NPP Bar Blog

Manager Communication: Ariel, Gus and I discussed staffing going forward and a plan to find new talent behind the bar.-LB Minecraft Special is good to go, just need to figure out how much neon green dye to add per syrup batch, I ordered that from Amazon. -LB I think that having some time during the week of a normal happy hour promotion, in addition to the daily specials to generate new customers would be prudent. Even if it was just 3-5pm.  I will change the chalk board out front once I am sure of how to change the verbiage, currently I think it is vague enough to not really cause much kerfuffle. -LB The service ice well at Trees was draining super slow, assuming mold and detritus are clogging it up again. I plunged it and then poured Green Goblin enzymatic drain cleaner down. Should be okay but let's keep an eye. LB Customer Comments: BAR Staff Observations: Gabrielle left around 6:45 suggesting Lydia go upstairs to get some more hours in since she didn't work Saturday. Gab...

Manager Communication: Lobby bar has a pretty crowded mise en place now with the water spout, if MODs etc can retrieve packages ASAP, even projection so they have room for service.  Updated recipe for Unsweetened tea for our needs.  Lobby bar binder is up to date.  I brought ramekins and made squeeze bottles of ketchup and mayo for Trees lounge as requested by the bar team. I think this makes sense with Monday Burger Mayhem on the horizon. -LB I have put a sani bucket stashed under the sinks at Bar Prep as we would also be required to have one by the DOH. If it disappears from use, please remember to replace it. -LB There is a reasonable suggestion to move the creamsicle to one of the outside chambers of the frozen trios, so they are separate by color and also it might be over freezing from the placement between these two.  Maya noted she also likes to explain to people the two with booze as a set when customers ask. -LB Not sure what the plan is for sourcing ricott...

Manager Communication:   I noticed the Tang nor the pineapple molasses syrups on the theater spec sheet. I will try to get to that tomorrow. Had no time today outside of updating binders, (lobby bar needs to be checked) batching and running around. -LB Liquor lists in the POS is lacking a bunch of stuff. Ian is going to try and list them but it is an issue. I recommended we make a comprehensive price list to mitigate this so they can add open liquor if need be.  I didn't get a chance to start compiling the list but will make that top priority tomorrow. I got our cocktail kegs and lines all untangled and organized - will shoot to get the rest of the walk-in ship shape tomorrow as well. - IP Customer Comments:  Customers very unhappy that beer is not included on weekend happy hour line up. Needs to be fixed.  People are very intrigued by the Doritos Empirical Spirit - and then extremely happily surprised when they try the Party Time Excellent - well done, Lauren! - IP ...

Manager Communication:  Decent dinner round, and the Marist event kept Trees decently busy with some stragglers hanging out until a little past eleven.  Trees had emptied out completely by the time midnight rolled around, which made for a smooth close. JH Customer Comments:  One customer was a little bummed that the happy hour changed. He was pretty adamant. Said he thinks we should have stated that the old happy hour was different and explained the price changes. I talked him down, gave him some passes & shots. Said we would work on it and it might come back. He seemed cool with it. GS BAR Staff Observations:  Bryan was kinda cranky today. He was pretty pissed the frozen machine wasn't totally ready to go, but when he saw that the fridges were 100% ready to go he changed his tune. GS Bryan did apologize for his feelings earlier in the day, and he, Matthew, and Natasha made menu change at Trees Lounge look easy.  Tevon got out of here after some batching, an...

Manager Communication: I spoke with Stewart when I got in about the Vitamix. He said that Esther can take it and use it when they need it but they should bring it back to us. It is critical for us to have it for spice grinding for this menu. -LB Jeremy found some cocktail napkins!!! Customer Comments: The event in theater 1 had a nice pop for Trees. We were really busy for a good amount of the night.  BAR Staff Observations: Crew really went for it tonight. Gabrielle accepted the position of Lead Bartender and we went over batching after her shift. Matthew, Jeshua and Greg were really helpful all night.  FOH Staff Observations: Alex took a tumble going into theater 2, but recovered really well. Vlad stepped up and got everything operational.  Hiring/Training:  Sick Leave/ Call outs: None Special Events? Staff Meeting Agenda notes: 86ed / counts on items: Not really relevant atm. Prep List:  Lemonade Firewalk Rebel w/ a cause simple Tomorrow: Backups of all new...

Manager Communication: Lots of orders came in for new menu, so Jenn and I did our Tetris thing in the liquor room. Looks nice! I also unpacked the new wines in the walk-in so they're all ready to go. - IP BAR Staff Observations: It was a very sleepy Wednesday and we were able to run nice and lean. Got Patrick out of here around 6:45 and Matthew shortly thereafter. The special screening of Watership Down went over well, but Trees was even pretty sparse tonight. - IP Staff Meeting Agenda notes:  All Trees cheaters are prepped for bar meeting tomorrow.  I will have the Trees well prepped and ready for service before bartenders start arriving at 11, and will make back ups of the cheaters after the tasting. JH There was some confusion in the kitchen this morning as to why there was a VitaMix at Bar Prep, so they took it back.  I spoke with Esther and said it was my understanding that a chef had told Lauren that we could have the extra one.  But I was not sure which chef i...

Manager Communication: Had a good bar meeting today and discussed our gameplan for the upcoming meeting. We're lookin' good! Got us ahead on some batch ingredients tonight when I had time, and will finish up whatever we still need between tomorrow and then Thursday after the meeting (I'm planning on sticking around to get some batching done after we wrap up).  I have heard some chatter about the Junglebird having a strange aftertaste - we added more molasses to the syrup, but I think it's the MSG water. I think I want to cut the batch amount in half. I think that'll do the trick. - IP BAR Staff Observations: Super chill non-Trivia Tuesday. Trees still kept a good crowd for spurts of the night. The pre and post show crowd for Conquest was good. Brian and Darius did a great job with the rushes and Tevon was wonderful as always in the lobby. - IP FOH Staff Observations: Bruce did a great job tonight handling the first floor theaters all on his own. - IP Special Events...