The Tar Pit Opens
I've decided to skip any bad/sad/challenging news for as long as possible. So, let me highlight one way in which 2009 ended very well. The opening of the Tar Pit. This is the cocktail bar and eatery my husband Mark Peel (and by extension in a community property state me as well) and partners have been working on for a long time. As you can imagine, to try to open an establishment and get investors during the crash of '08 (and our own personal crash) was a CHALLENGE. To see people in it now is like watching a baby be born that I carried for close to three years. If only babies made a Gin Gin Mule like this one does!
Many food blogs have said this and that and the LA Times just ran a review so glowing I looked for my name in the byline (bless!). If you are ever in the area please come and check it out. It really is a pretty place. Of course it's important to our family that it does well, but I do think it's a great drinking/dining experience. Also, though it is a risk to start a business these days, I feel really good about how by taking this risk we have created jobs for people. And it's a great crew.
I feel so much camaraderie with other small business owners. Most people are just trying to pay their bills. Very few businesses are going to have a huge payday. They just need to keep going and support the people who run them. Here's to 2010 being a good year for all small business folk.
I'll drink to that!
Congrats! How exciting! I know the restaurant biz is A LOT of work! Good luck and enjoy it
Eileen.
Well I'M going next time we're in S.Cal. I LOVE that you started the biz in this climate… so American!
right on! yeah, let's be plucky. Better than the alternative. Thanks all
Congratulations to both you and Mark on your new venture; opening an upscale, sexy supper club certainly is a mark of distinction and a tip of the hat to a wonderful era in our history.
I admire your foresight and persistence (to acknowledge your 3 year journey), not to mention it speaks volumes about Mark and his tremendous talents and reputation given the investment/joint venture climate at the moment.
I wish you every success as you build the business. I hope to make it out to California and enjoy an evening at The Tar Pit at some future date.
My hat’s off to you guys from my entrepreneurial spirit and wishing you and your partners’ and team many blessing and tremendous success!
I lift my glass for a toast (insert ching – ching sound) to The Tar Pit owners and staff!
Best wishes on the new venture!! Here's hoping you have a very successful enterprise on your hands!
KUDOS on your new business! And this is my affirmation for you: I only see success for your business and your family, this year and every year..and so it IS!! (I'm a big fan of 'The Secret' and its principles so I ask for what I want the Universe to bring you all!!).
And if I ever go back to Cali, I'll be sure to stop by!
Do they deliver? I would so love to start my afternoon with an AppleJack Cobbler. Amazing menu. Congrats & Best Wishes!
Wishing the new venue a wonderful start! Congrats to you, your hubby and the people who help make it run. Very exciting.
I'm a little choked up reading these good wishes. Thank you all SO much.
Frances, I was raised Religious Science, which the secret is sort of similar to so I appreciate the affirmation. And so it is!
Good luck with the new business! =]