1 00:00:00,500 --> 00:00:01,167 - I help you a lot. 2 00:00:01,167 --> 00:00:02,302 You go to me for everything. 3 00:00:02,302 --> 00:00:03,737 You're constantly over there, asking for help. 4 00:00:03,737 --> 00:00:05,672 DAVID: I never see you pick up a plunger. 5 00:00:05,672 --> 00:00:07,774 I've never seen you, like, go back there 6 00:00:07,774 --> 00:00:08,775 and scrub some floor. 7 00:00:08,775 --> 00:00:09,609 - Do you pick up a plunger? 8 00:00:09,609 --> 00:00:10,443 Do you ever-- 9 00:00:10,443 --> 00:00:11,277 - Yes, I do. 10 00:00:11,277 --> 00:00:12,345 I have to. 11 00:00:12,345 --> 00:00:14,214 NARRATOR: For over 30 years, 12 00:00:14,214 --> 00:00:17,150 Jon Taffer has traveled the country, saving hundreds 13 00:00:17,150 --> 00:00:19,786 of bars from failure and ruin. 14 00:00:19,786 --> 00:00:21,855 - I started rescuing bars 15 00:00:21,855 --> 00:00:25,525 decades ago because they're part of the backbone of America. 16 00:00:25,525 --> 00:00:26,359 Let's go! 17 00:00:26,359 --> 00:00:27,193 We're doing it. 18 00:00:27,193 --> 00:00:28,495 We're doing it. 19 00:00:28,495 --> 00:00:30,830 But as the industry continues to explode, 20 00:00:30,830 --> 00:00:36,369 the amount of failing bars is increasing at an alarming rate. 21 00:00:36,369 --> 00:00:39,105 (SHOUTING) When do have you say, that's not gonna work? 22 00:00:39,105 --> 00:00:41,274 But I can't be everywhere at once. 23 00:00:41,274 --> 00:00:43,276 So I've handpicked some of the nation's 24 00:00:43,276 --> 00:00:44,544 top hospitality experts-- 25 00:00:44,544 --> 00:00:46,379 - You got to interact with guests. 26 00:00:46,379 --> 00:00:48,348 - --to help me lead the charge. 27 00:00:48,348 --> 00:00:49,849 - You don't have a [bleep] clue 28 00:00:49,849 --> 00:00:51,584 on how to run a bar, do you? 29 00:00:51,584 --> 00:00:53,586 NARRATOR: Now Jon is sending 30 00:00:53,586 --> 00:00:57,490 legendary mixologist Phil Wills to Downey, California, 31 00:00:57,490 --> 00:00:59,225 to rescue Epic Lounge. 32 00:00:59,225 --> 00:01:01,795 - We are determined to raise the bar 33 00:01:01,795 --> 00:01:04,597 and rise to the occasion. 34 00:01:04,597 --> 00:01:08,868 NARRATOR: In 2019, after operating mostly as an event 35 00:01:08,868 --> 00:01:12,238 space for over a decade, Hollywood promoter David 36 00:01:12,238 --> 00:01:15,308 Devis bought Epic Lounge in Downey, California 37 00:01:15,308 --> 00:01:17,677 for $2.7 million. 38 00:01:17,677 --> 00:01:19,612 DAVID: Really nice area between Orange 39 00:01:19,612 --> 00:01:21,147 County and Los Angeles. 40 00:01:21,147 --> 00:01:22,916 They call it the Latin Beverly Hills. 41 00:01:22,916 --> 00:01:24,417 But Downey was pretty dead. 42 00:01:24,417 --> 00:01:26,853 And after 5:00, there was nothing around. 43 00:01:26,853 --> 00:01:30,290 So I took all my savings and everything I had, and we 44 00:01:30,290 --> 00:01:32,926 said, let's open up a bar. 45 00:01:32,926 --> 00:01:35,361 That was the first live entertainment 46 00:01:35,361 --> 00:01:37,330 venue in downtown Downey. 47 00:01:37,330 --> 00:01:39,866 And after that, a lot of other venues started opening. 48 00:01:39,866 --> 00:01:43,470 NARRATOR: And his decision to open in downtown Downey 49 00:01:43,470 --> 00:01:45,405 proved to be a successful move. 50 00:01:45,405 --> 00:01:49,209 [music playing] 51 00:01:49,209 --> 00:01:50,944 DAVID: It was great for a while. 52 00:01:50,944 --> 00:01:52,545 And then little by little, people 53 00:01:52,545 --> 00:01:54,214 didn't come through here. 54 00:01:54,214 --> 00:01:56,316 NARRATOR: As the novelty of being the new Downey hotspot 55 00:01:56,316 --> 00:02:00,320 wore off, David did his best to draw people back to the bar. 56 00:02:00,320 --> 00:02:03,256 DAVID: We had garage bands, live music. 57 00:02:03,256 --> 00:02:04,724 It's been an art gallery. 58 00:02:04,724 --> 00:02:06,793 At one point, it was even a wrestling ring. 59 00:02:06,793 --> 00:02:08,394 We've done so much here. 60 00:02:08,394 --> 00:02:10,497 NARRATOR: But what worked for David as a promoter 61 00:02:10,497 --> 00:02:12,365 wasn't working as a bar owner. 62 00:02:12,365 --> 00:02:14,501 - So I think David is a good businessman. 63 00:02:14,501 --> 00:02:18,538 I think that he does the best with what he knows. 64 00:02:18,538 --> 00:02:20,340 - It's not working today. 65 00:02:20,340 --> 00:02:21,908 PHIL: If you could describe 66 00:02:21,908 --> 00:02:25,512 David's management style in one word, what would you use? 67 00:02:25,512 --> 00:02:26,579 - Unorganized. 68 00:02:26,579 --> 00:02:29,782 [laughs] Definitely. 69 00:02:29,782 --> 00:02:31,985 - There we go. (ON) ALY: That's how it is here. 70 00:02:31,985 --> 00:02:33,486 And you fake it till you make it. 71 00:02:33,486 --> 00:02:35,722 NARRATOR: Struggling to run his own business, 72 00:02:35,722 --> 00:02:38,725 David often calls on his longtime friend Judy 73 00:02:38,725 --> 00:02:40,727 to volunteer her services at the bar. 74 00:02:40,727 --> 00:02:43,263 - When was the last time that this was cleaned? 75 00:02:43,263 --> 00:02:45,265 Everything here is unorganized. 76 00:02:45,265 --> 00:02:47,567 DAVID: She gets paid once in a while for a gig 77 00:02:47,567 --> 00:02:49,235 that we booked or something like that. 78 00:02:49,235 --> 00:02:50,737 But she goes beyond. 79 00:02:50,737 --> 00:02:52,772 NARRATOR: However, unable to pay Judy 80 00:02:52,772 --> 00:02:55,775 regularly, her status as a manager has caused 81 00:02:55,775 --> 00:02:56,976 confusion at the bar. 82 00:02:56,976 --> 00:02:58,811 - I feel like Judy is more like, oh, 83 00:02:58,811 --> 00:03:00,513 like, it has to be this way. 84 00:03:00,513 --> 00:03:02,582 And then David is like, no, but I prefer it this way. 85 00:03:02,582 --> 00:03:04,384 They can never agree to one thing. 86 00:03:04,384 --> 00:03:06,352 - That's every month. 87 00:03:06,352 --> 00:03:07,253 That's every month. 88 00:03:07,253 --> 00:03:08,621 Nothing changes. 89 00:03:08,621 --> 00:03:10,924 NARRATOR: With only weeks left before closing, 90 00:03:10,924 --> 00:03:14,627 David has decided to pull back the doors, bust open the books, 91 00:03:14,627 --> 00:03:16,729 and make a call for help. 92 00:03:16,729 --> 00:03:18,331 Bar Rescue. 93 00:03:18,331 --> 00:03:19,966 - Blood, sweat, and tears into the Epic Lounge. 94 00:03:19,966 --> 00:03:22,468 I'd just hate for it to be an epic fail. 95 00:03:31,428 --> 00:03:33,397 - For this rescue, I've asked 96 00:03:33,397 --> 00:03:39,570 one of my long time experts, Phil Wills, to lead the charge. 97 00:03:39,570 --> 00:03:41,672 I've seen Phil grow as a real leader 98 00:03:41,672 --> 00:03:43,374 in the hospitality industry. 99 00:03:43,374 --> 00:03:46,343 And he knows exactly what event and music venues just 100 00:03:46,343 --> 00:03:48,178 like this need to find success. 101 00:03:53,384 --> 00:03:55,285 PHIL: Here we are, guys. 102 00:03:55,285 --> 00:03:58,255 Downey, California, at the Epic Lounge. 103 00:03:58,255 --> 00:04:00,591 You see how it's not lit up? (ON) VIC: Not very much at all. 104 00:04:00,591 --> 00:04:01,992 NARRATOR: For the kitchen, Jon 105 00:04:01,992 --> 00:04:04,495 brings in Vic Vegas, an executive chef 106 00:04:04,495 --> 00:04:06,830 with over 25 years experience. 107 00:04:06,830 --> 00:04:09,533 Vic has worked with major food distributors 108 00:04:09,533 --> 00:04:13,604 while also owning and operating his own successful restaurants. 109 00:04:13,604 --> 00:04:15,539 - So David bought this building 110 00:04:15,539 --> 00:04:19,276 back in 2019 for $2.75 million. 111 00:04:19,276 --> 00:04:20,711 - That's a lot of money. 112 00:04:20,711 --> 00:04:23,881 NARRATOR: For the bar, Jon brings in Rebecca Dowda. 113 00:04:23,881 --> 00:04:26,550 A nationally recognized mixologist, beverage 114 00:04:26,550 --> 00:04:29,887 consultant, and bartender development specialist, Rebecca 115 00:04:29,887 --> 00:04:31,989 is known for creating well-balanced cocktail 116 00:04:31,989 --> 00:04:34,925 menus that inspire both her peers in the industry 117 00:04:34,925 --> 00:04:37,494 and guests alike. 118 00:04:37,494 --> 00:04:39,496 PHIL: This bar has been in the community 119 00:04:39,496 --> 00:04:40,764 for about 20 years. 120 00:04:40,764 --> 00:04:43,467 So it's a legacy to the city of Downey. 121 00:04:43,467 --> 00:04:45,469 This place is owned by David right there. 122 00:04:45,469 --> 00:04:48,539 - Yeah, I remember when I got my liquor license. 123 00:04:48,539 --> 00:04:50,908 - And David, he's a big Hollywood promoter. 124 00:04:50,908 --> 00:04:52,976 But obviously, he doesn't know how to run bars. 125 00:04:52,976 --> 00:04:54,645 That's why we're here. 126 00:04:54,645 --> 00:04:56,447 He's just kind of standing around. 127 00:04:56,447 --> 00:04:59,650 So this is Judy, and her and David are great friends. 128 00:04:59,650 --> 00:05:01,952 Judy actually serves as the general manager here. 129 00:05:01,952 --> 00:05:04,488 - Customers are fine. (ON) JUDITH: We have one table. 130 00:05:04,488 --> 00:05:06,290 PHIL: But for the last two years, 131 00:05:06,290 --> 00:05:07,591 it's been a little bit part-time. 132 00:05:07,591 --> 00:05:08,926 - : Do you have a menu you could bring us? 133 00:05:08,926 --> 00:05:09,760 - I'll bring it out to you guys. 134 00:05:09,760 --> 00:05:10,594 - : OK. Thank you. 135 00:05:10,594 --> 00:05:11,728 - : Thank you. 136 00:05:11,728 --> 00:05:12,496 - They have a young staff here. 137 00:05:12,496 --> 00:05:13,530 We have Jose. 138 00:05:13,530 --> 00:05:14,998 - So I added more watermelon, 139 00:05:14,998 --> 00:05:16,400 and then it tasted good. 140 00:05:16,400 --> 00:05:17,734 - We also have Aly. 141 00:05:17,734 --> 00:05:18,769 There. 142 00:05:18,769 --> 00:05:20,637 - It is the sweet and sour. 143 00:05:20,637 --> 00:05:21,738 PHIL: That's America 144 00:05:21,738 --> 00:05:23,440 - Bags of ice to the freezer, 145 00:05:23,440 --> 00:05:25,742 and you can put those containers on top of the freezer. 146 00:05:25,742 --> 00:05:27,411 PHIL: She does serving sometimes. 147 00:05:27,411 --> 00:05:29,012 She cooks. 148 00:05:29,012 --> 00:05:30,747 She's just kind of, like, all over the place and does a lot. 149 00:05:30,747 --> 00:05:31,682 - Oh! 150 00:05:31,682 --> 00:05:33,417 Oh! 151 00:05:33,417 --> 00:05:35,519 PHIL: And then in the back of the house, you have Nathan. 152 00:05:35,519 --> 00:05:36,787 He's the cook back there. 153 00:05:36,787 --> 00:05:37,921 VIC: You can tell from what we're seeing, 154 00:05:37,921 --> 00:05:39,490 they're just kind of thrown there. 155 00:05:39,490 --> 00:05:40,691 And whatever happens happens. 156 00:05:40,691 --> 00:05:41,925 - Yeah. 157 00:05:41,925 --> 00:05:42,926 - All right people are using our menu, 158 00:05:42,926 --> 00:05:44,394 so I took a picture for you. 159 00:05:44,394 --> 00:05:45,529 - Oh, OK. 160 00:05:45,529 --> 00:05:46,730 - Yeah, go ahead and check it out. 161 00:05:46,730 --> 00:05:48,031 - Do you care if we have your phone? 162 00:05:48,031 --> 00:05:49,366 Or do you want us to take a picture of it? 163 00:05:49,366 --> 00:05:49,967 NATHAN: You guys can hold on to it. 164 00:05:49,967 --> 00:05:50,801 It's fine. 165 00:05:50,801 --> 00:05:52,402 - OK. 166 00:05:52,402 --> 00:05:54,505 - He took a picture of the menu with his phone. 167 00:05:54,505 --> 00:05:56,874 What the hell is going on here? 168 00:05:56,874 --> 00:05:58,675 It's a huge bar top, too. 169 00:05:58,675 --> 00:05:59,910 It wraps all the way around. 170 00:05:59,910 --> 00:06:01,712 It literally takes up that whole room. 171 00:06:04,515 --> 00:06:05,983 Oh, my gosh. 172 00:06:05,983 --> 00:06:07,818 VIC: That right there is a combination of fire grease, 173 00:06:07,818 --> 00:06:11,655 splashing grease, and-- oh, and that black water 174 00:06:11,655 --> 00:06:12,956 grease sitting in that rack. 175 00:06:12,956 --> 00:06:14,358 - Look at the hood. 176 00:06:14,358 --> 00:06:15,559 VIC: Well, of course, because that's 177 00:06:15,559 --> 00:06:16,894 going up into the hood, see? 178 00:06:16,894 --> 00:06:18,695 So that's a reflection of what's in that fryer. 179 00:06:18,695 --> 00:06:19,696 - Gross. 180 00:06:19,696 --> 00:06:20,697 - All right, guys, let's 181 00:06:20,697 --> 00:06:22,032 try to get everything ready. 182 00:06:22,032 --> 00:06:22,933 Do we have any cherries or anything like that 183 00:06:22,933 --> 00:06:24,434 that we're gonna use? 184 00:06:24,434 --> 00:06:25,903 - No cherries. (ON) PHIL: All right, guys. 185 00:06:25,903 --> 00:06:27,838 Tonight for recon, I need to know a little bit more 186 00:06:27,838 --> 00:06:29,873 about this bar and about their food. 187 00:06:29,873 --> 00:06:32,376 So I'm thinking that you guys go in and try some food, 188 00:06:32,376 --> 00:06:33,977 try some drinks. (OFF) VIC: All right, my man. 189 00:06:33,977 --> 00:06:35,445 - Thank you. Good luck. 190 00:06:35,445 --> 00:06:37,648 NARRATOR: Jon's experts enter Epic Lounge, 191 00:06:37,648 --> 00:06:40,017 a 3,000-square-foot space that is 192 00:06:40,017 --> 00:06:41,785 currently under construction. 193 00:06:41,785 --> 00:06:45,389 It features a small bar area and a large kitchen in one room, 194 00:06:45,389 --> 00:06:48,926 and a large stage dance floor and a seating area in another. 195 00:06:48,926 --> 00:06:51,995 Connecting the two is a small pathway. 196 00:06:51,995 --> 00:06:52,930 JOSE: Hello. 197 00:06:52,930 --> 00:06:53,997 ALY: Hi. Welcome. 198 00:06:53,997 --> 00:06:55,799 - Do you have a cocktail list? 199 00:06:55,799 --> 00:06:57,467 ALY: [laughing] No, we don't. 200 00:06:57,467 --> 00:06:59,536 - Can I come back to you in just a sec? 201 00:06:59,536 --> 00:07:00,671 I'm just helping out some people. 202 00:07:00,671 --> 00:07:01,805 - That's fine. (ON) NATHAN: Yeah. 203 00:07:01,805 --> 00:07:03,640 - They do not look impressed. 204 00:07:03,640 --> 00:07:05,442 - We're gonna order mozzarella 205 00:07:05,442 --> 00:07:07,945 sticks, chili cheese fries, and the Buffalo wings with ranch. 206 00:07:07,945 --> 00:07:09,613 - Buffalo wings with ranch. 207 00:07:09,613 --> 00:07:10,881 VIC: Thank you, sir. 208 00:07:10,881 --> 00:07:11,848 CUSTOMER: You know what you want to drink? 209 00:07:11,848 --> 00:07:13,483 - Yeah. 210 00:07:13,483 --> 00:07:15,185 PHIL: You know, none of this makes any sense to me. 211 00:07:15,185 --> 00:07:17,654 They have to go to the bar top in order to order. 212 00:07:17,654 --> 00:07:18,989 - What can I get for you? 213 00:07:18,989 --> 00:07:20,557 - I'm gonna get a ranch water. 214 00:07:20,557 --> 00:07:21,525 - Um-- 215 00:07:21,525 --> 00:07:22,893 I don't know what that is. 216 00:07:22,893 --> 00:07:23,794 Ranch water? 217 00:07:23,794 --> 00:07:25,662 - Are you kidding me? 218 00:07:25,662 --> 00:07:28,465 - Tequila, and then sparkling water almost. 219 00:07:28,465 --> 00:07:29,466 - I don't-- 220 00:07:29,466 --> 00:07:30,734 I don't think we have that. 221 00:07:30,734 --> 00:07:32,102 - OK. That's OK. 222 00:07:32,102 --> 00:07:33,136 - You could probably just 223 00:07:33,136 --> 00:07:34,671 use, like, regular soda water. 224 00:07:34,671 --> 00:07:37,507 [sighs] 225 00:07:38,909 --> 00:07:41,144 PHIL: These bartenders have absolutely no skill. 226 00:07:43,847 --> 00:07:46,550 - It actually just tastes like straight tequila. 227 00:07:46,550 --> 00:07:48,719 - Where is David in all of this? 228 00:07:48,719 --> 00:07:52,823 He's got four people in his bar. 229 00:07:52,823 --> 00:07:56,526 DAVID: What's the ETA on the chili? 230 00:07:56,526 --> 00:07:58,195 Yeah, we're having a problem with the chili. 231 00:07:58,195 --> 00:07:59,196 It's still frozen. 232 00:07:59,196 --> 00:08:00,931 - It's frozen. 233 00:08:00,931 --> 00:08:03,834 So they're force-thawing it out. 234 00:08:03,834 --> 00:08:06,203 - Oh god, this thing is still frozen. 235 00:08:06,203 --> 00:08:09,906 - Is he stabbing the chili right there? 236 00:08:09,906 --> 00:08:12,609 - Why am I killing the chili? 237 00:08:12,609 --> 00:08:13,844 PHIL: Oh, man. 238 00:08:13,844 --> 00:08:15,045 I can't believe what I'm watching here. 239 00:08:15,045 --> 00:08:16,580 This is ridiculous. 240 00:08:22,819 --> 00:08:26,000 Not only is that stupid, but it's incredibly dangerous. 241 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:26,690 Not only is that stupid, but it's incredibly dangerous. 242 00:08:26,690 --> 00:08:28,992 CUSTOMER: I swear, dust is, like, falling in my eye 243 00:08:28,992 --> 00:08:29,826 right now. 244 00:08:29,826 --> 00:08:30,927 PHIL: Oh no. 245 00:08:30,927 --> 00:08:32,796 Come on. 246 00:08:32,796 --> 00:08:34,631 NATHAN: There you are. (ON) VIC: Thank you, sir. 247 00:08:34,631 --> 00:08:36,199 NATHAN: No problem. 248 00:08:36,199 --> 00:08:37,701 Let me know if you need any more napkins or anything else. 249 00:08:37,701 --> 00:08:38,802 VIC: Oh. 250 00:08:38,802 --> 00:08:39,636 Wow. 251 00:08:42,239 --> 00:08:44,041 The cheese sticks is supposed to be hot. 252 00:08:44,041 --> 00:08:45,542 Don't even feel like it's cooked. 253 00:08:45,542 --> 00:08:47,544 PHIL: I mean, this is literally the blind 254 00:08:47,544 --> 00:08:50,213 leading the blind when it comes to the food, to the bar. 255 00:08:50,213 --> 00:08:52,749 My experts are disgusted. 256 00:08:52,749 --> 00:08:55,218 Judith is not running this place like a general manager 257 00:08:55,218 --> 00:08:56,953 should be running this place. 258 00:08:56,953 --> 00:08:59,690 David has no clue of what the hell he's doing in there. 259 00:08:59,690 --> 00:09:02,025 And I need to find out what the hell is going on in there. 260 00:09:08,165 --> 00:09:09,866 - Aly, when you get situated 261 00:09:09,866 --> 00:09:11,702 and settled, a guest walked in. 262 00:09:11,702 --> 00:09:14,871 Maybe go check on them. 263 00:09:14,871 --> 00:09:17,974 There was a table here, and then I just saw a guest walk in. 264 00:09:17,974 --> 00:09:19,676 - Hello? 265 00:09:19,676 --> 00:09:21,978 Hello! 266 00:09:21,978 --> 00:09:23,213 JUDITH: Hi. How are you? 267 00:09:23,213 --> 00:09:24,815 - Actually, not so good. 268 00:09:24,815 --> 00:09:26,049 I'm Phil. What's your name. 269 00:09:26,049 --> 00:09:27,250 - Judith. (ON) PHIL: Judith. 270 00:09:27,250 --> 00:09:28,251 Nice to meet you. 271 00:09:28,251 --> 00:09:29,286 - Nice to meet you, Phil. 272 00:09:29,286 --> 00:09:31,054 - Jon Taffer sent me in here. 273 00:09:31,054 --> 00:09:32,889 Told me that you guys are having a lot of issues in this bar. 274 00:09:32,889 --> 00:09:33,957 - Yes we are. 275 00:09:33,957 --> 00:09:35,192 - So I'm here to help you guys. 276 00:09:35,192 --> 00:09:36,727 Are you the owner? (ON) JUDITH: Uh, no. 277 00:09:36,727 --> 00:09:38,128 I am the manager (ON) PHIL: What do you manage? 278 00:09:38,128 --> 00:09:39,129 JUDITH: Staff. 279 00:09:39,129 --> 00:09:40,197 Um. David? 280 00:09:40,197 --> 00:09:41,665 - Tell you what. 281 00:09:41,665 --> 00:09:42,799 Let me get David out here. (ON) JUDITH: OK. 282 00:09:42,799 --> 00:09:43,633 Give me a second. 283 00:09:43,633 --> 00:09:44,634 David? 284 00:09:44,634 --> 00:09:45,669 They want to talk to you. 285 00:09:45,669 --> 00:09:47,070 DAVID: Oh, they do? 286 00:09:47,070 --> 00:09:49,740 What did I do? 287 00:09:49,740 --> 00:09:50,941 Hi. (OFF) PHIL: How are you doing? 288 00:09:50,941 --> 00:09:52,342 DAVID: Fine. How are you? 289 00:09:52,342 --> 00:09:53,243 - I'm Phil Wills. (OFF) DAVID: Nice to meet you. 290 00:09:53,243 --> 00:09:54,344 - Good to meet you too. 291 00:09:54,344 --> 00:09:55,912 Jon Taffer sent me here. 292 00:09:55,912 --> 00:09:57,581 Been in this business for 25 years. 293 00:09:57,581 --> 00:09:58,882 I can spot what's going wrong with the place, 294 00:09:58,882 --> 00:09:59,783 and then I step into it. 295 00:09:59,783 --> 00:10:00,717 Do you see your place? 296 00:10:00,717 --> 00:10:02,085 - Yeah. (ON) PHIL: Yeah? 297 00:10:02,085 --> 00:10:03,186 - It has potential. Yeah. 298 00:10:03,186 --> 00:10:04,721 - Well, I'll tell you what. 299 00:10:04,721 --> 00:10:06,189 My expert sat over here and got some shitty ass 300 00:10:06,189 --> 00:10:07,257 food from you guys. 301 00:10:07,257 --> 00:10:08,058 - Really? (OFF) PHIL: Yeah. 302 00:10:08,058 --> 00:10:09,593 Really. 303 00:10:09,593 --> 00:10:11,061 And you would have known that if you walked over 304 00:10:11,061 --> 00:10:12,229 and checked on them and asked them how their food was. 305 00:10:12,229 --> 00:10:13,797 DAVID: I didn't hear any complaints. 306 00:10:13,797 --> 00:10:15,132 I mean, it's just me running this place. 307 00:10:15,132 --> 00:10:16,299 PHIL: Listen. You don't need a team of people. 308 00:10:16,299 --> 00:10:17,267 You know what you have? 309 00:10:17,267 --> 00:10:18,135 Come here. 310 00:10:18,135 --> 00:10:19,269 Hi, guys. 311 00:10:19,269 --> 00:10:20,203 You guys work here? (ON) ALY: Yes. 312 00:10:20,203 --> 00:10:20,937 - Yeah. (ON) PHIL: Oh. 313 00:10:20,937 --> 00:10:21,872 There's a team. 314 00:10:21,872 --> 00:10:23,240 Come here. Hey, guys. 315 00:10:23,240 --> 00:10:24,608 You guys all work here? (ON) NATHAN: Yeah. 316 00:10:24,608 --> 00:10:25,776 - Yeah. (ON) PHIL: Oh. 317 00:10:25,776 --> 00:10:26,943 Wow. There's some more of your team. 318 00:10:26,943 --> 00:10:28,145 DAVID: Well, they're busy, you know? 319 00:10:28,145 --> 00:10:29,179 - You're giving me way too many excuses. 320 00:10:29,179 --> 00:10:30,814 I want to show you something. 321 00:10:30,814 --> 00:10:32,382 Do you have recipes in your bar? 322 00:10:32,382 --> 00:10:33,650 - Uh-- yes. 323 00:10:33,650 --> 00:10:35,018 And-- 324 00:10:35,018 --> 00:10:36,753 - Is this a recipe for your chili cheese fries? 325 00:10:36,753 --> 00:10:38,388 DAVID: It's usually not frozen. 326 00:10:38,388 --> 00:10:41,057 We thaw it out, and we didn't have time today. 327 00:10:41,057 --> 00:10:42,092 We just got hit. 328 00:10:42,092 --> 00:10:44,060 PHIL: Got hit by what? 329 00:10:44,060 --> 00:10:46,930 This whole back area that's absolutely disgusting. 330 00:10:46,930 --> 00:10:49,266 Why wouldn't we have people cleaning this? 331 00:10:49,266 --> 00:10:51,368 Because we're so busy? 332 00:10:51,368 --> 00:10:52,903 Come here. 333 00:10:52,903 --> 00:10:55,939 This looks like a setup at a college fraternity. 334 00:10:55,939 --> 00:10:57,707 This is not a bar. 335 00:10:57,707 --> 00:11:00,010 I feel so bad for you guys, working back here in this bar. 336 00:11:00,010 --> 00:11:01,645 DAVID: It's a work in progress. 337 00:11:01,645 --> 00:11:04,080 PHIL: You have no rhyme or reason to your setup 338 00:11:04,080 --> 00:11:05,415 back here at all. 339 00:11:05,415 --> 00:11:07,684 There's no way you're gonna be able to produce 340 00:11:07,684 --> 00:11:09,186 the amount of cocktails that are needed 341 00:11:09,186 --> 00:11:10,754 to be produced out of this bar. 342 00:11:10,754 --> 00:11:11,788 It's impossible. 343 00:11:11,788 --> 00:11:12,789 Come here. 344 00:11:12,789 --> 00:11:14,257 This place is disgusting. 345 00:11:14,257 --> 00:11:16,159 - It looks better in the dark. 346 00:11:16,159 --> 00:11:17,961 PHIL: You're a [bleep] idiot, dude. 347 00:11:17,961 --> 00:11:19,663 Are you kidding me? "It looks better in the dark?" 348 00:11:19,663 --> 00:11:20,831 That's your response? (ON) DAVID: Everything-- 349 00:11:20,831 --> 00:11:22,165 - That's what you want? So look. 350 00:11:22,165 --> 00:11:24,100 You're telling me that people that are hanging 351 00:11:24,100 --> 00:11:26,002 out at your bar top, this fan turns on, 352 00:11:26,002 --> 00:11:27,270 this is what's happening? 353 00:11:27,270 --> 00:11:29,105 You have no systems in place in here. 354 00:11:29,105 --> 00:11:31,141 These bartenders don't know what the hell they're 355 00:11:31,141 --> 00:11:32,309 doing when they come in here. 356 00:11:32,309 --> 00:11:33,777 I don't blame him. 357 00:11:33,777 --> 00:11:34,811 I blame you. 358 00:11:34,811 --> 00:11:36,246 I blame your general manager. 359 00:11:36,246 --> 00:11:38,849 You guys don't have the systems in place here. 360 00:11:38,849 --> 00:11:41,384 And then you're wondering why people aren't coming here. 361 00:11:41,384 --> 00:11:43,386 You want this to be an epic lounge? 362 00:11:43,386 --> 00:11:45,689 It's not it's an epic disaster. 363 00:11:51,211 --> 00:11:52,312 It's not. 364 00:11:52,312 --> 00:11:55,249 It's an epic disaster. 365 00:11:55,249 --> 00:11:56,350 Listen to me. 366 00:11:56,350 --> 00:11:58,952 Jon sent me here to save your ass. 367 00:11:58,952 --> 00:12:02,656 There's no way that we're gonna succeed if you don't pull 368 00:12:02,656 --> 00:12:06,193 your head out of your ass and start to look at your business 369 00:12:06,193 --> 00:12:07,794 like a business owner. 370 00:12:07,794 --> 00:12:09,363 Do you want to succeed? (ON) DAVID: Yes. 371 00:12:09,363 --> 00:12:10,697 - Show me tomorrow. 372 00:12:10,697 --> 00:12:12,899 - OK. 373 00:12:12,899 --> 00:12:14,668 JUDITH: We've got to clean this up. 374 00:12:14,668 --> 00:12:17,070 - I guess we're cleaning tonight. 375 00:12:17,070 --> 00:12:18,372 This is my place. 376 00:12:18,372 --> 00:12:21,775 And for my guests to feel a dustball in here, 377 00:12:21,775 --> 00:12:22,909 I feel really bad. 378 00:12:22,909 --> 00:12:24,444 I'm not proud of my venue tonight. 379 00:12:24,444 --> 00:12:26,280 So we'll be here a while cleaning 380 00:12:26,280 --> 00:12:29,416 this dust off these fans. 381 00:12:29,416 --> 00:12:31,885 - Definitely, I was embarrassed. 382 00:12:31,885 --> 00:12:33,687 It's true what he said. 383 00:12:33,687 --> 00:12:35,355 Anyone can see that. 384 00:12:35,355 --> 00:12:37,257 I felt it was necessary. 385 00:12:37,257 --> 00:12:38,425 I felt that it was necessary. 386 00:12:38,425 --> 00:12:40,327 Yeah. 387 00:12:40,327 --> 00:12:43,864 [music playing] 388 00:12:48,769 --> 00:12:51,104 - Well, today, I'm tired. 389 00:12:51,104 --> 00:12:52,839 Last night, we got our ass kicked. 390 00:12:52,839 --> 00:12:54,408 I mean, there wasn't that many guests, 391 00:12:54,408 --> 00:12:57,778 and we still couldn't handle a couple of tables. 392 00:12:57,778 --> 00:12:59,279 It was stressful. 393 00:12:59,279 --> 00:13:01,048 And then when Phil walked in and started yelling at me, 394 00:13:01,048 --> 00:13:02,082 it wasn't fun. 395 00:13:02,082 --> 00:13:03,317 - We had to clean all night. 396 00:13:03,317 --> 00:13:05,052 AMERICA: We stayed till 12:30 cleaning. 397 00:13:05,052 --> 00:13:06,286 I don't know how long you guys stayed. 398 00:13:06,286 --> 00:13:08,255 - We left-- we got home, like, 4:00. 399 00:13:08,255 --> 00:13:09,489 - 4:00 AM? 400 00:13:09,489 --> 00:13:10,324 - Yeah. 401 00:13:10,324 --> 00:13:11,758 JOSE: Oh my god. 402 00:13:11,758 --> 00:13:12,793 - I didn't realize, honestly, until we 403 00:13:12,793 --> 00:13:13,860 were cleaning how bad it was. 404 00:13:13,860 --> 00:13:14,861 - You know what's crazy? 405 00:13:14,861 --> 00:13:16,263 They asked David if he saw. 406 00:13:16,263 --> 00:13:17,731 He's like, no, because it's always dark in here. 407 00:13:17,731 --> 00:13:18,865 [laughter] 408 00:13:18,865 --> 00:13:22,169 - He's like, you don't see this? 409 00:13:22,169 --> 00:13:25,105 - Last night was very difficult with David. 410 00:13:25,105 --> 00:13:27,908 He is not an involved owner, and his place 411 00:13:27,908 --> 00:13:29,209 was absolutely filthy. 412 00:13:29,209 --> 00:13:33,013 - There's spots I never knew it was dirty. 413 00:13:33,013 --> 00:13:34,181 I thought my place was fine. 414 00:13:34,181 --> 00:13:36,249 - So I'm concerned that David is not 415 00:13:36,249 --> 00:13:38,151 going to be able to step up to the plate and be the owner 416 00:13:38,151 --> 00:13:39,486 that he needs to be. 417 00:13:39,486 --> 00:13:41,755 What's most important is that David understands 418 00:13:41,755 --> 00:13:44,524 that every detail of his business, he needs to know, 419 00:13:44,524 --> 00:13:47,794 and he needs to be the one enforcing it. 420 00:13:47,794 --> 00:13:50,030 All right, you guys did some cleaning last night, huh? 421 00:13:50,030 --> 00:13:51,131 - Yes. 422 00:13:51,131 --> 00:13:52,466 PHIL: Looks good, looks good. 423 00:13:52,466 --> 00:13:54,334 I could tell that you guys put some effort in, 424 00:13:54,334 --> 00:13:55,335 which is what I asked. 425 00:13:55,335 --> 00:13:56,970 So I appreciate that. 426 00:13:56,970 --> 00:13:59,072 So I saw that there's a little bit of effort coming 427 00:13:59,072 --> 00:14:02,376 through, which is important. 428 00:14:02,376 --> 00:14:04,511 Last night when I was in here, I saw a lot of things 429 00:14:04,511 --> 00:14:06,279 that make a business fail. 430 00:14:06,279 --> 00:14:07,914 It was bad. 431 00:14:07,914 --> 00:14:09,249 Hi, Judith. (ON) JUDITH: Hi Phil. 432 00:14:09,249 --> 00:14:10,384 PHIL: It's good to see you again. 433 00:14:10,384 --> 00:14:12,052 - Good to see you again. 434 00:14:12,052 --> 00:14:13,387 PHIL: So you and David, you guys have known each other 435 00:14:13,387 --> 00:14:14,554 for a long time, right? (ON) JUDITH: 20 years. 436 00:14:14,554 --> 00:14:15,856 - 20 years? (OFF) JUDITH: Mm-hmm. 437 00:14:15,856 --> 00:14:17,190 - Wow. Wow. 438 00:14:17,190 --> 00:14:19,059 And you've been helping him out with his bar 439 00:14:19,059 --> 00:14:21,061 for the last five years? (ON) JUDITH: Five years, yes. 440 00:14:21,061 --> 00:14:22,829 PHIL: OK. 441 00:14:22,829 --> 00:14:24,331 But for the last two years, it's been a little bit part time. 442 00:14:24,331 --> 00:14:25,465 JUDITH: Yes. 443 00:14:25,465 --> 00:14:28,068 PHIL: Have you been getting paid? 444 00:14:28,068 --> 00:14:30,570 - No. 445 00:14:30,570 --> 00:14:33,407 PHIL: You haven't been getting paid. 446 00:14:33,407 --> 00:14:34,541 How do you do that? 447 00:14:34,541 --> 00:14:36,410 That makes it so difficult. I mean, 448 00:14:36,410 --> 00:14:38,278 it kind of blows my mind that somebody would 449 00:14:38,278 --> 00:14:40,981 come in and give their time. 450 00:14:43,517 --> 00:14:45,018 How are you doing? (ON) MARTIN: Good, good. 451 00:14:45,018 --> 00:14:46,086 I'm Martin. 452 00:14:46,086 --> 00:14:47,287 I'm a bartender. 453 00:14:47,287 --> 00:14:49,189 - I'm curious about the relationship 454 00:14:49,189 --> 00:14:50,891 between Judith and David. 455 00:14:50,891 --> 00:14:52,426 Like, what is their dynamic? 456 00:14:52,426 --> 00:14:53,960 - It's peculiar. 457 00:14:53,960 --> 00:14:56,263 I don't think I've seen anything like it before. 458 00:14:56,263 --> 00:14:57,097 - OK. 459 00:14:57,097 --> 00:14:58,432 What does that mean? 460 00:14:58,432 --> 00:15:00,600 - Judy enables him to take advantage of her. 461 00:15:00,600 --> 00:15:02,502 - David, how do you feel about that. 462 00:15:02,502 --> 00:15:04,104 - Um-- 463 00:15:04,104 --> 00:15:05,839 - Do you feel like that you take advantage of her? 464 00:15:05,839 --> 00:15:07,307 Because she's your friend, you know she's gonna say yes. 465 00:15:07,307 --> 00:15:08,375 - No. 466 00:15:08,375 --> 00:15:09,543 I take advantage of the situation 467 00:15:09,543 --> 00:15:13,313 that she's so available sometimes. 468 00:15:13,313 --> 00:15:15,315 But I don't think I'm taking advantage of her. 469 00:15:15,315 --> 00:15:16,450 - OK. 470 00:15:16,450 --> 00:15:18,852 Well, she is the situation, so you 471 00:15:18,852 --> 00:15:21,521 are taking advantage of her. 472 00:15:21,521 --> 00:15:24,491 You know that she's always there available for you. 473 00:15:24,491 --> 00:15:26,193 JUDITH: When Phil mentioned 474 00:15:26,193 --> 00:15:28,628 that David is taking advantage of me, 475 00:15:28,628 --> 00:15:31,364 honestly, I wonder that at times. 476 00:15:31,364 --> 00:15:33,366 And I think what I do is I probably brush it off 477 00:15:33,366 --> 00:15:35,135 because, again, he's my friend. 478 00:15:35,135 --> 00:15:39,239 So in a way, it felt good to see if he'll notice that. 479 00:15:39,239 --> 00:15:42,375 David has been my best friend for 20 years. 480 00:15:42,375 --> 00:15:46,213 So whenever he needs anything, I'm there. 481 00:15:46,213 --> 00:15:48,114 - I have a question for you, Judith. 482 00:15:48,114 --> 00:15:50,917 Are you enabling him? 483 00:15:50,917 --> 00:15:52,219 Because you're always saying yes? 484 00:15:52,219 --> 00:15:53,887 You're always there for him? 485 00:15:53,887 --> 00:15:55,555 You never say no? 486 00:15:55,555 --> 00:15:57,491 - I feel that I am to a point, yes. 487 00:15:57,491 --> 00:16:00,494 - We can't move on like that anymore because for you, 488 00:16:00,494 --> 00:16:02,329 Judith, if you're coming in here and you know you're helping out 489 00:16:02,329 --> 00:16:04,531 a friend but you're not getting paid for the job 490 00:16:04,531 --> 00:16:08,335 that you're doing, you're probably not performing 110% 491 00:16:08,335 --> 00:16:10,237 every single time you walk in. Is that fair? 492 00:16:10,237 --> 00:16:11,938 - Accurate, 100%. Yes. 493 00:16:11,938 --> 00:16:13,373 PHIL: OK. All right. 494 00:16:13,373 --> 00:16:14,975 And you probably don't have the authority to really 495 00:16:14,975 --> 00:16:17,143 run this place, right? 496 00:16:17,143 --> 00:16:18,011 What's your name? 497 00:16:18,011 --> 00:16:19,279 - I'm Aly. 498 00:16:19,279 --> 00:16:20,380 PHIL: Hi, Aly. (ON) ALY: I'm a bartender. 499 00:16:20,380 --> 00:16:21,381 - How long have you been here? 500 00:16:21,381 --> 00:16:22,682 - For, like, two years. 501 00:16:22,682 --> 00:16:25,218 - When David is here, what is it like being 502 00:16:25,218 --> 00:16:27,320 here versus when Judy is here? 503 00:16:27,320 --> 00:16:29,923 - When David's here, it's more, like, lenient. 504 00:16:29,923 --> 00:16:33,226 Kind of-- some things will get-- like, some things will slide, 505 00:16:33,226 --> 00:16:34,594 and he'll just let it go, whatever. 506 00:16:34,594 --> 00:16:37,464 When Judy's here, it's like shit gets done. 507 00:16:37,464 --> 00:16:38,665 [laughter] 508 00:16:38,665 --> 00:16:40,467 PHIL: So it's kind of like a good cop, 509 00:16:40,467 --> 00:16:41,568 bad cop type situation. 510 00:16:41,568 --> 00:16:43,036 - I'm the bad cop. 511 00:16:43,036 --> 00:16:44,304 - But in my mind, you're the good cop-- 512 00:16:44,304 --> 00:16:45,705 - Thank you. 513 00:16:45,705 --> 00:16:47,000 - --to be quite honest because that's what needs 514 00:16:47,000 --> 00:16:47,407 - --to be quite honest because that's what needs 515 00:16:47,407 --> 00:16:49,075 to be done in the business. 516 00:16:49,075 --> 00:16:51,411 Yeah, I think David is actually the bad cop because he's 517 00:16:51,411 --> 00:16:53,146 not [bleep] doing anything. 518 00:16:53,146 --> 00:16:55,682 Right? 519 00:16:55,682 --> 00:16:58,218 What is your vision with this place when you 520 00:16:58,218 --> 00:17:00,320 first created the Epic Lounge? 521 00:17:00,320 --> 00:17:02,489 Because please don't tell me this was your vision. 522 00:17:02,489 --> 00:17:04,090 DAVID: Uh, it's supposed to be 523 00:17:04,090 --> 00:17:05,592 a rustic performance venue-- 524 00:17:05,592 --> 00:17:07,260 live music. 525 00:17:07,260 --> 00:17:09,195 Back when I started here, there was no entertainment 526 00:17:09,195 --> 00:17:10,597 in downtown Downey. 527 00:17:10,597 --> 00:17:12,632 It was pretty much a ghost town after 5 o'clock. 528 00:17:12,632 --> 00:17:16,703 So I said, let's bring some music and get it going. 529 00:17:16,703 --> 00:17:17,537 It was hard. 530 00:17:17,537 --> 00:17:19,406 It was a challenge. 531 00:17:19,406 --> 00:17:21,708 But I got it going little by little. 532 00:17:21,708 --> 00:17:23,276 I booked a band here and there. 533 00:17:23,276 --> 00:17:24,744 And here we are. 534 00:17:24,744 --> 00:17:26,746 - Started to develop a name for yourself around town? 535 00:17:26,746 --> 00:17:28,348 DAVID: Yeah. (ON) PHIL: Yeah? 536 00:17:28,348 --> 00:17:29,983 People understood that you can come to Epic Lounge 537 00:17:29,983 --> 00:17:31,217 and get some live music? 538 00:17:31,217 --> 00:17:32,385 - Yes. 539 00:17:32,385 --> 00:17:33,620 Yes, for the most part, yes. 540 00:17:33,620 --> 00:17:34,654 - Martin. 541 00:17:34,654 --> 00:17:35,989 What do you think of this bar? 542 00:17:35,989 --> 00:17:37,657 - Uh-- it needs a lot of work. 543 00:17:37,657 --> 00:17:38,692 Definitely. 544 00:17:38,692 --> 00:17:39,726 PHIL: It needs a lot of work? 545 00:17:39,726 --> 00:17:41,394 David, let me ask you something. 546 00:17:41,394 --> 00:17:44,397 How much money are you losing every single month here? 547 00:17:44,397 --> 00:17:48,335 - About $5,000. 548 00:17:48,335 --> 00:17:49,502 Bad time to own a restaurant. 549 00:17:49,502 --> 00:17:50,604 - Not necessarily. 550 00:17:50,604 --> 00:17:51,738 People have money. 551 00:17:51,738 --> 00:17:53,406 They're out there spending money. 552 00:17:53,406 --> 00:17:54,774 There's people that I work with every single day that 553 00:17:54,774 --> 00:17:56,343 are doing well in their restaurant 554 00:17:56,343 --> 00:17:57,677 because they know what they're doing. 555 00:17:57,677 --> 00:17:59,279 If you understand your numbers, you 556 00:17:59,279 --> 00:18:00,780 understand where the money's going, 557 00:18:00,780 --> 00:18:02,449 you can stop the bleeding. 558 00:18:02,449 --> 00:18:04,451 You can make adjustments, you can fix the problems, 559 00:18:04,451 --> 00:18:05,785 and you can move on. 560 00:18:05,785 --> 00:18:07,754 So I've had this company Partender come in here 561 00:18:07,754 --> 00:18:09,222 over the past couple of days. 562 00:18:09,222 --> 00:18:10,624 They measure all of your bottles. 563 00:18:10,624 --> 00:18:12,525 Then you guys run business for a couple of days. 564 00:18:12,525 --> 00:18:14,127 Then they come back, and they measure 565 00:18:14,127 --> 00:18:15,428 where your bottles are again. 566 00:18:15,428 --> 00:18:18,331 This is what they found in just one weekend. 567 00:18:18,331 --> 00:18:22,335 You poured over $4,000 worth of liquor. 568 00:18:22,335 --> 00:18:26,406 The amount that was sold, which was rung in 569 00:18:26,406 --> 00:18:29,676 was just about $3,000. 570 00:18:29,676 --> 00:18:32,812 Whether it's given away for free, whether it's overpoured-- 571 00:18:32,812 --> 00:18:34,347 which is probably likely-- 572 00:18:34,347 --> 00:18:38,518 we were missing $1,200 in those two days. 573 00:18:38,518 --> 00:18:39,519 In the year, you're losing $166,000 in alcohol. 574 00:18:58,255 --> 00:19:00,490 Do you think that would help you if you had that money back? 575 00:19:00,490 --> 00:19:01,758 - Oh, yeah. 576 00:19:01,758 --> 00:19:03,360 ALY: I honestly expected more from David. 577 00:19:03,360 --> 00:19:05,495 I thought, like, maybe he'd be more on top of it 578 00:19:05,495 --> 00:19:07,264 and realize how much money he was losing. 579 00:19:07,264 --> 00:19:09,600 But now that he knows how much he's lost, 580 00:19:09,600 --> 00:19:12,669 I think he probably-- he's like more like, damn, I [bleep] up. 581 00:19:12,669 --> 00:19:14,137 I need to do better. 582 00:19:14,137 --> 00:19:16,440 - How much did you purchase this place for? 583 00:19:16,440 --> 00:19:19,710 DAVID: Um, $2.75 million. 584 00:19:19,710 --> 00:19:21,578 PHIL: $2.75 million. 585 00:19:21,578 --> 00:19:23,080 DAVID: Correct. 586 00:19:23,080 --> 00:19:24,648 - So you have to pay that money back, right? 587 00:19:24,648 --> 00:19:26,116 DAVID: Oh, yeah. 588 00:19:26,116 --> 00:19:28,318 PHIL: We're overpouring $166,000 a year. 589 00:19:28,318 --> 00:19:30,454 Do you think that money would help you pay off that? 590 00:19:30,454 --> 00:19:31,655 - It would definitely help. 591 00:19:31,655 --> 00:19:33,256 Yeah. (OFF) PHIL: It would? 592 00:19:33,256 --> 00:19:35,258 Do you have any more money to sink into this place. 593 00:19:35,258 --> 00:19:36,593 - I'm done. 594 00:19:36,593 --> 00:19:38,362 I invested everything I have into this place. 595 00:19:38,362 --> 00:19:40,063 So this is it. 596 00:19:40,063 --> 00:19:41,698 I don't want to fail them, and I especially 597 00:19:41,698 --> 00:19:43,133 don't want to fail my daughter. 598 00:19:43,133 --> 00:19:44,501 I want to leave her something here. 599 00:19:44,501 --> 00:19:46,203 - That's what you're fighting for here. 600 00:19:46,203 --> 00:19:47,638 DAVID: That's why it hurts. 601 00:19:47,638 --> 00:19:49,072 My daughter Noelle. 602 00:19:49,072 --> 00:19:50,407 She's only six. 603 00:19:50,407 --> 00:19:53,210 But I want to leave this place for her someday. 604 00:19:53,210 --> 00:19:54,144 It's a challenge. 605 00:19:54,144 --> 00:19:55,345 I get up every morning. 606 00:19:55,345 --> 00:19:56,380 It's a lot of work. 607 00:19:56,380 --> 00:19:57,814 But I know I have to do it. 608 00:19:57,814 --> 00:19:59,149 I mean, this is-- 609 00:19:59,149 --> 00:20:01,585 she's my life. 610 00:20:01,585 --> 00:20:03,587 - Now, I can't do this on my own 611 00:20:03,587 --> 00:20:06,356 so I do have my experts that I need to bring in. 612 00:20:06,356 --> 00:20:07,190 Hey, guys. 613 00:20:07,190 --> 00:20:07,824 REBECCA: Hi. 614 00:20:07,824 --> 00:20:09,726 - Welcome back. 615 00:20:09,726 --> 00:20:11,294 Guys, two great friends of mine. 616 00:20:11,294 --> 00:20:12,696 My chef, Vic Vargas. 617 00:20:12,696 --> 00:20:14,798 I also have Rebecca Dowda here, who 618 00:20:14,798 --> 00:20:16,233 I've known for a lot of years. 619 00:20:16,233 --> 00:20:17,567 VIC: We're here for all good intentions. 620 00:20:17,567 --> 00:20:19,202 We're here to help the situation. 621 00:20:19,202 --> 00:20:20,704 We've been through a lot in our careers 622 00:20:20,704 --> 00:20:23,106 to know what we to be able to share everything that we 623 00:20:23,106 --> 00:20:24,841 have obtained with you guys. (OFF) PHIL: All right, guys. 624 00:20:24,841 --> 00:20:26,643 We'll come back in and we'll get training going, OK? 625 00:20:26,643 --> 00:20:27,778 - OK. (ON) PHIL: Let's go, guys. 626 00:20:27,778 --> 00:20:28,779 JUDITH: Thank you. 627 00:20:35,552 --> 00:20:37,487 VIC: So last night was rough. 628 00:20:37,487 --> 00:20:39,690 I mean, what you had took so long. 629 00:20:39,690 --> 00:20:41,892 And then when we got the food, it really wasn't done. 630 00:20:41,892 --> 00:20:43,460 Everything was crazy. 631 00:20:43,460 --> 00:20:44,795 It was a real rough start. 632 00:20:44,795 --> 00:20:46,530 Heading into training today, I'm looking 633 00:20:46,530 --> 00:20:48,165 for food with more quality, something 634 00:20:48,165 --> 00:20:49,633 that'll get out quick. 635 00:20:49,633 --> 00:20:52,269 We need something more related to the establishment, 636 00:20:52,269 --> 00:20:53,804 something more club-like, something 637 00:20:53,804 --> 00:20:55,605 that looks like the place. 638 00:20:55,605 --> 00:20:57,374 Now that you cleaned the fryer, the goal 639 00:20:57,374 --> 00:20:58,742 is something fast, something that 640 00:20:58,742 --> 00:21:01,278 makes them thirsty that can really wow people, 641 00:21:01,278 --> 00:21:02,746 that you can keep up with. 642 00:21:02,746 --> 00:21:05,449 My goal is all these items under three minutes. 643 00:21:05,449 --> 00:21:07,250 OK, what's the name of your establishment? 644 00:21:07,250 --> 00:21:08,452 - The Epic Lounge. 645 00:21:08,452 --> 00:21:10,153 VIC: So we got to go epic, man. 646 00:21:10,153 --> 00:21:12,289 [chuckles] 647 00:21:12,289 --> 00:21:14,191 Took some popcorn chicken. 648 00:21:14,191 --> 00:21:15,792 Dropped it. 649 00:21:15,792 --> 00:21:18,228 We chose popcorn because it's smaller pieces, cooks faster, 650 00:21:18,228 --> 00:21:19,763 and it'll get around the table more. 651 00:21:19,763 --> 00:21:20,931 More drinks ordered. 652 00:21:20,931 --> 00:21:22,699 There's a method to the madness. 653 00:21:22,699 --> 00:21:26,503 OK, popcorn chicken bites. 654 00:21:26,503 --> 00:21:27,904 Let them drain. 655 00:21:27,904 --> 00:21:29,406 Always let your stuff drain so it's not greasy. 656 00:21:29,406 --> 00:21:30,741 - It's not greasy when you bite into it. 657 00:21:30,741 --> 00:21:32,275 - Oh, there's a lot of grease in that food last 658 00:21:32,275 --> 00:21:33,410 night, guys. 659 00:21:33,410 --> 00:21:35,512 We're gonna do two types of heat-- 660 00:21:35,512 --> 00:21:40,383 Buffalo sauce, Tre's Chili Powder. 661 00:21:40,383 --> 00:21:41,518 Heat makes people what? 662 00:21:41,518 --> 00:21:43,253 - Thirsty. 663 00:21:43,253 --> 00:21:44,821 VIC: He's faster than you. I'm gonna come back in a year. 664 00:21:44,821 --> 00:21:46,189 He's gonna to be running the place. 665 00:21:46,189 --> 00:21:47,424 [laughter] 666 00:21:47,424 --> 00:21:48,759 We are gonna garnish it up so it looks 667 00:21:48,759 --> 00:21:50,327 nice and purty because somebody's 668 00:21:50,327 --> 00:21:51,728 gonna take a snapshot of it. 669 00:21:51,728 --> 00:21:54,464 And here it is, Buffalo chicken bites. 670 00:21:54,464 --> 00:21:56,266 We're about halfway to the amount of food 671 00:21:56,266 --> 00:21:57,234 I ordered last night. 672 00:21:57,234 --> 00:21:58,735 - I'm feeling excited. 673 00:21:58,735 --> 00:22:00,704 Like, these foods are way better to cook, way easier, 674 00:22:00,704 --> 00:22:02,572 have some ideas for them. (ON) DAVID: It's good. 675 00:22:02,572 --> 00:22:03,840 - It's really good. 676 00:22:03,840 --> 00:22:05,375 VIC: In bars, people come for the drinks. 677 00:22:05,375 --> 00:22:06,810 But if you can get them with the food every now, 678 00:22:06,810 --> 00:22:07,944 and then it's just a bonus. 679 00:22:07,944 --> 00:22:09,579 [laughter] (ON) NATHAN: I'm ready. 680 00:22:09,579 --> 00:22:11,414 Like, I just want to start cooking already. 681 00:22:11,414 --> 00:22:13,483 - Take what we gave you from me to you guys. 682 00:22:13,483 --> 00:22:14,551 Get ready. 683 00:22:14,551 --> 00:22:15,552 It's almost time for stress test. 684 00:22:15,552 --> 00:22:18,455 [music playing] 685 00:22:20,323 --> 00:22:22,526 - Last night, the bar was really filthy. 686 00:22:22,526 --> 00:22:24,928 The bartenders didn't know what they were doing. 687 00:22:24,928 --> 00:22:26,763 In training today, I want the staff 688 00:22:26,763 --> 00:22:29,499 to focus on speed and accuracy. 689 00:22:29,499 --> 00:22:32,769 Aly, I think just going back to basics would be helpful here. 690 00:22:32,769 --> 00:22:35,806 Do you mind making five whiskey sours for me? 691 00:22:35,806 --> 00:22:37,808 - Isn't it just whiskey and sour? 692 00:22:37,808 --> 00:22:39,609 - Let's go. 693 00:22:39,609 --> 00:22:41,444 The more drinks you serve, the more money you're gonna make. 694 00:22:41,444 --> 00:22:43,013 These drinks have two ingredients. 695 00:22:43,013 --> 00:22:45,348 They should be able to pour them quickly and send them out. 696 00:22:45,348 --> 00:22:47,517 And they should all taste the same every single time. 697 00:22:47,517 --> 00:22:49,352 OK, I'm gonna taste this. 698 00:22:49,352 --> 00:22:53,690 [giggles] 699 00:22:53,690 --> 00:22:54,658 Um-- 700 00:22:54,658 --> 00:22:56,626 [laughter] 701 00:22:56,626 --> 00:23:00,030 You definitely got the sour in your whiskey sour. 702 00:23:00,030 --> 00:23:01,498 Go ahead and take a seat. 703 00:23:01,498 --> 00:23:02,833 That's just why it's important that we're 704 00:23:02,833 --> 00:23:04,267 all pouring consistency. 705 00:23:04,267 --> 00:23:05,769 And that's why we're going to practice 706 00:23:05,769 --> 00:23:07,637 our new cocktails that we're gonna be making back here. 707 00:23:07,637 --> 00:23:11,274 OK, so who here has heard of a ranch water? 708 00:23:11,274 --> 00:23:13,810 Ranch water is something that is very drinkable. 709 00:23:13,810 --> 00:23:15,612 So if you're out on the dance floor, 710 00:23:15,612 --> 00:23:17,781 you can have two or three and it's not gonna slow you down. 711 00:23:17,781 --> 00:23:20,483 So we're going to make an epic ranch water, OK? 712 00:23:20,483 --> 00:23:24,054 Start off with a half ounce pomegranate juice from 713 00:23:24,054 --> 00:23:25,589 our friends at Twisted Alchemy. 714 00:23:25,589 --> 00:23:27,724 We're gonna add a half ounce of lime juice, one 715 00:23:27,724 --> 00:23:31,595 and a half ounces of tequila. 716 00:23:31,595 --> 00:23:35,332 We're gonna top this with ice. 717 00:23:35,332 --> 00:23:37,901 And then we're gonna top that with club soda. 718 00:23:40,604 --> 00:23:44,941 We'll garnish it with a lime wheel. 719 00:23:44,941 --> 00:23:47,544 And that is our Epic Ranch Water. 720 00:23:47,544 --> 00:23:50,000 [music playing] 721 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:50,847 [music playing] 722 00:23:50,847 --> 00:23:51,982 - Oh my goodness. 723 00:23:51,982 --> 00:23:53,049 [chuckles] 724 00:23:53,049 --> 00:23:56,086 - It's definitely Epic-worthy. 725 00:23:56,086 --> 00:23:59,589 [music playing] 726 00:24:01,892 --> 00:24:03,627 PHIL: Here we are-- 727 00:24:03,627 --> 00:24:04,761 the stress test. 728 00:24:04,761 --> 00:24:06,096 What's most important tonight when 729 00:24:06,096 --> 00:24:07,764 it comes to food and drinks? 730 00:24:07,764 --> 00:24:09,733 We're not letting anything go out that isn't perfect. 731 00:24:09,733 --> 00:24:10,934 Let me ask you, David. 732 00:24:10,934 --> 00:24:12,669 If there's issues or problems, who's 733 00:24:12,669 --> 00:24:14,471 gonna be watching the staff when things are going wrong 734 00:24:14,471 --> 00:24:15,739 or they need help? 735 00:24:15,739 --> 00:24:17,674 - I'm hoping they could watch themselves. 736 00:24:17,674 --> 00:24:19,809 - Let me help you out with something right now, 737 00:24:19,809 --> 00:24:21,411 David. (ON) DAVID: All right. 738 00:24:21,411 --> 00:24:22,746 PHIL: You can't just rely on your staff and hope 739 00:24:22,746 --> 00:24:24,547 that they do right, OK? 740 00:24:24,547 --> 00:24:29,386 You have to have eyes on everybody at all times. 741 00:24:29,386 --> 00:24:30,954 So the way we're gonna set this up 742 00:24:30,954 --> 00:24:32,889 is we're gonna open up these doors 743 00:24:32,889 --> 00:24:35,825 and we're gonna to send in everybody that's outside. 744 00:24:35,825 --> 00:24:38,528 And when a band is done playing, what does everybody do? 745 00:24:38,528 --> 00:24:39,529 - They rush to the bar. 746 00:24:39,529 --> 00:24:40,730 PHIL: They come to the bar. 747 00:24:40,730 --> 00:24:41,798 So we're gonna simulate that 30 minutes 748 00:24:41,798 --> 00:24:43,099 of the band taking a break. 749 00:24:43,099 --> 00:24:44,901 Everybody's gonna come rushing to the bar. 750 00:24:44,901 --> 00:24:47,771 So we're gonna monitor and see how many people you 751 00:24:47,771 --> 00:24:49,472 guys can actually get served. 752 00:24:49,472 --> 00:24:50,974 All right, let's finish getting set up. 753 00:24:50,974 --> 00:24:51,808 Let's get ready. 754 00:24:54,611 --> 00:24:55,879 Are you guys ready? 755 00:24:55,879 --> 00:24:57,147 David? (OFF) DAVID: Yes, I'm ready. 756 00:24:57,147 --> 00:24:57,981 PHIL: Let's get them in here. 757 00:24:57,981 --> 00:24:59,749 - Let's go. 758 00:24:59,749 --> 00:25:01,117 I think we're understaffed and we're gonna be outnumbered. 759 00:25:01,117 --> 00:25:03,453 But we got this, you know. 760 00:25:03,453 --> 00:25:04,621 We've been challenged before. 761 00:25:04,621 --> 00:25:05,655 Come on in. 762 00:25:05,655 --> 00:25:06,990 Welcome to Epic Lounge Hello. 763 00:25:09,659 --> 00:25:10,527 Welcome. 764 00:25:10,527 --> 00:25:11,394 To Epic. 765 00:25:13,830 --> 00:25:23,106 CUSTOMER: I'll have the ranch and the popcorn chicken 766 00:25:23,106 --> 00:25:23,940 - Guys! 767 00:25:23,940 --> 00:25:24,774 Let's go! 768 00:25:24,774 --> 00:25:26,076 We got 30 minutes. 769 00:25:26,076 --> 00:25:28,611 30 minutes. 770 00:25:28,611 --> 00:25:31,881 - You guys are kind of crowded in there. 771 00:25:31,881 --> 00:25:34,117 PHIL: You guys all look thirsty sitting over here. 772 00:25:34,117 --> 00:25:37,587 [chatter] 773 00:25:40,090 --> 00:25:41,558 - Just bear with me. 774 00:25:41,558 --> 00:25:42,759 And then let me go check on your food, OK? 775 00:25:42,759 --> 00:25:43,727 - Thank you. (OFF) AMERICA: Uh-huh. 776 00:25:43,727 --> 00:25:44,728 Two fries, right? 777 00:25:44,728 --> 00:25:45,662 - Two orders of fries-- 778 00:25:45,662 --> 00:25:46,963 - And one grill? 779 00:25:46,963 --> 00:25:48,064 - Yeah, one grilled cheese is on the thing. 780 00:25:48,064 --> 00:25:49,065 I'm gonna flip it. 781 00:25:49,065 --> 00:25:50,200 PHIL: Where are we at? 782 00:25:50,200 --> 00:25:51,901 - So right, now, we've evolved 783 00:25:51,901 --> 00:25:54,137 from handwritten tickets into multiple choice, 784 00:25:54,137 --> 00:25:56,039 like when we went to school. 785 00:25:56,039 --> 00:25:59,576 So the actual menus are coming back here with circles on them. 786 00:25:59,576 --> 00:26:01,911 PHIL: You know what's crazy is that they're gonna 787 00:26:01,911 --> 00:26:03,947 run out of menus and take pictures and start 788 00:26:03,947 --> 00:26:05,982 walking around with a camera. 789 00:26:05,982 --> 00:26:08,018 - Oh god. 790 00:26:08,018 --> 00:26:10,186 Rebecca, I don't know what I'm doing. 791 00:26:10,186 --> 00:26:11,588 - Sorry? 792 00:26:11,588 --> 00:26:13,023 - I don't know what I'm doing wrong. 793 00:26:13,023 --> 00:26:16,126 - Um, you're not shaking it. 794 00:26:16,126 --> 00:26:17,894 Start over. 795 00:26:17,894 --> 00:26:19,629 Make sure you're counting. (ON) MARTIN: Yeah. 796 00:26:19,629 --> 00:26:20,830 DAVID: Are all the orders out? 797 00:26:20,830 --> 00:26:22,599 - OK, your order for Jackie's been ready. 798 00:26:22,599 --> 00:26:24,134 And it's been here for a while already. 799 00:26:24,134 --> 00:26:25,168 DAVID: All right. 800 00:26:25,168 --> 00:26:28,538 This was over here. 801 00:26:28,538 --> 00:26:29,672 Sorry. 802 00:26:29,672 --> 00:26:30,874 MARTIN: I've got to get his ice. 803 00:26:30,874 --> 00:26:32,108 DAVID: You need more ice? 804 00:26:32,108 --> 00:26:33,243 - Yeah. 805 00:26:33,243 --> 00:26:36,179 - David, we're running low on ice. 806 00:26:36,179 --> 00:26:37,714 DAVID: Excuse me. 807 00:26:37,714 --> 00:26:38,815 Can I get ice? 808 00:26:38,815 --> 00:26:40,150 PHIL: David is walking around, 809 00:26:40,150 --> 00:26:41,918 and he's trying to do everything that he can. 810 00:26:41,918 --> 00:26:44,988 But he really doesn't know what to look for or what to do. 811 00:26:48,725 --> 00:26:50,994 - We gotta break the ice. 812 00:26:50,994 --> 00:26:52,495 - You're not gonna be 813 00:26:52,495 --> 00:26:53,730 able to scoop that ice, David. 814 00:26:53,730 --> 00:26:55,098 - I know, I know. 815 00:26:55,098 --> 00:26:57,534 - David brought ice, which was great for him 816 00:26:57,534 --> 00:26:58,802 to come replenish the ice. 817 00:26:58,802 --> 00:26:59,803 But it's in huge chunks. 818 00:26:59,803 --> 00:27:00,904 MARTIN: I cut myself. 819 00:27:00,904 --> 00:27:02,005 - No. 820 00:27:02,005 --> 00:27:04,541 Where? 821 00:27:04,541 --> 00:27:05,942 ALY: Oh my god 822 00:27:05,942 --> 00:27:07,777 - OK. 823 00:27:07,777 --> 00:27:09,879 OK, we got a bartender down. 824 00:27:09,879 --> 00:27:11,047 - Oh, my goodness. 825 00:27:11,047 --> 00:27:12,749 Uh, we're struggling. 826 00:27:12,749 --> 00:27:15,051 Our strongest bartender was injured. 827 00:27:15,051 --> 00:27:17,053 So I had a few orders that I was waiting on. 828 00:27:17,053 --> 00:27:18,555 He wasn't able to make them. 829 00:27:18,555 --> 00:27:20,657 So here I am, attempting to make them to serve 830 00:27:20,657 --> 00:27:22,592 them to communicate with David and communicate 831 00:27:22,592 --> 00:27:23,293 with the kitchen. 832 00:27:23,293 --> 00:27:24,661 I'm hanging in there. 833 00:27:24,661 --> 00:27:26,596 The ice is literally a block of ice. 834 00:27:26,596 --> 00:27:27,997 DAVID: Let me go get the ice-- 835 00:27:27,997 --> 00:27:30,200 JUDITH: And every time we're trying to scoop it, 836 00:27:30,200 --> 00:27:32,635 we're injuring ourselves trying to scoop it. 837 00:27:32,635 --> 00:27:34,170 - Be careful. Don't injure yourself. 838 00:27:34,170 --> 00:27:36,039 ALY: I already did. (OFF) PHIL: Oh, my gosh. 839 00:27:36,039 --> 00:27:37,107 All of our bartenders. 840 00:27:37,107 --> 00:27:40,777 - The wheels have fallen off. 841 00:27:40,777 --> 00:27:42,145 JOSE: Do you have a Band-Aid? 842 00:27:42,145 --> 00:27:43,646 - You cut yourself too? 843 00:27:43,646 --> 00:27:44,814 JOSE: Yeah. (ON) DAVID: What's going on? 844 00:27:44,814 --> 00:27:45,615 Why are you guys cutting yourselves? 845 00:27:45,615 --> 00:27:46,649 - Oh my gosh. 846 00:27:50,037 --> 00:27:51,572 - Do you have a Band-Aid? 847 00:27:51,572 --> 00:27:52,706 - You cut yourself too? 848 00:27:52,706 --> 00:27:53,941 - Yeah. (ON) DAVID: What's going on? 849 00:27:53,941 --> 00:27:55,542 Why are you guys cutting yourselves? 850 00:27:55,542 --> 00:27:58,278 - There's so much that is going on right now. 851 00:27:58,278 --> 00:27:59,847 Martin is bleeding. 852 00:27:59,847 --> 00:28:01,014 Aly just cut herself. 853 00:28:01,014 --> 00:28:02,249 Jose cut himself. 854 00:28:02,249 --> 00:28:03,283 It's a health hazard. 855 00:28:03,283 --> 00:28:04,918 We can't have them work anymore. 856 00:28:04,918 --> 00:28:06,553 So we're gonna have to lock it up. 857 00:28:06,553 --> 00:28:07,287 Night's over. (ON) DAVID: OK. 858 00:28:07,287 --> 00:28:08,322 - All right? 859 00:28:08,322 --> 00:28:09,723 - I'll let everybody know. 860 00:28:09,723 --> 00:28:10,624 - Let everybody know. Close them out. 861 00:28:10,624 --> 00:28:11,959 DAVID: Listen up, guys. 862 00:28:11,959 --> 00:28:15,929 I'm sorry, but today's stress test, we failed. 863 00:28:15,929 --> 00:28:17,798 Give it another try again Friday. 864 00:28:17,798 --> 00:28:20,033 We'll make it better, and we'll get you guys all served 865 00:28:20,033 --> 00:28:21,168 and ready to go. 866 00:28:21,168 --> 00:28:22,603 PHIL: I'll tell you what. 867 00:28:22,603 --> 00:28:24,171 Listen. 868 00:28:24,171 --> 00:28:26,273 I want you to take a little bit more ownership, OK? 869 00:28:26,273 --> 00:28:28,308 The staff members are back there getting injured. 870 00:28:28,308 --> 00:28:31,745 And they're dropping like flies, bleeding all over the place, 871 00:28:31,745 --> 00:28:34,648 cutting their arms, not being able to make these drinks. 872 00:28:34,648 --> 00:28:35,682 So I'll tell you what. 873 00:28:35,682 --> 00:28:36,817 He's being nice. 874 00:28:36,817 --> 00:28:38,118 We didn't just fail tonight. 875 00:28:38,118 --> 00:28:39,953 We [bleep] blew it, OK? 876 00:28:39,953 --> 00:28:41,655 We're gonna come back on Friday. 877 00:28:41,655 --> 00:28:43,056 We're gonna make this thing right 878 00:28:43,056 --> 00:28:46,193 because Downey deserves to have a bar that they 879 00:28:46,193 --> 00:28:48,128 can go out and be proud of. 880 00:28:48,128 --> 00:28:49,363 [applause and cheering] 881 00:28:49,363 --> 00:28:50,697 We're gonna do that for you. 882 00:28:50,697 --> 00:28:51,665 DAVID: Thank you. 883 00:28:51,665 --> 00:28:52,766 Thank you. 884 00:28:52,766 --> 00:28:54,101 - We're gonna lock it up. 885 00:28:54,101 --> 00:28:55,335 We're gonna shut it down. 886 00:28:55,335 --> 00:28:56,703 Come back and see us on Friday night. 887 00:28:56,703 --> 00:28:58,138 DAVID: We got slammed. 888 00:28:58,138 --> 00:28:59,973 It was chaos in here. 889 00:28:59,973 --> 00:29:02,176 Really overwhelming, you know? 890 00:29:02,176 --> 00:29:04,044 My staff did the best they could. 891 00:29:04,044 --> 00:29:05,279 We failed. 892 00:29:05,279 --> 00:29:08,382 But you know, I'm still proud of them. 893 00:29:08,382 --> 00:29:10,751 - Man, that was stressful. 894 00:29:10,751 --> 00:29:11,618 Oh, my gosh. 895 00:29:11,618 --> 00:29:12,319 - Dude. 896 00:29:12,319 --> 00:29:13,654 - Check it out, guys. 897 00:29:13,654 --> 00:29:14,988 Here's our map, OK? 898 00:29:14,988 --> 00:29:17,224 We're here in Downey, California. 899 00:29:17,224 --> 00:29:18,926 Now remember, this place has been 900 00:29:18,926 --> 00:29:20,661 here for about 20 years, OK? 901 00:29:20,661 --> 00:29:24,198 Epic Lounge is known in downtown Downey. 902 00:29:24,198 --> 00:29:26,767 People also know that it sucks, OK? 903 00:29:26,767 --> 00:29:28,368 So they stopped coming here. 904 00:29:28,368 --> 00:29:29,937 We have to build on that menu that we already have in place. 905 00:29:29,937 --> 00:29:30,938 REBECCA: Yes. 906 00:29:30,938 --> 00:29:31,939 - And people were loving 907 00:29:31,939 --> 00:29:33,073 it when they finally got it. 908 00:29:33,073 --> 00:29:34,208 They liked it. (ON) VIC: Finally. 909 00:29:34,208 --> 00:29:35,976 - Easy to execute for the kitchen. 910 00:29:35,976 --> 00:29:38,278 And we have to reconfigure that bar to floor to make sense, 911 00:29:38,278 --> 00:29:40,247 to be able to get more people in there, 912 00:29:40,247 --> 00:29:42,416 have it more user-friendly behind the bar 913 00:29:42,416 --> 00:29:44,084 so that we're not bumping into people 914 00:29:44,084 --> 00:29:45,686 and we're not hurting ourselves. 915 00:29:45,686 --> 00:29:48,121 Tell you what, guys, we have a lot of work to do. 916 00:29:48,121 --> 00:29:48,956 Let's get to work. 917 00:29:53,293 --> 00:29:56,830 [music playing] 918 00:30:01,134 --> 00:30:02,135 - Hey, guys. 919 00:30:02,135 --> 00:30:03,203 - Hey. 920 00:30:03,203 --> 00:30:04,738 - How's everyone doing today? 921 00:30:04,738 --> 00:30:06,073 - Well, 922 00:30:06,073 --> 00:30:07,808 REBECCA: OK, so we're gonna add some signature 923 00:30:07,808 --> 00:30:09,209 cocktails that they can only get here, 924 00:30:09,209 --> 00:30:11,144 and they can't get in the bar down the street. 925 00:30:11,144 --> 00:30:14,181 So our next new drink is going to be a tropical punch. 926 00:30:14,181 --> 00:30:17,451 So we are gonna start off with two ounces of the Twisted 927 00:30:17,451 --> 00:30:21,321 Alchemy pineapple juice. 928 00:30:21,321 --> 00:30:25,826 One ounce of the Twisted Alchemy triple citrus base. 929 00:30:25,826 --> 00:30:27,794 A half ounce of blue Curacao. 930 00:30:27,794 --> 00:30:40,941 And one and a half ounces of white rum, 931 00:30:40,941 --> 00:30:44,177 And this is gonna be served in the pouch vessel, 932 00:30:44,177 --> 00:30:46,847 so we're gonna fill this with ice. 933 00:30:46,847 --> 00:30:50,250 And then we'll strain that over a fresh ice. 934 00:30:50,250 --> 00:30:53,186 And we're gonna top that with a splash of soda. 935 00:30:53,186 --> 00:30:56,390 And then for our garnish, a lime wheel, a lemon wheel, 936 00:30:56,390 --> 00:30:59,927 and an orange wheel. 937 00:30:59,927 --> 00:31:03,030 And that is our tropical punch, 938 00:31:03,030 --> 00:31:04,031 - I like it. 939 00:31:04,031 --> 00:31:05,299 It's like a vacation in a bag. 940 00:31:05,299 --> 00:31:08,001 - That's a great way to describe it. 941 00:31:08,001 --> 00:31:09,236 It's cool. 942 00:31:09,236 --> 00:31:10,370 On the dance floor when people are out, 943 00:31:10,370 --> 00:31:11,872 that's gonna look really nice. 944 00:31:11,872 --> 00:31:13,907 OK guys, we still have a lot of work to do. 945 00:31:13,907 --> 00:31:15,108 We've got relaunch tomorrow. 946 00:31:15,108 --> 00:31:16,476 We need to get our heads in the game 947 00:31:16,476 --> 00:31:18,812 and show Phil that we can do this. 948 00:31:18,812 --> 00:31:19,947 - Got it. 949 00:31:19,947 --> 00:31:23,183 [music playing] 950 00:31:26,420 --> 00:31:28,822 - Stress test last night was a disaster. 951 00:31:28,822 --> 00:31:30,257 They didn't know what they were doing 952 00:31:30,257 --> 00:31:32,059 on how to run their business. 953 00:31:32,059 --> 00:31:33,527 Today, I need to sit down with them. 954 00:31:33,527 --> 00:31:35,195 And I need to understand the dynamic 955 00:31:35,195 --> 00:31:38,065 between Judith and David, make sure moving 956 00:31:38,065 --> 00:31:39,967 forward they can be cohesive. 957 00:31:39,967 --> 00:31:42,202 I saw you guys work last night together, 958 00:31:42,202 --> 00:31:43,437 and it was kind of cool. 959 00:31:43,437 --> 00:31:45,105 It was almost like brother and sister. 960 00:31:45,105 --> 00:31:47,874 So you're currently helping him out. 961 00:31:47,874 --> 00:31:49,176 - Mm-hmm. 962 00:31:49,176 --> 00:31:50,844 PHIL: Just whenever he needs help, right? 963 00:31:50,844 --> 00:31:54,081 JUDITH: I step in with pretty much everything 964 00:31:54,081 --> 00:31:55,248 as much as I'm able to. 965 00:31:55,248 --> 00:31:57,017 DAVID: Yeah. 966 00:31:57,017 --> 00:31:59,052 But I'm aware now that I've been asking you for too much, 967 00:31:59,052 --> 00:32:00,821 you know. 968 00:32:00,821 --> 00:32:02,322 I should compensate her because she didn't do it for money. 969 00:32:02,322 --> 00:32:04,091 She does it because she cares about me. 970 00:32:04,091 --> 00:32:06,126 PHIL: Do me a favor and look in her eyes. 971 00:32:06,126 --> 00:32:07,995 And tell her what you told me. 972 00:32:07,995 --> 00:32:10,130 DAVID: I'm so sorry that I-- 973 00:32:10,130 --> 00:32:11,465 [sighs] 974 00:32:11,465 --> 00:32:14,034 --I call for you all the time when I'm drowning 975 00:32:14,034 --> 00:32:15,068 and you're busy. 976 00:32:15,068 --> 00:32:17,337 And so I will be more conscious. 977 00:32:17,337 --> 00:32:18,939 If I can make a little more money, 978 00:32:18,939 --> 00:32:20,807 then I can afford to bring her back full time. 979 00:32:20,807 --> 00:32:22,876 - No apology needed. But you know it's accepted. 980 00:32:22,876 --> 00:32:24,578 As long as you step it up, we're good. 981 00:32:24,578 --> 00:32:26,046 - I will. 982 00:32:26,046 --> 00:32:28,415 PHIL: Now that I've gotten you woken up, 983 00:32:28,415 --> 00:32:31,051 what needs to happen is, when I walk away, 984 00:32:31,051 --> 00:32:33,453 if you go back to your old ways, there's 985 00:32:33,453 --> 00:32:35,122 no way you're gonna succeed. 986 00:32:35,122 --> 00:32:36,590 We're gonna start making some money 987 00:32:36,590 --> 00:32:41,161 so you can hire Judy full time as a general manager. 988 00:32:41,161 --> 00:32:43,030 We're gonna give you an amazing spot. 989 00:32:43,030 --> 00:32:45,132 And the problem is, it's such a big space that we 990 00:32:45,132 --> 00:32:47,034 have a ton of work to do. 991 00:32:47,034 --> 00:32:48,000 I believe in you. (ON) DAVID: Thank you 992 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:48,168 I believe in you. (ON) DAVID: Thank you 993 00:32:48,168 --> 00:32:49,536 - And don't let me down, all right? 994 00:32:49,536 --> 00:32:50,904 - All right. (ON) PHIL: All right, brother. 995 00:32:50,904 --> 00:32:52,339 - Thank you. (ON) PHIL: All right. 996 00:32:52,339 --> 00:32:53,340 I'll see you guys tomorrow. (ON) JUDITH: Thank you. 997 00:32:53,340 --> 00:32:54,474 - Get some rest tonight. 998 00:32:54,474 --> 00:32:57,944 [music playing] 999 00:33:02,149 --> 00:33:04,184 I finally was able to break through with David. 1000 00:33:04,184 --> 00:33:06,920 And I can see that him and Judith, 1001 00:33:06,920 --> 00:33:08,221 they're on the same page. 1002 00:33:08,221 --> 00:33:09,856 Hey, Brendan, Laura. (ON) LAUREN: Hey, Phil. 1003 00:33:09,856 --> 00:33:11,191 - How are you guys doing? 1004 00:33:11,191 --> 00:33:13,160 But we have a ton of work to do. 1005 00:33:13,160 --> 00:33:15,062 All the talks that I had with Jon, 1006 00:33:15,062 --> 00:33:16,897 he really wants to kind if complete 1007 00:33:16,897 --> 00:33:21,101 the vision that David originally had, and really make it better. 1008 00:33:21,101 --> 00:33:22,969 You know, we've done a lot of bars together. 1009 00:33:22,969 --> 00:33:25,238 But this one is just really, really massive. 1010 00:33:25,238 --> 00:33:27,641 And we have to figure out a way to get people to make 1011 00:33:27,641 --> 00:33:29,076 their way over to the bar top. 1012 00:33:29,076 --> 00:33:31,044 We really want to tunnel them to where 1013 00:33:31,044 --> 00:33:32,179 we're gonna make some money. 1014 00:33:32,179 --> 00:33:35,549 [music playing] 1015 00:33:40,487 --> 00:33:42,122 These bartenders cannot function. 1016 00:33:42,122 --> 00:33:44,591 We have to put in two wells in this bar-- have to. 1017 00:33:44,591 --> 00:33:46,560 - It would be a whole rework of all 1018 00:33:46,560 --> 00:33:47,928 the equipment behind the bar. 1019 00:33:47,928 --> 00:33:49,529 LAUREN: That's huge. 1020 00:33:49,529 --> 00:33:51,498 Honestly, this alone is usually what takes up our entire time. 1021 00:33:55,602 --> 00:33:58,071 - So I have to bring in all the reinforcements. 1022 00:33:58,071 --> 00:34:00,240 BRENDAN: We got a lot of work to do, all right? 1023 00:34:09,616 --> 00:34:12,953 [crickets chirping] 1024 00:34:13,620 --> 00:34:17,190 [music playing] 1025 00:34:25,165 --> 00:34:27,234 DAVID: This is it. 1026 00:34:27,234 --> 00:34:28,502 - What's up, guys? 1027 00:34:28,502 --> 00:34:30,036 [applause and cheering] 1028 00:34:30,036 --> 00:34:31,705 - Hi Phil. 1029 00:34:31,705 --> 00:34:33,540 - How are you guys feeling? 1030 00:34:33,540 --> 00:34:34,441 - Anxious. 1031 00:34:34,441 --> 00:34:35,308 - Yeah? 1032 00:34:35,308 --> 00:34:36,276 - Oh, my god. 1033 00:34:36,276 --> 00:34:37,310 PHIL: So anxious? 1034 00:34:37,310 --> 00:34:38,211 - Yeah. 1035 00:34:38,211 --> 00:34:39,346 - David. 1036 00:34:39,346 --> 00:34:40,981 How was this week for you, man? 1037 00:34:40,981 --> 00:34:43,550 - Man, it's emotionally draining, 1038 00:34:43,550 --> 00:34:45,018 physically draining. 1039 00:34:45,018 --> 00:34:46,386 But I'm really proud of my team. 1040 00:34:46,386 --> 00:34:48,021 PHIL: Yeah. (ON) DAVID: Really proud. 1041 00:34:48,021 --> 00:34:49,422 They pulled through. (ON) PHIL: How about yourself? 1042 00:34:49,422 --> 00:34:51,024 - I learned a lot. (OFF) PHIL: You did? 1043 00:34:51,024 --> 00:34:52,292 - Yeah. 1044 00:34:52,292 --> 00:34:54,094 I learned there's got to be changes now. 1045 00:34:54,094 --> 00:34:56,363 - What's most important is that you've changed. 1046 00:34:56,363 --> 00:34:57,631 - Yes. (OFF) PHIL: I have. 1047 00:34:57,631 --> 00:34:58,498 - You're not gonna take advantage of her. 1048 00:34:58,498 --> 00:34:59,566 PHIL: No I'm not. 1049 00:34:59,566 --> 00:35:00,500 - You're not gonna enable him? 1050 00:35:00,500 --> 00:35:01,501 - No. (OFF) PHIL: No? 1051 00:35:01,501 --> 00:35:02,702 - No. (OFF) PHIL: Good. 1052 00:35:02,702 --> 00:35:03,470 And David, let me ask you something. 1053 00:35:03,470 --> 00:35:04,604 DAVID: Yes, sir. 1054 00:35:04,604 --> 00:35:06,273 PHIL: Who are we doing this for? 1055 00:35:06,273 --> 00:35:07,474 - For my little girl. (OFF) PHIL: Your little girl? 1056 00:35:07,474 --> 00:35:08,308 - Yeah. (OFF) PHIL: She here tonight? 1057 00:35:08,308 --> 00:35:09,176 - Oh, she is here. 1058 00:35:09,176 --> 00:35:10,010 PHIL: She is? 1059 00:35:10,010 --> 00:35:11,077 Where's she at? 1060 00:35:11,077 --> 00:35:11,711 Noelle. 1061 00:35:11,711 --> 00:35:15,182 [applause] 1062 00:35:17,450 --> 00:35:20,086 - Love you. 1063 00:35:20,086 --> 00:35:21,721 - Noelle, are you proud of your papa? 1064 00:35:21,721 --> 00:35:22,556 - Yeah. 1065 00:35:22,556 --> 00:35:23,456 PHIL: Yeah? 1066 00:35:23,456 --> 00:35:25,292 I'm proud of him, too. 1067 00:35:25,292 --> 00:35:26,593 You guys ready to see this place? 1068 00:35:26,593 --> 00:35:27,527 - Yes. 1069 00:35:27,527 --> 00:35:28,995 - When I say three, OK? 1070 00:35:28,995 --> 00:35:30,530 [applause and cheering] 1071 00:35:30,530 --> 00:35:33,266 One. 1072 00:35:33,266 --> 00:35:34,134 Two. 1073 00:35:34,134 --> 00:35:34,768 Three! 1074 00:35:34,768 --> 00:35:35,635 Turn around. 1075 00:35:35,635 --> 00:35:38,405 [cheering] 1076 00:35:38,405 --> 00:35:39,406 - Oh my god! 1077 00:35:43,644 --> 00:35:45,245 ALY: I'm gonna cry. 1078 00:35:45,245 --> 00:35:46,347 - Two. 1079 00:35:46,347 --> 00:35:47,181 Three. 1080 00:35:47,181 --> 00:35:48,015 Turn around. 1081 00:35:48,015 --> 00:35:50,284 [cheering] 1082 00:35:53,520 --> 00:35:54,722 - Epic Live. 1083 00:35:54,722 --> 00:35:56,323 Epic Bites. 1084 00:35:56,323 --> 00:35:57,458 Wow. 1085 00:35:57,458 --> 00:35:59,026 PHIL: Now that's epic right there. 1086 00:35:59,993 --> 00:36:01,462 [laughs] 1087 00:36:01,462 --> 00:36:04,365 If you could see, it's called Epic Live on this side, 1088 00:36:04,365 --> 00:36:06,333 Epic Bites on that side. 1089 00:36:06,333 --> 00:36:08,669 So when people now walk by or they see this place, 1090 00:36:08,669 --> 00:36:10,637 they know exactly what's going on inside. 1091 00:36:10,637 --> 00:36:13,674 All of your signs was from a company called Signfastic. 1092 00:36:13,674 --> 00:36:15,342 Do you guys want to see what's inside? 1093 00:36:15,342 --> 00:36:16,343 - Yes! 1094 00:36:16,343 --> 00:36:17,511 - Go for it. 1095 00:36:17,511 --> 00:36:18,512 - Oh my gosh! 1096 00:36:18,512 --> 00:36:19,446 Let's go! 1097 00:36:19,446 --> 00:36:20,280 You go first. 1098 00:36:22,649 --> 00:36:24,451 Oh my god! 1099 00:36:24,451 --> 00:36:29,089 No what the Oh 1100 00:36:29,089 --> 00:36:30,190 JOSE: Dude. 1101 00:36:30,190 --> 00:36:31,592 Are you kidding me? 1102 00:36:31,592 --> 00:36:34,395 ALY: Oh my god. 1103 00:36:34,395 --> 00:36:35,262 NATHAN: What? 1104 00:36:35,262 --> 00:36:36,363 They did a stage. 1105 00:36:36,363 --> 00:36:39,099 Now this is a VIP area right here. 1106 00:36:39,099 --> 00:36:41,301 JUDITH: I can't believe how it looks over there. 1107 00:36:41,301 --> 00:36:43,103 MARTIN: Wow. 1108 00:36:43,103 --> 00:36:45,639 Finally, we have barstools. 1109 00:36:45,639 --> 00:36:47,107 JUDITH: No! 1110 00:36:47,107 --> 00:36:48,509 Buddy, buddy, come here. 1111 00:36:48,509 --> 00:36:49,343 - What? 1112 00:36:49,343 --> 00:36:50,444 JUDITH: Come here! 1113 00:36:50,444 --> 00:36:51,311 - No. 1114 00:36:51,311 --> 00:36:52,279 - Yes! 1115 00:36:52,279 --> 00:36:53,147 Open it. 1116 00:36:53,147 --> 00:36:53,781 Open it. 1117 00:36:53,781 --> 00:36:55,682 DAVID: What? 1118 00:36:55,682 --> 00:36:57,718 Oh my god. 1119 00:36:57,718 --> 00:36:59,586 [chatter] 1120 00:36:59,586 --> 00:37:01,121 ALY: No more hard ice! 1121 00:37:01,121 --> 00:37:03,090 Oh my god! 1122 00:37:03,090 --> 00:37:04,158 No more hurting ourselves! 1123 00:37:04,158 --> 00:37:05,292 [laughs] 1124 00:37:05,292 --> 00:37:06,693 DAVID: Oh my god. 1125 00:37:06,693 --> 00:37:07,594 ALY: Oh my god. 1126 00:37:07,594 --> 00:37:08,529 DAVID: Oh. 1127 00:37:08,529 --> 00:37:09,663 - It's amazing. 1128 00:37:09,663 --> 00:37:11,398 This place is so much better than I 1129 00:37:11,398 --> 00:37:12,499 would have ever imagined. 1130 00:37:12,499 --> 00:37:14,234 NATHAN: Yo, we have a TV. 1131 00:37:14,234 --> 00:37:16,170 - They have given David all 1132 00:37:16,170 --> 00:37:18,372 the tools he needs to succeed. 1133 00:37:18,372 --> 00:37:21,175 The rest is just up to him. 1134 00:37:21,175 --> 00:37:22,276 NATHAN: Totally epic. 1135 00:37:22,276 --> 00:37:23,310 ALY: This thing's right here. 1136 00:37:23,310 --> 00:37:24,144 NATHAN: Phil. Phil. 1137 00:37:24,144 --> 00:37:25,078 - What do you think? 1138 00:37:25,078 --> 00:37:26,046 - You did a great job. 1139 00:37:26,046 --> 00:37:27,080 - You guys-- 1140 00:37:27,080 --> 00:37:28,315 - You deserve it, brother. 1141 00:37:28,315 --> 00:37:29,450 - Thank you. (ON) PHIL: You deserve it. 1142 00:37:29,450 --> 00:37:30,551 DAVID: I don't deserve all this. 1143 00:37:30,551 --> 00:37:31,752 - Let's go sit down at the bar. 1144 00:37:31,752 --> 00:37:33,487 I'll tell you everything that we did. 1145 00:37:33,487 --> 00:37:35,088 All of this stuff right here, all of these cool graphics 1146 00:37:35,088 --> 00:37:37,257 and your signs and logos, was done by a company 1147 00:37:37,257 --> 00:37:38,792 called Surf City Graphics. 1148 00:37:38,792 --> 00:37:43,564 All of this artwork-- you guys see all the cool artwork? 1149 00:37:43,564 --> 00:37:46,467 It's done by a local artist here in LA named Jim Chelius. 1150 00:37:46,467 --> 00:37:49,470 All of your glassware is from a company called Barproducts.com. 1151 00:37:49,470 --> 00:37:52,639 We got you guys SkyTab POS by Shift4-- 1152 00:37:52,639 --> 00:37:55,209 not one terminal, but two terminals. 1153 00:37:55,209 --> 00:37:59,613 We had Partender give you guys a lifetime subscription to 1154 00:37:59,613 --> 00:38:02,249 their bar inventory software-- 1155 00:38:02,249 --> 00:38:03,684 lifetime. 1156 00:38:03,684 --> 00:38:05,486 Remember when we were here on stress test, 1157 00:38:05,486 --> 00:38:07,855 when you guys were in that ice well, like banging 1158 00:38:07,855 --> 00:38:10,090 on that big ice block? 1159 00:38:10,090 --> 00:38:13,460 We got you guys a brand-new ice machine from Manitowoc. 1160 00:38:13,460 --> 00:38:16,497 I mean, the last thing to do with this place is actually 1161 00:38:16,497 --> 00:38:17,865 just open it and make some money. 1162 00:38:17,865 --> 00:38:18,866 - Yes. 1163 00:38:18,866 --> 00:38:20,534 - But I want to make sure 1164 00:38:20,534 --> 00:38:21,768 that we don't run into any problems when we do that. 1165 00:38:21,768 --> 00:38:23,504 So just in case-- 1166 00:38:23,504 --> 00:38:24,805 - First aid kit. 1167 00:38:24,805 --> 00:38:26,540 [laughter] 1168 00:38:26,540 --> 00:38:28,208 - The line is filling up. 1169 00:38:28,208 --> 00:38:28,842 They're thirsty. 1170 00:38:28,842 --> 00:38:30,210 They're hungry. 1171 00:38:30,210 --> 00:38:31,411 Let's get our uniforms on and get 1172 00:38:31,411 --> 00:38:32,579 this place set up for success. 1173 00:38:32,579 --> 00:38:33,814 Let's make some money tonight, OK? 1174 00:38:33,814 --> 00:38:35,315 - All right. All right, you guys ready? 1175 00:38:40,888 --> 00:38:41,755 Hi, everybody. 1176 00:38:41,755 --> 00:38:43,690 [cheering] 1177 00:38:43,690 --> 00:38:46,827 Welcome to the new Epic Live, Downey. 1178 00:38:46,827 --> 00:38:47,828 Come on in. 1179 00:38:50,731 --> 00:38:51,632 JOSE: Hi. 1180 00:38:51,632 --> 00:38:52,733 What can I get for you? 1181 00:38:52,733 --> 00:38:54,167 CUSTOMER: Tropical Punch. 1182 00:38:57,571 --> 00:38:58,906 - Hope you enjoy that. 1183 00:38:58,906 --> 00:39:01,141 Let's find out what's good, sir. You got it. 1184 00:39:01,141 --> 00:39:03,310 - And are you ready to order food as well? 1185 00:39:03,310 --> 00:39:05,212 CUSTOMER: Can I try the empanadas? 1186 00:39:05,212 --> 00:39:06,547 - You're doing great. 1187 00:39:06,547 --> 00:39:07,548 MARTIN: Thank you. 1188 00:39:07,548 --> 00:39:08,815 Appreciate it. 1189 00:39:08,815 --> 00:39:10,484 Well, compared to the stress test, yes. 1190 00:39:10,484 --> 00:39:11,818 Ladies first, gentlemen. (ON) CUSTOMER: Oh, of course. 1191 00:39:11,818 --> 00:39:12,819 MARTIN: You're next. 1192 00:39:12,819 --> 00:39:14,154 - How you doing, Martin? 1193 00:39:14,154 --> 00:39:15,155 MARTIN: Excellent. 1194 00:39:15,155 --> 00:39:16,390 - Yeah? 1195 00:39:16,390 --> 00:39:17,457 Judy. (ON) JUDITH: Hi. 1196 00:39:17,457 --> 00:39:18,625 PHIL: How are things going? 1197 00:39:18,625 --> 00:39:19,893 - Everything's going great. 1198 00:39:19,893 --> 00:39:21,662 Everything is so organized. I'm excited. 1199 00:39:21,662 --> 00:39:22,663 I'm gonna go run this drink. 1200 00:39:22,663 --> 00:39:23,697 - You're doing a great job 1201 00:39:23,697 --> 00:39:24,531 - Thank you. Appreciate it. 1202 00:39:24,531 --> 00:39:25,465 Thank you so much. 1203 00:39:25,465 --> 00:39:26,700 - This is still live. 1204 00:39:26,700 --> 00:39:28,335 This one hasn't been completed yet? 1205 00:39:28,335 --> 00:39:29,269 - It hasn't been completed. 1206 00:39:29,269 --> 00:39:30,270 - OK, I'll take it. 1207 00:39:30,270 --> 00:39:31,605 - When I first got here, 1208 00:39:31,605 --> 00:39:33,707 David absolutely didn't know what he was doing. 1209 00:39:33,707 --> 00:39:34,808 - Table 18 right there, they 1210 00:39:34,808 --> 00:39:36,176 haven't gotten anything yet. 1211 00:39:36,176 --> 00:39:38,278 - Now David's taken more control. 1212 00:39:38,278 --> 00:39:40,414 And he actually looks like he can run this bar 1213 00:39:40,414 --> 00:39:41,682 as well as own the bar. 1214 00:39:41,682 --> 00:39:43,917 - I'm pumped up, man, you know? 1215 00:39:43,917 --> 00:39:48,255 This is a big, big deal in Downey. 1216 00:39:48,255 --> 00:39:50,490 There's a big buzz in the community right now. 1217 00:39:50,490 --> 00:39:52,292 This is gonna be a great future for us. 1218 00:39:52,292 --> 00:39:53,293 PHIL: Let me ask you a question. 1219 00:39:53,293 --> 00:39:54,461 - Yeah. 1220 00:39:54,461 --> 00:39:55,629 - What do you think of this place? 1221 00:39:55,629 --> 00:39:56,763 - It's amazing now. It's amazing. 1222 00:39:56,763 --> 00:39:58,365 What a difference, night and day. 1223 00:39:58,365 --> 00:39:59,766 It's night and day, yes. 1224 00:39:59,766 --> 00:40:01,468 Everything's running smoothly. 1225 00:40:01,468 --> 00:40:03,704 I have all the tools I need to operate this business. 1226 00:40:03,704 --> 00:40:05,339 - I tell you, I can see it in your eyes. 1227 00:40:05,339 --> 00:40:06,840 I see that there's, like, a future for you, 1228 00:40:06,840 --> 00:40:08,442 a future for your daughter, a future 1229 00:40:08,442 --> 00:40:10,477 for the community here in Downey, 1230 00:40:10,477 --> 00:40:12,512 which is what this is all about as well. 1231 00:40:12,512 --> 00:40:13,947 I'm proud of you. (ON) DAVID: Thank you. 1232 00:40:13,947 --> 00:40:14,848 - I'm proud of you. (ON) DAVID: Thank you so much. 1233 00:40:14,848 --> 00:40:16,249 We did it. Thank you. 1234 00:40:16,249 --> 00:40:17,818 - Great job, man. 1235 00:40:17,818 --> 00:40:21,355 We took David's vision and made it exactly what he wanted it 1236 00:40:21,355 --> 00:40:23,857 to be and really exactly what the city of Downey 1237 00:40:23,857 --> 00:40:24,992 needs and wants. 1238 00:40:24,992 --> 00:40:26,593 MUSICIAN: Let's get ready to rock. 1239 00:40:26,593 --> 00:40:28,228 - I'm proud of this place. 1240 00:40:28,228 --> 00:40:29,696 I think we knocked it out of the park. 1241 00:40:29,696 --> 00:40:33,233 [music playing] 1242 00:40:48,582 --> 00:40:50,384 VOICEOVER: Promotional consideration 1243 00:40:50,384 --> 00:40:52,653 provided by SkyTab POS, Partender, Signfastic, 1244 00:40:52,653 --> 00:40:55,022 Barproducts.com, Twisted Alchemy, Manitowoc, Surf City 1245 00:40:55,022 --> 00:40:57,591 Graphics, Jim Chelius Art, Joseph's Bar & Grill, 1246 00:40:57,591 --> 00:40:58,592 Triple P plumbing, and Esri. 1247 00:41:23,367 --> 00:41:26,737 [audio logo] 1248 00:41:26,737 --> 00:41:28,539 (SINGING) MTV.