Author Topic: Status of Swim Two Birds Restaurant (Read 94376 times)

stevn · « **Reply #180 on:** June 14, 2017, 11:11:49 PM »

Quote from: lalochezia on June 13, 2017, 11:04:27 PM

Quote from: stevn on June 13, 2017, 10:44:49 PM
I'm glad we got an insight from a person who has taken 2+ years to open a tiny restaurant.

When you fail, blame the wallpaper.

Do not feed the newly-registered troll.

As they say in sports talk radio, first time, long time. I felt the need to finally comment on this guy's pomposity...but don't listen to me, I'm often made uncomfortable by wall coverings.

lalochezia · « **Reply #181 on:** June 14, 2017, 11:25:20 PM »

Quote from: stevn on June 14, 2017, 11:11:49 PM

As they say in sports talk radio, first time, long time. I felt the need to finally comment on this guy's pomposity...but don't listen to me, I'm often made uncomfortable by wall coverings.

I'm so glad we have a talk-radio listening, long-time lurker weighing in on our Alain Ducasse-trained ex-ambassadorial chef's new restaurant before it opens. I'm sure we will all be enlightened by your trenchant and useful commentary. Ooops...... Guess I'm being pompous!

I am concerned, though.....does your lack of comfort and uncontrollable need to comment mean you need a safe space?

stevn · « **Reply #182 on:** June 14, 2017, 11:47:18 PM »

Quote from: lalochezia on June 14, 2017, 11:25:20 PM

Quote from: stevn on June 14, 2017, 11:11:49 PM
As they say in sports talk radio, first time, long time. I felt the need to finally comment on this guy's pomposity...but don't listen to me, I'm often made uncomfortable by wall coverings.

I'm so glad we have a talk-radio listening, long-time lurker weighing in on our Alain Ducasse-trained ex-ambassadorial chef's new restaurant before it opens. I'm sure we will all be enlightened by your trenchant and useful commentary. Ooops...... Guess I'm being pompous!

I am concerned, though.....does your lack of comfort and uncontrollable need to comment mean you need a safe space?

The king of all trolls is this Stew character. After 2+ years of tempting you with talk of oysters and French delicacies, the green shed will come down to reveal...a dollar store!

lalochezia · « **Reply #183 on:** June 15, 2017, 12:15:56 AM »

Quote from: stevn on June 14, 2017, 11:47:18 PM

The king of all trolls is this Stew character. After 2+ years of tempting you with talk of oysters and French delicacies, the green shed will come down to reveal...a dollar store!

Di_11372 · « **Reply #184 on:** June 15, 2017, 07:42:57 AM »

Background music is essential!
of course low volume, but be it lounge/ambient/chill, it's going help you achieve this more relaxed, less formal atmosphere.

ljr · « **Reply #185 on:** June 15, 2017, 07:44:51 AM »

I got a peek at the interior when the guys were working yesterday, and my first thought was: wow, is this different for this neighborhood! There is nothing remotely like this in JH, and there probably never has been anything like it here. So it will be interesting. I believe there's a market for it, though, and it will work as long as it lives up to its promise. I'm very much looking forward to it.

Lilybell · « **Reply #186 on:** June 15, 2017, 09:10:18 AM »

Sigh, our trolls are so lame. Why can't we get one who is clever or has an iq over 70?

dssjh · « **Reply #187 on:** June 15, 2017, 01:00:57 PM »

have you ever listened to sports talk radio? having one with opposable thumbs is a surprise.

hfm · « **Reply #188 on:** June 15, 2017, 11:49:26 PM »

Quote from: MrPlaza on June 13, 2017, 11:32:55 PM

Quote from: lalochezia on June 13, 2017, 11:04:27 PM
Quote from: stevn on June 13, 2017, 10:44:49 PM
I'm glad we got an insight from a person who has taken 2+ years to open a tiny restaurant.

When you fail, blame the wallpaper.

Do not feed the newly-registered troll.
Word. There's good wallpaper and bad wallpaper. Not sure if that's going to be a deal breaker for people of the food and vibes are good. And for the record, ambient music would be preferable.

Signed,
20-something year old

Have to agree here, not a fan of coffee shops and restaurants that have things that make you feel guilty for not paying attention to them and that are too loud and center of attention. I go to those places to talk with my party or in the case of a coffee shop to chill and focus, not be blasted at.

Stew · « **Reply #189 on:** June 22, 2017, 07:17:44 PM »

Quote from: ljr on June 15, 2017, 07:44:51 AM

I got a peek at the interior when the guys were working yesterday, and my first thought was: wow, is this different for this neighborhood! There is nothing remotely like this in JH, and there probably never has been anything like it here. So it will be interesting. I believe there's a market for it, though, and it will work as long as it lives up to its promise. I'm very much looking forward to it.

Thanks. As you suggest, we have to get the food and service right.

As a vocal critic in this thread has just pointed out, it's going to be a tiny restaurant. Only 45 seats including seven at the bar. No TVs either. And no music at levels that make it necessary to raise your voice to talk with your partner 18" away.

Works for me, as a cook and resident of Jackson Heights for over 15 years, and hopefully for our guests.

Stew · « **Reply #190 on:** June 22, 2017, 07:51:54 PM »

There has been a lot of progress on the restaurant since we invited people to drop by during Gay Pride day two weeks ago.

For those who are interested, we're going to do another open house this weekend or next.

Might be of particular interest to people, including students, interested in interior design.

This time we'll have a couple of the custom chairs that North Carolina's Artistic Frame has made for us on the floor.

Will post when tomorrow.

Stew · « **Reply #191 on:** June 22, 2017, 09:57:33 PM »

Decided.

We're going to do another open house this Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Come by, say hello and tell us what you like and don't like.

And if you're studying/interested in interior design, come by, check out the space, and tell us whether you are interested in taking part in a seminar with our interior and lighting designers.

And if you are interested in the construction side of a restaurant space, tell us whether you'd be interested in taking part in a seminar with our general contractor and specialist craftsmen.

Stew · « **Reply #192 on:** June 24, 2017, 04:32:44 PM »

Just want to confirm that we'll be at the restaurant tomorrow from 1 pm to 2 pm if anyone wants to drop by and have a look.

The green shed front is still there but not for structural reasons. A lot of work has been completed since Pride Day, including the new entrance.

For us, tomorrow will be the first time that we see how Artistic Frame's matching table and bar chairs look in the space. Fingers crossed that they'll look as good as we hope.

Stew · « **Reply #193 on:** June 24, 2017, 05:06:19 PM »

Quote from: stevn on June 13, 2017, 10:44:49 PM

I'm glad we got an insight from a person who has taken 2+ years to open a tiny restaurant.

When you fail, blame the wallpaper.

Hi,

I'd like to invite you to come by tomorrow. As I said in the post immediately above, we'll be there from 1 pm to 2 pm for an open house.

I look forward to meeting you. Hope you can make it.

Stew

Stew · « **Reply #194 on:** June 25, 2017, 12:05:37 PM »

My apologies. My contractor just told me that they changed the lock on Friday and I don't have the new key.

I'll have to do this next weekend. Very sorry for any inconvenience.

Stew

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