How many errors in customer service were made last night… Last night I had supper at a popular spot in the Byward Market. I have dined in this spot several times and always been happy. Last night… not so much. There were eight of…

Things are slowly coming together. Way back when, I explained the name card concept in THIS POST. The card design now nears completion. Long story made short, when you order we tell you your name (there are 100 different cards). We give you a…

The Flying Banzini will offer a very short list of wines. I am thinking it’s likely to be three red and three white. There needs to be a Chianti. This is partly because our menu is sort-of-quasi-Italian but mostly because I really like Chianti….

I little something I am working on. Click to enlarge. Although I am exploring the possibility of radio advertising (after 18 years as a radio host I still have a soft spot for the medium), I am planning on most of the promotional budget…

For this summer (once we get open), there will be sidewalk seating. But, there will not be a sidewalk patio. What’s the difference? A technicality, I think. City of Ottawa permits sidewalk patios consisting of a fenced area, within which a person can serve…

Before and after sandblasting photos. Also, I just posted a lot more photos on The Flying Banzini Facebook page (see the link at the bottom of this blog post). Click on the photos to enlarge. BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER …

Here is a better picture of the front of the building. The large opening is openable. Fully. No post in the middle. Pretty awesome, I think. We will open with “Cafe Seating” out front. That is two or three small tables on the sidewalk….

Sandblasting the brick, ceiling, and basement walls tomorrow. Here are the “before” photos. “After” photos to follow. Later the brick will be seald to reduce dust and pop the natural colour of the brick. Dave __ Join the discussion. Help create The Flying…

This is why a person hires architects and designers and such. Here it is, ladies and gentlemen… our first seat. And another angle… The second angle illustrates the simple genius of this better than the first. This will ultimately be some part of…

Final equipment list has been determined. This is not the precise finish of our pizza oven but pretty close to what I am imagining… This oven was our choice early on but there is a small concern that it may not do enough volume….