Tables, tiles and dishwashers

It's been a few days (okay...a week) since my last blog. We've been busy getting more work done for the restaurant.

We first have to give a HUGE thank you to my mom and Roger. They've been a great asset (and real troopers). Roger has been helping me build the tables and mom has been helping Lisa with some wall coverings.

We spent last Thursday-Sunday working on the tables. And yes, they're still not completed. The heat and humidity have been a virtual killer. Roger & I spent the better part of four days working in the driveway and garage to get the tables done. While they've been a tons of work, you couldn't buy anything this cool for a restaurant table. These are the touches that will help set us a step above the competition.

On to some pictures....

We set up the workstation to cut the plywood. Each table has a double layer of 3/4" plywood that is glued and screwed. Nothing like starting with a good solid foundation.

These are a few of the "cores". The smaller ones on the left will be 2 tops. The larger are rectangular 4 top tables.

To make sure we were working hard enough, the management team took a seat (and a glass of wine) to watch the progress.

Stage 2 of the process is to lay the tile. We picked an Italian procelin that slightly resembles slate.

And the tables are finished off with some beautifully cut red oak. The pictures don't do these tables justice. They are just plain sexy!!

In all, there are only 4 of 14 tables completed in 4 days. But we are ready to bear down and finish the remaining tables on Thursday.

Monday was spent installing the slate baseboard in the dining room. We've had a few challenges along the way but the plan is in motion. The baseboards should be finished on Saturday. That will give me a few days to get the floor sealed before the chairs arrive next week.



In addition to the flooring, there were contractors: 1) installing gas lines in the kitchen; 2) installing cleaning chemicals in the "dishpit"; 3) measuring for can lights behind the bar. There were 4 contractors and a vendor in the place at one time!

I should also mention that we tasted and selected some great wines on Monday afternoon. It was a great way to end the day.

The rest of the week has been spent doing some clean-up and tying up loose ends.

I almost forget to mention the dish machine. The guys from Ecolab were out today to install the dishwasher. And as luck would have it, it was broken. Oh well....they'll have it fixed tomorrow.

A few menu and wine teasers will be coming before the weekend :)

Until then, stay cool!!!