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. NASTY! We come here regularly for trivia on Thursdays, and as a group of six people, spend two hours knocking back $3 Michigan bottled beer which is a happy hour special. Jon meets with Vinny and tries to break down his tough exterior. The bar is falling behind, and Mike breaks a glass and loses a credit card. Rating 2 stars only because it was brighter inside than before and It now includes 15 different types of sliders, including the Fat Californian with fried avocado and the vegetarian Maize & Blue with house-made blueberry jam, crushed pineapple, peanut butter and mozzarella. Its obvious who made the business fell. In the six weeks after the Bar Rescue episode, The Arena grossed $220,000 in sales, which aint too shabby. Not surprised its CLOSED! If you're not familiar with Michigan geography, Southfield is a . Good article but you have one error. Not only that but theres almost no Michigan beer left in the establishment. It was the only topless bar in the area so business was successful for the first year making $50,000 a month. However, it appears that, either way, Jons changes werent enough to save the club. Mike remains changed and the environment is no longer hostile. Mike Flore, owner of the Arena, says he already had plans to renovate over the summer but then he got the call from Spike TV. Lots of TV's all over to keep on top The bars original name was a play on the fact that the bar is located on Dix St. in Detroit Michigan. Even the bar logo is all about Detroit: a vintage Ford Gran Torino sits below the Proving Ground name, which itself is derived from automobile testing grounds. They sit at a table and notice how worn the furnishing looks. In an interview with The Ann Arbor News that ran after the episode aired, Flore called the figure inaccurate and said he was egged on by certain producers. Mike is so busy he brings drinks to the wrong table. There are car parts used as decoration with many places looking like a garage. Though the Power Strip Bar Rescue episode aired in December 2015, the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place before that. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Chuck and Sweetie were both complete morons. The goverments interests lies with you paying them not owing more while being in prison unable to generate revenue keeping you in debt. The quality of girls though in combo with the name just didnt help each other. Which, in a wild moment, causes Jon Taffer to throw plates on the ground and break them. So disappointing that The Power Strip failed because of Darren. Has Bar Rescue been Michigan? The musical act was decent though and the chicken was good. 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 . It says on google that they are still open. 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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Jon sits with Vinny to get through his tough demeanour. It was Season 4 Episode 41 and the episode name was Bare Rescue. Same on all, especially Mike the Con! But there were a few things that stood out. On tonight's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Southfield, Michigan to try to rescue Jazz Katz Cafe. The Bar Rescue Crew (Facebook) The Reviews Are In Before the rescue, most Yelp reviews were negative. Darren, the general manager, is clearly struggling to make ends meet. After the episode aired, it appears that the Chix on Dix team accepted Jons name change. However, the GoFundMe campaign didnt work and Jazz Katz / Back Beat Piano Bar closed soon after. The first 200 people in the door will get to spin a wheel for prizes including a $50 gift card, draft beers are $4 all day and a new line of cocktails are going to debut that day. The customers love the ambience, the food, the drinks and the beer claw game. Im shocked but not shocked the Power Strip is closed. However, he didnt make any changes to the name its still named The Arena. Not net, grossed! Chuck and Sweetie are both gone and Jon is confident they can finally get things in order. Utilizing music to create routines or an act if you will. Jon is happy with how positive the environment is. He would have been permanently banned. The Hooch / Proving Ground Bar and Grill closed in May 2016. "We definitely appreciate doing the Curtain Call and getting feedback," Adams said. Market data provided by Factset. Phil trains the staff on bitter drinks because those might make customers buy more drinks. The specialty cocktail is just vodka and juice and the spies are disappointed. All comments are the opinion of the commenter and do not represent the opinions of the website owner. Can Taffer turn profanity into profits before this bar goes bust? No make up, nasty hair and dont even get me started on the rolls hanging out of their attire! Mike screwed not only his life but anyone around him. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. They are $350,000 in debt and Ron had to take a second job so the bar can stay afloat. Its no secret drugs and blurring the legal line is a regular thing at clubs. https://m.yelp.com/biz/jazz-katz-southfield, Peter's Italian Restaurant - Kitchen Nightmares. Weve been here for 14 years, saidFlore, and every fivetosix years, we like to do something dramatic: Weve painted the place three times, turned an eight-foot bar into a 20-foot bar, but they ("Bar Rescue")did a better job than we could., Chance to see rehabbed Ransom Gillis house draws crowds. Back Beat Piano Bar closed in May 2016, which is less than a year after the Jazz Katz Bar Rescue episode aired on TV. Lol thats what happens when you get a pussy and a bunch of nasty dirty hoes working together, As manager and owner of a club i cant even begin to count all the mistakes made here, the only thing done somewhat right was the remodel. Chandra went back to her demeaning behaviour. Buy things off of other girls or even lend you for the time being. Chandra is proactive and starts selling shots while the ice well is cleaned. Comments will be moderated prior to being published. I know I would love to have been the owner of that place after Jon Taffer did his magic! Prison life can sometimes have that humbling effect on people. There is a game station, several TVs and pictures depicting the history of Michigan and a beer claw machine. That manager was totally ineffective! https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/police-and-manager-suspect-inside-job-in-theft-of-10k-from-strip-club. The tired ugly strippers he brought in were a joke. Bar Rescue - The Arena Update - Open or Closed? In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits The Hooch in Deerborn Heights, Michigan. Now in its fifth season, the Spike TV cable series works with bars and restaurants across the country to revamp their image, service and place of business. We're going to make it our own thing.". There is also a dancers drink that looks similar but with no alcohol so they do not get drunk. The kitchen is closed during the stress test, and the bar is understaffed. big smoov, you dont know anything. It was Season 4 Episode 39 and the episode name was "Unnecessary Toughness". He was eventually charged on 120 counts of failure to file taxes one count for every month missed over the last decade. Jon meets Mike and sits down with Mike, Brittany, and Lauren. Fun stories about food, relationships, the great outdoors and more. . Obviously, the government didnt take too kindly to that, which is why they charged him with tax evasion. didn't try any of the food items. Legal Statement. Bar owner Brian M. "Mike" Flore faces up to five years in prison for tax evasion. This episode was painful on every level. The food is not great and the spies see the dish is raw in the middle. With this he was confident to focus on his other businesses but the place got neglected. comfortable neighborhood bar vibe. This is apparently something theyre not doing anymore. Not reporting $700,000 in Michigan State sales tax over a 10-year stretch, is unthinkable! We ordered several dishes and nothing tasted good and the worst was the 26.00 seafood Mac and cheese, a huge mound of Mac and cheese with a few bites of shrimp. The first of four metro Detroit episodes airs at 10 p.m.Sunday. It is continuing that evolution with a renovation that will close the establishment at 10 p.m. Saturday, June 10. Ron is astounded at the change in the bar and how well they are doing. I danced for 10 years and also managed the girls, the front main stage and bar stages. He brought back those two loser employees after they were rightfully fired. They didnt even have enough self respect to brush their hair for crying out loud! Jon is pleased with how positive the night is going. Back Beat Piano Bar, originally Jazz Katz, was a Southfield, Michigan bar featured on Season 4 of Bar Rescue. Jon finishes the renovations within twenty-four hours. Jon and the experts are in disbelief of how vulgar Chandra is with her staff. 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. It was a Saturday evening and they weren't busy at all. The drinks are pretty good, although very expensive. In this episode, Jon Taffer visits a bar named The Arena. Chandra deleted the Facebook page for the bar after a number of negative reviews were posted. Jon brought in quality girls. According to "Bar Rescue," the Arena, at 203 E. Washington, grossed $220,000 in food and beverage sales within six weeks after relaunch. Jon meets with the staff the next day and they notice Vinny is still absent. The owners mistake was not taking advantage of Bar rescue and contacting the IRS to make a good faith effort in making a payment. Comments will be moderated prior to being published. We paid a 10.00 cover to be asked to move. 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. Itwill feature the transformation of Hooch Bar and Grill into the more stylish and auto-centric Proving Ground Bar and Grill. The Arena will also host a viewing party that kicks off at 9 p.m. Nov. 22, one hour before their episodes scheduled airtime. 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 . I think you are absolutely right! All rights reserved. To me, he appeared to have a major chip on his shoulder, exuding a very cocky, narcissistic personality. I feel for these girls and wont trash them but there was zero efforts made on the girls part to be dancers. Inside has been updated with dark furnishes and Blue glow backlights and stage lights. As of 2023, the old Jazz Katz Detroit location is occupied by a comedy club called Punchline Comedy Lounge. Thats according to this Realtor.com listing. Sweetie the oldest dancer is problematic. Those with spam links, offensive language or of an offensive nature will not be published. Andrew trains them on some signature drinks that will pull crowds. Jessica Haynes | jhaynes1@mlive.com. NEW! There are three new workstations with three 2Touch POS systems. Too cheap to get some decent girls in there. Which is Chuck is so resistant to all he hears he pushes a rack of glasses on the floor and walks out. Blah! Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Jon wants to solve Karen and Tamikas problems. Heres a sampling of a few reviews that were written after the visit from Jon Taffer. During the show, minor renovations were made to the bars interior and the menu was updated. He can see that the owners have enabled their bad behaviours while not training them. The investigation actually started in 2013, according to this article. You can not cry on the pole. However, Im not sure what hes up to now as he doesnt really have any online presence. They try their best to get through to Mike and he eventually gets lost for words and agrees with Jon. That means that the bar was already under investigation at the time that Jon Taffer visited. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Chandra talks with the staff and relationships are mended. Dummies!! Theres even mold on the plates! I feel terrible for Mike and his family is easy to see why his negative attitude. There is new furniture and a drum set for the university drum team. Every word so true. Whats not to fail about that strip club model? Six weeks later it is revealed they grossed over $220,000 in sales. I tried the prove you simply cannot get away cheating on sales tax for too long. The foul-mouthed owner Chandra Phillips repeatedly calls her. This post was last updated in February 2022. By continuing to use the website, you consent to our use of cookies. Heres what the old The Arena Ann Arbor MI location looks like in the most recent Google Maps street view update: Brian Michael Flore was also released from prison in September 2020. shame too. The business will reopen June 19 as the Haymaker Public House. They are told the ingredients are not available so they change their order. They need someone in charge of the kitchen and they choose Roach to be in charge. They set up quickly as the bar is ready to open for relaunch. Yes they didnt know how to run it. 50000 songs!!!! While thats an admirable belief, you also need strong business skills to run a successful bar. All comments are the opinion of the commenter and do not represent the opinions of the website owner. He couldve kept 50k and gave the IRS 150-170k and probably kept his ass out of jail. This IS part of the entertainment industry and LOOKS and PERSONALITY count. As far as I can remember, The Arena was the only Bar Rescue Ann Arbor episode. Reviews for the bar seem good, as it has a 4 star rating on Yelp. What the heck! Power Strip closed for good in June 2016, which is only around seven months after the Bar Rescue episode aired on TV. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE. Merriam-Webster defines haymaker as a "powerful blow," and it is often used in sports terminology. Taffer is too eager to take on establishments that are in no way going to succeed. Quit making excuses for people who dont want to help themselves, Allow me to interject: As a professional entertainer, you LEAVE ALL THAT DRAMA at home. Waited close to 30 minutes for a drink and longer for food. Mikes wife Jen is a bartender along with Brittany, who serves flaming drinks without much control of the situation. There is a drum set from the university drum team. A well run bar can be a money-making machine, but a poorly run one can be an owner's worst nightmare. Those with spam links, offensive language or of an offensive nature will not be published. The Hooch is owned by Ron and Chandra Philips. Meanwhile, the kitchen staff is trained on how to make shrimp and grits. Bar Rescue. As of Thursday, The Arena was still open for business and has a three-and-a-half star Yelp rating. Overall bathrooms were clean, waitress was nice. Ugly, doped up girls that dont have anything going their way. Im surprised the Bar Rescue expert didnt show these girls how to use the poles correctly because tricks are money makers. Bar Rescue is an American reality TV series that premiered on Paramount Network (formerly Spike) on July 17, 2011. The Arena was an Ann Arbor, Michigan bar that was featured on Season 4 of Bar Rescue. This price included the liquor license, topless license, land, and all equipment. Customers are left waiting and Mike is pulled in so many directions that he delivers wrong drinks to a table. Jazz Katz is owned by psychologist Dr Tamika Scott who had the dream of owning a Jazz club. Yet step inside and youll enter a mini Henry Ford museum, complete with car seats (yes, real car seats with seat belts), old Ford blueprintsand classic photos of Mr. Ford himself. The first of four metro Detroit episodes . Better get checked for STDs from those sleazy bimbos. But I guess thats the difference between a SMART person and well. Flore, who. It used to be awesome if you were looking for a sports bar with traces of dive bar thrown in. 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. In the kitchen they are on top of the tickets. The former bar owner will now serve a prison sentence between 24-to-60 months. Sweetie shouldve called in. Chix on Dix, later renamed to Power Strip, was a Detroit, Michigan bar that was featured on Season 4 of Bar Rescue. The Wolverines, if youre a football or basketball fan. Jon has Tamika tear down the first wall as a therapy. 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 Arena was an Ann Arbor, Michigan bar that was featured on Season 4 of Bar Rescue. There are girls are in the bar and they are drinking. Totally on point! The next day the staff meets with Mike, and he eventually agrees with them. Jon meets with Mike and asks him to talk to his staff. The bartender Xavion was great and personable. Jon decides to speak with Brittany and Lauren before speaking with Mike. The Arena, a a modern sports bar, appeared in an episode of "Bar Rescue" that aired last fall. In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits Chix on Dix in Detroit, Michigan. The bar is failing with drinks that are too strong. Since their appearance on the 2015 episode of Bar Rescue, The Arena has been rebranded to open as "The Curtain Call," which happened in late 2015. However, all wasnt quite what it seemed, as The Arena has a very interesting ending. They say Mike creates a hostile environment that drives business away and that he makes employees uncomfortable. Jazz clubs are great but unfortunately are a dying breed. He appeared on an episode of Spike TV's popular "Bar Rescue.". I was there in 2015 before the rescue and it was one of the dingiest dives I was ever in. It was the only topless bar in the area so business was successful for the first year making $50,000 a month. Jon thinks a Jazz club is a risky concept as it is an unpopular type of music. Spike TVs Bar Rescue helps struggling business owners turn restaurant duds into swanky dives. Shame on my fellow Michigander. On relaunch, the customers are let in and the bartenders are confident and engaging with them. He purchased the failing restaurant to convert it into a sports bar in 2001. I mean, how fancy do you expect mozzarella sticks to be? He allows a customer to make his own drink at the bar and use a lighter to light the drink. Her momma was turning in her grave. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. "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. Darren wants to give Chuck another chance as he offered to pay for the damages. Chix on Dix, later renamed to Power Strip, was a Detroit, Michigan bar that was featured on Season 4 of Bar Rescue. After years of being open, the bar has started to fall into disrepair. Click for more Bar Rescues The colours have been changed and the exterior is cleaner with a sign to the entrance. 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. The Hooch on Bar Rescue. "The rest of our food, maybe not intentionally so, has been inspired by a state fair or carnival with a lot of cool, sharable things," Adams said. The gravy and cheese tots are on point though. But he is called back again by the spies to complain the new steak bites are worse. Atmosphere was nice, Ill return BUT dinner will be elsewhere. The Hooch is owned by Ron and Chandra Philips. Im not sure what happened with the sale, but I think theres a good chance the bar was purchased given the locations current situation. The bar was listed for sale with an asking price of $600,000 (eventually dropped to $500,000). The Hooch Bar and Grill, later renamed to Proving Ground Bar and Grill, was a Dearborn Heights, Michigan bar that was featured on Season 4 of Bar Rescue. As part of the makeover, Jon Taffer fired much of the existing crew and renovated the place with new drink systems and poles. - MUST APPEAR BETWEEN THE AGES OF 35-55. Tamika asked her parents to help with the business side of things. The new name for Jazz Katz is Back Beat Piano Bar & Grill. Powered by. 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. All of us were From out of town and to be honest everyone was very very friendly. Unfortunately, Dr. Tamika began hiring friends instead of qualified staff. He brought Chuck and Sweetie back to the bar. The bar is renovated and the staff are gathered late afternoon to unveil their new bar. Wouldve been better off with an orange door entertainment system. Jon has had enough and goes in to confront Chandra. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Jessica Haynes | jhaynes1@mlive.com. The next day Jon comes in with his experts. 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! 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. Had Brady as our server tonight and he was amazing! 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. Lisamarie trains the bartenders on making glow-in-the-dark drinks with a gin and tonic base. It was listed for sale for $1 million before dropping to $500,000. Went here in a game day after the game to grab beers with some Buddies. P Reid you should write reviews for a living! The dancers need lots of direction and customers say they are mediocre. Now that theyre CLOSED, they wont be able to burn out the eyeballs of poor, unsuspecting men who happen to stop in to check it out! He wanted to be the nice guy that works with everyone despite the affect it has on the business and thats a recipe for failure every time!!! we needed or wanted another round of drinks. They inspect the bar and find a broken mini fridge. I think the owner was another idiot. He replies rudely to them and once again takes the food away. To see how things are functioning, three grad students from the university spy on the bar for Jon. Its all about the money. Owner From Bar Rescue's The Arena Sentenced To Prison For Failure To Pay Taxes. - FAMILIAR WITH RENOVATION PROCESSES. I mean the servers are untrained and slow so slow. Thats a pretty poor neighborhood. On relaunch, customers are let in and the bartenders are more confident. Tamika manages well, and her mom listens to her. That means hes owned it for well more than a decade at the time of The Arena Bar Rescue episode.
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