Construction Junction

Today, Marie and I went to Construction Junction to buy doors for the new restaurant. Construction Junction is a non-profit building material reuse store. There were SO many different "vintage" doors there to pick from. We finally found two that we think will be perfect to fit in the new space for one of our private dining areas.

Besides doing so much for the new space, I am working on a new dessert for Nine on Nine. Pictures will be up soon for it!

Making Tables

I recently decided to make zinc wrapped tables for my new restaurant. I thought it would be a fun and easy process to get a really unique looking table for my gastropub. I ordered the zinc sheets and supplies from RotoMetals, Inc. and got to work!

First I added wood to each side of a square table, allowing the table to look thicker. I then glued a piece measured zinc on top, and let it sit for 24 hours. I wrapped the zinc under the tables, nailed it down, and I soldered the edges to smooth out the sharpness.

To "antique" the tables, I first sanded the zinc down to create an unpolished look. After that, I used a diluted patina solution to stain the tables. I brushed it on, and then used a rag and a buffer to create a really unique look. I also used a spray bottle in some areas. The finished affect was really cool. Hopefully, you will all like it when you come to eat!

Here are some pictures and videos of the project!

Fun Times in DC

Hello Again..

I went to Washington, DC this past week to eat at KOMI, a restaurant that I have been wanting to eat at for a long time. It was really a great experience, and the food was awesome. After spending a few days in DC checking out the sites, I went to VOLT restaurant for lunch on the way home in Frederick, MD. Exectuive Chef Bryan Voltaggio, a former contestant on Top Chef, wowed me with his 5 course lunch tasting menu. To end my mini vacation, I went to Nemacolin Woodlands with my best friend Kevin to relax and have some fun. I am now relaxed and ready to open the new place!

Click on the link to see pictures from my trip to DC.....

It's Been a While......

Hello! It has been some time since I last blogged. I have been extremely busy working on things for Nine on Nine AND for my NEW restaurant that will be opening in MAY 2011. DETAILS will be provided very soon... until then.. please stay posted!