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McClure's BBQ (2 Viewers)

sbonomo said:
tipsy mcstagger said:
Most likely open by may
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dang it....you are derinately going to be missed!
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i'm quite sad about not running the food show up there again...such a blast.

in other news....joining my new super team at hogs for the cause (besides 3 other chefs from in NOLA) is Chris Lilly from Big Bob Gibson's ...who just happened to win Memphis in May last year. :boom: (this won't be 100% until I see him there....i just cannot believe it)

 
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:eek:

That's ####### awesome!

....And you are missed well beyond the food side of things, GB. Everyone was taking about Ya last night and how it won't be the Same without you.

 
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6th anniversary party for NOLA brew last night....3 bands...about 1000 people....I watched the one food truck serve at least half those folks (while I shucked and grilled a sack of oysters for the brewery staff). I only ever approach those numbers during Mardi Gras currently.

With the new tap rooms music space we will be hosting events this size at least once a month.

:pickle:

 
tipsy mcstagger said:
6th anniversary party for NOLA brew last night....3 bands...about 1000 people....I watched the one food truck serve at least half those folks (while I shucked and grilled a sack of oysters for the brewery staff). I only ever approach those numbers during Mardi Gras currently.

With the new tap rooms music space we will be hosting events this size at least once a month.

:pickle:
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:cool: :banned: :thumbup:

ETA: :porked:

We need a proper bbq smiley...

 
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tipsy mcstagger said:
6th anniversary party for NOLA brew last night....3 bands...about 1000 people....I watched the one food truck serve at least half those folks (while I shucked and grilled a sack of oysters for the brewery staff). I only ever approach those numbers during Mardi Gras currently.

With the new tap rooms music space we will be hosting events this size at least once a month.

:pickle:
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Beautiful!
 
tipsy mcstagger said:
6th anniversary party for NOLA brew last night....3 bands...about 1000 people....I watched the one food truck serve at least half those folks (while I shucked and grilled a sack of oysters for the brewery staff). I only ever approach those numbers during Mardi Gras currently.

With the new tap rooms music space we will be hosting events this size at least once a month.

:pickle:
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I am so proud of your success, Tipsy. :thumbup:
 
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Wait, was it your food truck or someone else. Are you excited for what the future holds or the business from last night.

 
The Z Machine said:
That's really awesome. Tell us about the funding for this, since you dropped the FFA crowd sourced option.
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I believe the FFA funding was for a whole different venue, this partnership presented itself and the other option went away quick. It doesn't sound like there was too much costs with setting up this partnership.

 
You ought to see how much room there is back there. My people originally started out in that neighborhood, and it fell on hard times, but it's beautiful. Nola has almost a whole block, I'm so excited not just for Tipsy but also for the city. I used to dream this kind of thing could happen in New Orleans, then we had the storm, and it seemed like we were destroyed, wiped out. And here we are, we are entrepreneurial, our old neighborhoods are being reinvigorated and it's people like Tipsy and Coco at Nola that are doing it. When Nola first opened I was so excited I actually called up and asked if they were opening a brewpub, he then explained to me the bizarre and protectionist laws that kept brewpubs from really being created in Louisiana. That was a long time ago now, and now this plan is coming to fruition. It's really wonderful. To me that's the kind of thing the mayor should show up for, the kind of thing that should be featured on a big level, but somehow without all that great businessmen with imagination and love for food and beer and this city are doing their own thing and killing it. I'm happy on a lot of levels for this, just speaking as a New Orleanian, but from a food and beer level I'm excited too. Both of these places were among many favorite in the city, they're close to where I am, and now they are combining. I am psyched.

 
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SaintsInDome2006 said:
You ought to see how much room there is back there. My people originally started out in that neighborhood, and it fell on hard times, but it's beautiful. Nola has almost a whole block, I'm so excited not just for Tipsy but also for the city. I used to dream this kind of thing could happen in New Orleans, then we had the storm, and it seemed like we were destroyed, wiped out. And here we are, we are entrepreneurial, our old neighborhoods are being reinvigorated and it's people like Tipsy and Coco at Nola that are doing it. When Nola first opened I was so excited I actually called up and asked if they were opening a brewpub, he then explained to me the bizarre and protectionist laws that kept brewpubs from really being created in Louisiana. That was a long time ago now, and now this plan is coming to fruition. It's really wonderful. To me that's the kind of thing the mayor should show up for, the kind of thing that should be featured on a big level, but somehow without all that great businessmen with imagination and love for food and beer and this city are doing their own thing and killing it. I'm happy on a lot of levels for this, just speaking as a New Orleanian, but from a food and beer level I'm excited too. Both of these places were among many favorite in the city, they're close to where I am, and now they are combining. I am psyched.
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Maybe what you should try to do is get some info on the opening to be 'played' on a local TV News show or local paper. Maybe if there is enough knowledge about it and hype, the Mayor might respond to an invitation!

Also finding someone who knows someone who knows someone in the city gov't, helps too!

Heck just sending the Mayor's office the info might get them to come, especially if its an election year!!

 
The Z Machine said:
That's really awesome. Tell us about the funding for this, since you dropped the FFA crowd sourced option.
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I covered that a little on one of these pages. The westbank location was going to take a lot of cash to get going. This won't...all I have to do is pay for my new smokehouse and groceries.. All of the equipment and build out are on the brewery. Rent and a % of profit cover those costs. Overall the deal has me breathing a sigh of relief....it will be far less expensive for me to operate out of this place. Not to mention finally having enough refrigeration....the walk in cooler has more square footage than my current restaurant.

 
AcerFC said:
Wait, was it your food truck or someone else. Are you excited for what the future holds or the business from last night.
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future .....

lets not forget how incredibly hot a significant portion of the girls that go there are....if my wife didn't keep my balls in a jar i'd be in real trouble over there. :)

 
Mr. Ected said:
SaintsInDome2006 said:
You ought to see how much room there is back there. My people originally started out in that neighborhood, and it fell on hard times, but it's beautiful. Nola has almost a whole block, I'm so excited not just for Tipsy but also for the city. I used to dream this kind of thing could happen in New Orleans, then we had the storm, and it seemed like we were destroyed, wiped out. And here we are, we are entrepreneurial, our old neighborhoods are being reinvigorated and it's people like Tipsy and Coco at Nola that are doing it. When Nola first opened I was so excited I actually called up and asked if they were opening a brewpub, he then explained to me the bizarre and protectionist laws that kept brewpubs from really being created in Louisiana. That was a long time ago now, and now this plan is coming to fruition. It's really wonderful. To me that's the kind of thing the mayor should show up for, the kind of thing that should be featured on a big level, but somehow without all that great businessmen with imagination and love for food and beer and this city are doing their own thing and killing it. I'm happy on a lot of levels for this, just speaking as a New Orleanian, but from a food and beer level I'm excited too. Both of these places were among many favorite in the city, they're close to where I am, and now they are combining. I am psyched.
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Maybe what you should try to do is get some info on the opening to be 'played' on a local TV News show or local paper. Maybe if there is enough knowledge about it and hype, the Mayor might respond to an invitation!

Also finding someone who knows someone who knows someone in the city gov't, helps too!

Heck just sending the Mayor's office the info might get them to come, especially if its an election year!!
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the newspaper ran a story within 20 minutes of the contract signing....I called the food guy...and local beer writer. We will not miss out on press.

the next phase is the bigger deal. when the music venue opens...watch out.

and I cannot even whisper about the plans my new masters have. the next two years with this brand sound too good to be true. lets leave it at....more property is being purchased.

 
Within three days of west bank store getting discussed, this long awaited possibility came true...never tellay thought it would. Got really lucky w timing, and it was all because I had major issues w smoker vs neighbors brewing again. Funny how things work out.

 
tipsy mcstagger said:
Within three days of west bank store getting discussed, this long awaited possibility came true...never tellay thought it would. Got really lucky w timing, and it was all because I had major issues w smoker vs neighbors brewing again. Funny how things work out.
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I see what you did there...

 
Great news, Tipsy, and the next time I'm in NO your place will be my first stop. I'll take 2 slabs of ribs, please.

 
BigJohn said:
Are you moving completely into the new space, or will you keep the OG location open?
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absolutely keeping the first place. Even if down the road the brewery is blowing up...I'm still inclined to stay here. I might close a day or two a week if brewery exceeds OG sales. All meat will be smoked at brewery and all sides will be made at OG. At least that is the plan. I have small kitchen at brewery so its kind of perfect.

 
tipsy mcstagger said:
BigJohn said:
Are you moving completely into the new space, or will you keep the OG location open?
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absolutely keeping the first place. Even if down the road the brewery is blowing up...I'm still inclined to stay here. I might close a day or two a week if brewery exceeds OG sales.All meat will be smoked at brewery and all sides will be made at OG. At least that is the plan. I have small kitchen at brewery so its kind of perfect.
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How far away are they from each other.

 
AcerFC said:
tipsy mcstagger said:
BigJohn said:
Are you moving completely into the new space, or will you keep the OG location open?
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absolutely keeping the first place. Even if down the road the brewery is blowing up...I'm still inclined to stay here. I might close a day or two a week if brewery exceeds OG sales.All meat will be smoked at brewery and all sides will be made at OG. At least that is the plan. I have small kitchen at brewery so its kind of perfect.
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How far away are they from each other.
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1.7 Miles - 5 min drive without traffic

 
Keerock said:
AcerFC said:
tipsy mcstagger said:
BigJohn said:
Are you moving completely into the new space, or will you keep the OG location open?
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absolutely keeping the first place. Even if down the road the brewery is blowing up...I'm still inclined to stay here. I might close a day or two a week if brewery exceeds OG sales.All meat will be smoked at brewery and all sides will be made at OG. At least that is the plan. I have small kitchen at brewery so its kind of perfect.
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How far away are they from each other.
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1.7 Miles - 5 min drive without traffic
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obviously i'd like it if they were a bit further apart. i don't see the brewery affecting my original location sales too much...at least I think so. the brewery food is added bonus for the beer drinkers coming there anyway.

Kind of related...I am closing Tuesdays from here on out. 1. I need one day with no work. 2. It is the slowest day of the week and closing it helps me save much needed labor dollars at a minimum.

It was so nice to sleep in late yesterday. I made it all the way to 630 am. Felt like Christmas.

 
I'm not sure if it's been mentioned or not, but have you ever considered having one day a week where you're closed? At this point, it seems like you've become incredibly successful and it's not a matter of "making it" anymore.

Having a scheduled day off every week (like Closed Mondays) would probably be very good for you to just relax, recharge, and honestly just not kill yourself/burnout.

 
gianmarco said:
I'm not sure if it's been mentioned or not, but have you ever considered having one day a week where you're closed? At this point, it seems like you've become incredibly successful and it's not a matter of "making it" anymore.

Having a scheduled day off every week (like Closed Mondays) would probably be very good for you to just relax, recharge, and honestly just not kill yourself/burnout.
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