Her relationship with Jesse is bad since the two of them dated for a few months. He says that the owners need to start treating staff like employees rather than family or friends. The bar was initially successful, but they were forced to shut down after the landlord wouldnt renew the lease. Taffer's biggest challenge in this rescue is getting the staff to work together. Obviously not. Taylor, the new server, seems to now be involved with Jesse, creating a workplace love triangle. It appears that there is the owner is the same for all 3 bars as they all promote each other on their Facebook pages and bartenders from the show appear on the other pages as well. They order some food including chicken wings and potato tots. He reminds them that the bar isnt just at stake but Ozzie and Marks dream. Yelp also says that the Longshots Sports Bar has closed, but it is unclear whether the bar was marked closed due to the name change or if it was marked close due to it genuinely being closed due to poor performance. However, that bar is also closed as of 2023. Unfortunately, Badlands Country Nightclub closed shortly after filming the episode, so we hope Jon Taffer has better luck in this episode. 9,856 were here. Of fame celebrity, and now you have other issues - and for all I know, you disconnected something to KEEP your name in the papers!Since when are you the all knowing reality show vixen? Steak night Wednesdays are great! Keep reading to learn what happened next and if its still open in 2023 and beyond. The next day Jon comes back and calls for a staff meeting, much to Marks relief. I think that Jon really does put his reputation at stake, and does want to see them succeed. Too bad it could be the BEST Karaoke venue in the Lees Summit and Blue Springs area. Taffer even named Hughes as one of his top 10 worst bar owners. Food was great frank the cook came and visited. The bartenders are nervous dumping poorly made drinks. The stress test starts poorly. However the DJ for karaoke was not good at all he plays so many songs in between singers and is just a not good guy we tipped him twice thinking that would help speed along with singing then he was talking about shots. Elayne will work with the bartending service and Brandy will work with all the staff and train them to be more eloquent and courteous, which should increase their tips as a result. Mark also owns Vertigo Sports Bar & Grill (Facebook page) in Blue Springs, Missouri. Grain City is a small city with a population of just around 12,000 people. 's Lounge: Season 3, Episode 30 (December 2013), OKelleys Irish Pub: Season 4, Episode 47 (April 2016), The Beechwood (formally known as 'City Bistro'): Season 4, Episode 55 (July 2016), Stix & Stones Bar and Grill: Season 6, Episode 43 (August 2019). You may remember Mark Wilson from the Longshots Sports Bar episode, as he was also the owner of that bar. Badlands Country Nightclub closed shortly after filming the Badlands Bar Rescue episode. He talks with Jesse, who reveals that they play a lot of country or whatever music is requested. Bartender Amy Koffsky and Chef Vic Vega join Jon Taffer to assist with saving Edge of Town. Then she wasn't even mentioned again, not even in the wrapup where they usually tell what has happened to someone who was let go.I just found Bar Rescue a couple weeks ago and have very much enjoyed it. Long Shots Sports Bar closed three months after the episode was filmed after being renamed to Badlands Country Nightclub. Disappointed to see Jon Taffer used in this way. Might not be the best location. There is a new Orange Door entertainment system with over 50,000 songs for karaoke and bar trivia games. Blah blah blah..you do know that you sound like an idiot, RIGHT??!! Mark believes Jon has left and will not help him and asks the staff what they did to drive Jon away. Jon is so upset that Ozzie has been trained by him. Longshots Sports Bar Now in 2018- The After Bar Rescue Update, Fairways Golf and Grill Update- What Happened After Bar Rescue, Original Wednesday Addams Actress, Lisa Loring, Dies at Age 64, Adele Reveals She Suffers From Debilitating Back Pain, 28-year-old Hong Kong Socialite Found Murdered and Dismembered In Village. He is $450,000 in debt and less than 2 weeks from losing his house. The recently remodeled the bar and the new look is nice. It also sounds like the bar is playing up the manufactured drama with them calling the show 'scripted' and 'taking votes for best actor/actresses " Spoken like a true troll. Jon gives them a commemorative plaque and tells them that he expects to get a wedding picture soon. Jon meets Ozzie and Mark before the stress test to remind them that their focus should be on quality. It was Season 6 Episode 44 and the episode name was So We Meet Again, Mr. Taffer. Edge has been a smoking bar since day one (40+ years ago) so while trying to appease both our smoking and non-smoking customers we have opened Vertigo Sports Bar & Grill in Blue Springs as non-smoking. where he used to live, to rescue a bar destroyed by Hurricane Maria and to help revive the rest of the community. ", "Nice bartender! The bar is doing great and Caitlynn is doing well. But theres more. Longshots Sports Bar, later renamed Badlands Country Nightclub, was a Grain Valley, Missouri bar that was featured on Season 3 of Bar Rescue. They walk around the bar and the general hygiene, sanitation and security are poor. They are overwhelmed in the kitchen and wait times are approaching 10 minutes. Ozzie seems to do a lot of the social media posts for Waters Edge, along with generally promoting events. Elayne cannot believe that the employee still works there, and Jon feels that Mark is allowing the staff to create a level of personal drama that is causing the bar to close down. The Facebook post above is a good example of the poker and sports specials. One of the first things that Jon noticed about this bar, a sports bar, is that it has no televisions! The fighting between staff members caused the patrons to visit the only other bar in town, Whiskey Tango. Mark arrives, and Jon Taffer admonishes him for leaving Ozzie alone to manage the bar since she doesnt have prior experience in running a bar. They think that the exterior looks boring and plain. After all, he's trying to save bars, and as of April 2022, he's attempted to help over 200 bars. She made my drink to perfection. Taffer dropped some knowledge almost as an aside about 22-25% of bar space for dance floor max, I don't think he's mentioned that before. Jon says the theme will be changed to a country nightclub since country music is the most popular music played at the bar. The bar is old and worn out, and the staff is uncaring. In 2008, former hotshot marketing executive Mark Wilson bought a failing bar thinking he could turn it around. It was Season 3 Episode 29 and the episode name was Brawlin Babes. That owner didnt deserve the help. Same amazing staff, new fresh & fun look for the, Posted by Water's Edge Bar & Grill onFriday, May 3, 2019, Restaurant Impossible At Madison Street Retro Diner In Muncie, Indiana. I do not know if that would help in increasing GVWR, since F-450 that goes up to 16,500 pounds uses 10 lugs. Finally, Jon approaches Mark and introduces himself, then says that he will be leaving for the night. The interior has been made warmer with tropical beach themes and a water fall behind the bar. It seems like the staff from Vertigo and Water's Edge tend to work at both bars. Happy Friday!! The next day, Jon Taffer meets with the staff. Mark started working at a pizza business for 12 years; he started as a waiter, but by the time he left, he was a head marketer for more than 72 stores. If you dont remember that one Jon Taffer rescued Longshots Sports Bar in 2013 and renamed it to Badlands Country Nightclub. Great tacos and the best shots in town! This place has closed. Plenty of room inside, with a large bar, AND a huge covered patio for outdoor seating! ", "It's a nice atmosphere but it would be a million times better if people couldn't smoke indoors. In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits Long Shots Sports Bar in Grain Valley, Missouri. Mark steps up moving around, engaging customers and helping staff where needed. There is a waterfall behind the bar to play on the island theme. It seems like the common theme among all these failing bars is a degree of laziness. Jons experts come in: Brandy Starr to help with hospitality and Elayne to help with the bar. 09/08/2013. Helping train the bartending staff this week is mixologistElayne Duff. Air Date: Dec 7, 2013. Jon uses the website Angies List to hire local contractors for the renovations. After the rescue the bar was very successful for the next six months. They see the sports bar is large and is looking dead, ironically it has no TV to show sports and it is way too spacious. You can check out the Vertigo Bar & Grill Yelp page if you want to learn more. I wish they would focus more on that stuff, but I have a feeling that Jon may not want to reveal too many secrets, so to speak (this is his line of work after all).It should be pointed out that not everything he proposes work "science wise." Jon sits down with Mark, who tells him Keller is the most popular staff member. Rochelle, it's obvious you just wanted to be a 15 min. 3,461 likes. Most of the interesting facts in this show are just casually dropped like that. The bar is too large and has no TVs to show sports, which is odd for a bar thats supposedly a sports bar. Still looking for a stream of it. Jon points out that the bar is incredibly unprofessional and pulls up a video feed of the servers and bartenders fighting amongst themselves out back behind the bar, where the women scream at each other and accuse each other of things. ", "Not for non smokers. Brandy talks to the staff in order to improve the hospitality and serving customers. Scary Mary's. The lecherous owner of failing Texas dive Mary's Outpost crosses the line with one of Jon's experts. Jessie is confident and busier than ever. As part of the changes, the bar is renamed from Longshots Sports Bar to Badlands Country Nightclub. These types of issues are why the Longshots Bar Rescue episode exists. Jesse is told to stop sleeping with staff and Keller is confronted with footage of her outburst. The owner, Mark, seems to have left behind the entire staff and operation to open up two additional bars with a fresh start. In the kitchen, Frank is on time and good food is being sent out. At the normal six-week Bar Rescue check-in, we learn that sales at Badlands Country Nightclub were up by 30%. He meets with the staff and reminds them that it is not just a job but Mark and Ozzies dream that is at stake. The lighting, music, and dance floor were perfect. Amy has noticed a lack of organisation or understanding of the basics of drinks making and that there is a disconnect from guests. This post was last updated in February 2022. In addition to having no televisions to watch the game, the female staff members clearly did not get along and the owner isn't doing anything to stop it. The food was fantastic and the servers were very nice and helpful as well.If you're ever in their vicinity and needing great food and a great atmosphere, Waters Edge (their new name, I guess) is the place to find it. The servers are making mistakes on food tickets and incomplete orders are going out to tables. Launched on November 27, 1994, NFL Sunday Ticket served as a way to broadcast out-of-market games to local affiliates. I really wish they would play up the "bar science" a little more though. What's your hard on with Taffer?Let it go, get over it. On this weeks episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and his crew are in Blue Springs, Missouri to rescue the Edge of Town Bar & Grill. Try talking to her in person, she's very trashy and you can't even really stand talking to her for about five minutes..she's also really into drugs. Jon returns to the car and in the video footage, Mark is stressing out because he feels that Jon cannot save his bar. Keller and Jesse used to date, but now Jesse is dating Taylor. It takes a lot of hard work to run a bar well and no amount of knowledge can replace that. However, this one never really got off the ground. The episode mentions the Whiskey Tango as the other country bar in town and primary competition. Bar Rescue - Water's Edge Bar & Grill (Edge of Tow "Welcome, friendly staff. Brawlin' Babes: Directed by Glenn GT Taylor. So this whole things feels very deceptive to me. Mark believes its Kellers fault and they all get into a heated interaction. This place was great! Jon then says that his plan is to step into the bar and be mellow, then leave and cause them to think that the recon stage is over. Bar RescueE18Beer and Loathing in Las Vegas. The bartenders learn how to make an old-fashioned. Elayne is shocked they were not fired or disciplined for their behaviour in the bar. I also found it unusual that Taylor was a part of the big early drama and then suddenly just didn't show up for work and was "fired". Jons team work long hours to be ready for the relaunch. They had over three hundred customers join them. . He fell in love with the bar scene then. It's a TV show, and part of what drives its popularity is the drama, so I doubt that they fact-check the sob stories they receive very carefully. The exterior sign is western themed with night lights so it can be seen from afar. Jon uses Angies List to find local contractors to renovate the bar. The most beloved bartender is lady bartender Keller; Jon introduces himself to Keller, who says that she may be the most talked-about bartender but thats not always a good thing. Wide mix of people here, always feels like a fun place to be. Police were called at 7:51 p.m. to Champagnes Cafe, 3557 S. Maryland Parkway, after a report of . In eight seasons, Taffer has brought his business expertise to over 200 struggling bars and nightclubs to help them stay open and make a profit. He also wanted to see them finally get married with the success of their 2nd bar rescue. A hypnotist then gets on stage to perform. Walked in and walked right out. We also ordered side salads. They unveil a new bar and the bar has been renamed to Waters Edge Island Bar. But, if it is not as authentic as we are led to believe, it does change my perception at least a little. It did take some time to get our food but that has to be . Though the Waters Edge Bar Rescue episode aired in September 2019, the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place a few months earlier. I dont understand why Taffer went and helped this couple again at another bar of theirs when they let Badlands close. Frank starts burning food and has to fix it by starting again. Full Ep. Since he had prior restaurant experience, he thought he could turn around the failing bar. Customers happily line dance on the dancefloor; over 300 customers came through the doors. The place had a great atmosphere. Come check out the AWESOME updates at Water's Edge!!! The steak showed up almost immediately over burnt and as hard as a hockey puck. Edge of Town is owned by the owners of Longshots Sports Bar. Jon also has the sculpture inventory report from the week. Of those 200+ bars and nightclubs, eight were located in Missouri. You have entered an incorrect email address! He also lets the owners know that all the lapses were not mistakes but choices to be subpar. As the New Times reports, the venue moved back to its original location . Hopefully you will give us another try, we are putting in new smoke-eaters to alleviate some of the smoke! Elayne has her work cut out for her on this episode since the bartenders had no idea how to tend bar! Back in the bar, a hypnotist comes on stage and gives a boring performance. A bartender died Monday night following an altercation with an intoxicated man he refused to serve. Watch with Paramount+. ", Water's Edge is having a watch party for the episode tonight and Vertigo is also having a watch party. They very clearly remove all other brands from the back bar after the reveal, likely to stay that way for one night of filming. Jon decides to go in himself and the first thing he does is end the Hypnotists show. Frank is given a chefs coat. The bartenders cant keep up, and they have to dump many drinks. 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