A Dessert place. Just serves a selection of pastries, pies that in single servings or servings couples can share. Has a light romantic feel. Ideal for stopping after a date or movie for a little something to eat
2007-09-14 15:18:36 · 13 answers · asked by Ohio Girl 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Well that's a great idea. If I were opening the shop, I would also server fine coffees and teas. Then I would open in a location where money isn't a problem. Accumulated wealth will know and understand, and be able to afford the finer things in life like pastries, teas, coffees. I would have my employees dress very conservatively. Maybe, black pants, high open-toed heels, and a casual white dress shirt left open from the second button from the top. Applications would be screened, for only the best customer friendly people.
Play soft jazz such as Norah Jones, Al Green, and Groove Armada. You'll be a hit. Large leather arm chairs and soft golden lighting. Lots of green to. A combination of fake and real plants. Green and gold coloring promotes life and happiness, the live plants will filter the air for you. Good luck.
2007-09-14 15:30:12 · answer #1 · answered by pepinousmc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There were two great little restaurants in NYC that I took my g/f's to which were every charming. The first was a combination antique store and restaurant called Once Upon a Stove. The other had individual hidden little alcoves all over the place called A Quiet Little Table in a Corner. Maybe, perhaps, some of these ideas could help you develop something unique for your area. Durn, I should not have used that word. Now I am thinking of a Unique Eunuch running a Bizzare Bazzar.
2007-09-14 15:29:47 · answer #2 · answered by rb_cubed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if you live in a really big city and serve the very best it could very well work. I would also have specialty coffees on hand. Maybe even light salads or some kind of side thing for people that aren't all that into dessert.
2007-09-14 15:27:03 · answer #3 · answered by Kate J 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all sounds good, pick the best location. People need money for this kind of thing. Open where people have money to spend. I live in Minneapolis, MN and there is a few cool places located in old houses along a busy street. You just open a few parts of the house along with the porch. Be sure to serve something original to make your niche. And lots of chocolate for the women. :-)
2007-09-14 15:29:21 · answer #4 · answered by Pete R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, please, I'm there!
There's a successful restaurant in Boston's theater district called Finale, all desserts with some light food (salads, for example) as "starters". Draws a lot of the theater crowd. I think they have a few locations.
Their Web site, for inspiration:
http://www.finaledesserts.com/
Bon appetit,
Karen
2007-09-14 15:31:45 · answer #5 · answered by karen_shiatsu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. It is a great idea, but what is the demand for that type of place in your area? Look at that before you jump in too fast. Good luck! - s
2007-09-14 15:27:36 · answer #6 · answered by Smarks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love the idea, just make sure you locate it near an area that people go to date, lots of clubs and other activities, movie theaters that sort of thing, i would consider late hours like after typical resturant hours. good luck with it.
2007-09-14 15:30:58 · answer #7 · answered by explosurenet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is something exactly like that in Toronto and it is extremely successful. It's called Futures Bakery.
2007-09-14 15:27:57 · answer #8 · answered by Mira 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this day and age where everyone watches what they eat, you would do better with a sandwich shop and focus on a lunch crowd rather than the dating crowd..
2007-09-14 15:26:22 · answer #9 · answered by scott j 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes I could see that working
It would have to be in a good location
On premise baker (who is really good towards extraordinary)
Attention to atmosphere, and hanging out
What drinks would you serve...
2007-09-14 15:27:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋