On this weeks episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and his crew are in Blue Springs, Missouri to rescue the Edge of Town Bar & Grill. Mark then breaks down crying in the back of the bar. Some may like this, and it seems to keep food cost down because there . Frank is taught how to make sauces with pineapple. The worst thing is that the staff of Longshots has no leader you do not want to work for someone you pity. However, he as well as anybody must realize that these are failing bars, so many of them will probably return to their old ways in a matter of time. The Edge of Town owners are Mark Wilson and Ozzie, his fiance. Enough backstory lets get to talking about Edge of Town. Grain Valley, Missouri, is 20 miles east of downtown Kansas City. Taylor is told to stop messing around with the staff. King, Mia Mastroianni, Russell Davis, Lisamarie Joyce, and Joseph Brooks. Heres a sampling of reviews that were written after the Waters Edge Bar Rescue episode. Jessie is confident and busier than ever. I was heartbroken because Ive always love this place. Jul 28, 2020 - Click for an update on what happened when Jon Taffer visited Longshots Sports Bar / Badlands Country Nightclub on Bar Rescue He took everything he had learnt and opened a new nightclub called Vertigo. The alcohol is not stored correctly, and the sanitation practices arent up to code. I agree! Mark loses it and says he does not have time for this drama. Now that weve recapped the Waters Edge Bar Rescue visit, lets talk about what happened to the bar after Jon Taffer and his crew left Blue Springs, MO. Elayne is shocked they were not fired or disciplined for their behaviour in the bar. King, Deejay Soap. They may have a new show runner who has moved them into the more drama aspects. This post was last updated in February 2022. In eight seasons, Taffer has brought his business expertise to over 200 struggling bars and nightclubs to help them stay open and make a profit. The bartenders are nervous dumping poorly made drinks. Edge has been a smoking bar since day one (40+ years ago) so while trying to appease both our smoking and non-smoking customers we have opened Vertigo Sports Bar & Grill in Blue Springs as non-smoking. ", "Not for non smokers. Veteran nightlife expert Jon Taffer is on a mission to save bars on the brink of shutting down. On today's episode of Bartenders Watch Bar Rescue, bartender Alan reacts to Jon Taffer's rescue of Long Shots Bar & Grill, a bar run by an experienced owner,. Inside, it is classy and more western with a modern feel. They unveil a new bar and the bar has been renamed to Waters Edge Island Bar. Longshots Sports Bar was renamed to the Badlands Country Nightclub after the Bar Rescue operation, and unfortunately, it appears that the bar has closed. S3 E27 42min TV-PG L. Despite initial success, the owner of Longshots lost control of his feuding bar staff and may soon lose his house if Jon can't turn things around. They had over three hundred customers join them. Contact us: [emailprotected], King of the Bears, Shark Tank enthusiast, failed network engineer, sour cream enthusiast, Nanchaku instructor, Techman, Mega Man X fan, vaporizing know-how. After all, if they were capable of running a successful bar, they wouldn't be failing in the first place.And then there are all the people who insist they know better and reject Jon's changes because they don't like them. Don't know why it's called "Longshots"-- this bar is certain to succeed!! Jon sits down with Mark and finds out the bars situation is affecting his personal life and holding him back. Hopefully you will give us another try, we are putting in new smoke-eaters to alleviate some of the smoke! The owner, Mark Wilson, opened a new club called Vertigo and implemented everything Jon Taffer taught him. In February 2019, a shooter in opened fire on a crowd inside the bar, wounding one person after what witnesses said was a fight among several people. hmmmmmmmmmm . like you have a shot with any of them , reprobate. Caitlynn has to step up to bartend as they will be a man down for relaunch. The lighting, music, and dance floor were perfect. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Fatballs. That makes this thesecond time that Jon Taffer has visited one of Marks bars a very nice position to be in! This post was last updated in March 2022. Most of the interesting facts in this show are just casually dropped like that. Your situation is quite literally the definition of irony. One of the first things that Jon noticed about this bar, a spor At the standard check-in with the Bar Rescue producers, we learn that sales at the bar have increased by 25% after the changes. Though the Waters Edge Bar Rescue episode aired in September 2019, the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place a few months earlier. It was so bad that people were even complaining on review websites, such as Yelp, after the Bar Rescue visit. The bar also regularly hosts events and posts about them on its Facebook page. . Vertigo, Marks other bar, is also still open and seems to generally be doing well. In 2008, former hotshot marketing executive Mark Wilson bought a failing bar thinking he could turn it around. Brandy Starr, a hospitality expert, joins Elayne Duffy to recon the bar. 9,856 were here. Despite the drama, Stand Up Scottsdale is still around. But, if it is not as authentic as we are led to believe, it does change my perception at least a little. Mark admits that he has lost control of his staff; as the staff infighting worsened, patrons fled to the only other bar in town, Whiskey Tango. So I really doubt that Jon sees divulging his secrets as a threat to his business especially since if he keeps running his bars well, he's guaranteed to see continuing customer base (and if the nearby bars do better, that will probably only help his own bars' business). Very smoky. Menu. That wraps up my Waters Edge Bar Rescue update! John seemed very smitten with Ozzie and Mark as if they were super close friends. So was the Edge of Town Bar Rescue visit a long-term success? The bar is outdated, inconsistent and the staff are problematic. I also found it unusual that Taylor was a part of the big early drama and then suddenly just didn't show up for work and was "fired". The customers start leaving to go to Whiskey Tango. 's Lounge: Season 3, Episode 30 (December 2013), OKelleys Irish Pub: Season 4, Episode 47 (April 2016), The Beechwood (formally known as 'City Bistro'): Season 4, Episode 55 (July 2016), Stix & Stones Bar and Grill: Season 6, Episode 43 (August 2019). I agree that it's scripted but still it's entertaining. ", Bar Rescue - BARcode (RG's Lounge) Update. Long Shots Sports Bar - Grain Valley, MO Mark Wilson, owner of Long Shorts Sports Bar in Missouri called on Jon Taffer for help in this week's episode of Bar Rescue. They have a lifetime subscription to Sculpture Hospitality for inventory and TVT for training. Comments will be moderated prior to being published. We are now at Vertigo Bar and Grill in Blue Springs In the meantime the burger showed up with the salads and I never got my steak. He hired attractive bartenders to get more customers and it worked at first. The bar was rescued in 2013 and was owned by Mark Wilson. Jons team work long hours to be ready for the relaunch. Brawlin' Babes. The first two seasons did focus more on the "science" of a good bar than on the drama. Bar Rescue (TV Series 2011- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jon decides to go in himself and the first thing he does is end the Hypnotists show. Of those 200+ bars and nightclubs, eight were located in Missouri. The bartenders go about their duties, interacting with the few patrons. Edge of Town is owned by the owners of Longshots Sports Bar. For the past 10 years, Jon Taffer has been saving bars and nightclubs all over the United States on his popular TV show, Bar Rescue. Frank is given a chefs coat. They kept the name Waters Edge Island Bar. There is a VIP area with cowhide chairs from Nebraska Furniture Market and a dance floor in the middle of the bar. Delivery & Pickup Options - 2 reviews of Longshots Sports Bar & Grill "I stopped in a few days ago to try this, and I was really impressed!! this is not scripted but edited very well. Customers happily line dance on the dancefloor; over 300 customers came through the doors. Bar Rescue. Still, the bar undergoes a successful Bar Rescue operation. During training, Jon and Elayne drill and drill the staff until they get it right. Jon Taffer is an American hero. Jon leaves, saying he wants a wedding picture from Ozzie and Mark. You have entered an incorrect email address! The singers on the karaoke are surprisingly good", "It's pretty small and clickish. The location where Badlands is has been many different businesses over the years, most recently D A's Bar and Charley's Roadhouse. The Untold Truth Of Bar Rescue. Click for more Bar Rescues He is a creative genius IMO and a change management guru. I really wish they would play up the "bar science" a little more though. The food and beverage experts are introduced in order to prep for the stress test. Id recommend it. Ozzie seems to do a lot of the social media posts for Waters Edge, along with generally promoting events. Bartender Amy Koffsky and Chef Vic Vega join Jon Taffer to assist with saving Edge of Town. They are introduced to bartenders Jesse and Keller and Taylor, a server. Longshots Sports Bar is located in Grain Valley, Missouri. I know its hard to find staff right now (2022), but its always a good sign when a bar is hiring. It appears that there is the owner is the same for all 3 bars as they all promote each other on their Facebook pages and bartenders from the show appear on the other pages as well. Much alcohol is missing, and it hasnt been rung in or paid. Not 100% fair to say that he was more focused elsewhere. Some time later, sales are up 25% and business is going well. Drink after drink was dumped out because it wasn't made properly. Always a good cut. The girls, Keller and Taylor, are shown their video and apologize. making complete asses of ourselves). Jon returns to the car and in the video footage, Mark is stressing out because he feels that Jon cannot save his bar. Yeah, if this guy owns three bars, then the producers at Bar Rescue have really dropped the ball on doing their homework or they just don't care. That improvement seems to have shown no sign of slowing down. The inside looks more tropical with warmer and brighter colors and also has brand new furniture provided by a sponsor. A place to c checkout also smoker friendly so keep that in mind. https://www.facebook.com/longshots.grainvalley?fref=tsSeems to have some pretty recent activity. Ozzie and Frank want to start cleaning up the kitchen as Mark arrives at the bar. In the kitchen, Frank undercooks bacon and serves it, which leads to one of Jon Taffers classic Youre going to make people sick rants. After the stress test, all the staff believe they have worked better than they ever have. We provide the most recent, unbiased accounts of the news that matters to you. Might not be the best location. Next episode - RGs Lounge / BARcode. It's a TV show, and part of what drives its popularity is the drama, so I doubt that they fact-check the sob stories they receive very carefully. A bartender takes a shot, and Mark tries to get her to admit to it, but she doesnt. Though the Water's Edge Bar Rescue episode aired in September 2019, the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place a few months earlier. Jon brings in Elayne Duff, an expert mixologist to survey the bar and they say that the outside is drab and uninviting. If problems persist at the bar, the ABC could revoke its license entirely, the agency said in a statement. It also sounds like the bar is playing up the manufactured drama with them calling the show 'scripted' and 'taking votes for best actor/actresses " Spoken like a true troll. He also wanted to see them finally get married with the success of their 2nd bar rescue. Longshots Sports Bar Now in 2018- The After Bar Rescue Update, Fairways Golf and Grill Update- What Happened After Bar Rescue, Original Wednesday Addams Actress, Lisa Loring, Dies at Age 64, Adele Reveals She Suffers From Debilitating Back Pain, 28-year-old Hong Kong Socialite Found Murdered and Dismembered In Village. The bar was failing and he believed he could turn it around due to his experience in the business. Jon Taffer and his vehicle of experts pull up to the front of Longshots. On the footage they see the cook Frank, servers Caitlynn and Mona, and bartenders MiKayla and Will. its not scripted one bit. It takes a lot of hard work to run a bar well and no amount of knowledge can replace that. After that incident, Elayne is surprised to see that the two still have their jobs. Taffer dropped some knowledge almost as an aside about 22-25% of bar space for dance floor max, I don't think he's mentioned that before. The ceiling has screens to simulate the sky with videos of the rolling clouds and a starry night. This place has closed. I dont get it?! Business is suffering because of Ozzies lack of leadership and they are losing $30,000 a month. Powered by, Bar Rescue - Malloy's Bar & Grill (GI Jodi's) Update, Bar Rescue - The Prime Bar (WildeFire Bistro) Update. This is also why the episode name is So We Meet Again, Mr. Taffer. Taffer even named Hughes as one of his top 10 worst bar owners. Mark steps up as a leader and helps out where he is needed. They believed that they were putting in place everything that they had learned from Jons visit. Edge of Town, later renamed to Waters Edge Island Bar, was a Blue Springs, Missouri bar that was featured on Season 6 of Bar Rescue. I wish they would focus more on that stuff, but I have a feeling that Jon may not want to reveal too many secrets, so to speak (this is his line of work after all).It should be pointed out that not everything he proposes work "science wise." Mark believes Jon has left and will not help him and asks the staff what they did to drive Jon away. The inside had a more contemporary feel. I love stupid chicks with hot bodies. Elayne cannot believe that the employee still works there, and Jon feels that Mark is allowing the staff to create a level of personal drama that is causing the bar to close down. All comments are the opinion of the commenter and do not represent the opinions of the website owner. The bartenders cant keep up, and they have to dump many drinks. At the relaunch, customers are happy at first with the ambience and the drinks. Those with spam links, offensive language or of an offensive nature will not be published. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. The bar is holding a watch party to celebrate the debut of the episode on Paramount Network Sunday night. Both drinks are too strong and warm and there was no ice or garnish. He is $450,000 in debt and less than 2 weeks from losing his house. Soon, the crowd starts to overwhelm them with up to 7 mins wait time for drinks. Jon explains that the interesting thing about sports bars is that rookie bar owners are attracted to the concept however, the average period of life for profiting is only around 70 days. It stars Jon Taffer (a long-time food and beverage industry consultant specializing in nightclubs and pubs), who offers his professional expertise, access to service industry experts, and renovations and equipment to desperately failing bars in order to save them from closing. Taylor didnt show up the next morning and failed to inform the bar so Mark is forced to fire her over the phone. Mark steps up moving around, engaging customers and helping staff where needed. Elayne Duff joins Jon Taffer to help save the bar, and they both agree that the bar looks boring. The bar is holding a watch party to celebrate the debut of the episode on Paramount Network Sunday night. So many people in this business love the bar dont like the DJ. While most of the reviews are positive, the one common complaint seems to be people not liking all of the smoke. However, that bar is also closed as of 2023. They order some food including chicken wings and potato tots. They see Frank undercook bacon and serve it to a customer. Great new menu and lots of renovations!! He shows her the cocktails and the undercooked meals served to his spies and asks her to call Mark over from Vertigo. Keep reading to learn what happened next and if its still open in 2023 and beyond. Click for more Bar Rescues They walk around the bar and the general hygiene, sanitation and security are poor. Jesse does excellent, but Mark becomes overwhelmed. TV Shows. We didn't have many because the place was great. She made my drink to perfection. They also have all the standard stuff that youd expect, such as specials during Kansas City Chiefs games. As things got busier, Mark hired in more people, but the gaggle of women he hired could not get along. You may remember Mark Wilson from the Longshots Sports Bar episode, as he was also the owner of that bar. The bar has lighting to display drinks and a new liquor room, with a lock has been added. The following day, Amy shows the staff how to make simple tropical cocktails. In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits Long Shots Sports Bar in Grain Valley, Missouri. Jons experts come in: Brandy Starr to help with hospitality and Elayne to help with the bar. This owner took advantage of him. Vertigo was successful for five years and he met manager Ozzie at the club. The show revolves around Jon Taffer, an expert hospitality industry consultant and one of six members of the Nightclub Hall of Fame, going around to failing bars the country over, figuring out what is wrong with them and how to fix them. They are then drilled on making and serving drinks within 3 minutes. It is home to 13,000 people, where 28% of the population is between 22 and 34. Plenty of room inside, with a large bar, AND a huge covered patio for outdoor seating! The place had a great atmosphere. In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Blue Springs, Missouri to rescue Edge of Town. Check that out in our Edge of Town / Waters Edge update. ", "Really cool inside!! The bar is old and worn out, and the staff is uncaring. Mark takes the three people that Jon spoke to up to his office and confronts the three of them about their personal drama and what they said to Jon. Are you some sort of professional now? Mark is less than two weeks from losing his house due to being unable to refinance thanks to the failing Longshots. Still looking for a stream of it. In addition to having no televisions to watch the game, the female staff members clearly did not get along and the owner isn't doing anything to stop it. Full Ep. Jon then sits down with Mark and he finds out that Keller is the most popular member of staff. This will help them challenge their competition and Elayne teaches them to make some signature drinks. Yes, I agree that the best part is usually related to the 'bar science' aspect of the show. Not too sure why, but I am curious. I sent it back and they said they bring a new one. Doors are closed not answering phone. (and us The next day, Jon Taffer meets with the staff. Longshots Sports Bar, later renamed Badlands Country Nightclub, was a Grain Valley, Missouri bar that was featured on Season 3 of Bar Rescue. The bar closed so that the owner could focus on running his other bars in the area. Mark refuses to do anything significant with advertising as he doesnt believe it will work. Now, Marks business and his personal life are in ruins due to the stress that Mark brings home to his wife. The interior was nothing short of amazing. One Yelp review complained that the bar was empty when they visited. The catfights ceased and Mark is no longer at risk of losing his home. separate Badlands Saloon Las Vegas update, https://www.yelp.com/biz/badlands-country-night-club-grain-valley, https://www.facebook.com/longshots.grainvalley/, Peter's Italian Restaurant - Kitchen Nightmares. Waters Edge also posted about hiring new servers and bartenders in April 2022, which shows that its still doing well. Brandy talks to the staff in order to improve the hospitality and serving customers. A hypnotist then gets on stage to perform. Yelp also says that the Longshots Sports Bar has closed, but it is unclear whether the bar was marked closed due to the name change or if it was marked close due to it genuinely being closed due to poor performance. It did take some time to get our food but that has to be . Then she wasn't even mentioned again, not even in the wrapup where they usually tell what has happened to someone who was let go.I just found Bar Rescue a couple weeks ago and have very much enjoyed it. 25+ TVs, and OTB! check out the Vertigo Bar & Grill Yelp page, my Longshots Sports Bar / Badlands Country Nightclub update, https://www.yelp.com/biz/water-s-edge-blue-springs, Peter's Italian Restaurant - Kitchen Nightmares. Of fame celebrity, and now you have other issues - and for all I know, you disconnected something to KEEP your name in the papers!Since when are you the all knowing reality show vixen? Great food, drinks, staff is super friendly and amazing. . Here are 2 Facebook pages for Edge of Town (, Vertigo is also a bar in Blue Springs, MO and here is the Facebook. July 28 . Jesse is told to stop sleeping with staff and Keller is confronted with footage of her outburst. Jons main objective is to see if they are using anything they learned previously to run the other bar. If this guy really owns three bars in town and owned them when the rescue was filmed then I feel like someone was being deceptive. !" Self serve fountain drinks as well. But theres more. Jon has asked news anchor Gina and soccer player Kelyn to spy on the bar and their service. There is rat feces behind the bar, and none of the ashtrays are cleaned. The following day, Jon returns to the drama-filled bar to have a meeting with the staff. But infighting between staff drove customers to their competition, the only other bar in town called Whiskey Tango. As part of the makeover, Taffer changed the name of . Jon Taffer enters the bar and stops the show. At the normal six-week Bar Rescue check-in, we learn that sales at Badlands Country Nightclub were up by 30%. So we got him a couple of shots hoping again he would get back to singing It went smooth for maybe two singers then like 4 or 5 songs later he remembered he had a line up. Pro Designs supplied the new signs for the bar. You can check out the Vertigo Bar & Grill Yelp page if you want to learn more. Movies. Again, this was the second time that Mark was featured on Bar Rescue. Launched on November 27, 1994, NFL Sunday Ticket served as a way to broadcast out-of-market games to local affiliates. Disappointed to see Jon Taffer used in this way. Jon meets Ozzie and Mark before the stress test to remind them that their focus should be on quality. East Coast Chair and Barstool provided the chairs and tables. She chimes in to reveal that she has dated Jessie and now they avoid each other while working the bar. Yes, but if upgrade includes adopting F-350 components, as an example, the 8 lugs would go from 6.5- to 7.87-inch bolt circle. Come check out the AWESOME updates at Water's Edge!!! AFTER PARTY at the renovated BADLANDS until 3 am, where we will be presenting awards for the stars of the show. As the New Times reports, the venue moved back to its original location . what's wrong with drugs? Brandy shows the staff how to talk to customers, and Elayne helps them learn how to prep drinks. On the food side, the spies also order chicken wings and potato tots. Could Taffer promote that shitty Angie's List any more?!?! ", "It's a nice atmosphere but it would be a million times better if people couldn't smoke indoors. Only wish was ozzie or mark would had been there. We have entertaining things to do like play pool, darts, games and more. The exterior sign is western themed with night lights so it can be seen from afar. Rochelle, it's obvious you just wanted to be a 15 min. However, the most notable Bar Rescue cast members are Jon Taffer, P.J. Unquestionably scripted. Keller works behind the bar and also serves when needed. A few years ago, the place was wall-to-wall people and Mark was making $6,000 every 2 hours. Recommended for you. They think that the exterior looks boring and plain. Next episode - Wildefire Bistro / The Prime Bar. Mark, the owner of the bar, looks absolutely defeated inside the bar. votes on the best actor/actresses. Angie's List wasn't there either. If it looks to be good drama, and allows for a couple of Jon Taffer's trademark red-faced, vein-bulging lectures, I suspect that even when the producers are skeptical of the back story the bar has an edge for being chosen.That said, the "It was all fake" claims that sometimes follow an episode invite a response that in most episodes there is evidence of bad management, bad product, bad marketing, bad staffing and/or bad hygiene that is clearly not faked. That doesn't seem consistent with someone who owns three bars. Delivery & Pickup Options - 47 reviews of Longshots Bar & Grill "Was in town on business and walked into this place during its soft opening. Jon also has the sculpture inventory report from the week. Long Shots Sports Bar is owned by Mark Wilson. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Is Badlands Country Nightclub still open in 2023? Hotels near Long Shots Bar: (0.20 mi) Howard Johnson by Wyndham Denver West (0.47 mi) Applewood RV Resort by Rjourney (1.42 mi) Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wheat Ridge-Denver West, an IHG Hotel (4.67 mi) The Dove Inn (5.44 mi) The Eddy Taproom & Hotel; View all hotels near Long Shots Bar on Tripadvisor The footage is then shown of the staff drinking liquor while working. Oct 15, 2020 - Click for an update on what happened when Jon Taffer visited Longshots Sports Bar / Badlands Country Nightclub on Bar Rescue It is home to 13,000 people, where 28% of the population is between 22 and 34. I go to those bars and "Badlands" which is still known as long shots I personally never saw a change besides the sign so kinda disappointed all around. As part of the changes, the bar is renamed from Longshots Sports Bar to Badlands Country Nightclub. Mark handed Edge of Town to Ozzie so she could run it. It seems like the staff from Vertigo and Water's Edge tend to work at both bars. Powered by Shopify, Helping train the bartending staff this week is mixologist, As part of the Bar Rescue makeover, Long Shots was renamed to. It was clear he was checked out and with his focus after being on his other locations its no wonder why he never seemed to be fully invested in training or anything. What a Loser! 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