The Hooch on Bar Rescue. Now that theyre CLOSED, they wont be able to burn out the eyeballs of poor, unsuspecting men who happen to stop in to check it out! They order some food, a long island and rum punch. Click for more Bar Rescues This was a fail all aroundA show about resuing strip clubs would be a good ideaeverything grom the music to the bouncers play a huge part in the clibs (and the dancers success). Owned by Dr. Tamika Scott, Jazz Katz is located in Southfield, Michigan. It showed on the girls they had. It was Season 4 Episode 40 and the episode name was "Boss Lady Blues". I feel terrible for Mike and his family is easy to see why his negative attitude. Before going inside, Jon Taffer talks with Brittany and Lauren. But if you look like you are strung out and a corner hooker then be prepared to not make money in any legal way. star and bar expert Jon Taffer cant fix them up. Jon agrees to send Tamika to a quick management class so. It was Season 4 Episode 41 and the episode name was "Bare Rescue". 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. It now includes 15 different types of sliders, including the Fat Californian with fried avocado and the vegetarian Maize & Blue with house-made blueberry jam, crushed pineapple, peanut butter and mozzarella. However, the GoFundMe campaign didnt work and Jazz Katz / Back Beat Piano Bar closed soon after. The stress test starts and the bar is dull and drinks come out slow. The staff gather to see the changes and love the new theme. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Creator Darrin Reed Stars Jon Taffer P.J. At the time of filming, Flore had already pleaded guilty to tax evasion. Yeah the reason sweetie was crying in that episode was because her mother had just recently died, And the reason that girl wore the same outfit was sadly that was the best she could afford with no money. Idk if this involves rhe same folks or not from power strip. They try to order specials but there are none on offer. As the episode of "Bar Rescue" that was filmed in his bar aired on televisions overhead, Flore . John would have his way with you and sit on your face til you liked it. Totally on point! Im sure hes the reason the bar failed despite Jons best efforts! That one chick wore that SAME damn pink bikini the entire week. The entertainers are disinterested in the customers. Keith trains Roach and Chandra on making some simple Tots. The musical act was decent though and the chicken was good. These women are supposed to be a fantasy, therefore, your moneymaker is your body. The dancers need lots of direction and customers say they are mediocre. Cynthia is doing well making ten drinks at once and the bartenders are doing very well. Jon meets Mike and sits down with Mike, Brittany, and Lauren. Mia trains the bartenders on new signature cocktails based on moonshine. They went belly up. take your broke a$$ back to school. Jazz clubs are great but unfortunately are a dying breed. Jon reminds Tamika not to be guided by her emotions. Lol thats what happens when you get a pussy and a bunch of nasty dirty hoes working together, As manager and owner of a club i cant even begin to count all the mistakes made here, the only thing done somewhat right was the remodel. Keith trains Roach on a new signature burger. Published: Oct. 11, 2016, 2:01 p.m. 12. Jon shut down the test. The topless club is located on Dix avenue which lent its name to the club. During the show, minor renovations were made to the bars interior and the menu was updated. . There is a drum set from the university drum team. But pretty woman draw more men. OMG! Chix on Dix / Power Strip closed in June 2016. Another difference is a new heating and air-conditioning system, installed just in time for hot Michigan summer days and nights. Mikeseemed to have turned over a new leaf. Market data provided by Factset. Good episode, but the fact that the manager brought both employees that were fired for like 100% good reason shows that he wasnt all that capable of being a manager of a successful business. Jon shows footage of Chandra swearing and mouthing off and bartenders working naked behind the bar. They sit at a table and notice how worn the furnishing looks. Taffer and his team of industry experts understand the science behind a bars success and spare no details in their rescues, tackling everything from the perfect pour, to the height of the bar stools. Swapping and buying. This IS part of the entertainment industry and LOOKS and PERSONALITY count. All the bars around The Arena are busy but the bar looks dead and there is a mistake in the signage. He couldve kept 50k and gave the IRS 150-170k and probably kept his ass out of jail. The Curtain Call formerly operated as The Arena, which gained notoriety under former owner Brian M. "Mike" Flore when featured in an episode of SPIKE TV's "Bar Rescue" that aired in November 2015. However, it appears that, either way, Jons changes werent enough to save the club. Not surprised its CLOSED! Andrew trains them on some signature drinks that will pull crowds. The $10 cover charge was unexpected especially since I came to eat, buy food, drinks and enjoy band. Lots of TV's all over to keep on top If youre not familiar with Michigan geography, Southfield is a northern suburb of Detroit, so its in quite a large metropolitan area. Comedy Central green-lights 'Detroiters' series. He tells Karen she is putting down her daughter, affecting their bar. I would NEVER let Chuck back in the place after flipping that glass ware. Ranae gives the dancers feedback and trains them on engaging with customers, being sexy and enticing while getting customers to buy dances. Not net, grossed! Chandra disappears as she is being pulled in all directions. Its obvious who made the business fell. He gathers the staff at night to unveil the new bar that can cater to both students and alumni. Mike Flore is the owner of the bar and a former restaurant manager. According to "Bar Rescue," the Arena, at 203 E. Washington, grossed $220,000 in food and beverage sales within six weeks after relaunch. To bring back those two terrible employees was a huge mistake. I think the owner was another idiot. The Curtain Call is still open with a solid 4 . Flore must now pay $1.5 million, double the amount of taxes owed, in restitution. Customers then notice there is mould in the drinks which could be coming from the ice or the bins. We're going to make it our own thing.". This club could have made only 10% of that! People seem to especially criticize the food quality at Back Beat Piano Bar, as well as the overly high cover charge. I hope hes in a better place in life and doing well (and paying his taxes!). Janelle, the sous chef, has been caught stealing. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Darren, the general manager, is clearly struggling to make ends meet. To help save the Jazz Katz bar, Jon brings in Phil Wills and Chef Anthony Lamas to assist. SHOOT DATES: JUNE 2023 TO JUNE 2024 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) If you or somebody you know has the expertise or knowledge to potentially join the team, please . I know I would love to have been the owner of that place after Jon Taffer did his magic! It will now reopen as Haymaker Public House, a name chosen from around 300 options based on its flexibility and sports connections. When Bar Rescue made over the bar in 2015, it was called Jazz Katz and Jon Taffer decided to rename it Back Beat Piano Bar, which the bar kept. Mike returns to his own bar to see Vinny has disappeared and left his mic behind. The bartenders use the wrong tools and use their hands as covering. Better get checked for STDs from those sleazy bimbos. Taffer inspects the kitchen at The Hooch, and it isn't good.#ParamountNetwork #BarRescueJon Taffer embarks on a cross-country tour of the worst drinking esta. The kitchen doesnt have the ingredients needed, so they have to change their order. Dancers drink and sleep on the job and there just generally arent many enforced rules at the club. Runs Sapphirein Vegas. However, he didnt make any changes to the name its still named The Arena. There is also a dancers drink that looks similar but with no alcohol so they do not get drunk. Andrew trains the bartenders on drinks that use rum as a base. There is new furniture and a drum set for the university drum team. Dont get me wrong Im not the fun police here but its something that should be noted. Darren complains of being over stretched as he is not given enough to hire a cook and he is forced to do it. She is not smiling or engaging, pulling the room down and when confronted by Renae she walks out. The gravy and cheese tots are on point though. sorry but u are wrong darren is the worst manger boss if ever had he the biggest asshole you will ever meet ever place he was a manger went under. Customers are left waiting and Mike is pulled in so many directions that he delivers wrong drinks to a table. But there were a few things that stood out. They put some brighter bulbs in and strapped some Michigan pictures on the wall and called it a day. Ugly strippers and anti social servers. They were making $20,000 a month but with the downturn of the economy people moved away from the neighbourhood. Though the Arena Bar Rescue episode aired in November 2015, the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place before that. Chuck is so resistant to all he hears he pushes a rack of glasses on the floor and walks out. It was listed for sale for $1 million before dropping to $500,000. The experts are informed that the owner is $1 million in debt, which is a pretty steep hill to climb for any bar, even with Jon Taffers help. lots of wasted effort and I knew it was shaky as taffer didn't put the usual amount of money into this one, Too bad the wife could have kept it open, I think with the changes and her taking charge she might have been able to hang on. Chuck and Sweetie were both complete morons. $30 million a year??? Though the Proving Ground Bar Rescue episode aired in November 2015, the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place before that. It is continuing that evolution with a renovation that will close the establishment at 10 p.m. Saturday, June 10. They have poor interaction with the men, no eye contact, no smiles and they are drinking on the job. The poles are from Platinum Stages, they control the lights and fog from an app. "We definitely appreciate doing the Curtain Call and getting feedback," Adams said. King Mia Mastroianni See production, box office & company info Watch on Paramount+ Six weeks later, sales have declined but Darren has full control of the bar so he is optimistic he can turn it around. They say Mike makes them uncomfortable as well as turns business away. The former bar owner will now serve a prison sentence between 24-to-60 months. Jon tells them the insulting environment will never let them sell fancy drinks. NASTY! We come here regularly for trivia on Thursdays, and as a group of six people, spend two hours knocking back $3 Michigan bottled beer which is a happy hour special. The Arena is owned by Mike Flore who is a restaurant manager. I feel bad for his family and former employees, however I feel Mike got what he deserved, 2-to-5-year prison sentence, and payback restitution to the state of Michigan $1.5 million, over double the amount he cheated the state out of. Not paying taxes and opening their books would have been a glaring mistake and not a viable bar to rescue. They come in and order cocktails but the bartender is restricted by some guards on the bottles that slow down her work. Things even get a little testy when Jon Taffer makes his entrance, as one of the employees pushed over a whole shelf of glasses. They didnt even have enough self respect to brush their hair for crying out loud! She opened it in 2014 confident Jazz music was therapy. Amanda is the manager, Cynthia is the bartender and Roach is the Barback. Michigan. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Back Beat Piano Bar / Jazz Katz in Southfield (Detroit), The Hooch / Proving Ground in Dearborn Heights (Detroit), https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-arena-ann-arbor-2, Peter's Italian Restaurant - Kitchen Nightmares. Done right a strip club is a gold mine and if you can make it a successful date destination its a golden egg layimg goose. Every bar could use an Orange Door entertainment system. To see how things are functioning, three grad students from the university spy on the bar for Jon. What a pussy! lol Sometimes it was hard getting girls out of the dressing room because they were still prepping and priming. Keep reading our update to learn what happened to the club and how its doing in 2023 and beyond. However, Im not sure what hes up to now as he doesnt really have any online presence. Seems like he is getting desperate to create shows. In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits The Hooch in Deerborn Heights, Michigan. Prison life can sometimes have that humbling effect on people. Now that weve recapped the Arena Bar Rescue episode and visit, lets talk about what happened after Jon Taffer and his crew left Ann Arbor, MI. Tamika manages well, and her mom listens to her. Yea definitely not the place for a strip club. It was Season 4 Episode 40 and the episode name was Boss Lady Blues. ", "So i stopped in on the official first night it was open, and under 50000 songs!!!! Unfortunately, Dr. Tamika began hiring friends instead of qualified staff. ANN ARBOR, MI- A closed Ann Arbor bar called The Arena . While most Bar Rescue episodes revolve around the incompetent staff and semi-competent management, this episode is a bit of a deviation. Everything about Proving Ground screams Motor City, from the vintage Ford car grilles decorating its walls to the car wires criss-crossed beneath the TVs. The bartenders serve drinks confidently as the relaunch happens. Wouldve been better off with an orange door entertainment system. ALL of THOSE rejects! Jon Taffer isnt known for rescuing strip clubs, so this one is actually a fairly unique Bar Rescue Episode. Chandra deleted the Facebook page for the bar after a number of negative reviews were posted. I thought the name was pretty funny. The first game is Saturday, Sept. 2 against University of Florida, a game being played in Texas. Bar Rescue got CONNED! How do you expect to compete with places like Ashleys or heck even Buffalo Wild Wings with that kind of beer selection. They eventually vocalise their complaints and he gets defensive. In Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Jon Taffer pulls up with two experts in his car to The Hooch. Sure a lot of dance wear can be pricey but you cant tell me that you cant afford to come up with a couple more outfits. 3/5 because I can't base my review on a night they SLAMMED the bar for filming. (, A sign outside the bar says "new staff and new management." After the episode aired, it appears that the Chix on Dix team accepted Jons name change. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Ordered the chocolate mouse flight and it tasted like it had been refrigerated for weeks. Inside has been updated with dark furnishes and Blue glow backlights and stage lights. Good article but you have one error. Waitress never came back over to see if Brian Michael "Mike" Flore, the owner of The Arena was sentenced to serve up to five years for withholding more than $700,000 in sales tax collected from customers, according to Michigan Live. Its all about the money. Weve been here for 14 years, saidFlore, and every fivetosix years, we like to do something dramatic: Weve painted the place three times, turned an eight-foot bar into a 20-foot bar, but they ("Bar Rescue")did a better job than we could., Chance to see rehabbed Ransom Gillis house draws crowds. "There wasn't a week we went by at the Curtain Call we weren't surprised by something and did something differently with it," Adams said. there are ways the state tracks these so called tax exempt purchases and on the other side they will nail you if you don't keep up. No wonder the place closed down. Chix on Dix is owned by Richard Skinner who bought the bar in 2005. He purchased the failing restaurant to convert it into a sports bar in 2001. Market data provided by Factset. The food is served, and the spies see that its middle is raw. https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/police-and-manager-suspect-inside-job-in-theft-of-10k-from-strip-club. Jon has finished renovations and made the sign brighter. Chandra turns an innocent joke into a sexual joke. Richard did not like it and put him on a very lean budget which Darren is finding it hard to work with. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. During the episode, Flore talks about being in the hole for $1 million with host Taffer but later recanted. Mike most likely has served his term since its now 2022. Meanwhile, the kitchen staff is trained on how to make shrimp and grits. to get our tab after waiting for over 15 minutes with no new drinks. The bartenders are given name tags so they customers can identify them. Vinny is the manager of The Arena, and Jimmy is a cook. Jazz Katz / Back Beat Piano Bar and Cocktails, Mac and Chester's SRO / Boulder Lodge Bar & Grill. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Not only that but theres almost no Michigan beer left in the establishment. She said she . that grossed 220k number was in just 6 weeks after Bar Rescue left. Jon tells her to think of her family and she should sell the bar in six months if she cannot stop taking her husbands money. What bothered me most about this episode was Darren. Most of these places the girls pay YOU to dance there and they get tips. Jon ends the stress test and takes Mike to another local bar to show him how it is run. Tamika is put in charge, and the night is a disaster. All comments are the opinion of the commenter and do not represent the opinions of the website owner. The Wolverines, if youre a football or basketball fan. Chandra tries to explain she wants to toughen them up but Jon says she is setting the bar low. Cynthia quit the bar after losing some of her shifts. Bar Rescue - The Arena Update - Open or Closed? Ron is astounded at the change in the bar and how well they are doing. As part of the makeover, Jon Taffer fired much of the existing crew and renovated the place with new drink systems and poles. Prior to the makeover, The Hooch sported two stars on Yelp, post rescue, the Proving Ground Bar now boasts 3.5 stars on Yelp. The bartenders make mistakes and drinks are dumped. The bar is owned by a former psychologist and her interfering family and lazy staff have caused the bar to fail. I had to laugh when Sweetie dissed Ranae and referred to her age as being old, because Ranae makes more money in one night, in her sleep, than Sweetie has in her ENTIRE life for sure, lol. There is a game station, several TVs and pictures depicting the history of Michigan and a beer claw machine. This post was last updated in February 2022. well..that is what happens when you think you are above the law. "The Arena" bar to be reopened as "The Curtain Call". One of the blows to their business Adams and LeDuc have found is the misconception of the Curtain Call offering a quality menu. The bartenders have to remember orders while Roach needs to do well. Chandra talks with the staff and relationships are mended. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. You can learn more about the new bar on its official website. Initial plans were to close the business during summer 2017 for a long-term renovation that would end up with walls knocked down and more communal dining and private dining areas. In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits The Hooch in Deerborn Heights, Michigan. comfortable neighborhood bar vibe. All comments are the sole opinion of the commenter and are not endorsed by RealityTVUpdates. They are $350,000 in debt and Ron had to take a second job so the bar can stay afloat. The Hooch Bar and Grill, later renamed to Proving Ground Bar and Grill, was a Dearborn Heights, Michigan bar that was featured on Season 4 of Bar Rescue. Comments will be moderated prior to being published. The kitchen is cross contaminating raw beef with the bottom of the fridge and some cheese. , I was really rooting for her to make it successful bar she had a good heart and I actually like the new look and everything about it but a bar business is tough and you must stay on top of everything good food good drinks on a continuous basis all the same with keeping entertainment, John is a whole p*ssy because without security he isnt shit because what that bartender said I am a man first so f*ck him and his money because anywhere else John would get his head bassed in. Though the Power Strip Bar Rescue episode aired in December 2015, the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place before that. Since their appearance on the 2015 episode of Bar Rescue, The Arena has been rebranded to open as "The Curtain Call," which happened in late 2015. Even if Jon Taffers changes wouldve created a successful business, having the government come knocking on your door is going to cause problems. But there are some cases so hopeless, even star and bar expert Jon Taffer cant fix them up. My home town. Jon recons the bar with expert mixologist Lisamarie Joyce, and Renae Lemmens, an expert entertainment director in the Strip Club Industry. Mike loses a credit card and glass gets broken. "The Curtain Call taught us all that. or redistributed. Bar Rescue - Proving Ground Bar & Grill (The Hooch Bar Rescue - Off Base Bar (The Filling Station) Up Bar Rescue - Tim Owens' Traveler's Tavern (Rippers Great neighborhood sports bar!We stepped in and instantly felt a why bring those 2 back. Whered the money go Mike? I have never had such a bad experience. A piano bar is usually in a hotel, I wouldnt go if I was looking for entertainment. The colours have been changed and the exterior is cleaner with a sign to the entrance. This is apparently something theyre not doing anymore. The former bar owner will now serve a prison sentence between 24-to-60 months. Next episode - The Arena. If youre not familiar with Michigan geography, Ann Arbor is a mid-sized city thats located just to the west of Detroit. He wanted to be the nice guy that works with everyone despite the affect it has on the business and thats a recipe for failure every time!!! He can see that the owners have enabled their bad behaviours while not training them. They are locals who say the bar is one of the worst they have been to and they have been to most bars around. In 2005, longtime bar-owner Richard Skinner opens Chix on Dix, a topless club in Detroit, Michigan. Renae gets back into training the girls to increase eye contact and on engaging with customers. The experts give their feedback and tell the team the flaming drinks are a liability. Could have been a Gold Mine!! But whats sad, is to know that all the efforts of Bar Rescue were in vain Loved it when Chuck tipped over the glass shelving. Hell a good lawyer shouldve been able to convince a judge of less time using the bars success and the good faith payment as reason to be lenient. Im not sure if a new business will move in there if you know anything about it, please let me know in the comments section. The Arena's doors were locked the day after. But I guess thats the difference between a SMART person and well. Reality-TV Jon Taffer, a bar/nightclub consultant, and his team of experts offer their expertise, helping real bar owners "rescue" their failing establishments by overcoming challenges and possibly saving them from closing. The specialty cocktail is just vodka and juice and the spies are disappointed. If you cant invest in more than one costume perhaps taking your clothes off for money isnt the industry one should pursue especially if they can make more money working in an office. "Came here on the first night it was open for the bar rescue "relaunch". The first 200 people in the door will get to spin a wheel for prizes including a $50 gift card, draft beers are $4 all day and a new line of cocktails are going to debut that day. The bar is renovated and the staff are gathered late afternoon to unveil their new bar. Rating 2 stars only because it was brighter inside than before and The vodka soda tasted exactly Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. ANN ARBOR, MI - First it was The Arena, then Curtain Call, and now the restaurant and bar located at 203 E. Washington in Ann Arbor is getting another makeover. The kitchen serves food but they do not care what state the food is in and Richard runs the food. All rights reserved (About Us). Completely agree. The food in the kitchen is also not appropriately handled by the staff, which you know Jon Taffer hates. We ordered the egg rolls, potato skins, and mozz sticks as our app, and had the monte Cristo, and the southwest burgers both in Hamburger and chicken forms and everything was amazing! Darren does not treat the dancers well and Chuck does not know how to manage them properly. Not gotten shitfaced on to. Darren asks Richard for full backing and free reign to make it work. In 2014 her dream came true. I agree. The Hooch / Proving Ground Bar and Grill closed in May 2016. The name is changed to Back Beat Piano Bar and Cocktails. Jon has a group of eight men for a bachelors night come in to spy on the service. Taffer is too eager to take on establishments that are in no way going to succeed. If you're not familiar with Michigan geography, Southfield is a . You are an idiot. No strip bar is going to be a success when the dancers are missing teeth. An area where the median salary is $29,000 a year. He brought in Darren Lee a bar business consultant with thirty years experience in the industry to manage the place. Legal Statement. Now that weve recapped the Power Strip Bar Rescue episode, lets talk about what happened to the club after Jon Taffer and his crew left Detroit, MI. The bar was successful bringing in crowds and was earning $150,000 a month.
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