tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
Sold out again. Close to 750 people served this week.
I need more cooks already....
I need more cooks already....
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McClure's BBQ (2 Viewers)
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Keerock
Footballguy
Tipsy... what are you telling people when you run out? Is there anything that tips them off beforehand that "running out" is a possibility? I know that's optimal for you to run out, I'm just wondering how the customers react when they come in hoping for some ribs to find there are none.
NCCommish
Footballguy
You know you can't please everyone and it seems like that one review isn't hurting business. In fact I don't know anyone who relies on Yelp to make their dining decisions. I think it is a very small percentage of possible diners that do rely on it. And really doesn't Tips have enough going on to not worry about one personal review? I mean if the guy had 1 or 0 starred him sure you want to reach out because that suggests a possible real problem. But if you spend your time reaching out to everyone who doesn't give you the max stars what time are you going to have to do anything else?
NCCommish
Footballguy
Around here it's known that if you go to a place that truly slow cooks then they may run out so you better get there early. Can't just pop it in the microwave from the freezer after all. My guess is the average NO local understands that running out means it is actually fresh cooked and have seen it happen at many local restaurants.
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
That guy was a complete ##### about it in person too. I'm not going to engage many folks on yelp anyway...see Amy's Baking Company.
Bob Sacamano
Footballguy
I'd go with, "Get here earlier next time, ###hole!!"
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
this. the most popular new bbq joint in the country ran out of brisket everyday within a couple of hours. people still line up for an hour before he opens just to make sure they get some. (franklin bbq in austin)
sold out sign at bbq joint = $$$$. That means no waste for me and keeps demand up. And it will piss some off...Its a delicate balance for sure. But i'm really good with folks as long as they don't condescend or puff their chest out...then i'm a complete smartarse jerk.
BigJohn
Footballguy
I so wish I lived near N.O.
Keerock
Footballguy
Awesome! Obviously we don't have places like this in Michigan, so I'm unfamiliar with the practice.
Al Czervik
Footballguy
If a FBG comes in, we get to skip the line and take a special table in the kitchen or something like that, right?
Abraham
Footballguy
Oh, ok. Just a suggestion - I don't see the harm in sending a message inviting him back in on account of the new location but obviously that's up to you. YOu seem to be bowling 5 starts across the board except that one.
And while a small percentage of diners rely on it, they are new diners and it's relatively free to benefit from the conversation. People from all over the world visit NOLA as a tourist spot and "food" is one of the top two or three things they list as a reason. Owning any category in food, no matter how small, will bring diners that live other places and can evangelize for you when they get home. Just a suggestion.
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
if im full or sold out...ask for Neil...I'll feed you on the line or by the pit with whatever i can
Foosball God
Foos
When are you going to start franchising? I'm hungry.
culdeus
Footballguy
#### that guy then. Who cares? I would blast a lot more pics though on facebook and your company website. Especially of a full restaurant. People want to eat where people are. Linking all the articles can't hurt.
You might actually consider turning over your social stuff to someone offsite (like here). Bakeries locally pay social people 100s of bucks a month to manage their social media. Pretty sure you could find someone to do this for you for a t-shirt here.... Just saying.
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Insoxicated
I'm sure he can't make any promises but Neil has always taken tremendous care of me friends and I when we would visit him at Dante's. The guy was born to do this, for sure.
FYI working out shirt details now... Neil is going to make the call but I figured I'd ask here...
Would you guys prefer a "basic 50/50 t shirt", or would you prefer a softer/higher quality t shirt (perhaps a triblend) and be willing to pay a little extra for said shirt?
Hawks64
Footballguy
Me too, but not so sure I want a triblend when I googled and found this. http://i.americanapparel.net/storefront/photos/fullscreen.html?l=1&i=http://i.americanapparel.net/storefront/photos/morephotos/tr401/tr401_02.jpg and http://i.americanapparel.net/storefront/photos/fullscreen.html?l=1&i=http://i.americanapparel.net/storefront/photos/morephotos/tr401/tr401_01.jpg
I guess he was from the Internet and said he was a model, so it must have been true.
Keerock
Footballguy
Sheriff66
Footballguy
Brony
Footballguy
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Insoxicated
yeah I've never understood American Apparel's hipster marketing.
No creeper stache' required for a quality tri-blend shirt. Wouldn't be american apparel (due to costs) but could be a similiar style from another brand we've used in the past and is a VERY comfortable / high-quality shirt.
Bull Dozier
Footballguy
Bob Sacamano
Footballguy
I'll buy anything that doesn't have a reference to FBG Limited Edition. Something that emphasizes the large percentage of suckiness that lettuce contributes to the overall suckiness that is salad, however...
Bob Sacamano
Footballguy
I think it's safe to say people here are going to support Tipsy no matter the decision. Pick whatever works best for you, tips.
On a wholly unrelated note, courtesy of Early
On a wholly unrelated note, courtesy of Early
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
just got caught up reading the thread.
Soundsl ike everything is going great.
Will definitely be puchasing a T-shirt once they are available.
Soundsl ike everything is going great.
Will definitely be puchasing a T-shirt once they are available.
Rohn Jambo
Footballguy
FigJam
Footballguy
Johnny Rock
Footballguy
His FB page is already looking good and active too. Lots of great links, reviews, pics and funny.
coyote5
Footballguy
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Insoxicated
Niel is a pretty savvy cat and is doing a solid job so far aggregating content that's surfacing. Could be doing a LITTLE better with photography from inside/around the restaurant but he's busy as hell right now. Once he finds his groove I think he'll be all good. He's doing a better job than most already IMO.
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
my wife is in charge of the advertising for Zatarains. It becomes her job when i can afford to have her quit the ad firm. Meanwhile....people know I am the one posting and that 1. adds instant cred 2. keeps it from sounding canned. based on this thread people like following a guys dream.
Niel is a pretty savvy cat and is doing a solid job so far aggregating content that's surfacing. Could be doing a LITTLE better with photography from inside/around the restaurant but he's busy as hell right now. Once he finds his groove I think he'll be all good. He's doing a better job than most already IMO.
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
icon....i won't even consider the 50/50. my food is high quality...so should be my shirts.
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
you mean a 12 pack. chef needs beer too.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Full beard checking in for hipster modeling. Gotta go v-neck too FTW.
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Insoxicated
and THAT's how it's done. Even if the shirts are a breakeven item you're fostering a personal connection to the brand and getting free advertising every time someone wears the shirt. That said, making a few sheckles on each one isn't a bad proposition either. I fight all the organizations I work with ever day though. Sure.. congrats, you got the shirt for $7 and sold it for $15. It will fade/shrink like #### and generally won't get worn...ever. I'd much rather pay $12-13 for a NICE shirt, sell it for $20 and have it be someone's favorite shirt because of how comfortable it is / how good it looks.
To this day my girlfriend wears Sache shirts almost exclusively because of how ####### comfortable they are. We'll get you set up with some good stuff.
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gianmarco
Footballguy
Arrived in town last night, drove by on Magazine this morning and saw a shadow walking in the restaurant hard at work. If not for a hungry kid and wife, would have stopped in, but will be hitting it this weekend before going home. Can't wait!!
Tipsy, the restaurant looks awesome and what a fantastic location.
Tipsy, the restaurant looks awesome and what a fantastic location.
NCCommish
Footballguy
Yeah I'd much rather pay 20 bucks and get a shirt that lasts. Plus I would expect a shirt from a restaurant to run around 20. Seems like that is the price point I see. Oh wait, 19.99 I should say.
I fight all the organizations I work with ever day though. Sure.. congrats, you got the shirt for $7 and sold it for $15. It will fade/shrink like #### and generally won't get worn...ever. I'd much rather pay $12-13 for a NICE shirt, sell it for $20 and have it be someone's favorite shirt because of how comfortable it is / how good it looks.
To this day my girlfriend wears Sache shirts almost exclusively because of how ####### comfortable they are. We'll get you set up with some good stuff.
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