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[urbanCHEF] We're in business!

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  1. JuanValdez

    JuanValdez Member

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    I don't mean for this to be self-serving, though of course I can see how it is. But, my wife and I just hit a big milestone, so I needed to share.

    My wife's been running a business for several years now, called urbanCHEF (which has been in my sig forever) that teaches cooking as edutainment and an all-around good time. But, it had been in a sort of hidden-kitchen model, serving up to 8 people at a time at a well-equipped but small kitchen. After umpteen requests from companies wondering if we could do a corporate event for whatever department, we decided to expand. So, we found and leased a store front near that Costco at Richmond/Weslayan and built it out with 2 kitchens that can each host ~25 people.

    And today -- after going overbudget on construction and after many delays -- today we finally got our final inspection from the City. So, as of today, we are officially open for business!

    Of course, there's a bunch of little things to do, like get our gas hook-up, but it's such a relief and such a milestone to reach this point. Now, all that's left is to make the actual business a success. ;)
     
    #1 JuanValdez, May 11, 2012
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  2. tamericus

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    Congrats! I love seeing people chasing their dream.

    I wish you guys much success.
     
    #2 tamericus, May 11, 2012
  3. Scionxa

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    That's awesome! Congratulations.

    I never clicked the link on your sig before, but it definitely looks nice. Any Clutchfan discounts? ;)
     
    #3 Scionxa, May 11, 2012
  4. moestavern19

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    Great news.

    Hope you do well.
     
    #4 moestavern19, May 11, 2012
  5. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Congrats man.
     
    #5 rockbox, May 11, 2012
  6. RocketMan Tex

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    Congrats! I'm at that Costco all the time...will come check you guys out!
     
    #6 RocketMan Tex, May 11, 2012
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    Congrats man!

    The website could use a little touch up tho. No big deal though. :)
     
    #7 rawool, May 11, 2012
  8. trueroxfan

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    congrats man. so you offer cooking lessons for large parties?

    i bet my dad would love to take some clients and their wives to something like this.
     
    #8 trueroxfan, May 11, 2012
  9. DieHard Rocket

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    Awesome. Sounds like a very promising idea for a business.
     
    #9 DieHard Rocket, May 11, 2012
  10. boomboom

    boomboom I GOT '99 PROBLEMS

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    Congrats! Sounds like the best thing is that if you run out of supplies, just make a quick jog over to Costco! :)
     
    #10 boomboom, May 11, 2012
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    Wow, congrats! Great location as well
     
    #11 jank1434, May 11, 2012
  12. heypartner

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    Congrats! JuanValdez and Mrs Valdez

    Who wants to do a ClutchFans Group class!
     
    #12 heypartner, May 11, 2012
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    Sounds like a good place to take a date
     
    #13 TreeRollins, May 11, 2012
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    I opened a menswear store in Rice Village late last year and I know EXACTLY how you feel. Especially with the construction, delays, and finally getting that final inspection. Seems like a fun business, I may have to check it out soon. Congrats!
     
    #14 pgsxdjp, May 11, 2012
  15. JuanValdez

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    Discounts for you losers? Yeah, we can probably figure something out. I'll look into making a CF.net coupon code or something, depending on what our billing system can handle. Maybe I'll collect handles so I can screen out all the Lowry-bashers.

    Yeah, the website is a work in progress. Not bad for a home job, but we know it needs to get better.

    Yeah, we've done quite a few corporate things already, including sales groups with their clients. They always have fun with it.
     
    #15 JuanValdez, May 11, 2012
  16. JuanValdez

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    Awesome. I wear menswear sometimes. What store is it?
     
    #16 JuanValdez, May 11, 2012
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    Great stuff. I'd rep you if I could, but I'm all out of lettuce.

    Glad to see Ms JV out there doing something with all that spare time I'm sure she has. Don't you have about a dozen kids??? :cool:
     
    #17 bnb, May 11, 2012
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    Sounds cool. My girlfriend and I have talked about doing something like this. Best part is we live next door at 3333 so this would be convenient!
     
    #18 J-Mac, May 11, 2012
  19. JuanValdez

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    Lol. It's a baker's dozen.

    We got an au pair a little while back to help close the gap. She's been great with the kids.
     
    #19 JuanValdez, May 11, 2012
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    Congrats on the achievement. I love hearing success stories that come out of people chasing their dreams.
     
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