Starting and Running a Business in the Republic of Georgia, Batumi

[Maxx2]

Maxx,

Food looks great! Wish you luck opening during Covid.

Since you're starting out, keep the menu simple. Just a few items, and do them well! (Just my 2 cents)

-hbomb

We are shooting for opening next week. The 9 PM to 5 AM curfew has been lifted to 11 PM and the Economic Minister said the land borders should be open in a few weeks. I got a bunch of expats and Georgians wanting us to open as soon as possible.


Here is a quick put together menu. I got to get it translated into Georgian and Russian. After we see the realities of business we will alter the menu.

[BillyB]

We are shooting for opening next week.

Hope you have a blast!!! Take some photos and share.

[Maxx2]

Thanks Billy

[Patagonie]

I cross my fingers for you Max 

[Sailor291]

No enchiladas or tamales😁?  I hope it is a great success. 

[GQBlues]

Dave-

FWIW. in the lower corner of your menu, where it said 'TEX MEX', then a small caption below reads 'Authentic Mexican Food'... Georgians likely wouldn't know it, much less make a big deal of it. BUT it's an *oxymoron*.

It can't be authentic if it's partly Texas-influenced. You know what I mean, bruh? That would be akin to a Haitian travelling in Europe and telling everyone he's African-American and no one doubts him. Especially Italians. They believe everything they're told.


Since your menu is heavy on 'beef', best just calling the establishment simply, TEX MEX. That's according to Twisted Taco.

[Grumpy]

Good Luck

 

Live Long and Prosper!!!

Grumpy

[Maxx2]

Dave-

FWIW. in the lower corner of your menu, where it said 'TEX MEX', then a small caption below reads 'Authentic Mexican Food'... Georgians likely wouldn't know it, much less make a big deal of it. BUT it's an *oxymoron*.

It can't be authentic if it's partly Texas-influenced. You know what I mean, bruh? That would be akin to a Haitian travelling in Europe and telling everyone he's African-American and no one doubts him. Especially Italians. They believe everything they're told.


Since your menu is heavy on 'beef', best just calling the establishment simply, TEX MEX. That's according to Twisted Taco.

You make good points GQ! There is a mad dash pushed on me get into business going ASAP. I've been holding off because I want it closer to perfection.


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[Maxx2]

Thanks Grumpy!

[BdHvA]

Maxx, I say hats off to you, both for your fortitude and perseverance.

 

Good Luck and Happy Returning Customers.

[BC]

Maxx, I say hats off to you, both for your fortitude and perseverance.

 

Indeed.  Wishing you great success as well, Maxx.

[Maxx2]

Thanks BC and BdHvA


Looks like the opening date will be Monday May 31st. It is my birthday also so I am going to hang some balloons outside and have a large birthday cake. No candles though. That many of them would make it a fire hazard for sure...





Outside of new menu




I had a A-frame sidewalk sign made. Today we are having the printout for it printed.

BTW "Normal" is not anything you would see on a menu in the West. Here the word "Nore-Mall" is Russian for normal. Ask someone how they are and they will say "Nore-Mall".

[Maxx2]

Sam and Mateen. Sam is my general manager. Mateen is her friend and does our graphics. Both of them are Iranians





I asked Sam is Mateen's boyfriend Iranian? She said, "No, he is a nigger from Nigeria" without any meaning of a racial slur. I told if she said that on the streets of America she would be beaten and possibly killed. She was surprised and wanted to know why. I told her why.

[Faux Pas]

Monday is also Memorial Day Maxx. A good day for Ol' Glory

[Maxx2]

Monday is also Memorial Day Maxx. A good day for Ol' Glory

If you look close you can see a Winchester 1893. Above it hangs Ol' Glory. 

[Maxx2]

9:45 PM now.


Tomorrow I get up and get to my bank by 10 AM and hopefully get a credit card machine. Then to the business by 11 AM to get my dairy order from the dairy guy. EVERYTHING is a mad scramble for our grand opening at 5 PM.


Wish me luck.

[ML]

Well I certainly do wish you luck; in fact, bolshoi luck.

[Maxx2]

Open in an hour

[John Gaunt]

Looking good Maxx.
Is the dark haired girl in the background the Indian student?

Good luck, hope all goes well.

[Faux Pas]

Congrats and Good Luck Maxx 

[goldenstone]

Good luck! May you have many guests coming.
Id love to stop by and eat at your restaurant. Sadly these times are tough and I do not know when I can make it to Georgia.

[Maxx2]

Looking good Maxx.
Is the dark haired girl in the background the Indian student?

Good luck, hope all goes well.

That is Payal. She is an Indian medical student. A sweet, sweet girl. Her father is a medical doctor and she is following in the family tradition. In two years she will be practicing medicine in India.

[Hammer2722]

Good luck on your first day of business and Happy Birthday Maxx!!!!

[ML]

That is Payal. She is an Indian medical student. A sweet, sweet girl. Her father is a medical doctor and she is following in the family tradition. In two years she will be practicing medicine in India.

I remember reading several years back that Georgia started using English language in their Medical Schools.

[Patagonie]

A lot of success ... you deserve it !!!