tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post8391579921394722091..comments2023-07-02T08:10:16.159-04:00Comments on Bar Rescue Updates: Bar Rescue - Oak Tavern (The Bullpen at Aspen Glen) UpdateMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08917581663732710258noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-24327430327968318622015-07-22T08:36:15.261-04:002015-07-22T08:36:15.261-04:00Screw you, I live in Reno, I got priced out of San...Screw you, I live in Reno, I got priced out of San Francisco, and I don't gamble or pay for sex. Well my girlfriend makes me pay for it in other ways but that's just normal life. <br />Reno is a nice little city, super friendly people and the only people gambling and paying for sex are the tourists.Auntie Techynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-69952462707162988742015-07-06T19:27:42.590-04:002015-07-06T19:27:42.590-04:00Anyone think those two girl roommates are either t...Anyone think those two girl roommates are either the Baseball player's daughters, or possibly nieces/other family members? I can't believe he and his wife lets 2 unrelated young attractive ladies live among them. But who knows?BarRescueJoenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-41962939689107751972015-07-05T14:44:07.886-04:002015-07-05T14:44:07.886-04:00I've been in to Aspen Glenn/Oak Tavern a coupl...I've been in to Aspen Glenn/Oak Tavern a couple times. Before the makeover it was your run of the mill, dark, smokey dive. Since the makeover it has become a dark, non-smokey dive. Food is pretty unremarkable. Service is not the best, but the employees are friendly.Mitchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-33054245649384609762015-07-02T22:09:17.887-04:002015-07-02T22:09:17.887-04:00So, you think it may be possible that borderline b...So, you think it may be possible that borderline bars could be "staging" failure to get Taffer to come in and remodel? Yep.apreziosinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-27348647858786389112015-07-02T00:24:39.800-04:002015-07-02T00:24:39.800-04:00I am a fan of the show, but that doesn't mean ...I am a fan of the show, but that doesn't mean that I rubber stamp every episode. I appreciate learning about the different aspects of the bar business and I am often entertained by the antics of the participants. If you re-read my original comment, I mentioned that I liked the makeover of the interior of the bar. <br />You seemed to take my comments personally, which makes me wonder if you are friends with someone who works at this place. No matter. You give me way to much credit when you said that my comments will insure that the people portrayed in this episode will be ridiculed. Sadly, I can't return the complement. <br />And I will continue to comment whenever I chose, thank you.Katherine Millernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-43537641999662209482015-07-01T15:49:13.667-04:002015-07-01T15:49:13.667-04:00Why would you watch something that you just bitch ...Why would you watch something that you just bitch about? I guess since they set themselves up for ridicule it's your job to make sure that happens? By commenting such ignorant things that were not part of the episode you set yourself up for ridicule. Yes I'm going to call you out for it. Implying he was sleeping with them and referring to them as "low rent lushes" shows more about the caliber of person you are then them.<br /><br />I hope you continue to watch something you have nothing good to say about. It makes absolutely no sense just like your comments, but plz continue.Scott Robertsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-43731667648212170132015-07-01T11:41:18.879-04:002015-07-01T11:41:18.879-04:00Since you mentioned high school, Scott, what is up...Since you mentioned high school, Scott, what is up with the sophomoric, vitriolic reply? I am aware that reality TV is full of over the top exaggerations and is often edited in such a way as to distort the viewer's perceptions. The ba owner and anyone who participated in this show must have been aware of how previous participants have been portrayed in the final product. I'm sure that the owner thought that a free makeover and the free publicity was worth being made out to look like a clueless, ineffectual business owner. Why the bar staff allowed themselves to be encouraged to act out in front of the camera is beyond me. A delsire for their 15 minutes of fame, perhaps? <br />As far as starting gossip and rumors, these people set themselves up for ridicule by participating in this farce. Several Bar Rescue episodes have been so far fetched that they appear too staged. This was one of them.Katherine Millernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-23453067539039231302015-06-30T18:18:24.877-04:002015-06-30T18:18:24.877-04:00I am also a "graphic design artist" and ...I am also a "graphic design artist" and I did notice the poor layout of the text on the outside sign when watching the episode. I am not a fan of the tree in the logo, in general. It just doesn't seem right for a bar/restaurant or maybe it was too busy with all the leaves. It may have even been clip art. It was put together at the last minute (at least that's what they make you think) and perhaps that is why.<br /><br />And, don't get me started about the lame tagline: A Great Local Bar. Just awful. If you have to tell someone you're great, you probably aren't.Dewbertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-12822957371411193162015-06-30T14:01:10.977-04:002015-06-30T14:01:10.977-04:00To be fair, your comment he was replying to does c...To be fair, your comment he was replying to does currently say, "Plus, who lives in Reno unless you gamble or pay for sex??"demarkenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-21533876834792017092015-06-30T03:36:30.513-04:002015-06-30T03:36:30.513-04:00Where did I mention anything about Reno? You sound...Where did I mention anything about Reno? You sound defensive. I could care less about where they shot this episode. Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-47513148405872527602015-06-29T23:18:00.194-04:002015-06-29T23:18:00.194-04:00Anyone that lives in Reno gambles and/or pays for ...Anyone that lives in Reno gambles and/or pays for sex? You seem to be projecting your own peccadilloes chris. But hey, whatever floats your boat. Just remember when you finally decide to come to Reno for the first time keep your business in your pants as prostitution is illegal here.G Hillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-68832610186612397812015-06-29T21:58:53.555-04:002015-06-29T21:58:53.555-04:00Actually, demarke, you are the smart one here. Yea...Actually, demarke, you are the smart one here. Years ago I was in a similar situation and lived with the owner/manager. He had way too much house, I was a valued employee and the money helped them. They rented another room to someone else too. <br />Yes, these shows are very scripted. Notice how the PPA was tested at certain levels and then became almost half that at the stress test. No one develops that increase in skill and efficiency in a day.Silverstreamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-70931812039349182172015-06-29T21:53:07.514-04:002015-06-29T21:53:07.514-04:00Oh come on now, there is no evidence of that. Did...Oh come on now, there is no evidence of that. Did you look at the facebook links above? At the very least the girl Wynter appears to have a boyfriend and is quite into equestrian events. You have to be quite wealthy to keep up a horse, stable space, etc, etc. Not the type that is going to have any need to put out for money.<br />You know who actually did need money? The owner. He can barely pay his mortgage and most likely needed the rent to be able to pay his bills. Hell, I've had friends (some guys and a couple of girls) over the years that have moved in my house which helped me pay my mortgage when I needed it early in my career and occasionally later when somebody just needed a place to stay for awhile between leases, I can assure you that I never hooked up with any of them.<br />Aside from that, you realize how incredibly scripted these shows are right? The producers are well documented to encourage staff to get drunk or act as a certain character (e.g. the villain, the drunk, the thief, etc.). And they have the ability to edit together things to make situations look a lot different than they are. <br />If this were a soap opera that would be some fun speculation, but these are real people that you have never met and know nothing about.demarkenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-55298228732013533302015-06-29T21:20:39.954-04:002015-06-29T21:20:39.954-04:00As much as the bar is now successful, I'm not ...As much as the bar is now successful, I'm not a huge fan of the dark, wooded look of the place. Maybe it's the fact that the lighting isn't the best. A properly done baseball theme, I think, would have been better. Just my opinion.Riniculousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-22170345778418687192015-06-29T20:55:04.049-04:002015-06-29T20:55:04.049-04:00I guess I could have said that women who dye their...I guess I could have said that women who dye their hair bright reddish pink tend to be strippers or bisexual. We aren't talking about the over the counter loreal hair dye. I'm a little disappointed the Episode didn't explore that polygamous living situation.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-69057147309357304792015-06-29T18:15:14.613-04:002015-06-29T18:15:14.613-04:00Its interesting you say that, It looked for a seco...Its interesting you say that, It looked for a second like the one tender (The blonde who was a little bit older) was smoking outside with the cook. For a second it looked like a joint. Not the cook, he very much had a cig. It was just a second, so I would not swear to it.Mike Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-17781540899074221102015-06-29T16:43:00.945-04:002015-06-29T16:43:00.945-04:00Same here. I loved what they did with their print ...Same here. I loved what they did with their print materials, localized branding materials and interior color choice, etc. That outer sign just seems out of place. Easy enough to keep the bright easy-to-see lighting, and simply change the font treatment.Doug1111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-87403068753923912372015-06-29T16:40:17.882-04:002015-06-29T16:40:17.882-04:00Agreed 100%. The first thing I thought when I saw ...Agreed 100%. The first thing I thought when I saw it was it looked like a package delivery drop off! lol That's my only gripe with the makeover.Jennifer_Elfmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-79284837846709550292015-06-29T16:39:01.671-04:002015-06-29T16:39:01.671-04:00I've been a graphic designer for over two deca...I've been a graphic designer for over two decades, and I'm right. Even if they didn't use the interior logo as is, ADAPT it to an outer design that works better from a distance. The exterior font treatment is abysmal and not in any way indicative of the bar's brand. No successful establishment uses so vastly different treatments with respect to kerning, style font choice and spacing for their outside presence and their print/interior materials. It's unheard of. <br /><br />You obviously are NOT a designer, but that's OK - to each their own. Based on your comments in this forum, you seem like the type who desperately needs the last word - so here's your chance. Cheers.Doug1111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-73260472983212079342015-06-29T13:43:56.714-04:002015-06-29T13:43:56.714-04:00Wow, a bartender blowing a .21? Did they do drug t...Wow, a bartender blowing a .21? Did they do drug tests, too?Bella Mavourneennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-8786922415290532692015-06-29T13:20:17.218-04:002015-06-29T13:20:17.218-04:00I agree 100% on the sexuality can't be based o...I agree 100% on the sexuality can't be based on hair dye. My husband and I know a few Lesbians and they wouldn't touch their hair with shit. However, those 2 women where living with them and friends first. Did you watch the same episode as me? What if they were fucking. Whose business is that. How does it change the episode. Actually makes it more sad. They were fucking him at home and work then.<br /><br />Don't start gossiping about dumb stuff. Sad.Scott Robertsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-16297602007021106002015-06-29T13:15:08.817-04:002015-06-29T13:15:08.817-04:00It is not a head scratcher. I hope your not a grap...It is not a head scratcher. I hope your not a graphic design artist.Which one can be seen best a 100 yards away? Not the inside sign. Tree would look like a fat blob in the middle. It would have to be HUGE to get the detail. Not cost effect.Scott Robertsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-11344747714104892372015-06-29T13:05:14.188-04:002015-06-29T13:05:14.188-04:00You three obviously have never visited the west. F...You three obviously have never visited the west. First, the other two bartenders drank so your just being catty gossipy bitches. Don't single out the two living with him. Oh they must be boinking. Give me a break Katherine. GO start gossip elsewhere. Like high school.<br /><br />Second, it is quite common for to see bartenders drinking. It's stupid, but they do. In chain bars they are aware of legal issues. Most owners are not. It's very common to see patrons buy shots for their bartender. I did it all the time. Then you hope they return the favor or pour stiffer drinks. So David there is 100% accuracy in this episode.<br /><br />Finally, smoking while cooking and no GM. Would you trust any of those morons. NO! The cook felt like he was outside, so he smoked. I've seen it. Are u a youngin? I'm 31 and I remember people smoking at the grill. <br /><br />So David 100% accurate info. Katherine you are 100% full of shit and trying to start rumors and need to go back to high school.Scott Robertsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-12094196227676928692015-06-29T04:05:32.728-04:002015-06-29T04:05:32.728-04:00Doesn't anyone use spell check or proofread th...Doesn't anyone use spell check or proofread their comments? "Dies" in lieu of "dyes?" Granted we all know what Chris intends to convey, but the comment that women who dye their hair red are most likely bisexual? Where do you live Chris? Personally I have 3 girlfriends that dye their hair red - to enhance their natural color or cover the gray they get when reading comments such as yours. And, by the way, none of them are bisexual. I do agree that there are secrets and lies behind the scenes on this particular episode. Time will tell, someone will tell or can be bought - maybe by one of those grocery store rag mags.Naomie Moorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415437291380609634.post-91453051327168725982015-06-29T02:12:59.314-04:002015-06-29T02:12:59.314-04:00Katherine, agree with you 100%...there were so man...Katherine, agree with you 100%...there were so many things wrong with this episode that it had a quite a scripted feel. So Dan didn't feel "his employees respected him as a boss"? Really!? What did he expect given that he spent less time at the bar and he had drunk employees acting like 2-year olds? And a cook who drinks and smokes while he's cooking? I always thought that when a business has employees who are drinking on the job that the employers open themselves up to potential liability issues. And <br /><br />I have yet to frequent a bar in which I've seen that nonsense go on...and he had no GM to at least take control of the circus?? And I certainly didn't get why his parents mortgaged their house just so he could have a plaything, unless I missed something during the show.David Rofulowitznoreply@blogger.com