Had my first extended consultation with a web designer today. I ran over the things that I would like The Flying Banzini website to do and I am waiting for his quote. What do you like to see restaurant website pages include? Influenced by…

I have always imagined The Flying Banzini in Westboro or Hintonburg. But, I have spent a lot of time the last couple of days along Preston at the south end of Little Italy. Seems like it could work there, too. There was lots of…

Having decided to open a restaurant I feel really good about the decision about 90% of the time and really scared 10% of the time. I am generally a pretyt confident person. Probably too confident at times. But, this… this whole open a restaurant…

As detailed in THIS POST, when your order you will get a name card. When you order is ready we will either call your fictional name or we deliver to your table. The point of the cards is to be fun. And, to give…

What kind of uniform do you prefer? I tentatively plan for the front end staff to wear aprons – over the neck, but short enough that you could wear shorts or a skirt with it.The apron will be in the team colors, not yet…

Well, it’s coming into focus in my mind. I am waiting for word from my chef consultant but I am starting to get a clearer picture of how I see the Flying Banzini. I remain focused on doing only a few things but doing…

The Flying Banzini is now registered and licenced. Should I feel like James Bond? I sort of feel like 007.

I spent the morningwith the consultants who I have chosen to help me turn The Flying Banzini into reality. Thanks to them, I am more excited than ever. I feel I have chosen well. First point of business… we all like the name so,…

I spent the morningwith the consultants who I have chosen to help me turn The Flying Banzini into reality. Thanks to them, I am more excited than ever. I feel I have chosen well. First point of business… we all like the name so,…

OK… I am getting way ahead of myself here… But, this post has a lot to do with attracting and keeping great staff. The Flying Banzini is, at this point, planned as “fast casual.” That is, order and pay, take your seat, and then…