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In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits Pepe's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina in affluent Canyon Lake, California.
Pepe’s is a 50 year old bar that is owned by Victor and Laura Demonero, who bought it some years ago.
The bar was once a popular fun place, they left it to run itself thinking it would stay successful but there was a steady decline in the customers.
The food has also declined with staff using a microwave for almost all of the meals that they serve.
The owners lock themselves in their office, they are not interacting with staff or customers and oversee the business on their 16 security cameras.
They are losing $6000 a month and are $2,000,000 in debt.
The staff are suffering from health issues because of the stress of the business and describe the bar as a dungeon.
Jon arrives at the bar with Chef Jason Santos and Mixologist Alex Goode.
They notice the neighbourhood is affluent and surrounded by golf courses with golfers who have time and money to spend.
The sign on the bar is confusing and they aren’t sure quite what the place is.
Inside the bar, there are Christmas lights behind the bar but other than this the decor is bland and uninviting.
The kitchen is pre cooking meat for later orders that have yet to come.
They see the owners who hardly come in, monitoring the bar using their cameras.
They meet Victor the server, Devon the manager, Shawnda and Jessica who are both bartenders.
They quickly see that there is a lot of wastage from spilled beer foam when they are pouring beer.
They see their service process for ordering food and it is not up to the task.
They take customers' names for orders but an order was messed up and they gave out the two meals for free.
They can't understand why there is a perfectly good kitchen and they are microwaving the food.
Whilst there are issues in the bar that need intervention from management or the owners, they remain their office.
Jon has organised for some golfers to come in and try out the bar along with him.
Jon immediately talks to customers and finds out someone ordered a margarita but was given a beer instead.
He asks for the owner and the staff don’t really know what to do or say.
Customers complain the food is still frozen in the middle despite being microwaved.
Victor and Lauren are still watching all of this happening in their office without moving.
Jon comes to their office to confront them about the issues during the service.
They admit they are failing and Jon challenges them to come down to the bar.
At first, they resist but they agree to come down to meet the unhappy customers.
They get booed immediately and the customers shout their displeasure with the bar and how they won’t come back to the bar.
They are encouraged to work at the bar; clearing and cleaning that night.
Jon has a staff meeting and Victor introduces the staff to Jon and tells him their roles at the bar.
Devon says she's more of a glorified waitress than a manager when she is introduced.
They are unhappy the owners are distant from them and sit in the office rather than being present in the bar.
They complain that their pay is inconsistent and Victor is insistent it is within the law and is more interested in the money.
Jon shows their Partender report and they lost a massive $11,000 in liquor sales in three days.
This adds up to $48,000 a month and $572,000 in a year so it is no wonder that they are in so much debt.
Jon says they might be good businesspeople, but they have overlooked Pepe’s cost management and they don't see their staff as people.
The rest of the staff are sent into training with Jason and Alex and Jon speaks to the owners privately.
He discusses their goals for the business and their motivations as they don’t really seem that interested in running the bar.
Jason shows the kitchen staff how to make some flavourful crispy chicken wings and tells them that they should never use their microwave.
Alex challenges the bartenders to a pour-test to show them how to save money by pouring with accuracy.
They learn to make some new drinks whilst working on reducing their overpouring.
It's time for the Stress Test and Jon puts the owners in the thick of things instead of locked up in their office.
Laura will be at the front of the house and Victor in the kitchen.
The bartenders seem to be doing well and Laura needs help working the machines.
Victor stands around until Jason tells him to run the food out to make himself useful.
There is a backlog of food orders in the kitchen and one whole side of the bar isn’t being served at all.
The thirsty customers soon start chanting ‘We want drinks!’ putting ever more pressure on the bar staff.
Food keeps being sent back for being cold and the meals need to be replaced putting more pressure on the kitchen.
Victor is causing a disaster in the front of house by giving people the wrong food.
The owners are chastised for the poor performance while the bar is shut down and the stress test ended as Jon has seen enough.
The next day a staff meeting is called and the owners apologise for their behaviour since they took over the bar.
They read out a list of promises to the staff and promise to change for the sake of the bar.
The training continues with new cocktails designed with couples in mind.
It is relaunch night and the bar has been renamed ‘Par Bar’ to attract the local golfing community.
There is a free golf cart that can be won by customers and the bar is now golf themed with a classy decor.
They have a new draft beer system to serve ice cold beer and Glacier Design systems reworked their existing cooling systems.
East Coast Chair and Barstools gave them new furniture and Harbour Touch gave them four new POS terminals and two Sky Tabs.
Alter Design company did the graphics for the wallpapers and they have One Stone for video PR.
They also now have a subscription to Partender and TVT to keep on top of inventory.
The promise the owners made has been framed and put on a wall as a constant reminder that they are committed to change.
Customers are let in to see the new Par Bar and they love the new decor.
The food and drink orders are being fulfilled and the customers love the food and new cocktails on office.
Victor is more confident running food now that they have clear table numbers and a better ordering system.
It is hard to find customers without drinks and all the customers are happy.
What Happened Next at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina / Par Bar?
Six weeks later, their sales are up, Victor and Laura are more involved with the business and Devon is now more fulfilled in her manager role.
They reverted back to their previous name Pepe's shortly after Jon left.
They haven't been able to properly reopen as a bar due to restrictions but they are offering takeout.
Reviews about the food are mostly positive with compliments to the food.
There are a few minor complaints about a wrong order and struggling to contact them by phone.
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Inside this whimsical, secret garden is one of the cocktail festival's hottest events.
Imagine being transported inside a whimsical secret garden filled with refreshing cocktails. That’s the scene you’ll find at Absolut’s Garden of Elyx, one of the hottest events during Tales of the Cocktail.
At Garden of Elyx, the devil is in the details. Everything from elaborate floral decor to copper cocktail vessels sets the stage for a perfect Instagram-worthy moment from any angle.
Miranda Dickson, global brand director for Absolut Elyx Vodka, calls the highly sought-after day party a “magical escape” from the frenzy of the festival in the French Quarter. This year, the Garden of Elyx opens from Thursday, July 18 to Saturday, July 20 at Audubon Cottages.
“The idea of the Garden of Elyx is it’s really like a secret garden with lots of little pockets of areas to see and explore,” Dickson said.
The Elyx pop-up completely renovates the historic venue into an exhibition of decadence. Around the party, guests can visit different areas and rooms filled with interactive surprises.
Internationally-recognized bartenders serve up elaborate cocktails at multiple themed bars around the event. In one section of the party, guests can get pampered with hair styling and glittery makeup in the beauty salon.
Tamil islamic songs kappalukku pona machan mp3 download. Other activities include a handcrafted souvenir station where guests can make their own flower crowns, bracelets and hats inspired by Swedish tradition.
“One of the things people always love about our parties is the swag. So this year, we actually created a dedicated souvenir shop. And within the souvenir shop, you can craft your own souvenir,” Dickson said.
In the center of it all, guests recline or take a dip in the pool while vibing to DJs, a much-needed amenity to beat the July heat and humidity.
Dickson was tight-lipped about a new, surprise guest to expect at the pool on Saturday, which won’t be the popular mermaids seen at the party last year.
“You see, the mermaids were last year, and we never like to repeat something fun that everybody’s talking about. Because every time we do something, people try to copy us. In fact, this year, we have another surprise on Saturday which is not mermaids,” Dickson said.
The floral theme seen around the venue also extends to some cocktails served at the party. One bar features a menu of floral-inspired drinks, drawing influence from rose, jasmine and patchouli.
Absolute Elyx Vodka national ambassador Alex Goode said cocktail trends in 2019 feature the use of more organic and refreshing ingredients with more natural components. Goode also points to another trend growing in popularity — sessionable, low-ABV cocktails.
“This is a trend that we’re really seeing taking off right now,” Goode said. “And it’s really nice to see everyone taking advantage of that and moving away from the heavier, boozier drinks that were very popular back in the early-2000s.”
Dickson said she thinks New Orleans’ deep-rooted connection to the cocktail’s history is one huge draw for people wanting to experience Tales of the Cocktail.
“I think it’s safe to say, hands-down, that Tales of the Cocktails is regarded globally as the spirits convention,” Dickson said.
“One things that great about Tales of the Cocktail is that everybody from every brand is really showcasing innovation,” Goode said.
The folks from Absolut Elyx offered up two cocktail recipes for a taste of the party at home.
Elyx Spritz
1oz Absolut Elyx
1oz Lillet Rosé
Top Elderflower Tonic
Garnish lemon wheel
Elyx Mule
1.5oz Absolut Elyx
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Top Ginger Beer
Squeeze of fresh lime
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Garnish with a second fresh lime wedge
Many consider the Garden of Elyx a highlight of the festival every year, and entry into the exclusive, decadent party is by invite only. The Garden of Elyx opens from Thursday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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For more information about the Garden of Elyx and Tales of the Cocktail, visit the website.