To those of you who have been patiently waiting, we are almost there. As you can see from the new paint job in the photo to the right, the place is coming together. We have added a whole new interior, a new second floor and all new electrical, HVAC and plumbing to make the Tap as structurally sound as it is attractive. Thanks to all of our family and friends for your support and encouragement and we are not going to let you down. The development, re-building and execution of opening a restaurant is a challenging undertaking but one that, with the right people, is as rewarding as it is difficult. The Tap is a place that is truly "by the people and for the people".
We have hired a top notch Chef in Alana Taylor, formerly of Atkins Park and Lake Lanier Resort Windows Restaurant. She is a perfect addition to our family and our team. Alana is a Chicago girl so in addition to the entire menu, she has taken ownership of the Chicago Italian Beef sandwich as well as creating a butter crust pizza dough similar to Lou Malnati's in Chicago. We will serve the original Freeland's New York style thin crust pizza and the neighborhood specialties like the Primanti style sandwich and homemade sausage, but the Roswell Tap will also offer a special deep dish pizza that cannot be found anywhere in the Southeastern United States. Welcome Alana...we love you already and this journey has just begun.
Managing the front end of the restaurant, we have hired Erin Eikey. We have known Erin and her family for 15 years. She is a Michigan girl, an experienced waitress and manager, a trusted friend, and a 3rd Degree Black Belt! Yes that's right...a 3rd Degree Black Belt. Not that you wouldn't get your arse kicked if you misbehaved at the Roswell Tap by myself or one of our partners, but Erin brings the arse kicking to a whole new level. Erin, thanks for your patience and we are thrilled to walk down this road with you.
The anchor man on this team is none other than Ron Harvey or Captain Ron as my kids affectionately call him. He has selflessly taken to role of contractor to new levels, actually showing up when promised and doing more work than is asked of him. I know that doesn't sound like a contractor but Ron is a special guy and has become one of our dearest friends. When the Tap is open and the initial work is behind us, I will share Ron's contact information as he is one of the most talented "carpenter-roofer-fixer uppers" that I have ever met. Ron, you are the man.
Happy New Year and best wishes for a safe and rewarding 2011 and remember...there is only one place where you can do it all: be seen...be heard...be fed at the Roswell Tap!
