Chef Nico has the Porchetta consistent and delicious. He is also responsible for our roast chicken sandwich which is the menu item that we are most likely to run out of. It used to be beets. We used to run out of beets. In our first three weeks we seemed to run out of beets […]

(Nate, Mackenzie, Tony, and Syhare) I knew going into the restaurant business that controlling costs – labour and food in particular – was a crucial part of the puzzle. In fact, I am told by people much smarter than me, that no restaurant can be profitable without being ever vigilant about labour and food. I […]

We are discussing hours over Christmas/New Year’s. I am very interested in your thoughts on when we should close. My present plan is to close at 3 pm on Dec 24. We will be closed on Dec 25 and Dec 26. Re-opening with regular hours on Dec 27. My question is about Dec 26. If […]

(Pictured is the upcoming box lunch format). The business plan has always included substantial take out business but we have done nothing to promote this aspect of the business. I wanted the kitchen to be fully up to speed before adding the additional load of take out ordering. We are running pretty well now so, […]

You can find Peter’s review here: http://www.ottawacitizenstyle.com/category/food-and-drink/the-flying-banzini-more-fun-than-finesse/   I always appreciate Peter’s “Dining Out” reviews. I read them every week and enjoy the time and care that he invests. In the case of his review of The Flying Banzini, I cannot find anything to disagree with. There are two messages that I am taking away […]

(a very poor picture of our crackling) As one online reviewer remarked, “When you stake your reputation on it, it better be good…” He is right. And, we have produced some magnificent roasts but we have not been as consistent as we need to be. Our slogan says, “Lofty roast meats – Cheesecake with altitude” […]

The patio is gone for winter. I expect that, come spring, we will have extended our liquor license onto the patio will then be able to sip a glass of Beau’s on the sidewalk. Awesome. Since the time change on the weekend our evenings have been VERY slow. Interesting. Perhaps it’s that is it slightly […]

The Sweet Banzini has been doing some ciphering. It’s 55 calories per Flying Banzini cheesecake, add more for the topping. What does this mean? If you are a modestly active adult between 30 and 50 you can eat about 40 Sweet Banzini cheesecakes per day without fear of weight gain.*** Oh. And, the wifi is […]