And I would get all gussied up and most def. make many dates to eat at your restaurant! I'd bring the whole family so it would be reservations for 10 please!

First I'd open a restaurant where I could serve food that barely meets federal standards, be obscure about ingredients, push people in and out as quickly as possible, and nothing gets added to the menu unless it improves the bottom line

Oh wait that was Ray Kroc's dream.............


Ok now to be serious............I am basing this in part on the very reasons I don't go out to eat.

My dream gig would have to be a smokehouse restaurant. I'm not talking the garbage that mainstream restaurants call BBQ. I'm talking real honest to goodness smoked meats. Ribs, Chicken, Brisket, Pulled Pork and probably some wild game too . And of course a good grill menu as well. All the grilled foods would be on a real wood fire. Everything would be made on site, no pre-packaged nonsense. I'd arrange it so people could watch and see how their meals are prepared. I would make myself available for anyone who wanted to meet me. The seating would be casual and the servings would be huge. I hate skimpy servings. No rushing people out the door. If people wanted to relax and talk after eating, that would be fine. Probably have outdoor seating as well. It would also have a take-out section for people wanting to bring food to a party etc... And no TVs anywhere. I hate TV with a passion. I'd probably have the blues for background music, maybe even a live band on weekends.

Rick - I think you're looking to run a place like this:


The folks that run this place bought a commercial smoker for home use and made such good food they thought they'd open a restaurant and cook on the weekends. Ended you being full time because of the quality of the food and all the recipes are homemade they attract a crowd. An awesome place to eat. Smokers Pit, West Ocean City, Md.

Matt

Yes that's what I have in mind Matt. I've been looking for a bigger pit on a trailer and it could easily work for that too. Have you eaten there ?

Yes, I've eaten there Many, Many, Many times.

It's this sweet little small owner operated place with home made meals that found it's niche. It's a lot of work for them too. They serve breakfast starting at 6am because that's when they start prep'ing for lunch and dinner and they're open until late.

What's really nice about the place is they're friendly folks that get to know you. They're aren't too many places like that nowadays.

Matt