of consume responsibility. 704 00:24:52,642 --> 00:24:55,445 You got to pitch in, but you also got to manage. 705 00:24:55,445 --> 00:24:56,680 Things you can help as a manager, 706 00:24:56,680 --> 00:24:57,848 you can help take orders. 707 00:24:57,848 --> 00:24:59,416 You can run food as a manager 708 00:24:59,416 --> 00:25:00,884 because she should be checking the kitchen anyway. 709 00:25:00,884 --> 00:25:02,652 You with me? Check in on the team. 710 00:25:02,652 --> 00:25:04,387 And if the tickets get backed up, 711 00:25:04,387 --> 00:25:05,755 see where you can help them. 712 00:25:05,755 --> 00:25:06,890 What do you think, Dave? 713 00:25:06,890 --> 00:25:08,091 It's gonna be overwhelming. 714 00:25:08,091 --> 00:25:09,926 It's a stress test, right? 715 00:25:09,926 --> 00:25:11,495 - So... - Supposed to be. 716 00:25:11,495 --> 00:25:12,662 - Yeah, supposed to be. - Yeah. 717 00:25:12,662 --> 00:25:14,698 - Okay. You guys ready? - Yes, sir. 718 00:25:14,698 --> 00:25:18,935 I think that all of us are not quite ready. 719 00:25:18,935 --> 00:25:20,170 Let's go. 720 00:25:20,170 --> 00:25:23,106 I know that Jon wants me to be a manager, 721 00:25:23,106 --> 00:25:26,009 but also we do have a skeleton crew today, 722 00:25:26,009 --> 00:25:27,777 so it's gonna be a rough push, 723 00:25:27,777 --> 00:25:31,348 but my job is on the line, so I'll try my best. 724 00:25:32,616 --> 00:25:33,750 Hi, guys. 725 00:25:33,750 --> 00:25:35,085 Welcome to the Corner Cafe. Let's go. 726 00:25:35,085 --> 00:25:36,453 Whoo. 727 00:25:38,955 --> 00:25:40,090 Here we go. We're opening. 728 00:25:40,090 --> 00:25:41,691 Forty one guests are coming in here. 729 00:25:41,691 --> 00:25:44,861 We have two bartenders, two people in the kitchen. 730 00:25:44,861 --> 00:25:48,832 They should serve this room in about 45 to 50 minutes. 731 00:25:48,832 --> 00:25:50,834 My guess is they're not gonna make it that long, 732 00:25:50,834 --> 00:25:52,936 but it's crunch time now. 733 00:25:52,936 --> 00:25:55,038 Come on in, guys. Make yourself at home. 734 00:25:55,038 --> 00:25:57,174 How's it going, guys? Welcome to the Corner Cafe. 735 00:25:57,174 --> 00:26:00,076 [indistinct] sideways. 736 00:26:00,076 --> 00:26:01,211 Put that love into it. 737 00:26:01,211 --> 00:26:02,445 Shake, shake, shake. 738 00:26:02,445 --> 00:26:03,947 - I'll have [indistinct] - Okay. 739 00:26:03,947 --> 00:26:05,815 - Yeah, I'll take one, too. - You got it. 740 00:26:05,815 --> 00:26:07,083 And just a drink for you today? 741 00:26:07,083 --> 00:26:08,919 Spicy margarita. Okay. 742 00:26:08,919 --> 00:26:10,120 This is interesting. 743 00:26:10,120 --> 00:26:12,189 They have a POS system here, 744 00:26:12,189 --> 00:26:15,125 but yet they write the order down on their order pad. 745 00:26:15,125 --> 00:26:16,626 In the dining room, 746 00:26:16,626 --> 00:26:18,695 they're writing the order down on an order pad. 747 00:26:18,695 --> 00:26:22,566 So this is really then just a cash register. 748 00:26:22,566 --> 00:26:24,034 Essentially, right? 749 00:26:24,034 --> 00:26:25,936 How about there? 750 00:26:25,936 --> 00:26:27,637 - Good. - Perfect. 751 00:26:27,637 --> 00:26:32,709 And then two ounces huckleberry. 752 00:26:32,709 --> 00:26:36,179 - And how much? - It'll be two ounces. 753 00:26:36,179 --> 00:26:38,081 - This way or two-- - That's the only one 754 00:26:38,081 --> 00:26:39,149 that has two ounces. 755 00:26:39,149 --> 00:26:40,250 - This one? - So you could--yeah. 756 00:26:40,250 --> 00:26:41,651 - All the way to the top. - Yeah. 757 00:26:41,651 --> 00:26:43,119 Come on, guys. We're not getting anywhere here. 758 00:26:43,119 --> 00:26:45,055 We have no drinks out to tables at all. 759 00:26:46,256 --> 00:26:48,725 - Adam? - Yes? 760 00:26:48,725 --> 00:26:50,994 So this is bar 101 here. 761 00:26:50,994 --> 00:26:52,829 So if you don't tell him the next step, 762 00:26:52,829 --> 00:26:53,863 he can't make one drink. 763 00:26:53,863 --> 00:26:55,498 Yeah. We're having a tough time. 764 00:26:55,498 --> 00:26:58,068 [indistinct] gonna walk me through this one more time? 765 00:26:58,068 --> 00:26:59,769 Uh, the printer is not working. 766 00:26:59,769 --> 00:27:02,138 So we're gonna roll with it a little bit. 767 00:27:02,138 --> 00:27:03,506 Do we have any more tickets? 768 00:27:03,506 --> 00:27:04,941 This doesn't make sense to me 769 00:27:04,941 --> 00:27:07,010 because I got people at the bar that said they ordered food, 770 00:27:07,010 --> 00:27:08,044 they have people in the dining room 771 00:27:08,044 --> 00:27:09,045 that said they ordered food. 772 00:27:09,045 --> 00:27:10,647 But you have no tickets. 773 00:27:10,647 --> 00:27:11,648 - Yeah, I just have one. - Yeah. We just have the one. 774 00:27:11,648 --> 00:27:12,649 I'm not sure what's going on. 775 00:27:12,649 --> 00:27:15,252 [tense music] 776 00:27:15,252 --> 00:27:17,854 LD, you putting in food orders? 777 00:27:17,854 --> 00:27:19,689 Because they've only gotten one ticket. 778 00:27:19,689 --> 00:27:21,157 So our printer is broken. 779 00:27:21,157 --> 00:27:23,293 So all the orders I get, I have to handwrite, 780 00:27:23,293 --> 00:27:24,995 put them in here, and give to them. 781 00:27:24,995 --> 00:27:26,830 So why can't the bartenders then just write it 782 00:27:26,830 --> 00:27:28,531 and run it into the kitchen for you? 783 00:27:28,531 --> 00:27:30,533 Uh, they can, but I think, um, 784 00:27:30,533 --> 00:27:32,002 as soon as I get these then I'll--I'll address that. 785 00:27:32,002 --> 00:27:33,169 Okay, we've gotta deal with that. 786 00:27:33,169 --> 00:27:34,170 Because nobody's getting their food. 787 00:27:34,170 --> 00:27:35,972 - Yup. - Nobody's their food? 788 00:27:35,972 --> 00:27:37,274 Dave, we have no system. 789 00:27:37,274 --> 00:27:39,743 So our printer is out. Were you aware of that? 790 00:27:39,743 --> 00:27:41,011 - I didn't know. - No. 791 00:27:41,011 --> 00:27:42,746 So as an owner, if you're not informed, 792 00:27:42,746 --> 00:27:44,214 then how do you solve these things for them? 793 00:27:44,214 --> 00:27:45,215 Right. 794 00:27:45,215 --> 00:27:46,583 [indistinct] 795 00:27:46,583 --> 00:27:48,084 what's the next one? 796 00:27:48,084 --> 00:27:49,653 Cherry syrup. 797 00:27:49,653 --> 00:27:51,187 Huh? What? What part cherry syrup? 798 00:27:51,187 --> 00:27:54,324 Uh, it'll-- it'll be half an ounce. 799 00:27:54,324 --> 00:27:58,194 So, it's gonna be quarter ounce times two [indistinct] 800 00:27:58,194 --> 00:28:00,563 so half an ounce of the [indistinct] 801 00:28:00,563 --> 00:28:02,499 So I should probably do another one of that. 802 00:28:05,135 --> 00:28:06,269 Adam? 803 00:28:06,269 --> 00:28:07,270 And then you're gonna want--yeah. 804 00:28:07,270 --> 00:28:08,271 You need to speed this up. 805 00:28:08,271 --> 00:28:09,306 Let's go, guys. 806 00:28:09,306 --> 00:28:11,274 Four mules and two spicy margaritas. 807 00:28:11,274 --> 00:28:13,710 Huckleberry mule is served with ice, right? 808 00:28:13,710 --> 00:28:14,944 Nope. 809 00:28:14,944 --> 00:28:15,945 [dramatic music] 810 00:28:21,309 --> 00:28:22,844 we need to speed this up. 811 00:28:22,844 --> 00:28:25,780 We have to get this. Guys, this isn't gonna happen. 812 00:28:25,780 --> 00:28:27,916 All right, so we need to-- we need to take their order. 813 00:28:27,916 --> 00:28:29,651 Let me tell you what I see. 814 00:28:29,651 --> 00:28:31,019 - Yes. - I see a really good guy. 815 00:28:31,019 --> 00:28:32,020 By the way, your brother is, too. 816 00:28:32,020 --> 00:28:33,088 Thank you. 817 00:28:33,088 --> 00:28:35,056 Who's never been freakin' trained. 818 00:28:35,056 --> 00:28:37,025 - Yeah. - And been thrown back here 819 00:28:37,025 --> 00:28:38,660 and now you're embarrassed, right? 820 00:28:38,660 --> 00:28:39,995 Yeah, a little bit. 821 00:28:39,995 --> 00:28:41,630 Because you don't know what the hell you're doing. 822 00:28:41,630 --> 00:28:43,565 And it's not your fault because you were never trained. 823 00:28:43,565 --> 00:28:45,667 - Yeah. - So it isn't on you. 824 00:28:45,667 --> 00:28:48,103 - It's on your manager. - Yeah. Right. 825 00:28:48,103 --> 00:28:49,704 Who I won't say what else she is, 826 00:28:49,704 --> 00:28:50,905 - but it's on your manager. - Right. 827 00:28:50,905 --> 00:28:52,707 And this is why people need to be trained. 828 00:28:52,707 --> 00:28:54,909 How would you feel if you were back here 829 00:28:54,909 --> 00:28:56,277 and you didn't know what the hell you were doing 830 00:28:56,277 --> 00:28:57,879 and you feel embarrassed, right? 831 00:28:57,879 --> 00:28:59,948 Okay. Do the best you can. We'll get you trained. 832 00:28:59,948 --> 00:29:01,816 Okay. Spicy margarita. 833 00:29:01,816 --> 00:29:03,318 [indistinct] 834 00:29:03,318 --> 00:29:04,886 - We'll get the mules. - Mules. 835 00:29:04,886 --> 00:29:06,855 Oh, okay. 836 00:29:06,855 --> 00:29:08,023 What am I doing? 837 00:29:08,023 --> 00:29:10,058 - Yeah. Okay. Awesome. - What am I doing? 838 00:29:10,058 --> 00:29:11,126 No? 839 00:29:11,126 --> 00:29:12,761 Yes. 840 00:29:12,761 --> 00:29:14,095 Heck, I don't know. 841 00:29:15,363 --> 00:29:17,298 Tickets are still piling up. 842 00:29:17,298 --> 00:29:18,700 So we're not getting out of it. 843 00:29:18,700 --> 00:29:19,868 We're getting in deeper by the minute. 844 00:29:19,868 --> 00:29:20,935 Yeah. 845 00:29:20,935 --> 00:29:23,905 [tense music] 846 00:29:23,905 --> 00:29:25,106 The white flag. 847 00:29:25,106 --> 00:29:26,908 This is only the second or third time 848 00:29:26,908 --> 00:29:28,610 I've ever done this in "Bar Rescue". 849 00:29:28,610 --> 00:29:30,311 I'm sorry, you guys don't have drinks, 850 00:29:30,311 --> 00:29:32,747 but if I don't start training these guys immediately, 851 00:29:32,747 --> 00:29:33,848 we're gonna fail. 852 00:29:33,848 --> 00:29:35,784 LD, those people don't even get food. 853 00:29:35,784 --> 00:29:38,820 Dave, did anything go right tonight? 854 00:29:38,820 --> 00:29:39,988 Not really. 855 00:29:39,988 --> 00:29:41,823 Was anything managed tonight? 856 00:29:43,291 --> 00:29:45,060 - Yeah. No. - Nope. 857 00:29:45,060 --> 00:29:46,928 Hence the white flag, guys. 858 00:29:46,928 --> 00:29:48,229 Let's clean this place up. 859 00:29:48,229 --> 00:29:50,165 We gotta remodel, we gotta train. 860 00:29:50,165 --> 00:29:52,701 Hopefully some of you can come back in two nights 861 00:29:52,701 --> 00:29:54,402 and see how this place runs 862 00:29:54,402 --> 00:29:57,739 after we've done our work because this is shameful. 863 00:29:57,739 --> 00:29:59,774 Shameful. 864 00:29:59,774 --> 00:30:01,276 Goodnight. 865 00:30:01,276 --> 00:30:03,078 Jon does say that it's unmanaged. 866 00:30:03,078 --> 00:30:05,213 I disagree, but I can do better. 867 00:30:05,213 --> 00:30:06,748 It needs to be managed better. 868 00:30:11,252 --> 00:30:14,289 [upbeat music] 869 00:30:18,059 --> 00:30:19,294 - How we doing? - Great. 870 00:30:19,294 --> 00:30:20,662 Not too bad. 871 00:30:20,662 --> 00:30:22,263 We had a tough one last night, didn't we? 872 00:30:22,263 --> 00:30:23,832 Last night, during stress test, 873 00:30:23,832 --> 00:30:25,734 we had problems with speed, 874 00:30:25,734 --> 00:30:27,268 we had problems with efficiency, 875 00:30:27,268 --> 00:30:29,371 knowledge, ability to make drinks. 876 00:30:29,371 --> 00:30:31,840 And the bar just kind of fell apart. 877 00:30:31,840 --> 00:30:34,743 Now, this bar is well-known for their breakfast around town, 878 00:30:34,743 --> 00:30:38,012 so Jon wanted to have a tie in to have a breakfast cocktail, 879 00:30:38,012 --> 00:30:39,948 something that's easy but impactful. 880 00:30:39,948 --> 00:30:41,182 So we have a new drink. 881 00:30:41,182 --> 00:30:43,885 It's called the Cafe Painkiller. 882 00:30:43,885 --> 00:30:46,988 Start with one ounce orange, 883 00:30:46,988 --> 00:30:49,991 one and a half ounces of pineapple juice, 884 00:30:49,991 --> 00:30:52,127 coconut cream. 885 00:30:52,127 --> 00:30:55,430 Rinse it with the star of the show, 886 00:30:55,430 --> 00:30:57,265 spiced rum, ice the tin, 887 00:30:57,265 --> 00:30:58,767 shake and smile. 888 00:31:00,835 --> 00:31:03,037 Pour it in this cold glass 889 00:31:03,037 --> 00:31:05,740 and dark rum, garnish, 890 00:31:05,740 --> 00:31:09,110 and then here we have the Cafe Painkiller. 891 00:31:10,178 --> 00:31:11,446 So let's try it. 892 00:31:11,446 --> 00:31:13,915 The Cafe Painkiller is definitely unique. 893 00:31:13,915 --> 00:31:15,884 So, I think that people will just be drawn to it, 894 00:31:15,884 --> 00:31:18,186 and I think people will wanna take a picture of it 895 00:31:18,186 --> 00:31:20,455 and then they'll see that it also tastes really good. 896 00:31:20,455 --> 00:31:22,123 So I think it's awesome. 897 00:31:22,123 --> 00:31:25,760 We have a lot of training to do, but I think we can rock this. 898 00:31:25,760 --> 00:31:27,395 - Ready to go. Ready to go. - We got this. 899 00:31:27,395 --> 00:31:28,863 All right. Let's get this. 900 00:31:28,863 --> 00:31:31,866 [tense music] 901 00:31:34,435 --> 00:31:37,338 I am very concerned after stress test. 902 00:31:37,338 --> 00:31:39,340 The fact is I have a rookie owner 903 00:31:39,340 --> 00:31:40,775 and a rookie manager 904 00:31:40,775 --> 00:31:42,177 and a small community 905 00:31:42,177 --> 00:31:46,047 and every guest lost can't be replaced very easily. 906 00:31:46,047 --> 00:31:48,049 So they've got to get this right. 907 00:31:48,049 --> 00:31:50,084 - Hi. Jon, how you doing? - How you doing, Dave? 908 00:31:50,084 --> 00:31:52,787 Accountability is what they need. 909 00:31:52,787 --> 00:31:54,789 I've given you a lot to think about, haven't I? 910 00:31:54,789 --> 00:31:55,957 Oh, yeah. 911 00:31:55,957 --> 00:31:57,959 What are your thoughts after stress test? 912 00:31:57,959 --> 00:32:00,895 Um, it's really easy to be in the moment 913 00:32:00,895 --> 00:32:03,131 and think you're doing everything that you can 914 00:32:03,131 --> 00:32:05,800 and being pushed to the limits like that, um, 915 00:32:05,800 --> 00:32:07,936 really set my thoughts back 916 00:32:07,936 --> 00:32:09,404 on things I could be doing better. 917 00:32:09,404 --> 00:32:11,039 Like? 918 00:32:11,039 --> 00:32:13,541 The way that I interact with my staff 919 00:32:13,541 --> 00:32:17,011 as far as I want to make everything as easy 920 00:32:17,011 --> 00:32:19,914 for them as possible, which makes it harder on myself. 921 00:32:19,914 --> 00:32:22,417 And in doing that puts me way more stress 922 00:32:22,417 --> 00:32:24,052 than I need to be under. 923 00:32:24,052 --> 00:32:25,553 - That's the key point. - Yeah. 924 00:32:25,553 --> 00:32:27,956 So if, if you delegated more 925 00:32:27,956 --> 00:32:29,858 and held them to a higher standard... 926 00:32:29,858 --> 00:32:31,793 - Yeah. - ...then you become 927 00:32:31,793 --> 00:32:35,029 more of a manager and less of a doer, right? 928 00:32:35,029 --> 00:32:37,565 What can they do as an owner 929 00:32:37,565 --> 00:32:40,034 to help you be more successful there? 930 00:32:40,034 --> 00:32:42,070 I don't need micromanaged, you know that. 931 00:32:42,070 --> 00:32:45,240 But to meet maybe once a month, face to face, have dinner, 932 00:32:45,240 --> 00:32:46,875 have lunch, have coffee to just... 933 00:32:46,875 --> 00:32:49,077 - Run through the numbers. - ...get through some things, 934 00:32:49,077 --> 00:32:51,813 I need to be able to say, "Hey, I'm drowning over here." 935 00:32:51,813 --> 00:32:53,214 And that's the role you wanna play. 936 00:32:53,214 --> 00:32:55,250 Because LD's success is your success. 937 00:32:55,250 --> 00:32:57,819 So you've got her back for sure. 938 00:32:57,819 --> 00:32:59,254 What did you learn this week? 939 00:32:59,254 --> 00:33:01,489 For me, I'm not very much involved 940 00:33:01,489 --> 00:33:02,824 on the ground floor, 941 00:33:02,824 --> 00:33:05,093 but I wanna be the accountability 942 00:33:05,093 --> 00:33:07,829 that LD has towards everybody. 943 00:33:07,829 --> 00:33:09,464 I wanna have that towards her 944 00:33:09,464 --> 00:33:11,966 and maybe keep everybody, like, on their toes. 945 00:33:11,966 --> 00:33:14,535 The magic word that each of you said today 946 00:33:14,535 --> 00:33:16,371 was accountability. 947 00:33:16,371 --> 00:33:17,972 Hold yourself accountable, 948 00:33:17,972 --> 00:33:20,541 but hold each other accountable and we'll get there. 949 00:33:20,541 --> 00:33:23,378 If you bring something significant to the table 950 00:33:23,378 --> 00:33:24,913 then that's who you are. 951 00:33:24,913 --> 00:33:26,915 She's a good human being, isn't she? 952 00:33:26,915 --> 00:33:28,616 - She is. - People will love you. 953 00:33:28,616 --> 00:33:32,086 Just be a tougher manager. Don't change yourself. 954 00:33:32,086 --> 00:33:33,354 You feeling confident? 955 00:33:33,354 --> 00:33:34,989 We have this. We can do it. 956 00:33:34,989 --> 00:33:36,524 I believe you can. I'm a little astonished. 957 00:33:36,524 --> 00:33:39,093 LD has a new mindset. 958 00:33:39,093 --> 00:33:41,863 She's really focused on self-accountability 959 00:33:41,863 --> 00:33:46,200 and Dave sees his role to hold LD accountable. 960 00:33:46,200 --> 00:33:49,537 And with cross accountability, things will start to happen. 961 00:33:49,537 --> 00:33:52,340 I'm feeling much better after talking to them 962 00:33:52,340 --> 00:33:54,108 than I did beforehand. 963 00:33:54,108 --> 00:33:55,576 Okay, I got to get back to work, buddy. 964 00:33:55,576 --> 00:33:57,145 - See you soon. - See you. 965 00:33:57,145 --> 00:33:59,013 Get some rest while you can. You're gonna need it. 966 00:33:59,013 --> 00:34:00,882 - Sounds good. - Thank you. 967 00:34:03,117 --> 00:34:07,155 [upbeat music] 968 00:34:19,400 --> 00:34:21,602 [cheers and applause] 969 00:34:21,602 --> 00:34:23,204 Hi, everybody. 970 00:34:24,472 --> 00:34:26,107 This is a great town. 971 00:34:26,107 --> 00:34:29,077 When you run a restaurant or a bar in a town like this, 972 00:34:29,077 --> 00:34:30,178 you got to do it right 973 00:34:30,178 --> 00:34:32,013 or word travels quickly, doesn't it? 974 00:34:32,013 --> 00:34:33,314 - Yeah, right. - Yeah. 975 00:34:33,314 --> 00:34:35,450 We weren't doing as well as we could, right, LD? 976 00:34:35,450 --> 00:34:37,185 - Correct. - LD, what do you think? 977 00:34:37,185 --> 00:34:38,619 You and I started pretty rough. 978 00:34:38,619 --> 00:34:40,922 - Yes, sir. - How are you feeling now? 979 00:34:40,922 --> 00:34:43,458 I'm feeling optimistic. I'm excited. 980 00:34:43,458 --> 00:34:45,526 I can't wait to take the next step. 981 00:34:45,526 --> 00:34:46,661 You're ready to do this, aren't you? 982 00:34:46,661 --> 00:34:48,529 I'm ready. 983 00:34:48,529 --> 00:34:49,630 You guys ready to see it. 984 00:34:49,630 --> 00:34:50,665 - Absolutely. - Yes, sir. 985 00:34:50,665 --> 00:34:53,501 Here we go. One, two, three! 986 00:34:54,635 --> 00:34:55,636 - Wow! - [cheers and applause] 987 00:35:03,128 --> 00:35:04,396 Wow! 988 00:35:04,396 --> 00:35:06,064 [upbeat music] 989 00:35:06,064 --> 00:35:09,067 Okay. That looks so good. 990 00:35:09,067 --> 00:35:10,535 That looks great. 991 00:35:10,535 --> 00:35:12,237 Still the same building, right? 992 00:35:12,237 --> 00:35:14,206 - Still the same. - And it should be. 993 00:35:14,206 --> 00:35:15,340 What do we have? 994 00:35:15,340 --> 00:35:17,342 We have the Corner Cafe that we know, 995 00:35:17,342 --> 00:35:19,044 but what else do we have? 996 00:35:19,044 --> 00:35:20,245 Country bar. Yeah. 997 00:35:20,245 --> 00:35:23,282 A place for the community to be together. 998 00:35:23,282 --> 00:35:25,484 And now at night, when dinner is over, 999 00:35:25,484 --> 00:35:27,319 there's really a reason to come here. 1000 00:35:27,319 --> 00:35:29,254 It's a real bar now. 1001 00:35:29,254 --> 00:35:30,455 All right. 1002 00:35:30,455 --> 00:35:31,590 So you guys wanna see the inside? 1003 00:35:31,590 --> 00:35:32,958 ALL: Oh, yeah. Yeah. - Okay, go ahead. 1004 00:35:32,958 --> 00:35:35,994 [cheers and applause] 1005 00:35:38,330 --> 00:35:41,300 - Wow! - Oh. Oh, wow dude. 1006 00:35:41,300 --> 00:35:43,035 Goddamn. 1007 00:35:43,035 --> 00:35:44,403 - That is freaking amazing. - Whoa. 1008 00:35:44,403 --> 00:35:45,537 Look at this. 1009 00:35:47,306 --> 00:35:49,074 What the heck? 1010 00:35:49,074 --> 00:35:50,242 - Okay. - That's freaking beautiful. 1011 00:35:50,242 --> 00:35:52,110 David's all-- just taking it all in. 1012 00:35:52,110 --> 00:35:55,347 You know, our expectations, you know, were high 1013 00:35:55,347 --> 00:35:57,149 and, uh, it didn't disappoint. 1014 00:35:57,149 --> 00:35:58,350 Are you guys ready for this one? 1015 00:35:58,350 --> 00:35:59,451 - Yeah. - You guys ready? 1016 00:35:59,451 --> 00:36:01,019 Open that door. 1017 00:36:01,019 --> 00:36:03,188 You know, little kids growing up in France, uh, 1018 00:36:03,188 --> 00:36:05,657 watching those Western with dad and then, you know, 1019 00:36:05,657 --> 00:36:07,492 you just open the door almost, like, you know, 1020 00:36:07,492 --> 00:36:09,227 felt like those doors where the flapping doors 1021 00:36:09,227 --> 00:36:10,729 you, you know-- you open to the saloon 1022 00:36:10,729 --> 00:36:12,431 and you see this and you just-- 1023 00:36:12,431 --> 00:36:14,066 it's, you know, it's unreal. 1024 00:36:14,066 --> 00:36:16,234 And I think it's gonna be a good success. 1025 00:36:16,234 --> 00:36:18,503 Two--well, look at this. 1026 00:36:18,503 --> 00:36:20,505 Look at this. 1027 00:36:20,505 --> 00:36:21,707 - It is just-- - Pretty cool bar, huh? 1028 00:36:21,707 --> 00:36:23,709 - Yeah. - Oh my God. This is so sick. 1029 00:36:23,709 --> 00:36:26,478 So what we wanted to create is this is inside 1030 00:36:26,478 --> 00:36:27,546 and that's outside. 1031 00:36:27,546 --> 00:36:29,114 - Yeah. - Right? 1032 00:36:29,114 --> 00:36:30,749 So we carry this wood on the other side of the wall 1033 00:36:30,749 --> 00:36:32,184 to create the separation, 1034 00:36:32,184 --> 00:36:34,252 taking advantage of these windows. 1035 00:36:34,252 --> 00:36:36,088 But then we redressed your back bar, 1036 00:36:36,088 --> 00:36:37,522 - doesn't that look great? - Yeah, it does. 1037 00:36:37,522 --> 00:36:39,658 With the lighting and a corrugated steel behind it. 1038 00:36:39,658 --> 00:36:41,460 Again to complete out the barn look. 1039 00:36:41,460 --> 00:36:43,028 And when you walk in, it's the first thing 1040 00:36:43,028 --> 00:36:44,696 that caught your eye right, LD? 1041 00:36:44,696 --> 00:36:46,398 I'm glad you guys like it. Grab a seat. 1042 00:36:46,398 --> 00:36:48,266 There's a lot more for me to show you. 1043 00:36:48,266 --> 00:36:50,068 Let me show you some of the things we got back here. 1044 00:36:50,068 --> 00:36:51,737 This is a PathSpot machine. 1045 00:36:51,737 --> 00:36:53,505 So after you wash your hands, 1046 00:36:53,505 --> 00:36:56,108 you put your hands under the PathSpot, 1047 00:36:56,108 --> 00:36:58,343 if you get a red light, wash them again. 1048 00:36:58,343 --> 00:37:00,812 Then I got audio/video professionals of Idaho 1049 00:37:00,812 --> 00:37:03,081 to come in here redo the sound system 1050 00:37:03,081 --> 00:37:04,282 and video system 1051 00:37:04,282 --> 00:37:06,551 so everything looks and sounds great. 1052 00:37:06,551 --> 00:37:07,786 At night, we got to crank the music 1053 00:37:07,786 --> 00:37:09,521 a little bit in here now, right? 1054 00:37:09,521 --> 00:37:12,157 Nice to turn this into a bit of a party bar. 1055 00:37:12,157 --> 00:37:14,159 Then I got Partender 1056 00:37:14,159 --> 00:37:16,561 to give you guys an inventory program for life. 1057 00:37:16,561 --> 00:37:17,729 - This is the best. - Yeah. 1058 00:37:17,729 --> 00:37:20,732 Oh, it takes minutes to do bar inventory. 1059 00:37:20,732 --> 00:37:22,701 I got BarProducts.com 1060 00:37:22,701 --> 00:37:25,103 to give you guys all the bar tools, 1061 00:37:25,103 --> 00:37:27,639 mixing cup strainers, everything you could ever need. 1062 00:37:27,639 --> 00:37:29,441 I got Standard Restaurant Supply 1063 00:37:29,441 --> 00:37:31,643 to give this all new plate ware and kitchenware. 1064 00:37:31,643 --> 00:37:32,644 Great. 1065 00:37:32,644 --> 00:37:34,279 So let's get the kitchen ready. 1066 00:37:34,279 --> 00:37:36,148 Let's get ourselves in uniform. Let's get the bar set up. 1067 00:37:36,148 --> 00:37:38,617 We open in about 15 minutes, okay? 1068 00:37:38,617 --> 00:37:41,086 - All right. Let's do it. - Thank you. Thank you. 1069 00:37:41,086 --> 00:37:44,122 [cheers and applause] 1070 00:37:46,458 --> 00:37:49,294 Welcome, guys, to the new Country Bar and Corner Cafe. 1071 00:37:49,294 --> 00:37:51,196 - Let's go in. - Come on in. 1072 00:37:51,196 --> 00:37:55,233 [upbeat music] 1073 00:37:55,233 --> 00:37:57,836 How is it going, guys? Welcome to the Corner Cafe. 1074 00:37:57,836 --> 00:37:59,738 A bit old-fashioned. 1075 00:37:59,738 --> 00:38:03,475 These are some, um, of our new menu items. 1076 00:38:03,475 --> 00:38:05,377 - You guys will love this one. - Nice. 1077 00:38:05,377 --> 00:38:07,379 [indistinct] pork burger. 1078 00:38:07,379 --> 00:38:10,482 [indistinct] and pork burger. 1079 00:38:10,482 --> 00:38:12,751 All right, you got tickets coming in, y'all. 1080 00:38:15,787 --> 00:38:18,323 - You added Huckleberry syrup? - Yes, sir. 1081 00:38:18,323 --> 00:38:19,524 Quarter ounce, right? 1082 00:38:21,193 --> 00:38:22,294 - Pretty good. - Sweet. 1083 00:38:22,294 --> 00:38:24,129 Pretty good, Terrik. 1084 00:38:24,129 --> 00:38:27,232 Getting all that beautiful mint oil all over that. 1085 00:38:27,232 --> 00:38:28,667 Let's go, guys. How are we doing? 1086 00:38:28,667 --> 00:38:30,135 I'm doing-- feeling much better today. 1087 00:38:30,135 --> 00:38:31,536 Excellent. 1088 00:38:31,536 --> 00:38:33,238 Big change from two days ago, huh? 1089 00:38:33,238 --> 00:38:34,473 Oh, absolutely. 1090 00:38:34,473 --> 00:38:37,442 [upbeat music] 1091 00:38:39,744 --> 00:38:41,546 Eli, can you-- when you get a moment, 1092 00:38:41,546 --> 00:38:43,548 could I get some silverware in here, please? 1093 00:38:43,548 --> 00:38:45,617 - How you doing? - Not too bad. 1094 00:38:45,617 --> 00:38:46,651 Are we catching up? 1095 00:38:46,651 --> 00:38:48,220 Are almost all the orders in now? 1096 00:38:48,220 --> 00:38:49,721 Yeah, I'm almost done down the line. 1097 00:38:49,721 --> 00:38:51,790 - Excellent. Okay. - Just putting this in. 1098 00:38:51,790 --> 00:38:53,225 We've got two nachos. 1099 00:38:53,225 --> 00:38:55,527 Talk to me, Chef. Perfect start. Absolutely. 1100 00:38:55,527 --> 00:38:56,795 How beautiful that food looks. 1101 00:38:56,795 --> 00:38:58,930 Angel, is that beautiful or what? 1102 00:38:58,930 --> 00:39:00,365 Yeah. I'm super proud. 1103 00:39:00,365 --> 00:39:01,433 It shows what happens 1104 00:39:01,433 --> 00:39:02,834 when you take somebody like Angel, 1105 00:39:02,834 --> 00:39:04,436 who is a great employee 1106 00:39:04,436 --> 00:39:06,171 in one of the dirtiest kitchen you've ever seen. 1107 00:39:06,171 --> 00:39:07,339 - Yes. - Train her, 1108 00:39:07,339 --> 00:39:08,440 give her some pride and look at her. 1109 00:39:08,440 --> 00:39:09,608 I know. 1110 00:39:09,608 --> 00:39:11,176 - Angel, I'm very impressed. - Thank you. 1111 00:39:11,176 --> 00:39:12,844 You're really organized. You're really tight tonight. 1112 00:39:12,844 --> 00:39:14,746 - Really well done. - Thank you so much. 1113 00:39:14,746 --> 00:39:16,314 She's doing a great job. 1114 00:39:16,314 --> 00:39:17,649 Knife and fork burger. 1115 00:39:17,649 --> 00:39:19,584 - I'm terrible. Happy birthday. - I love this. 1116 00:39:19,584 --> 00:39:21,219 Oh, my God! Yay! 1117 00:39:21,219 --> 00:39:23,355 We've known these boys for a long time. 1118 00:39:23,355 --> 00:39:24,523 The good boys? 1119 00:39:24,523 --> 00:39:26,391 They have turned into something amazing. 1120 00:39:26,391 --> 00:39:27,592 - Yeah, the good boys. - Thank you. 1121 00:39:27,592 --> 00:39:29,861 I would rather rescue an independent bar 1122 00:39:29,861 --> 00:39:31,663 in a small town 1123 00:39:31,663 --> 00:39:34,666 than a corporate bar in the big town any day. 1124 00:39:34,666 --> 00:39:36,201 This bar is set up now 1125 00:39:36,201 --> 00:39:39,738 to be a real part of this community, inclusive. 1126 00:39:39,738 --> 00:39:41,373 Everybody loves the environment. 1127 00:39:41,373 --> 00:39:43,808 They're reacting so well to the food presentations 1128 00:39:43,808 --> 00:39:45,510 and the drink presentations. 1129 00:39:45,510 --> 00:39:47,312 This isn't just a bar. 1130 00:39:47,312 --> 00:39:49,948 This is a centerpiece of Horseshoe Bend, 1131 00:39:49,948 --> 00:39:51,249 and that makes it 1132 00:39:51,249 --> 00:39:53,251 an integral part of this community. 1133 00:39:53,251 --> 00:39:54,886 That's the best part of this rescue. 1134 00:39:54,886 --> 00:39:57,923 [upbeat music] 1135 00:39:57,923 --> 00:39:59,791 I'm loving this. Do you? 1136 00:39:59,791 --> 00:40:00,959 You got a cool bar now, don't you? 1137 00:40:00,959 --> 00:40:02,794 - I do. Yeah. We do. - The coolest bar-- 1138 00:40:02,794 --> 00:40:04,529 - yeah, the coolest bar in town. - Yeah. 1139 00:40:04,529 --> 00:40:05,964 So, you know what, guys, 1140 00:40:05,964 --> 00:40:07,332 this has been a really good week. 1141 00:40:07,332 --> 00:40:08,333 You've learned a lot, haven't you? 1142 00:40:08,333 --> 00:40:09,401 I have. 1143 00:40:09,401 --> 00:40:10,435 You're gonna do this, aren't you? 1144 00:40:10,435 --> 00:40:11,803 - I am. - Yeah. 1145 00:40:11,803 --> 00:40:13,405 I completely believe in you. Congratulations, buddy. 1146 00:40:13,405 --> 00:40:15,006 This is gonna turn into a great investment for you. 1147 00:40:15,006 --> 00:40:16,341 Thank you so much, Jon. 1148 00:40:16,341 --> 00:40:17,409 - Three-way hug? - Yeah. 1149 00:40:17,409 --> 00:40:18,843 - Three-way hugs. - Let's do that. 1150 00:40:20,245 --> 00:40:22,714 - Congratulations. 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