Before the Doors Open

August 15, 2026 · Behind the Scenes

Before the Doors Open

By the time you sit down for dinner, we've already been at it for hours. Deliveries come in, prep starts, and the kitchen gets ready for the night. It's the part of the restaurant most people never see, and honestly, it's one of my favorite parts.

It starts early

Sauces, stocks, chopping, portioning. Everything gets done right before service, because once the doors open, there's no time to catch up. Good food on the plate starts with good work in the morning.

The team makes it happen

Nothing here works without our team. The kitchen, the servers, the bartenders, the hosts, the dishwashers. Everyone has a role, and everyone matters. We check in before service, go over the night, and make sure we're ready.

Hospitality starts long before you walk in.

After all these years, I still get a little thrill right before we open. The lights go down, the music comes up, and the room is ready. Then it's showtime.

Next time you're in, know there's a whole crew behind every plate. We're glad you're here.

Greer

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