The bar is falling behind, and Mike breaks a glass and loses a credit card. $30 million a year??? Flore, who. 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. Eat before you arrive, the food was mediocre at best. Jon recons the bar with expert mixologist Lisamarie Joyce, and Renae Lemmens, an expert entertainment director in the Strip Club Industry. According to Michigan Live, an auditor determined The Arena collected $9 million in taxable sales from customers over the years-- which resulted in approximately $700,000 in state taxes. Not gotten shitfaced on to. The food is served and it starts failing over almost immediately. The bar has two stations, a six draft beer system, three 2touch POS systems and new entertainers from Jon. He notedthe Bar Rescue team put a lot more thought into it, adding new lighting, furnitureand grass wallpaper (after a series of wall treatments) to soften the atmosphere. NEW! Darren is required in several places and slow in making the food. Darren wants to give Chuck another chance as he offered to pay for the damages. If youre not familiar with Michigan geography, Southfield is a northern suburb of Detroit, so its in quite a large metropolitan area. This club could have made only 10% of that! Haha too funny. I hope none of that broken glass got in the ice bucket Jon Taffer would freak out! Utilizing music to create routines or an act if you will. Just NASTY all the way around! Mike is so busy he brings drinks to the wrong table. They try their best to get through to Mike and he eventually gets lost for words and agrees with Jon. Having a routine or several is a money maker. 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. 3 drinks in a good time facing an extreme challenge, the new interior normally a pretty bad signOrdered a vodka soda and a beer. Jon tells them the insulting environment will never let them sell fancy drinks. For the stress test they are looking for positive energy from Mike. To rehire that cancer of a dancer. Especially Piano bars. The staff gather to see the changes and love the new theme. Which is They were making $20,000 a month but with the downturn of the economy people moved away from the neighbourhood. https://m.yelp.com/biz/jazz-katz-southfield, Peter's Italian Restaurant - Kitchen Nightmares. They are told the ingredients are not available so they change their order. Good article but you have one error. Went here in a game day after the game to grab beers with some Buddies. The staff are made to clean the bar all day before their training starts. They say that flaming drinks are a liability and are disappointed about the steak dish that they got wrong so many times. To see how things are functioning, three grad students from the university spy on the bar for Jon. Too cheap to get some decent girls in there. From Roberts seat, he cant see the stage or the musician. Reviews for the bar seem good, as it has a 4 star rating on Yelp. Those with spam links, offensive language or of an offensive nature will not be published. But if you look like you are strung out and a corner hooker then be prepared to not make money in any legal way. Because Back Beat Piano Bar wasnt earning enough money to keep the lights on, they tried to start a GoFundMe campaign to raise the $7,000 needed keep the bar open and pay their owed money (because they were already behind on rent). The old Jazz Katz website is still available on Wix, though, if you want to check it out. This post was last updated in February 2022. well..that is what happens when you think you are above the law. As of 2023, the old The Arena Ann Arbor, MI location is occupied by a new bar called Haymaker Public House. Even if Jon Taffers changes wouldve created a successful business, having the government come knocking on your door is going to cause problems. Chix on Dix / Power Strip closed in June 2016. The new name for Jazz Katz is Back Beat Piano Bar & Grill. While the menu has changed, the long-term vision for what Adams and LeDuc want to accomplish in the Curtain Call space hasn't. By. 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. Mike confronts the spies over their complaint and scares them. He makes the error of taking the only bartender left at the bar to serve food. The bar was successful bringing in crowds and was earning $150,000 a month. People are so dumb. Prior to the makeover, The Hooch sported two stars on Yelp, post rescue, the Proving Ground Bar now boasts 3.5 stars on Yelp. It's on Dix avenue, so Richard thought "Chix on Dix . Chandra is helping out at both the bar and in the kitchen. He gathers the staff at night to unveil the new bar that can cater to both students and alumni. Its no secret drugs and blurring the legal line is a regular thing at clubs. Though the Arena Bar Rescue episode aired in November 2015, the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place before that. The musical act was decent though and the chicken was good. I mean, how fancy do you expect mozzarella sticks to be? 3/5 because I can't base my review on a night they SLAMMED the bar for filming. The outside is cleaned up with a black background and a yellow arrow that stands out. Spike TVs Bar Rescue helps struggling business owners turn restaurant duds into swanky dives. Ordered the chocolate mouse flight and it tasted like it had been refrigerated for weeks. On relaunch, the customers are let in and the bartenders are confident and engaging with them. P Reid you should write reviews for a living! The bar staff begins making mistakes, and they have to dump drinks. gear which was STRONG. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! As of Thursday, The Arena was still open for business and has a three-and-a-half star Yelp rating. Overall, while The Arena closed, its hard to blame Jon Taffer for the owner committing tax evasion. It is continuing that evolution with a renovation that will close the establishment at 10 p.m. Saturday, June 10. As of 2023, the old Jazz Katz Detroit location is occupied by a comedy club called Punchline Comedy Lounge. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); https://www.yelp.com/biz/chix-on-dix-detroit, https://www.facebook.com/Power-Strip-Detroit-903425543043810/, Peter's Italian Restaurant - Kitchen Nightmares. Bar Rescue S4. The bar is failing with drinks that are too strong. Whats not to fail about that strip club model? There are three new workstations with three 2Touch POS systems. The Arena's doors were locked the day after. It was a Saturday evening and they weren't busy at all. well doesnt surprise me the other dancer had teeth missing. Jon confronts the dancers with everything they did wrong. Though the Proving Ground Bar Rescue episode aired in November 2015, the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place before that. The next day Jon meets with the staff and highlights how the standards have dropped. Grease is leaking from the fryer and Chandra claims not to have seen it. "We're excited about finally moving into the permanent phase," Adams said. Blah! Mike Flore is the owner of the bar and a former restaurant manager. There are car parts used as decoration with many places looking like a garage. Andrew trains the staff on signature drinks while in the kitchen; Ryan shows them a meatball dish. Mike has also become frustrated and is abusive to his staff making a difficult working environment. The bar was successful bringing in crowds and was earning $150,000 a month. 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. You can see a picture of Punch Line Comedy Lounge in the old Back Beat Detroit location in this shot from Google Maps Street View: Overall, the Back Beat Piano Bar Bar Rescue episode was not a great success because it closed less than a year after the episode aired on TV, which seems to be a trend for the Bar Rescue Michigan episodes. But according to "Bar Rescue," The Arena, at 203 E. Washington, grossed $220,000 in food and beverage sales within six weeks after relaunch. 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. All of us were From out of town and to be honest everyone was very very friendly. The tired ugly strippers he brought in were a joke. So while Chix on Dix closed, the gentlemans club tradition lived on at the Dix St. location. I think you are absolutely right! Keep up the good work Proving Ground! Im surprised nobody has pointed out the obvious: this was Jons biggest mistake in branding because Chix On Dix was the best name ever it explained perfectly where the bar was and what it was about. Unfortunately, the GoFundMe page has been deleted so I cant share the link. On relaunch, the bartenders are more confident as they serve drinks. The Curtain Call will reopen at 11 a.m. Monday, June 19, as the Haymaker Public House. As part of his plea agreement, Brian received a two-to-five year prison sentence. Power Strip and Proving Ground Bar & Grill From Bar Rescue Have Closed Two Detroit area bars that appeared on Bar Rescue (Season 4, 4th set) have recently closed: Power Strip (previously Chix on Dix) in Detroit, MI and Proving Ground Bar & Grill (previously The Hooch) in Dearborn Heights, MI. Same on all, especially Mike the Con! A well run bar can be a money-making machine, but a poorly run one can be an owners worst nightmare. He was eventually charged on 120 counts of failure to file taxes one count for every month missed over the last decade. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Taffer is a bar and restaurant industry consultant with 30 years experience; "Bar Rescue" has revamped nearly 100 businesses since it started in 2011. All comments are the sole opinion of the commenter and are not endorsed by RealityTVUpdates. My home town. If no effort is taken on their part, they get what they deserve such as these nasty comments. We're going to make it our own thing.". Under seasoned overpriced and very small portions! Jon explains the Detroit car industry was the inspiration for the bar. The first of four metro Detroit episodes airs at 10 p.m.Sunday. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The next day Jon comes in with his experts. It used to be awesome if you were looking for a sports bar with traces of dive bar thrown in. People are left waiting up to forty-five minutes for drinks with food coming out faster. Jon comes in to meet with Darren and is brutally honest with him with what is wrong with the bar. The experts give their feedback and tell the team the flaming drinks are a liability. Lots of TV's all over to keep on top Shows not all folks are meant to be business owners. In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits The Arena in Ann Arbor, Michigan. When Mike sits with Brittany and Lauren, they both are nervous. , 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. It stars Jon Taffer (a long-time food and beverage industry consultant specializing in nightclubs and pubs ), who offers his professional expertise, access to service industry experts, and renovations . Owned by Dr. Tamika Scott, Jazz Katz is located in Southfield, Michigan. The bar is renovated and the staff are gathered late afternoon to unveil their new bar. This price included the liquor license, topless license, land, and all equipment. The topless club is located on Dix avenue which lent its name to the club. The vodka soda tasted exactly Meanwhile, the kitchen staff is trained on how to make shrimp and grits. Chandra disappears as she is being pulled in all directions. The kitchen doesnt have the ingredients needed, so they have to change their order. Whered the money go Mike? Which, in a wild moment, causes Jon Taffer to throw plates on the ground and break them. During the episode, Flore talks about being in the hole for $1 million with host Taffer but later recanted. Back Beat Piano Bar, originally Jazz Katz, was a Southfield, Michigan bar featured on Season 4 of Bar Rescue. Cynthia is doing well making ten drinks at once and the bartenders are doing very well. 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. Sad, really. They bought the bar in 2003 and the first five years were successful. didn't try any of the food items. Ugly, doped up girls that dont have anything going their way. Not to mention Darren is a bouncer not a manager. She has to be a strong leader. My Gawd. So even if he grossed over $200k, he wouldve been left with a lot less after food/drink costs, salaries, and stuff. All rights reserved (About Us). 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. (. Mike is difficult to work with and rude to his staff. Jon meets with Vinny and tries to break down his tough exterior. Pop it in the head and call it a day. There is also a dancers drink that looks similar but with no alcohol so they do not get drunk. Mike Flore, owner of the Arena, says he already had plans to renovate over the summer but then he got the call from Spike TV. Tamika manages well, and her mom listens to her. Itwill feature the transformation of Hooch Bar and Grill into the more stylish and auto-centric Proving Ground Bar and Grill. Slow bartenders lost the tickets, and Karen was not being a team player. As part of the makeover, Jon Taffer fired much of the existing crew and renovated the place with new drink systems and poles. Chandra talks with the staff and relationships are mended. After nine years of business there is now much more competition, with new bars popping up in the area all the time. Jon Taffer isnt known for rescuing strip clubs, so this one is actually a fairly unique Bar Rescue Episode. A piano bar is usually in a hotel, I wouldnt go if I was looking for entertainment. People seem to especially criticize the food quality at Back Beat Piano Bar, as well as the overly high cover charge. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Mark Adams is one of the operating partners, along with Jeff LeDuc, and said the business has evolved since the two took over management in 2016. Your writing skills are so poor, that it completely distracts from whatever point you were trying to make. In Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Jon Taffer pulls up with two experts in his car to The Hooch. Now, in Oregon thats a big no no but not sure the rules in Michigan. Jon is pleased with how positive the night is going. Market data provided by Factset. extreme stress the bartender cyn stepped up to the challenge and made me According to "Bar Rescue," the Arena, at 203 E. Washington, grossed $220,000 in food and beverage sales within six weeks after relaunch. The drinks are pretty good, although very expensive. All rights reserved. The bar is owned by a former psychologist and her interfering family and lazy staff have caused the bar to fail. Just an FYI, but I think you might be mixing up net and gross earnings. Hey Jonny, heres my righteous indignationmy beloved parents both died and I still did my job(s)! They google the cocktail recipe and see they do not have the ingredients and go back to them to change the drink again. The next day, Richard is present when Jon comes in and they reveal they have worked together successfully before. If you want to see some more Michigan Bar Rescue episodes, you can check out these posts: All of those bars are also closed as of 2023, so Jon Taffer is 0/4 when it comes to rescuing bars in Michigan. Cynthia quit the bar after losing some of her shifts. Jon introduces his experts and they give their feedback. Somebody else will come in and make it better hopefully. They need someone in charge of the kitchen and they choose Roach to be in charge. They say Mike creates a hostile environment that drives business away and that he makes employees uncomfortable. I feel for these girls and wont trash them but there was zero efforts made on the girls part to be dancers. I know I would love to have been the owner of that place after Jon Taffer did his magic! As far as I can remember, The Arena was the only Bar Rescue Ann Arbor episode. Darren complains of being over stretched as he is not given enough to hire a cook and he is forced to do it. In the episode, we learn that the dancers at Chix on Dix are from from sociable and that fact is making the bar lose a substantial $5,000 per month. There are sooo many ways a chunky girl can look super sexy a nasty pink bikini youve worn every day for a month with hair you havent even brushed in as long and spots&blotches all over your face (and no makeup) is NOT at all attractive! Why dont ppl like Darren, Chuck and nasty ass Sweetie understand that they were just on an INTERNATIONAL tv show and the way they portrayed themselves can be seen by ANY potential employer, anywhere in the U.S. and then some?! On the Positive Side Darren is managing and stopping customers from touching the dancers. But the remodeling didnt come easily. It SHOULD have been shut down. The food is not great and the spies see the dish is raw in the middle. we needed or wanted another round of drinks. However, if you want to see some other Bar Rescue Michigan episodes, you can check out my updates for Chix on Dix / Power Strip in Detroit, Back Beat Piano Bar / Jazz Katz in Southfield (Detroit), The Hooch / Proving Ground in Dearborn Heights (Detroit). "We definitely appreciate doing the Curtain Call and getting feedback," Adams said. It was Season 4 Episode 40 and the episode name was Boss Lady Blues. There is new furniture and a drum set for the university drum team. All comments are the sole opinion of the commenter and are not endorsed by RealityTVUpdates. Chuck and Sweetie were both complete morons. I have never had such a bad experience. https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/police-and-manager-suspect-inside-job-in-theft-of-10k-from-strip-club. On tonight's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Southfield, Michigan to try to rescue Jazz Katz Cafe. To bring back those two terrible employees was a huge mistake. To help with that, Tamiki asked her parents to help her manage and run the Jazz Katz bar. Jon recons the bar with expert mixologist Lisamarie Joyce and expert chef Keith Breedlove. During the show, minor renovations were made to the bars interior and the menu was updated. Chix on Dix is owned by Richard Skinner who bought the bar in 2005. Taffer is too eager to take on establishments that are in no way going to succeed. The Arena was an Ann Arbor, Michigan bar that was featured on Season 4 of Bar Rescue. Lisamarie trains the bartenders on proper bartender techniques and making drinks from scratch without liquor control. Jon thinks a Jazz club is a risky concept as it is an unpopular type of music. 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 . While old factory signs like Vehicle Durability and Sound Test Area add to the Motor City nostalgia, Proving Ground stays modern with an Internet jukebox, an entire side room dedicated to games like darts and pokerand a top-of-the-line bar. Ive always figured that a strip club was a license to print money. All the bars around The Arena are busy but the bar looks dead and there is a mistake in the signage. Brian M. "Mike" Flore, the owner of The Arena, a bar in downtown Ann Arbor, Mich., featured on the popular rehab show was just sentenced to serve up to five years in prison for failing to pay taxes over the past 10 years. Customers then notice there is mould in the drinks which could be coming from the ice or the bins. That doesnt surprise me. You should have top qualoty girls beating your door down to pay YOU to dance there. 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. Prison life can sometimes have that humbling effect on people. The $10 cover charge was unexpected especially since I came to eat, buy food, drinks and enjoy band. After a lengthy interview process, Bar Rescue decided on the downtown Ann Arbor bar. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The entertainers are disinterested in the customers. On relaunch, customers are let in and the bartenders are more confident. Im sure hes the reason the bar failed despite Jons best efforts! Not net, grossed! Bar Rescue is an American reality TV series that premiered on Paramount Network (formerly Spike) on July 17, 2011. It was Season 4 Episode 41 and the episode name was "Bare Rescue". They order some food, a long island and rum punch. why bring those 2 back. And lots of TVs including ones at your table. Six weeks later it is revealed they grossed over $220,000 in sales. So disappointing that The Power Strip failed because of Darren. The stress test starts and the bar is dull and drinks come out slow. They see Chandra being derogatory of her staff. All comments are the opinion of the commenter and do not represent the opinions of the website owner. They see the exterior and the two names are visible so looks like two different bars and both names are offensive. Its owned been owned by Richard Skinner since 2005, which means hes had it for almost a decade at the time of the visit from Jon Taffer and his crew. 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. The gravy and cheese tots are on point though. The staff say they do not like the language she uses but have to bear it. Back Beat Piano Bar in Southfield, Michigan which was featured on season four (4th set) of Bar Rescue has closed. They didnt even care about how incredibly PATHETIC they all looked! I can only imagine how many poor schmucks felt like there was acid sprayed into their eyes having to look at those girls! Advertisment Story continues below He brought Chuck and Sweetie back to the bar. Amanda is the manager, Cynthia is the bartender and Roach is the Barback. Its obvious who made the business fell. Better get checked for STDs from those sleazy bimbos. As a woman I cant help but agree with that lol. The food was great, my compliments to chef. Jon brought in quality girls. She opened it in 2014 confident Jazz music was therapy. Dont get me wrong Im not the fun police here but its something that should be noted. Next episode - Jazz Katz / Back Beat Piano Bar. Quit making excuses for people who dont want to help themselves, Allow me to interject: As a professional entertainer, you LEAVE ALL THAT DRAMA at home. He was found guilty of failing to pay over $700,000 of sales tax to the state over a 10 year period. Dr. Tamika always had a dream of owning a jazz joint. After years of being open, the bar has started to fall into disrepair. There is a Piano centerpiece that is visible from anywhere. He brought in Darren Lee a bar business consultant with thirty years experience in the industry to manage the place. If that girl Sweeties mom had just died she shouldve have never gone up on stage period. The service was awesome, the drinks were cheap, and the food was pretty good for what you were paying for. sentenced to five years in prison in July. Tamika is put in charge, and the night is a disaster. In the kitchen they are on top of the tickets. He couldve kept 50k and gave the IRS 150-170k and probably kept his ass out of jail. They set up quickly as the bar is ready to open for relaunch. The first of four metro Detroit episodes . It was Season 4 Episode 41 and the episode name was Bare Rescue. He has them make drinks, and he assesses them along the way. He can see that the owners have enabled their bad behaviours while not training them. Glass falls into the ice bin and they have to bin the ice. Jon meets with the staff the next day and they notice Vinny is still absent. I tried the prove 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. I agree. Bar owners can make more money appealing to the younger generations who frequent them much more often. Chandra tries to explain she wants to toughen them up but Jon says she is setting the bar low. 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 Jazz Katz Bar Rescue episode aired in December 2015, but the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place earlier. Taffer took a softer touch with the bar owner of Jazz . Jon recons the bar with expert mixologist Andrew Venjohn and expert chef Ryan Scott. Darren is left to clean up the mess with the bartenders. Jon and the experts are in disbelief of how vulgar Chandra is with her staff. Also tried the 6th Seems like he is getting desperate to create shows. Spellcheck messed me up big time! Chuck and Sweetie are both gone and Jon is confident they can finally get things in order. Jon fills them in on the bar and its operation. ALL of THOSE rejects! The episode was interestingly entertaining. In an episode preview, Bar Rescue star Jon Taffer calls the owner of Hooch quite possibly the most unlikable person I have ever seen, scolding her for the way she treats her employees and threatening, I will not rescue your bar if you disrespect (your staff)! (The bar's owner said she wasn't permitted to talk about the show.). Jon decides to speak with Brittany and Lauren before speaking with Mike. Its hard to tell whether Jons changes actually made patrons happier as not many people review strip clubs on Yelp. At the end of the day, Im surprised that Jon didnt check these dancers into a treatment facility.

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