Maybe

I know the right people! I'm excited!

8/7/2008 12:30:05 AM

Well sadly I will not be working tomorrow. But I have no doubt you will have a wonderful dining experience nonetheless.

8/7/2008 12:36:10 AM

is this gonna be like another sullivans-type place except with a lounge?

8/7/2008 12:39:29 AM

I haven't ever been to Sullivan's, but our general manager came from there and so did a lot of employees. It seems like the general consensus is that this place has the potential to be much better than Sullivan's.

8/7/2008 12:42:48 AM

^^the only comparison i can draw to sulivans is it's quality of service and food will be equal to, or greater. Its a completely different concept otherwise.

8/7/2008 12:49:46 AM

I saw some pics one of my friends took of the place before it opened. ( he does consulting for them) its really nice. there's this garden type thing on the roof with tables around it. looks pretty neat.

8/7/2008 12:51:09 AM

Theres been shitloads of people taking pictures over the past week. I know we took shots of all the food as it went out when we did server tasting. I wonder if/when they'll release some of them.

8/7/2008 12:52:44 AM

Just making sure if this is the 3 story club/bar/ rest?

if so this is what my friend was talking about and worked on with her design firm.

8/7/2008 12:59:35 AM

Yes, it is.

8/7/2008 1:00:18 AM

yup i googled. ya my friend worked on this place.
Well I am excited to go eventually. prob next weekend.

8/7/2008 1:01:59 AM

I'll be there all week

Try the veal

8/7/2008 1:09:55 AM

It's humanely raised veal too.

8/7/2008 1:11:07 AM

is the menu online or a drink menu. the roof top looks killer looks a lil like the rooftop of pure.

8/7/2008 1:23:31 AM

meet me on the roof on the 7th at 7!

8/7/2008 1:25:00 AM

no can do this weekend. taking care of my dad.

8/7/2008 1:26:56 AM

I think they might be trying to keep the menu under wraps for right now. In a couple of days it will be known publicly I think.

8/7/2008 1:28:08 AM

public opening is Monday

8/7/2008 1:46:53 PM

So ive decied this thread is going to be the Solas crew's tww blog.

Tonight went fucking beautifully from the kitchen's perspective. I think we're ready. How's the front end looking?


And no, the menu isnt available yet. But i might be able to be persuaded to leak a few items.

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8/7/2008 11:43:21 PM

I don't know. I didn't work tonight.

8/7/2008 11:45:07 PM

what's going to be the price range for the menu items (food, not drinks)

8/7/2008 11:47:06 PM

leak a few items

8/7/2008 11:47:24 PM

Ahh, well things were paced a lot more realistically, and the kitchen already had a night of hell under its belt, so shit ran fuckin silky.

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"what's going to be the price range for the menu items (food, not drinks)"

Small plates range from 8-16
Large plates range form 18-31
Sides range from 5-10

I'll admit, its definitely not a place to try and eat on a budget, but the food really is top notch, and theres something for everyone. Not just a bunch of esoteric "foody" items.

[Edited on August 7, 2008 at 11:49 PM. Reason : ]

8/7/2008 11:47:29 PM

Management thinks the average 2 person ticket will be around $70. More or less depending on what you get.

^ Nice. That was the last big thing that needed to get fixed before we open up, I think. Communication between FOH and kitchen.

Are there any other employees that post on here?

[Edited on August 7, 2008 at 11:49 PM. Reason : ]

8/7/2008 11:48:16 PM

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"leak a few items"

Try harder

8/7/2008 11:53:17 PM

nah i'm good, i will likely never eat there =\

8/7/2008 11:56:34 PM

What is the dress code?

8/7/2008 11:57:09 PM

I dont think there is one...

Just dont dress like a bum

Probably consistant with most of glenwood south.

[Edited on August 7, 2008 at 11:58 PM. Reason : ]

8/7/2008 11:57:57 PM

There is a dress code, but they haven't told us what it is. I would say shirt with a collar, pants, and anything but sandals would get you in 100% of the time though.

8/7/2008 11:59:36 PM

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"Are there any other employees that post on here?"

8/7/2008 11:59:57 PM

^^ hah, well i wasnt sure. They dont tell us shit like that.

8/8/2008 12:01:14 AM

Well, that's as much as I know. I have no idea what the dress code actually is.

8/8/2008 12:02:02 AM

well I always go out with a button up, nice jeans, and nice shoes. But someone told me tonight that they don't allow jeans...which is the only reason i'm asking.

and I only wear sandals on the beach

[Edited on August 8, 2008 at 12:04 AM. Reason : .]

8/8/2008 12:04:03 AM

Leak some drink prices. Beer, liquor, and mixed; por favor.

8/8/2008 12:05:06 AM

if you really have to ask...you probably shouldn't be going. Anyone that has to ask for drink prices more than likely belongs at a college bar.

8/8/2008 12:05:46 AM

They'd probably allow you in wearing jeans if you're wearing a nice shirt, but don't quote me on that.

8/8/2008 12:07:14 AM

^^I was told on par with the rest of raleigh. Dont expect to find $1 pbr though.

8/8/2008 12:07:26 AM

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"if you really have to ask...you probably shouldn't be going. Anyone that has to ask for drink prices more than likely belongs at a college bar."

I'm not really a fan of college bars thanks. I'm just a cheap bastard and this particular bar is very unique to Raleigh you have to admit so I was curious. I don't mind paying for a good mixed drink and will tip sometimes over 100% just for not f'n it up. Also helps to get better service later in the evening when it's a mad house.

[Edited on August 8, 2008 at 12:12 AM. Reason : -]

8/8/2008 12:11:11 AM

Hey IMStoned420, have they given you a wine list yet?

8/8/2008 12:13:48 AM

^^wasn't trying to be a dick. Just saying...if you like cheap drinks...a place like this probably isn't going to have cheap drinks. There are plenty of non-college bars that have cheap drinks too...they just don't look as nice.

8/8/2008 12:15:06 AM

No. But I've seen one and it's pretty extensive. Have you seen the wall of wine they have on the back wall?

8/8/2008 12:15:20 AM

Yeah, it made me drool. Didnt get a close look at them yet though.

8/8/2008 12:16:48 AM

^^^ Nah it's fine. It's midnight and I'm still at work so I'm slightly agitated at everything/one right now, lol.

8/8/2008 12:18:08 AM

I've been trying not to look at it since I'm not even old enough to legally drink it yet.

8/8/2008 12:18:17 AM

aha, well a word of advice...once you become of age, drink as much, and as wide a variety as you can. Wine knowledge is a good servers best friend.

8/8/2008 12:20:15 AM

Oh, I plan on it.

8/8/2008 12:21:05 AM

Ian, what is your position in the kitchen?

8/8/2008 12:22:50 AM

(Lead) Line cook.


So they opened the 2nd and 3rd floors to the public for drinks only tonight. When i left at midnight, the top two floors were filled to capacity so they opened the first floor as well. I was told there was still a line at the door.

If anyone got to go, what did you think?

8/9/2008 12:42:05 AM

I went tonight. Food was great. I had the filet, the sliders, and the hot rock. Everything was pretty kick ass.

You can tell that the staff is still working out kinks, but overall I have no complaints.

8/9/2008 3:21:15 AM

^ Where did you sit?

Oh yeah, I just got off about 30 minutes ago. Had to work about 11.5 hours today. It fucking sucked. But at least it was fun to be working at a place that was hopping like it was tonight.

[Edited on August 9, 2008 at 3:28 AM. Reason : ]

8/9/2008 3:27:21 AM

Had dinner on the first floor patio then moved to the third floor for drinks. Leslie waited on me. She seemed cool.

8/9/2008 3:54:45 AM