Tamika manages well, and her mom listens to her. Mike most likely has served his term since its now 2022. Remind me of the song from Bloodhound Gang, The lap dance is so much better when the stripper is crying Lol. Shame on my fellow Michigander. The kitchen is closed during the stress test, and the bar is understaffed. I agree. To help save the bar, Jon brought in Lisamarie Joyce as the mixologist. He appeared on an episode of Spike TV's popular "Bar Rescue.". You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Prior to the makeover, The Hooch sported two stars on Yelp, post rescue, the Proving Ground Bar now boasts 3.5 stars on Yelp. He couldve kept 50k and gave the IRS 150-170k and probably kept his ass out of jail. It took them 45 minutes to take an order and 45 minutes for the food to come. Jon has a group of eight men for a bachelors night come in to spy on the service. The Arena was an Ann Arbor, Michigan bar that was featured on Season 4 of Bar Rescue. Chuck and Sweetie are both gone and Jon is confident they can finally get things in order. The first of four metro Detroit episodes . Even the bar logo is all about Detroit: a vintage Ford Gran Torino sits below the Proving Ground name, which itself is derived from automobile testing grounds. W. hat didnt surprise me was the reason why it shut down. For the stress test they are looking for positive energy from Mike. The food is not great and the spies see the dish is raw in the middle. Jon meets Mike and sits down with Mike, Brittany, and Lauren. Mike is difficult to work with and rude to his staff. Not reporting $700,000 in Michigan State sales tax over a 10-year stretch, is unthinkable! For the stress test Chandra is tasked with keeping her mouth clean. The topless club is located on Dix avenue which lent its name to the club. There is new furniture and a drum set for the university drum team. Its a pretty big college town, as its home to the University of Michigan. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); https://www.yelp.com/biz/chix-on-dix-detroit, https://www.facebook.com/Power-Strip-Detroit-903425543043810/, Peter's Italian Restaurant - Kitchen Nightmares. Buy things off of other girls or even lend you for the time being. "Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer could not help Flore with his financial woes related to multiple charges of failure to pay taxes, and Flore was sentenced to five years in prison in July. Bar Rescue S4. Chandra admits the bar is her dream and she wants it to work. Now that theyre CLOSED, they wont be able to burn out the eyeballs of poor, unsuspecting men who happen to stop in to check it out! They bought the bar in 2003 and the first five years were successful. He tells Karen she is putting down her daughter, affecting their bar. I would NEVER let Chuck back in the place after flipping that glass ware. NEW! Chuck and Sweetie were both complete morons. The new name for Jazz Katz is Back Beat Piano Bar & Grill. Roach is doing great at the kitchen with the burgers. So while Chix on Dix closed, the gentlemans club tradition lived on at the Dix St. location. That means hes owned it for well more than a decade at the time of The Arena Bar Rescue episode. Meshelle is the only one complimented because she had great interaction with customers while bartending. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Cynthia quit the bar after losing some of her shifts. You can see a picture of Punch Line Comedy Lounge in the old Back Beat Detroit location in this shot from Google Maps Street View: Overall, the Back Beat Piano Bar Bar Rescue episode was not a great success because it closed less than a year after the episode aired on TV, which seems to be a trend for the Bar Rescue Michigan episodes. The Curtain Call is still open with a solid 4 . One entertainer claimed she made $10 for her entire shift which is WELL BELOW minimum wage. The first thing Jon points out is the opportunity that they have with a nice . NASTY! Hes a terrible manager with no backbone. But if you look like you are strung out and a corner hooker then be prepared to not make money in any legal way. This price included the liquor license, topless license, land, and all equipment. Chix on Dix, later renamed to Power Strip, was a Detroit, Michigan bar that was featured on Season 4 of Bar Rescue. Ugly, doped up girls that dont have anything going their way. But before talking about that, lets look at a few example reviews that were written after the visit from Jon Taffer. Your writing skills are so poor, that it completely distracts from whatever point you were trying to make. Post Jon Taffer: The whole dang inside is painted blue removing any of the warm wood tones. Every bar could use an Orange Door entertainment system. She said she . That means that the bar was already under investigation at the time that Jon Taffer visited. Rating 2 stars only because it was brighter inside than before and document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Back Beat Piano Bar / Jazz Katz in Southfield (Detroit), The Hooch / Proving Ground in Dearborn Heights (Detroit), https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-arena-ann-arbor-2, Peter's Italian Restaurant - Kitchen Nightmares. Under all of the pressure Chandra has become disrespectful to the staff and they in turn lost interest in doing their jobs. Now in its fifth season, the Spike TV cable seriesworks with bars and restaurants across the country to revamp their image, serviceand place of business. didn't try any of the food items. Jon brought in quality girls. They say Mike creates a hostile environment that drives business away and that he makes employees uncomfortable. Its owned been owned by Richard Skinner since 2005, which means hes had it for almost a decade at the time of the visit from Jon Taffer and his crew. Fun stories about food, relationships, the great outdoors and more. Thank you for your wisdom Taffer, you made the Arena the lovechild of a T.G.I.Fridays and a Buffalo Wild Wings in Ann Arbor. To make matters worse, reviews for the bar were not very good. Under seasoned overpriced and very small portions! Just an FYI, but I think you might be mixing up net and gross earnings. They are $200,000 in debt and months from closing but Richard cannot figure it out. She believes jazz is like a form of therapy for some people. that grossed 220k number was in just 6 weeks after Bar Rescue left. Done right a strip club is a gold mine and if you can make it a successful date destination its a golden egg layimg goose. The Arena's doors were locked the day after. https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/police-and-manager-suspect-inside-job-in-theft-of-10k-from-strip-club. Shows not all folks are meant to be business owners. Obviously, the government didnt take too kindly to that, which is why they charged him with tax evasion. The bartenders serve drinks confidently as the relaunch happens. E35 All episodes Cast & crew IMDbPro All topics Vulgar Vixens Episode aired Nov 15, 2015 TV-PG 41m IMDb RATING 7.9 /10 24 YOUR RATING Rate Reality-TV Jon confronts a foul-mouthed owner in this failing Michigan bar with a confusing theme. . Andrew trains the staff on signature drinks while in the kitchen; Ryan shows them a meatball dish. The bar has been renamed to Proving Ground Bar and Grill. The bar was successful bringing in crowds and was earning $150,000 a month. Tamika asked her parents to help with the business side of things. Only a DESPERATE man would pay ANY of those girls to dance and anyone who would disagree with that is INSANE! Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Mike and his staff take shots at the bar. Its obvious who made the business fell. Food orders are placed but the printer is bad so orders are missed and no food goes out for more than ten minutes. It was Season 4 Episode 41 and the episode name was "Bare Rescue". They come in and order cocktails but the bartender is restricted by some guards on the bottles that slow down her work. Darren is left to clean up the mess with the bartenders. That manager was totally ineffective! He would have been permanently banned. Brian M. "Mike" Flore, the owner of The Arena, a bar in downtown Ann Arbor, Mich., featured on the popular rehab show was just sentenced to serve up to five years in prison for failing to pay taxes over the past 10 years. Had Brady as our server tonight and he was amazing! Thanks to a group of regular visitors, the menuhas changed over the last five or six months to make the business not just a place for a quick drink. Though the Power Strip Bar Rescue episode aired in December 2015, the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place before that. The decision was made to officially change the name of the business and start a small-scale renovation to get the place ready for the start of the University of Michigan football season. Will return soon to give a better review. He replies rudely to them and once again takes the food away. He also owed the government $1.5 million in restitution fines. That doesnt surprise me. I will Never, ever go back! Sweetie shouldve called in. Chix on Dix, later renamed to Power Strip, was a Detroit, Michigan bar that was featured on Season 4 of Bar Rescue. Before that happened, reviews for the bar were actually ok, as it had a 3.5 star rating on its Yelp page. The customers love the ambience, the food, the drinks and the beer claw game. Jon meets with Mike and asks him to talk to his staff. OMG! The Hooch Bar and Grill, later renamed to Proving Ground Bar and Grill, was a Dearborn Heights, Michigan bar that was featured on Season 4 of Bar Rescue. Before going inside, Jon Taffer talks with Brittany and Lauren. Man how hammered were you when you wrote this?? Though the Proving Ground Bar Rescue episode aired in November 2015, the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place before that. The Arena, a a modern sports bar, appeared in an episode of "Bar Rescue" that aired last fall. The Arena, a a modern sports bar, appeared in an episode of Bar Rescue that aired last fall. Creator Darrin Reed Stars Jon Taffer P.J. There is a Piano centerpiece that is visible from anywhere. Most of these places the girls pay YOU to dance there and they get tips. "Food was an afterthought at this location before," Adams said. Darren is required in several places and slow in making the food. Also tried the 6th Haha too funny. Back Beat Piano Bar, originally Jazz Katz, was a Southfield, Michigan bar featured on Season 4 of Bar Rescue. I was there in 2015 before the rescue and it was one of the dingiest dives I was ever in. Every word so true. Jon confronts the dancers with everything they did wrong. They sit at a table and notice how worn the furnishing looks. In my club big focus for us girls was outfits and shoes shoes and shoes! Had to walk up to the bar Her momma was turning in her grave. "The more and more we talk about what we're going to do in here it's going to take longer than we initially anticipated," Adams said, adding the Curtain Call opened a week after the end of the football season last year. Lisamarie has the bar staff do a challenge where they have to memorise drinks to make and deliver. In 2001 Mike bought the bar and turned it into a sports bar. Jon tells her to think of her family and she should sell the bar in six months if she cannot stop taking her husbands money. The next day the staff meets with Mike, and he eventually agrees with them. All of us were From out of town and to be honest everyone was very very friendly. He went and re-hired the two people that were causing Chix on Dix to failChuck and Sweetie, employees with horrible attitudes! normally a pretty bad signOrdered a vodka soda and a beer. Keith trains Roach on a new signature burger. Prison life can sometimes have that humbling effect on people. Quit making excuses for people who dont want to help themselves, Allow me to interject: As a professional entertainer, you LEAVE ALL THAT DRAMA at home. A definite improvement. Customers are left waiting and Mike is pulled in so many directions that he delivers wrong drinks to a table. What bothered me most about this episode was Darren. The bar has two stations, a six draft beer system, three 2touch POS systems and new entertainers from Jon. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The Arena is owned by Mike Flore who is a restaurant manager. The bartenders make mistakes and drinks are dumped. Having a routine or several is a money maker. Darren rebranded the bar to Industrial Strip to bring in new business. Better get checked for STDs from those sleazy bimbos. After years of being open, the bar has started to fall into disrepair. They order some burgers and some hooch cocktails. Inside it is more like a sports bar with highlights of blue and yellow. Thats according to this Realtor.com listing. I think the owner was another idiot. But pretty woman draw more men. Taffer took a softer touch with the bar owner of Jazz . They notice it is a big student town and there is a market for the bar. Even if Jon Taffers changes wouldve created a successful business, having the government come knocking on your door is going to cause problems. He wanted to be the nice guy that works with everyone despite the affect it has on the business and thats a recipe for failure every time!!! Jon confronts her and warns her once again not to insult her staff. He gathers the staff at night to unveil the new bar that can cater to both students and alumni. Mike loses a credit card and glass gets broken. Its a bit of a weird concept for a bar, which is probably why the Bar Rescue episode wasnt a success. Blah! Join a gym, get into a boot camp, jog, eat healthy, etc. Vic Vegas is there to see if the food programme is necessary and they will monitor Darren cooking, managing the bar and the entertainers. It was Season 4 Episode 40 and the episode name was "Boss Lady Blues". Not surprised its CLOSED! Jazz clubs are great but unfortunately are a dying breed. Power Strip and Proving Ground Bar & Grill From Bar Rescue Have Closed Two Detroit area bars that appeared on Bar Rescue (Season 4, 4th set) have recently closed: Power Strip (previously Chix on Dix) in Detroit, MI and Proving Ground Bar & Grill (previously The Hooch) in Dearborn Heights, MI. Given that Brian was in prison and owed the government over $1 million, its pretty easy to see why The Arena closed. Dont get me wrong Im not the fun police here but its something that should be noted. He . Ten weeks later it is revealed they grossed $22,692 in sales. Market data provided by Factset. Grease is leaking from the fryer and Chandra claims not to have seen it. It was Season 4 Episode 39 and the episode name was Unnecessary Toughness. The next day Jon meets with the staff and Darren is told how he operates the bar is not working. She is also losing about $4,500 a month due to the bar struggling and Jon . The bar has also lost its identity as the bartenders show plenty of skin and people believe it is a lingerie bar. They are faster at serving drinks correctly and are leaving the customers satisfied. Bar Rescue got CONNED! If you're not familiar with Michigan geography, Southfield is a . Im not surprised that this place failed-despite Jons hard work and his experts. There is also a dancers drink that looks similar but with no alcohol so they do not get drunk. Chandra is proactive and starts selling shots while the ice well is cleaned. Now that weve recapped the Back Beat Bar Rescue visit, lets talk about what happened to the bar after Jon Taffer and his crew left Michigan. But whats sad, is to know that all the efforts of Bar Rescue were in vain Loved it when Chuck tipped over the glass shelving. What the heck! There we multiple groups around us who were obviously over intoxicated yet the waitresses continued to serve them because they knew they were racking up a large tab at the end of the night. IF its ran correctly. When Bar Rescue made over the bar in 2015, it was called Jazz Katz and Jon Taffer decided to rename it Back Beat Piano Bar, which the bar kept. Shouldnt affect the way the fat girl slid down the pole and horned herself. How do you expect to compete with places like Ashleys or heck even Buffalo Wild Wings with that kind of beer selection. All the bars around The Arena are busy but the bar looks dead and there is a mistake in the signage. I would be soooo ashamed and embarrassed Id I were ANY of the people who were in that episode (I mean the employees&owner from that bar of course)! Though the Power Strip Bar Rescue episode aired in December 2015, the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place before that. The colours have been changed and the exterior is cleaner with a sign to the entrance.