eating dinner alone in a restaurant

[Staberella]

Yes, we've been opened for 9 yrs and we have a strong steady clientele. We dont do fusion. Traditional authentic french food.

Edit: also planning on opening another place in the next two yrs using same culinary foundation but completely different concept.

Don't fix what's not broken I get it, but as far as the concept for your 2nd place goes, some fusion might be nice or just a very srs steakhouse with a slamming wine list and a nice raw bar.

[Staberella]

Saw it. Enjoyed it. Didnt remember dorsia's.

You have to read the book. The movie was 2/10 compared to the book.

[NightGymGoer]

You have to read the book. The movie was 2/10 compared to the book.

lolwut

who are u? lol

[MaruchanRamen]

Noodles look good.

[Stratostix]

you are quite dense. this has nothing to do with your course menu layout. that does not equal "your attitude". You acting elitist = your attitude. And for your information, I've ate at restaurants that have 1, 2 and 3 stars edit:michelin star . Get your poverty ass out of here.

Its ok bud. Why are u taking things personally? Are u feeling insecure? Why r u mad? Lol. No one's trying to be an "elitist" in here. All i did was answer the Q's describing the place i own.
If u dont like it, thats ur problem brah. Not mine.

[lookiamapollo]

Noodle soup. Havnt done this in so long I'm loving it. Meal costs half as much, don't have ppl yapping away, just miscing. Feels good man. Why do ppl complain about this blessing?

people think being by themselves is somehow bad. Id ont know why

[Stratostix]

Don't fix what's not broken I get it, but as far as the concept for your 2nd place goes, some fusion might be nice or just a very srs steakhouse with a slamming wine list and a nice raw bar.

Agreed. It'll most likely be even more lax than that. 9 yrs in the fine dining business is taxing bc its so particular to ur skillset, the place wont run itself without u there even for a few hrs. Cant teach this food to anyone else really.

Its time for something new and less uptight actually. Tired of it.

[2RDEYE]

would eat out every night alone if i could afford it

[WhoWasLift]

anybody that goes to a respectable restaurant alone is a *******

[Staberella]

Agreed. It'll most likely be even more lax than that. 9 yrs in the fine dining business is taxing bc its so particular to ur skillset, the place wont run itself without u there even for a few hrs. Cant teach this food to anyone else really.

Its time for something new and less uptight actually. Tired of it.

You work in a very tough and competitive industry. Your small bistro lasting for 9 years is extremely impressive. Here's a thought for a 2nd place. Make it more casual and focus more on booze than on the food. I don't mean serve typical bar crap but perhaps do a tapas joint with French flair.

[Socalstylz88]

those noodles look good as fuk.

I enjoy eating by myself from time to time, I can focus on my own meal instead of getting pissed off when my girl dumps all her tomatoes on my fukking plate. bish just say no tomatoes..srs

[Stratostix]

You work in a very tough and competitive industry. Your small bistro lasting for 9 years is extremely impressive. Here's a thought for a 2nd place. Make it more casual and focus more on booze than on the food. I don't mean serve typical bar crap but perhaps do a tapas joint with French flair.

Thats definitely in the ballpark of what we're trying to do.

[Lightly-Juiced]

Never really eat at restaurants by myself. Just chipotle. Like eating there alone so I can enjoy my food and then **** there immediately after.

[Staberella]

Thats definitely in the ballpark of what we're trying to do.

Awesome and like I said my PM box is always open if you need cocktail and wine menus. BTW I get to eat 1 meal for free if I am ever in your neck of the woods. Deal?

[Stratostix]

Awesome and like I said my PM box is always open if you need cocktail and wine menus. BTW I get to eat 1 meal for free if I am ever in your neck of the woods. Deal?

Haha u got it.

[LaxinAround]

its bun bo hue. Spicy/salty soup with thicker white noodles. I converted from pho to this so much better

Bun Bo Hue master race crew

[conceptions]

brb every miscer is a social butterfly


brb im never alone brb im so confident

brb felt so confident eating alone I had to make a thread on the misc to keep me company

[NightGymGoer]

Awesome and like I said my PM box is always open if you need cocktail and wine menus. BTW I get to eat 1 meal for free if I am ever in your neck of the woods. Deal?

[saggies]

its bun bo hue. Spicy/salty soup with thicker white noodles. I converted from pho to this so much better

this

bun bo hue is fukn top notch

[Staberella]

Haha u got it.

BTW I can also help you with a Tapas menu if need be since that's what we served during nightclub hours. High end but simple and fresh ingredients. The bonus was that there would be over 25 items but many of the ingredients were the same, just cooked differently. People who like tapas aren't looking for a meal, they just want light snacks to go with their wine or cocktail.

So it's cost saving and profit churning. They spend $$$ on marked up booze and food.

[Stratostix]

BTW I can also help you with a Tapas menu if need be since that's what we served during nightclub hours. High end but simple and fresh ingredients. The bonus was that there would be over 25 items but many of the ingredients were the same, just cooked differently. People who like tapas aren't looking for a meal, they just want light snacks to go with their wine or cocktail.

I'll keep that in mind. The toughest part will be to try to relax the focus on the quality of food served. But thats the whole point of changing the concept lol. It'll take some getting used to.

[NightGymGoer]

BTW I can also help you with a Tapas menu if need be since that's what we served during nightclub hours. High end but simple and fresh ingredients. The bonus was that there would be over 25 items but many of the ingredients were the same, just cooked differently. People who like tapas aren't looking for a meal, they just want light snacks to go with their wine or cocktail.

So it's cost saving and profit churning. They spend $$$ on marked up booze and food.

[Staberella]

I'll keep that in mind. The toughest part will be to try to relax the focus on the quality of food served. But thats the whole point of changing the concept lol. It'll take some getting used to.

Tapas can be done very well and very simply. Read my edit. You do not need to lower the quality of the food because people are willing to pay pretty much the same amount for Tapas as they would a full meal. Smaller portions on food for about the same price you would charge at your bistro and BOOZE, lots of it.

Also you can do "deals" like have a Tapas menu where they can pick 3 items off of the regular tapas menu. Since you are French the most popular French fusion tapas place we have here in NY is a mixture of French/Portuguese and bone marrow on garlic toast is a must.

Small plates with lots of flavor.

As for atmosphere keep in mind that Tapas places tend to be much more light as opposed to the traditional sit down restaurants. An open kitchen is also standard for Tapas places.

[NightGymGoer]

Tapas can be done very well and very simply. Read my edit. You do not need to lower the quality of the food because people are willing to pay pretty much the same amount for Tapas as they would a full meal. Smaller portions on food for about the same price you would charge at your bistro and BOOZE, lots of it.

Also you will can do "deals" like have a Tapas menu where they can pick 3 items off of the regular tapas menu. Since you are French the most popular French fusion tapas place we have here in NY is a mixture of French/Portuguese and bone marrow on garlic toast is a must.

alright, we get the 500% mark up on the booze, stab. Stop beating the horse.

[Staberella]

alright, we get the 500% mark up on the booze, stab. Stop beating the horse.

Go eat some Shin Ramen.

[NightGymGoer]

Go eat some Shin Ramen.

[Staberella]

I love Shin Ramen, I would eat that schit everyday for every meal if it wasn't so bad for my health.

[NightGymGoer]

I love Shin Ramen, I would eat that schit everyday for every meal if it wasn't so bad for my health.

you talking about the instant one or the one you have to sort of prepare?

[Staberella]

you talking about the instant one or the one you have to sort of prepare?

The real deal. Add some fresh mushrooms, chopped chives, minced garlic, hot pepper flakes and 2 eggs poached = HNNNNNNNNNNG.

GTFO with the cup o noodles. That only comes in handy for hangovers.

[NightGymGoer]

The real deal. Add some fresh mushrooms, chopped chives, minced garlic, hot pepper flakes and 2 eggs poached = HNNNNNNNNNNG.

GTFO with the cup o noodles. That only comes in handy for hangovers.