Cuento Gastropub-Building the Dream

“gastropub, n. Brit. A public (pub) house which specializes in serving high-quality food.”

As many have read and seen on local news, I am opening a restaurant. The posts are simple, keep people interested and anticipating the opening. By keeping a log of what is happening, I hope to build a following.

The process has been slow. I am currently looking for an investor. This task is far more daunting than I originally thought. The concept of building a green, sustainable, locally sourced restaurant isn't new, but it is my goal. People view restaurants as a risky investment and justifiably so. Only roughly 30% succeed. The gastropub will be the first of its kind in Central New York. I'm not looking to reinvent the wheel. I want to open a place that I would go. A place that is comfortable and relaxed with excellent food and a great wine and beer list. I believe that what I intend to do is as close to a "can't miss" as you'll ever see.

The menu will be simple. A large appetizer section built around sharing and entrees of refined "comfort foods". By focusing on locally sourced, organically grown and Pride of New York products, I see this as a winning combination. Add to that the warm inviting ambiance of an open kitchen with seating at the kitchen window, it'll feel as though you're in my home. I want my guests to feel like they're my friends, and after we show them what we can do, that' exactly what they'll be.