He appeared on an episode of Spike TV's popular "Bar Rescue.". He tells Karen she is putting down her daughter, affecting their bar. Man how hammered were you when you wrote this?? He was eventually charged on 120 counts of failure to file taxes one count for every month missed over the last decade. During the stress test, Jon wants to see positive behavior from Mike. ", "Stopped in for an after dinner drink and to see the remodel after bar The next day, the staff are gathered for a staff meeting with Jon. While there wasn't any official announcement of the closure, all of the signs point to . He meets Chandra in an offsite location where training will also take place. The bar is definitely closed, though they just havent deleted the website. Jon introduces his experts and they give their feedback. There is a game station, several TVs and pictures depicting the history of Michigan and a beer claw machine. The foul-mouthed owner Chandra Phillips repeatedly calls her. I know I would love to have been the owner of that place after Jon Taffer did his magic! 3 drinks in a good time facing an extreme challenge, the new interior it which was like drinking siriacha water. I can't really call this reality TV anymore," said Flore. The experts give their feedback and tell the team the flaming drinks are a liability. Six weeks later it is revealed they grossed over $220,000 in sales. The new chairs and tables are from East Coast Chair and Barstool. didn't try any of the food items. Spike TVs Bar Rescue helps struggling business owners turn restaurant duds into swanky dives. They need someone in charge of the kitchen and they choose Roach to be in charge. The Curtain Call is still open with a solid 4 . Janelle, the sous chef, has been caught stealing. Im sure you remember when you were young and stupid and thought nothing of burning through your cash on drinks for you and your friends. Ranae gives the dancers feedback and trains them on engaging with customers, being sexy and enticing while getting customers to buy dances. He makes the error of taking the only bartender left at the bar to serve food. The name, Haymaker Public House, is part of the permanent concept for the business and chosen because of the multiple meanings it has for their regulars, Adams said, and its connection to sports terminology. The bar is messy, and the kitchen is dirty. The bar is supposedly losing about $8,000 a month. star and bar expert Jon Taffer cant fix them up. They didnt even care about how incredibly PATHETIC they all looked! Now that weve recapped the Back Beat Bar Rescue visit, lets talk about what happened to the bar after Jon Taffer and his crew left Michigan. Gross is all of the money that came in, while Net is what you have left after expenses and stuff. Also tried the 6th lol Sometimes it was hard getting girls out of the dressing room because they were still prepping and priming. I agree. The spies ask for a special menu, but there isnt one, so instead, they order a rum punch, a long island iced tea, and food. As of 2023, the old Jazz Katz Detroit location is occupied by a comedy club called Punchline Comedy Lounge. why bring those 2 back. Jon has three grad students from University of Michigan come to test out the service at the bar. The name is changed to Back Beat Piano Bar and Cocktails. Not only that but theres almost no Michigan beer left in the establishment. The bar is falling behind, and Mike breaks a glass and loses a credit card. is top notch, it's a great bar! Jon shows footage of Chandra swearing and mouthing off and bartenders working naked behind the bar. Previous episode - The Hooch Heres a sampling of a few reviews that were written after the visit from Jon Taffer. Jon has Tamika tear down the first wall as a therapy. Shame on my fellow Michigander. Glass falls into the ice bin and they have to bin the ice. Episode Name: 3rd Pockets A CharmSeason 8: Episode 31Episode Date: April 23, 2023Description: While trying to tackle a pest-infested bar with an absentee owner in Hickory, NC, Jon finds that its driven staff offers a glimpse of hope. But he is called back again by the spies to complain the new steak bites are worse. Both inexperienced workers and lack of leadership are the causes. Dont get me wrong Im not the fun police here but its something that should be noted. The staff say they do not like the language she uses but have to bear it. From Roberts seat, he cant see the stage or the musician. The Hooch / Proving Ground Bar and Grill closed in May 2016. Comedy Central green-lights 'Detroiters' series. The bar has been renamed to Proving Ground Bar and Grill. 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. They come in and order cocktails but the bartender is restricted by some guards on the bottles that slow down her work. - CANDID, AUTHENTIC, AND BOLD. Jon thinks a Jazz club is a risky concept as it is an unpopular type of music. Can Taffer turn profanity into profits before this bar goes bust? He brought Chuck and Sweetie back to the bar. As of Thursday, The Arena was still open for business and has a three-and-a-half star Yelp rating. 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. Even if Jon Taffers changes wouldve created a successful business, having the government come knocking on your door is going to cause problems. All rights reserved (About Us). Chandra deleted the Facebook page for the bar after a number of negative reviews were posted. The bar staff begins making mistakes, and they have to dump drinks. ", "So i stopped in on the official first night it was open, and under There we multiple groups around us who were obviously over intoxicated yet the waitresses continued to serve them because they knew they were racking up a large tab at the end of the night. They went belly up. 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. Prison life can sometimes have that humbling effect on people. So will the changes last and was the Bar Rescue The Arena episode a long-term success? Too cheap to get some decent girls in there. All the bars around The Arena are busy but the bar looks dead and there is a mistake in the signage. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. While thats happening, Ryan teaches the kitchen staff a burger using local ingredients. They order some food, a long island and rum punch. Idk if this involves rhe same folks or not from power strip. The episode was interestingly entertaining. "We're getting out of the shadow of that now and moving forward.". On the outside, the Dearborn Heights business a small establishment tucked away on Telegraph Road just north of Powers Avenue looks bare, despite a fresh paint job. The Arena was an Ann Arbor, Michigan bar that was featured on Season 4 of Bar Rescue. The new name for Jazz Katz is Back Beat Piano Bar & Grill. However, Im not sure what hes up to now as he doesnt really have any online presence. Pop it in the head and call it a day. Overall bathrooms were clean, waitress was nice. Runs Sapphirein Vegas. "We're excited about finally moving into the permanent phase," Adams said. The bartenders are given name tags so they customers can identify them. Lisamarie has the bar staff do a challenge where they have to memorise drinks to make and deliver. Remind me of the song from Bloodhound Gang, The lap dance is so much better when the stripper is crying Lol. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Thats $3 million. Youre an awful human being. Blah! Bar Rescue got CONNED! On tonight's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Dearborn Heights, Michigan to try to rescue The Hooch Bar & Grill. 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. Mia trains the bartenders on new signature cocktails based on moonshine. Previous episode - Filling Station Pub or redistributed. All comments are the sole opinion of the commenter and are not endorsed by RealityTVUpdates. The bartenders use the wrong tools and use their hands as covering. The quality dropped, and customers stopped returning. This episode was painful on every level. Mike loses a credit card and glass gets broken. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Is Back Beat Piano Bar still open in 2023? Bar Rescue - The Arena Update - Open or Closed? Renae gets back into training the girls to increase eye contact and on engaging with customers. All comments are the sole opinion of the commenter and are not endorsed by RealityTVUpdates. Another difference is a new heating and air-conditioning system, installed just in time for hot Michigan summer days and nights. Previous episode - Jazz Katz / Back Beat Piano Bar and Cocktails 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. Yea definitely not the place for a strip club. So disappointing that The Power Strip failed because of Darren. Not reporting $700,000 in Michigan State sales tax over a 10-year stretch, is unthinkable! It was a Saturday evening and they weren't busy at all. Jazz Katz / Back Beat Piano Bar and Cocktails, Mac and Chester's SRO / Boulder Lodge Bar & Grill. Fun stories about food, relationships, the great outdoors and more. I can only imagine how many poor schmucks felt like there was acid sprayed into their eyes having to look at those girls! I hope none of that broken glass got in the ice bucket Jon Taffer would freak out! They notice it is a big student town and there is a market for the bar. NASTY! Amanda is the manager, Cynthia is the bartender and Roach is the Barback. The bar closed after owner Mike was sentenced for up to 5 years in prison. He gathers the staff at night to unveil the new bar that can cater to both students and alumni. Dr. Tamika always had a dream of owning a jazz joint. Management feuds led to customers and talent leaving the bar and there is now an unruly environment. The next day, Richard is present when Jon comes in and they reveal they have worked together successfully before. They were making $20,000 a month but with the downturn of the economy people moved away from the neighbourhood. In the kitchen there is no bell to call runners so they have to do it vocally. Bar owners can make more money appealing to the younger generations who frequent them much more often. All comments are the opinion of the commenter and do not represent the opinions of the website owner. Since the rescue, reviews have improved and appear to be mostly positive. The decision was made to officially change the name of the business and start a small-scale renovation to get the place ready for the start of the University of Michigan football season. If no effort is taken on their part, they get what they deserve such as these nasty comments. I danced for 10 years and also managed the girls, the front main stage and bar stages. The kitchen serves food but they do not care what state the food is in and Richard runs the food. Lots of TV's all over to keep on top There are girls are in the bar and they are drinking. The staff was very polite, even the bartenders on the other end of the bar (whose section we didnt sit in) said " Hi"But my friends and I enjoyed the place so I have no doubt we will be back! Though the Proving Ground Bar Rescue episode aired in November 2015, the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place before that. The Arena closed for good in July 2016, less than a year after the episode aired on TV. Chix on Dix is owned by Richard Skinner who bought the bar in 2005. Comments will be moderated prior to being published. Next episode - The Arena. Before going inside, Jon Taffer talks with Brittany and Lauren. Under seasoned overpriced and very small portions! Jon says Chandra has a good team but she is not a good leader. Now in its fifth season, the Spike TV cable seriesworks with bars and restaurants across the country to revamp their image, serviceand place of business. I was there in 2015 before the rescue and it was one of the dingiest dives I was ever in. Somebody else will come in and make it better hopefully. Customers then notice there is mould in the drinks which could be coming from the ice or the bins. The bar closed after Chandra ran out of money and the bar was sold. Mikes wife Jen is a bartender along with Brittany, who serves flaming drinks without much control of the situation. Will return soon to give a better review. I also have to say that there was a huge issue with over serving. , 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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Mike remains changed and the environment is no longer hostile. She is not smiling or engaging, pulling the room down and when confronted by Renae she walks out. 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. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Though the Arena 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. While thats an admirable belief, you also need strong business skills to run a successful bar. To me, he appeared to have a major chip on his shoulder, exuding a very cocky, narcissistic personality. Jon takes Mike to one of the bars close by to show him how a bar runs well. Darren complains of being over stretched as he is not given enough to hire a cook and he is forced to do it. Chix on Dix / Power Strip closed in June 2016. "Came here on the first night it was open for the bar rescue "relaunch". To help save the Jazz Katz bar, Jon brings in Phil Wills and Chef Anthony Lamas to assist. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The Jazz Katz Bar Rescue episode aired in December 2015, but the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place earlier. Jon wants to solve Karen and Tamikas problems. It was Season 4 Episode 39 and the episode name was Unnecessary Toughness. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. On relaunch, the customers are let in and the bartenders are confident and engaging with them. In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits The Hooch in Deerborn Heights, Michigan. So even if he grossed over $200k, he wouldve been left with a lot less after food/drink costs, salaries, and stuff. To help save the bar, Jon brought in Lisamarie Joyce as the mixologist. Darren rebranded the bar to Industrial Strip to bring in new business. Dummies!! Chandra went back to her demeaning behaviour. The walk-in in the kitchen has bad food, it is dirty and there is mould growing in it. 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 . These women are supposed to be a fantasy, therefore, your moneymaker is your body. 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. Instead of handing that money over to the state, the bar owner pocketed it illegally. All comments are the opinion of the commenter and do not represent the opinions of the website owner. Mike goes to the kitchen to deliver the food rudely. 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 . Advertisment Story continues below He was also joined by Renae Lemmens, an expert in the gentlemans club industry who is the director at Sapphire Gentlemans Club. Jon agrees to send Tamika to a quick management class so. Ryan in the kitchen trains them on a signature meatball dish. If that girl Sweeties mom had just died she shouldve have never gone up on stage period. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Ugly strippers and anti social servers. 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. It was listed for sale for $1 million before dropping to $500,000. This IS part of the entertainment industry and LOOKS and PERSONALITY count. During the show, minor renovations were made to the bars interior and the menu was updated. Jon meets with Vinny and tries to break down his tough exterior. Whats more, Tamika is still struggling with communication with her mother, which means the bar is adding extra stress beyond the money troubles. like soda water no vodka at all. of your favorite sports teams. "We definitely appreciate doing the Curtain Call and getting feedback," Adams said. That means that the bar was already under investigation at the time that Jon Taffer visited. Taffer needs to stick with what he knows and it isnt strip clubs. I was also doing some digging and it seems like the Power Strip Detroit property was most recently sold for $200,000 in August 2020. Darren is managing and stopping customers from touching the dancers. There is new furniture and a drum set for the university drum team. 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. People seem to especially criticize the food quality at Back Beat Piano Bar, as well as the overly high cover charge. Tables and chairs will replace booths, the old carpet ripped up and a fresh coat of paint will be on everything, Adams said. Keep reading our update to learn what happened next and how the bar is doing in 2023 and beyond. In 2001 Mike bought the bar and turned it into a sports bar. Ron is astounded at the change in the bar and how well they are doing. She believes jazz is like a form of therapy for some people. In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits Chix on Dix in Detroit, Michigan. It was the only topless bar in the area so business was successful for the first year making $50,000 a month. They are $350,000 in debt and Ron had to take a second job so the bar can stay afloat. The food is not great and the spies see the dish is raw in the middle. Grease is leaking from the fryer and Chandra claims not to have seen it. They say that flaming drinks are a liability and are disappointed about the steak dish that they got wrong so many times. Shows not all folks are meant to be business owners. As another Yelper mentioned, Jon Taffer and his show Bar Rescue killed The Arena. The bar is owned by a former psychologist and her interfering family and lazy staff have caused the bar to fail. Customers are left waiting and Mike is pulled in so many directions that he delivers wrong drinks to a table. They try to order specials but there are none on offer. Then after the music act finished they asked guests to move in order to set-up for a Caribbean party full of 20 something guys. Not gotten shitfaced on to. A piano bar is usually in a hotel, I wouldnt go if I was looking for entertainment. He can see that the owners have enabled their bad behaviours while not training them. 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. On all of their social profiles, they referred to the club by its new name of Power Strip. 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. Im shocked but not shocked the Power Strip is closed. King Mia Mastroianni See production, box office & company info Watch on Paramount+ Jon reminds Tamika not to be guided by her emotions. "The more and more we talk about what we're going to do in here it's going to take longer than we initially anticipated," Adams said, adding the Curtain Call opened a week after the end of the football season last year. I mean the servers are untrained and slow so slow. P Reid you should write reviews for a living! "After this, I have to call it semi-reality TV.". Darren is left to clean up the mess with the bartenders. The exterior is promising but they have a poor sign with bad branding. Reviews for the bar seem good, as it has a 4 star rating on Yelp. I hope hes in a better place in life and doing well (and paying his taxes!). Merriam-Webster defines haymaker as a "powerful blow," and it is often used in sports terminology. 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. Went here in a game day after the game to grab beers with some Buddies. After nine years of business there is now much more competition, with new bars popping up in the area all the time. OMG! 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. This club could have made only 10% of that! They plan to celebrate the opening and final vision of their business with a grand opening party starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 1 featuring live music by Cold Tone Harvest and giveaways. We paid a 10.00 cover to be asked to move. After a lengthy interview process, Bar Rescue decided on the downtown Ann Arbor bar. The bartenders make mistakes and drinks are dumped. He couldve kept 50k and gave the IRS 150-170k and probably kept his ass out of jail. Owner From Bar Rescue's The Arena Sentenced To Prison For Failure To Pay Taxes. 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. When Mike sits with Brittany and Lauren, they both are nervous. The stress test starts and the bar is dull and drinks come out slow. Under all of the pressure Chandra has become disrespectful to the staff and they in turn lost interest in doing their jobs. The next three episodes will feature Ann Arbor bar the Arena (Nov. 22), Southfield jazz club Jazz Katz (Dec. 6)and Detroit strip club Chix on Dix (Dec. 13). Not surprised its CLOSED! She is also losing about $4,500 a month due to the bar struggling and Jon . Waitress never came back over to see if He brought back those two loser employees after they were rightfully fired. As far as I can remember, The Arena was the only Bar Rescue Ann Arbor episode. (. As a woman I cant help but agree with that lol. Flore, who. Spike TV's popular reality show, "Bar Rescu,e" and its intense host, Jon Taffer, dipped into Metro Detroit earlier this year to give four area bars a makeover. Chix on Dix Before Bar Rescue. Vic Vegas is there to see if the food programme is necessary and they will monitor Darren cooking, managing the bar and the entertainers. Slow bartenders lost the tickets, and Karen was not being a team player. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE. we needed or wanted another round of drinks. "The Curtain Call taught us all that. Jon recons the bar with expert mixologist Andrew Venjohn and expert chef Ryan Scott. The Jazz Katz Bar Rescue episode aired in December 2015, but the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place earlier. No one with half a brain who owns a business, would EVER hire her and same for Darren and Chuck. In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits The Hooch in Deerborn Heights, Michigan. That manager was totally ineffective! 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. Just watching him you could tell he was a terrible manager. "Food was an afterthought at this location before," Adams said. It is continuing that evolution with a renovation that will close the establishment at 10 p.m. Saturday, June 10. The bar has also lost its identity as the bartenders show plenty of skin and people believe it is a lingerie bar. Bar Rescue is an American reality TV series that premiered on Paramount Network (formerly Spike) on July 17, 2011. Jon fills the experts in on his situation and that Mike is $1m in debt. I think you are absolutely right! The Arena, a a modern sports bar, appeared in an episode of Bar Rescue that aired last fall. The new place is permanently closed too. 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. But the remodeling didnt come easily. Chuck is so resistant to all he hears he pushes a rack of glasses on the floor and walks out. The old Jazz Katz website is still available on Wix, though, if you want to check it out. Jon finishes the renovations within twenty-four hours. episodes. Jon brought in quality girls. I agree. Jon recons the bar with expert mixologist Lisamarie Joyce, and Renae Lemmens, an expert entertainment director in the Strip Club Industry. 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 The customers love the ambience, the food, the drinks and the beer claw game. The food is served, and the spies see that its middle is raw. What the heck! Enter an address or zip code and click the find locations button. According to "Bar Rescue," the Arena, at 203 E. Washington, grossed $220,000 in food and beverage sales within six weeks after relaunch. You can not cry on the pole. Post Jon Taffer: The whole dang inside is painted blue removing any of the warm wood tones. The bartenders have to remember orders while Roach needs to do well. It showed on the girls they had. Thanks to a group of regular visitors, the menuhas changed over the last five or six months to make the business not just a place for a quick drink. They sit at a table and notice how worn the furnishing looks. I think the owner was another idiot. For a time, the old Chix on Dix Detroit location was occupied by a new gentlemans club called Charmed Gentleman Club. The staff are made to clean the bar all day before their training starts. It took them 45 minutes to take an order and 45 minutes for the food to come. Market data provided by Factset. Im not surprised that this place failed-despite Jons hard work and his experts. Back Beat Piano Bar in Southfield, Michigan which was featured on season four (4th set) of Bar Rescue has closed. Jazz clubs are great but unfortunately are a dying breed. She opened it in 2014 confident Jazz music was therapy. The first thing Jon points out is the opportunity that they have with a nice . Chandra is helping out at both the bar and in the kitchen. "Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer could not help Flore with his financial woes related to multiple charges of failure to pay taxes, and Flore was sentenced to five years in prison in July. Before that happened, reviews for the bar were actually ok, as it had a 3.5 star rating on its Yelp page. The owner of an Ann Arbor sports bar featured on Bar Rescue has been sentenced to prison on tax charges. A definite improvement. https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/police-and-manager-suspect-inside-job-in-theft-of-10k-from-strip-club. Whats not to fail about that strip club model? Ann Arbor District Library employee Kami Bolyard was among the first in line to check out the rehabbed Arena during the filming Tuesday night, and secured a prime seat at the bar. 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 . By. Kept the business going and make your payments. (, A sign outside the bar says "new staff and new management." At the end of the day, Im surprised that Jon didnt check these dancers into a treatment facility. Bar Rescue Updates Is In No Way Affiliated with Spike TV's Bar Rescue.