After the episode aired, it appears that the Chix on Dix team accepted Jons name change. Richard did not like it and put him on a very lean budget which Darren is finding it hard to work with. Keep up the good work Proving Ground! In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits The Hooch in Deerborn Heights, Michigan. Fun stories about food, relationships, the great outdoors and more. Click for more Bar Rescues There is a game station, several TVs and pictures depicting the history of Michigan and a beer claw machine. The name, Haymaker Public House, is part of the permanent concept for the business and chosen because of the multiple meanings it has for their regulars, Adams said, and its connection to sports terminology. In my club big focus for us girls was outfits and shoes shoes and shoes! Swapping and buying. He appeared on an episode of Spike TV's popular "Bar Rescue.". Waited close to 30 minutes for a drink and longer for food. It SHOULD have been shut down. They try to order specials but there are none on offer. At the time of filming, Flore had already pleaded guilty to tax evasion. Jon meets with Mike and asks him to talk to his staff. They need someone in charge of the kitchen and they choose Roach to be in charge. big smoov, you dont know anything. episodes. Sweetie probably thought she was famous and put it on her resume because she clearly thought she was something she WASNT and Im sure that was only intensified when Darren brought her back. I think the owner was another idiot. ", "Stopped in for an after dinner drink and to see the remodel after bar Bar Rescue - The Arena Update - Open or Closed? Andrew trains the bartenders on drinks that use rum as a base. To help rescue the bar, Jon Taffer brings in mixologist Andrew Venjohn and chef Ryan Scott. Jon meets with Vinny and tries to break down his tough exterior. All comments are the sole opinion of the commenter and are not endorsed by RealityTVUpdates. "We're excited about finally moving into the permanent phase," Adams said. But there were a few things that stood out. "It's not a ton, but it will be pretty noticeably different," Adams said. Chuck is so resistant to all he hears he pushes a rack of glasses on the floor and walks out. Chuck and Sweetie are both gone and Jon is confident they can finally get things in order. These women are supposed to be a fantasy, therefore, your moneymaker is your body. By continuing to use the website, you consent to our use of cookies. Remind me of the song from Bloodhound Gang, The lap dance is so much better when the stripper is crying Lol. If youre not familiar with Michigan geography, Southfield is a northern suburb of Detroit, so its in quite a large metropolitan area. Jon recons the bar with expert mixologist Andrew Venjohn and expert chef Ryan Scott. Jon takes Mike to one of the bars close by to show him how a bar runs well. Jon has a group of eight men for a bachelors night come in to spy on the service. We always had a house mom who Im sure you know already that brought toiletries for the girls, body sprays brushs combs needle thread etc etc. The bar staff begins making mistakes, and they have to dump drinks. In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits The Arena in Ann Arbor, Michigan. To me, he appeared to have a major chip on his shoulder, exuding a very cocky, narcissistic personality. Market data provided by Factset. The Arena will also host a viewing party that kicks off at 9 p.m. Nov. 22, one hour before their episodes scheduled airtime. Another difference is a new heating and air-conditioning system, installed just in time for hot Michigan summer days and nights. Thats according to this Realtor.com listing. In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits Jazz Katz in Southfield, Michigan. Prison life can sometimes have that humbling effect on people. I know I would love to have been the owner of that place after Jon Taffer did his magic! Thats a pretty poor neighborhood. Especially Piano bars. The bar was successful bringing in crowds and was earning $150,000 a month. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE. Though the Power Strip Bar Rescue episode aired in December 2015, the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place before that. They say Mike makes them uncomfortable as well as turns business away. To get Ann Arbor residents and visitors ready for the new concept, Adams and LeDuc have come up with some marketing ideas like a contest starting June 26 involving a search for golden tickets hidden around the city, that will award the finder with $10 gift certificates every week for a year. Most of these places the girls pay YOU to dance there and they get tips. The name is changed to Back Beat Piano Bar and Cocktails. 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. The quality dropped, and customers stopped returning. Powered by. Shame on my fellow Michigander. The bartender Xavion was great and personable. The girls tell Mike their issues, and he becomes very defensive. He was eventually charged on 120 counts of failure to file taxes one count for every month missed over the last decade. Before going inside, Jon Taffer talks with Brittany and Lauren. The old Jazz Katz website is still available on Wix, though, if you want to check it out. As another Yelper mentioned, Jon Taffer and his show Bar Rescue killed The Arena. But if you look like you are strung out and a corner hooker then be prepared to not make money in any legal way. If no effort is taken on their part, they get what they deserve such as these nasty comments. In this episode, Jon Taffer visits a bar named The Arena. 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. As the episode of "Bar Rescue" that was filmed in his bar aired on televisions overhead, Flore . Ive always figured that a strip club was a license to print money. Though the Arena Bar Rescue episode aired in November 2015, the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place before that. Im surprised the Bar Rescue expert didnt show these girls how to use the poles correctly because tricks are money makers. A well run bar can be a money-making machine, but a poorly run one can be an owner's worst nightmare. The goverments interests lies with you paying them not owing more while being in prison unable to generate revenue keeping you in debt. 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. Merriam-Webster defines haymaker as a "powerful blow," and it is often used in sports terminology. Sad, really. Roach is doing great at the kitchen with the burgers. They inspect the bar and find a broken mini fridge. NASTY! You can see a picture of Punch Line Comedy Lounge in the old Back Beat Detroit location in this shot from Google Maps Street View: Overall, the Back Beat Piano Bar Bar Rescue episode was not a great success because it closed less than a year after the episode aired on TV, which seems to be a trend for the Bar Rescue Michigan episodes. Jon comes in to meet with Darren and is brutally honest with him with what is wrong with the bar. Join a gym, get into a boot camp, jog, eat healthy, etc. Whered the money go Mike? Phil trains the staff on bitter drinks because those might make customers buy more drinks. Had Brady as our server tonight and he was amazing! In 2005, longtime bar-owner Richard Skinner opens Chix on Dix, a topless club in Detroit, Michigan. The decision was made to officially change the name of the business and start a small-scale renovation to get the place ready for the start of the University of Michigan football season. A well run bar can be a money-making machine, but a poorly run one can be an owners worst nightmare. Its owned been owned by Richard Skinner since 2005, which means hes had it for almost a decade at the time of the visit from Jon Taffer and his crew. star and bar expert Jon Taffer cant fix them up. I hope none of that broken glass got in the ice bucket Jon Taffer would freak out! No smart business owner would give either of them the time of day after that episode! Jon introduces his experts and they give their feedback. shame too. Both inexperienced workers and lack of leadership are the causes. 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! He gathers the staff at night to unveil the new bar that can cater to both students and alumni. This club could have made only 10% of that! It says he grossed over 200k in sales after Jon Taffer left. I will Never, ever go back! The next day, the staff are gathered for a staff meeting with Jon. Runs Sapphirein Vegas. If Im ever back I might stop in for a beer but Id be willing to also look for some other great spots in this little town. With those ratings in mind, its probably no surprise what happened to Back Beat Piano Bar. List of. The bartenders have to remember orders while Roach needs to do well. Lisamarie trains the bartenders on proper bartender techniques and making drinks from scratch without liquor control. The bar is falling behind, and Mike breaks a glass and loses a credit card. 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. Those with spam links, offensive language or of an offensive nature will not be published. On tonight's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Dearborn Heights, Michigan to try to rescue The Hooch Bar & Grill. Jon sits with Vinny to get through his tough demeanour. So will the changes last and was the Bar Rescue The Arena episode a long-term success? The experts are informed that the owner is $1 million in debt, which is a pretty steep hill to climb for any bar, even with Jon Taffers help. The bar has been renamed to Proving Ground Bar and Grill. Andrew trains the bartenders on well known drinks with twists using rum as the base. But he is called back again by the spies to complain the new steak bites are worse. The food in the kitchen is also not appropriately handled by the staff, which you know Jon Taffer hates. we needed or wanted another round of drinks. 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. So was the Jazz Katz Bar Rescue episode a success? Went here in a game day after the game to grab beers with some Buddies. Customers are left waiting and Mike is pulled in so many directions that he delivers wrong drinks to a table. Jon wants to solve Karen and Tamikas problems. He can see that the owners have enabled their bad behaviours while not training them. They are faster at serving drinks correctly and are leaving the customers satisfied. Darren asks Richard for full backing and free reign to make it work. My home town. Next episode - Jazz Katz / Back Beat Piano Bar. Chix on Dix is owned by Richard Skinner who bought the bar in 2005. is top notch, it's a great bar! Which, in a wild moment, causes Jon Taffer to throw plates on the ground and break them. He was also joined by Renae Lemmens, an expert in the gentlemans club industry who is the director at Sapphire Gentlemans Club. Heres what the old Power Strip Detroit location looks like in the most recent picture from Google Maps street view: However, as of 2023, it seems like Charmed Gentlemans Club is also closed, as its marked as Permanently Closed on Google. Mike confronts the spies over their complaint and scares them. "Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer could not help Flore with his financial woes related to multiple charges of failure to pay taxes, and Flore was sentenced to five years in prison in July. The customers love the ambience, the food, the drinks and the beer claw game. Michigan. Good article but you have one error. ANN ARBOR, MI- A closed Ann Arbor bar called The Arena . He meets Chandra in an offsite location where training will also take place. The staff are made to clean the bar all day before their training starts. Tamika and her mother do not get along, and the restaurant is one month away from closing. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Chandra turns an innocent joke into a sexual joke. The 40 year old. Mike Flore, owner of Ann Arbor sports bar The Arena, was having the time of his life Sunday night. To see how things are functioning, three grad students from the university spy on the bar for Jon. To help save the Jazz Katz bar, Jon brings in Phil Wills and Chef Anthony Lamas to assist. Im not sure if a new business will move in there if you know anything about it, please let me know in the comments section.