An up to date blog, Sorry for being so Absinthe minded ;) Blog #33

Hello everyone. Two blogs in as many days. The flood of fan mail asking me to keep up with it has made me do another one. I hate to disappoint.

So let’s get started. Week two (the first official week) started and the weather gods were not on our side. Tuesday through Thursday was freezing cold. -28 and colder. Fri had warmed up but with it came a massive snow storm. As a result we had 10 cancellations on Friday and who knows how many walk-ins decided to stay at home. But we rallied Sat night and had our highest grossing day yet. The week wasn’t bad by any means, but I just wanted to get going and have my Resto full and see ppl enjoying them selves.

Friday I got some more alcohol, including the Absinthe. I also brought in my absinthe fountain, spoons and glasses that Jake and Mitch bought for me. That very night we sold five. Amazing!! Sat. we sold some more. So it seems to be definitely something ppl want. And that makes me happy. So we had a good first week. A few mistakes and some frustrations but we made it through. Had a meeting on Friday with the staff and Grace to let them know where we stood. The answer is, we’re moving forward. I’m a perfectionist and am never really happy. But don’t tell the staff that. Ha ha ha.

But we’ve had great comments all week and even a return visit from our local MP. Cooking for ppl like the MP is a great test. They eat very well in Ottawa and the Chef that cooks their meals is very decorated and respected. So for the MP to say he likes my cooking and makes a return visit is a big honour. But my favourite comment this past week was… I was talking to a table and told them I was trying to bring Toronto to North Bay. They said this” is better than Toronto. I feel like we’re in New York” That warmed the cockles of my heart.

So officially, week two starts tomorrow and weather is supposed to be close to 0 if not +. I was in today tying up some lose ends and the phone was ringing off the hook for Resos’ Awesome I say, Awesome! Also tonight, I stopped in to Farinas resto in the Best Western. It’s a new Resto serving Italian food. The chef is one of my protégés, Eric Fleming. The meal was fantastic. Kudos to you Eric! Let’s bring big city food to the Bay.

Sorry for the short blog this time. But I’m completely knackered.

Have a great week and we’ll blog at you soon.

Cheers

Le Commis Glenn