Archive for the ‘Construction’ Category
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
Well inspections are nearly complete. We have one more tomorrow and we should get our certificate of occupancy soon after that! We just installed our security system so we’re gradually bringing in more equipment into the restaurant. We were also able to get a great deal with Dr. Pepper. They’ve given us a brand new fridge for free. The only catch is that we have to sell their products which is fine. One of my best friends live off Dr. Peppers! We also have tables so it’s looking like a real restaurant now. Here’s my good friend’s photo of our new tables.
Tags: Dr. Pepper, Fridge, tables
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Friday, May 15th, 2009
During my latest photo opp, my number one fan happened to be there so I decided to take a picture of him. Here he is:
Tags: Customer, Fan
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Saturday, May 2nd, 2009
Looks like things are rolling well so far (knock on wood) and we are nearing the finishing line on the construction part. Once construction is done, we’ll proceed with the testing phase. We’ll test how our food will taste and look in the containers we’ve chosen. Of course our recipes create delicious and authentic thai dishes, but we want to ensure what you are eating is the best you’ve had. Therefore, it requires some testing to ensure when you get eat our food, you’ll feel like you’re sitting on the streets of Bangkok enjoying this dish while hearing tuk tuks drive down the street. 
Tags: food, thailand, togo
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
Today, our granite countertops are being installed. It makes the counter look a whole lot better. I was also able to get a shot of my GC in the pic. He’s always running around like crazy. If you’re ever looking for a contractor, this is the guy to see. Contact me and I’ll give you his number.
The vent shaft is also near completion. It looks like a huge robotic tentical from the sky! Take a look and you’ll see what I mean.
I could probably use it as an escape chute.
Our equipment is also coming in gradually. We did have some issues with the size of one table as all the cooking equipment must be under the hood. We had to get a smaller table to accomodate the lack of space under the hood but everything worked out so far. Check it out and let me know what you guys think.
This is where the magic happens.
Tags: Construction, Contractor, Counter, Granite, Hood, Kitchen, Thai, Vent
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Monday, April 27th, 2009
This week the lighting for the front came in and it looks pretty cool. My favorite are the ones lining the front of the restaurant overlooking the bar tables. The ceiling fan was also installed inside the “halo”. I was able to describe to my GC what type of lighting I wanted and he picked them out for me. I like them!
I’ve posted some pictures below. Please let me know what you think!
The ceiling fan inside “Halo”
The counter now has lights which are pretty cool. Unfortunately, if Dirk were to ever visit he’d be staring straight into these bad boys.
Close up of one of the lights at the counter.
These are my favorite of all the lights.
Tags: Ceiling Fan, Construction, Lighting, Restaurant, Thai
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
Now that we have all the approvals in place our construction team has gone full speed! I went in to take a picture of the place this morning and already there were a couple of workers working on the vent hood system for the kitchen. The ice machine was also delivered. It’s gigantic!
Here’s a picture of the machine:
Then I stopped by during lunch and found over 10 workers doing several things on the place. Cable, internet, phone lines, lights all being worked on. Also the counter was installed. Take a look and let me know what you think!
Tags: Counter, Restaurant, Thai
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Thursday, April 16th, 2009
Well we finally receive the approval we need to build our vent shaft which will go up 5 stories high. It’s the drawbacks of opening up a restaurant under an apartment complex. The contractor needed to access the shaft space on every floor which means that he’ll needed to punch a hole through the wall. We had to get permission from the apartment owners first. After weeks of going back and forth and jumping through many hoops we’re good to go! Now it’s full steam ahead and the kitchen should be done in 3 weeks!
Tags: Construction, Kitchen, Vent
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Thursday, April 16th, 2009
So we finally added some more color to the place. I did a little modification to the original plan and I think this should be it for painting the place. The brown helped keep the green from burning your eyes off! I wish I could take some pictures of the bathroom but it’s dark in there and the flash really makes the room look weird. The contractor thought I loved green so much, he painted my office the same green. Now when I’m in my office I’ll be staring at a wall of green! So take a look and let me know what you guys think of the place.
We’re still on track to open in May. Keep your fingers crossed!
Tags: brown, Construction, green, paint, Restaurant, Thai
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Friday, April 10th, 2009
So this week, the restaurant was painted and tiled. Now I know what you are saying. This place is all green. It’s not supposed to be this way. There’s some brown in there but they haven’t painted it yet. Supposedly that’s going to happen tomorrow so stay tuned for the additional colors. You can see a little of the what the brown if you look careful enough. Please tell me what you think. I think you’ll either love it or hate it. LOL
Tags: brown, colors, green, paint, Restaurant, Thai, Tiles
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
This is the front of the restaurant. Nothing much to see yet but our coming soon sign.
Tags: Construction, Restaurant, Thai
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