Subject: Bar Rescue (Spike TV) General Discussion (Spoilers) [Print This Page] Author: codebreaker Time: 7-26-2011 15:02 Subject: Bar Rescue (Spike TV) General Discussion (Spoilers)
Bar Rescue Premiered on Spike TV on July 17, 2011
Bars mean money, but they also mean stress if they aren't properly run. Jon Taffer is a bar and nightclub owner who has started, flipped, or owned over 600 bars and clubs in his career and currently owns one of the most highly respected consulting firms in the bar and nightclub industry. Jon will travel around the country and employ his expertise to return struggling bars to the cash cows they once were. Everything from the science of the perfect pour, to the height of the bar stools is a key factor in making a bar the hottest place in town. Homepage
Jon Taffer attempting to class up Angels was interesting considering it looked like a strip joint like the one next door and the scantily-clad bikini bartenders didn't help but the turn around was impressive Author: codebreaker Time: 7-26-2011 15:17 Subject: 1x02 Downeys And Out
I'm glad Downeys is not my local because that was the worst pub I've ever seen, it's a shame Dominic depression was the downfall but it's a shame the staff let it happen Author: codebreaker Time: 8-5-2011 11:09 Subject: 1x03 Shabby Abbey
I'm not surprised they was loosing money when the barmaid's were over poring up to three times the alcohol and before Jon arrived the bar and the music venue had nothing in common but running out of plates and glasses on the trial run was amusing Author: codebreaker Time: 8-17-2011 11:59 Subject: 1x04 Kilkenney's
What a beautiful location for a bar but what a waste of space the general manager was trying to under mind everything Jon had done but the girls had a hard time in letting him go so he was demoted and she took his place Author: codebreaker Time: 8-17-2011 12:44 Subject: 1x05 Swanky Troubles
What a difference the general manager was from the last one, when things got tough he was in the kitchen helping out and the bar man that almost walked out the turn around was impressive Author: codebreaker Time: 8-28-2011 13:44 Subject: 1x06 The Blue Frog Sings the Blues
Jon had a hard job in getting the Mimi to listen and giving her son the general managers job was amusing but the way he stepped up to the plate was impressive Author: codebreaker Time: 9-4-2011 01:37 Subject: 1x07 Bad to the Bone
I liked that Bill was big enough to apologise after storming out but loosing money on a two million annual turnover was crazy Author: codebreaker Time: 9-17-2011 07:28 Subject: 1x08 Chumps
Giving the bar staff the run of the place was crazy especially with the amount of free drinks they were giving but another great result in saving the sports bar Author: codebreaker Time: 9-26-2011 09:16 Subject: 1x09 Bar Fight
I'm surprised Jon's wife didn't say something when that customer was getting over friendly and what a row with the owner about changing the name Canyon Inn to Canyon Saloon considering it's a bar and not a Inn Author: codebreaker Time: 9-26-2011 10:19 Subject: 1x10 Hogtied Ham's
Considering the trouble the bar owner had with city and after the new transformation it was nice to see the city men come to the re-launch but Jon does like changing the bar names Author: codebreaker Time: 8-7-2012 00:48 Subject: 2x01 Yo-Ho-Ho and a Bottle of Dumb
What a crazy idea to have a pirate-themed bar in this day and age but Jon had his work cut out when she said she wasn't ashamed and considering how much debt she was in which was ridiculous and after the transformation the owner still not happy was bizarre Author: codebreaker Time: 8-7-2012 01:36 Subject: 2x02 Tiki Curse
What a beautiful place to have a beach bar, Abbey coming back after crashing over the stress test was impressive and what an improvement the following day, the design team working through that storm was incredible Author: codebreaker Time: 8-7-2012 02:17 Subject: 2x03 Murphy’s Mess
I'm not surprised Jon was angry after sending his daughter in undercover to find the cook handling raw chicken and then cooked food without washing her hands and that has to be the dirtiest kitchen ever with mouse droppings and a dead rat and then the structural damage which stopped everything which was a surprise and re-naming it Murphy’s Law was perfect considering their bad luck Author: codebreaker Time: 8-17-2012 09:02 Subject: 2x04 Mystique or Murder
It's tragic that a murder was the reason Mystique Lounge was suffering business wise and I had a felling the promoter wouldn't last long but as usual the transformation was great Author: codebreaker Time: 8-23-2012 14:06 Subject: 2x05 Bottomless Pit
Stephanie was unfortunate to have worked the two nights Jon had the booze checked but with the amount of money lost through giving away drink she was lucky to still have a job, what a great re-launch to celebrate fifty years with 1962 price's Author: codebreaker Time: 9-7-2012 12:46 Subject: 2x06 Broke Black Sheep
It's a shame Billy let the kitchen hygiene go but staying al night to clean it was impressive and what a disaster the stress test was with them running out of glasses but table 6 was unlucky getting the wrong order twice, the girls competition to go to Ireland was amusing and the re-launch was great Author: codebreaker Time: 9-23-2012 10:06 Subject: 2x07 Weber's of Lies
Having just one barmaid walking out was impressive and hats of to all the other to work all night cleaning the place and firing the bar manager after 4 years was great considering he was stealing both drinks and money Author: codebreaker Time: 9-23-2012 10:41 Subject: 2x08 Owner Ousted
Trying to help Barry save his bar was hard work with his parter Rudy giving away free drinks to his band and his wife Tracey was no better behind the bar or serving, Amber as a barmaid willing to buy Rudy out was interesting Author: codebreaker Time: 10-8-2012 12:35 Subject: 2x09 On the Rocks
Jon sending his daughter Samantha in undercover as his bar recon specialist was a little risky with all the guys outside and the owner opening during the day knowing the wages was more than the takings was ridiculous, the soft opening had to be one of the the worst so far Author: codebreaker Time: 10-8-2012 13:08 Subject: 2x10 Bikini Bust
Getting the same drink made by two barmaids was amusing as they looked different and what Jon said too the drunk owner was incredible but rat dropping in the drink was enough for Jon to close the bar on the spot and another great re-launch was great Author: codebreaker Time: 2-11-2013 02:37
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-11-2013 03:03 Subject: 3x01 Turtle On Its Back
What an iconic location to try and save Turtle Bay on New Orleans Bourbon Street and the prolonged legal battle with a neighbouring bar over a similar drink didn't help but the chef being sick after tasting their own food was a first and as usual the transformation was awesome Author: codebreaker Time: 2-18-2013 01:59
[ Last edited by codebreaker at 2-18-2013 10:10 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 2-18-2013 02:10 Subject: 3x02 Rock N Roaches
The cockroach infestation was the worst I've seen considering they were in the spirit bottles and the owner thinks it's amusing was just diabolical, Chloe standing up to the boss was impressive Author: codebreaker Time: 2-18-2013 02:11
Firing three staff while doing the stress test was a lot but having all the staff as collage friends didn't help Author: codebreaker Time: 2-26-2013 08:52
Author: codebreaker Time: 3-4-2013 10:54 Subject: 3x04 Tears For Beers
Considering they asked Jon for help Tim was being an ass as he had no idea how to mix drinks and arguing with his wife was making things worse Author: codebreaker Time: 3-12-2013 00:51
I cant believe the cook coughed in his gloves and carried on using them and smashing the plates up the wall because his staff over poured was amusing as he was giving away champagne and Jon getting into a pushing fight with the owner was a first as Jon is trying to save his bar Author: codebreaker Time: 3-25-2013 18:07
Author: codebreaker Time: 3-26-2013 00:10 Subject: 3x06 Jon T, He Don't Like It
A night club serving food like a takeaway was bizarre and the security guard sitting on his ass while two girls sent in by Jon was being harassed was just wrong and failing the stress test by allowing alcohol to be taken in was stupid as he knew his job was on the line Author: codebreaker Time: 3-26-2013 00:11
Author: codebreaker Time: 4-6-2013 10:09 Subject: 3x07 In a Pinch
I'm not surprised the locals were up in arms over the controversial lobster-tank arcade game as it looked barbaric and the way they cooked the lobster was disgusting, giving away $600 dollars of spirits in one night was crazy and Bill had to go because he was a liability Author: codebreaker Time: 4-6-2013 10:13
That bar was more like a second hand shop with the amount of memorabilia and the cook being take ill was a first and Jon's guys running the kitchen by themselves was not an ideal situation and the finished bar was awesome Author: codebreaker Time: 4-14-2013 12:22
Author: codebreaker Time: 4-14-2013 13:23 Subject: 3x09 A Horse Walks Into a Bar
The daughter trying to save the bar when her parents sample too much of their products was a first and the horse crapping in the bar was just crazy, I was surprise they passed the breathalyser test two days in a row Author: codebreaker Time: 4-18-2013 06:18
Jon walking into a smoke filled establishment because of poor ventilation was a bad start but Howard making thing hard for everyone was crazy considering his sister also worked there Author: codebreaker Time: 7-7-2013 21:48
What a sleaze Paul was for hitting on Jon's wife Nicole while she was doing her reckon on the bar but at leased he apologized and the revamped a Las Vegas blues bar was a success Author: codebreaker Time: 7-14-2013 20:01
Author: codebreaker Time: 7-16-2013 12:17 Subject: 3x12 Don't Judge a Booze by its Bottle
The bar manager serving low-grade liquor out of premium bottles to save money that he's drinking away himself was crazy and catching him drunk sleeping on the couch was unbelievable but at leased the owner fired the weak links Author: codebreaker Time: 7-23-2013 01:21 Subject: 3x13 Two Flew Over The Handlebars
Jon sending in 60 bikers unannounced to do the reckon on the biker bar was great as the owner was drunk before they arrived and failing the stress test a second time was disappointing but all pulling together after a slow start on the relaunch was great Author: codebreaker Time: 7-30-2013 22:45
Author: codebreaker Time: 7-30-2013 23:15 Subject: 3x14 There's No Crying in the Bar Business
The security camera catch the cook faking an injury in the kitchen was unbelievable and the fact the business parters are at each others throats but changing their rolls in the business made a lot of differences Author: codebreaker Time: 8-11-2013 01:05
Author: codebreaker Time: 8-11-2013 10:01 Subject: 3x15 Play Some Janet Jackson!
Watching Paul the owner abuse his staff during the reckon was unbelievable and how do you refuse your boss a drink when he's drunk but Paul firing Brandon before the relaunch and disappearing himself was a surprise Author: codebreaker Time: 8-11-2013 10:02
What a dysfunctional family and their poor concept being amongst their problems wasn't helping but Alex made a great recovery after the first stress test Author: codebreaker Time: 8-18-2013 08:09
Author: codebreaker Time: 8-20-2013 01:43 Subject: 3x17 Corking the Hole
The bar owner not taking responsibility for his cockroach infested bar but blaming his staff was a little predictable and the bar design being because it's close to North Carolina's Fort Bragg was impressive Author: codebreaker Time: 8-21-2013 10:25
Author: codebreaker Time: 8-27-2013 02:39 Subject: 3x18 A Bar Full of Bull
I cant believe the bar had that rickety mechanical bull and the fact they closed the kitchen after their friend and cook committed suicide was tragic but over pouring at a rate of $98,000 a year is ridiculous and changing the bull to a shark was novel Author: codebreaker Time: 9-11-2013 01:14 Subject: 3x19 Beer and Loathing in Las Vegas
Jon having to deal with the strained friendship between the two partners who are classically trained chefs was crazy as the one wrote to Jon rather than speak to his partner, the stress test was a disaster as it was taking over half an hour to get food out the kitchen but the re-launch was awesome Author: codebreaker Time: 9-16-2013 13:18 Subject: 3x20 Barely Above Water
Kevin standing talking while his wife was struggling with the surprise test was disappointing and his wife asking him to be a silent partner was a surprise but doing it to save his marriage was the right thing to do, the cook walking out was interesting as she almost lost her job and the re-launch having two themes was a first Author: codebreaker Time: 10-8-2013 09:11 Subject: 3x21 Crappy Cantina
The two brothers draining their parent's retirement fund on what has to be one of the dirtiest bars ever was disgusting and one of the brother storming of after the re-launch was a surprise
[ Last edited by codebreaker at 11-14-2013 17:11 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 10-15-2013 03:40 Subject: 3x22 Jon of the Dead
Jesse giving away more drinks than he sold was crazy and with his laid back attitude makes him one of the worst bartenders ever but he did manage to bring 25 girls to the stress test and the re-launch was another great job
[ Last edited by codebreaker at 11-14-2013 17:11 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 10-22-2013 01:19 Subject: 3x23 Grandpa Got Run Over By His Grandkids
What a shame that Barry's daughter and his grandchildren let the standard drop after he had a stroke but the video did look like the children were taking money from the till, failing the stress test was predictable but Justin storming off like a child was unprofessional and the re-launch was awesome
[ Last edited by codebreaker at 11-14-2013 17:12 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 10-28-2013 12:30 Subject: 3x24 Hurricane Jon Vs. Hurricane Sandy
Using another bar for the stress test was a first as their bar was damaged in the Hurricane and considering the bar had been closed for six months the re-launch was awesome as it only took 100 hours
[ Last edited by codebreaker at 11-14-2013 17:12 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 10-29-2013 22:33
What a shame the staff at the bar took advantage while the owner was fighting for his life in hospital after a accident and them failing the stress test was predictable, the re-launch designed for the woman was impressive
[ Last edited by codebreaker at 11-14-2013 17:12 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 11-14-2013 09:46 Subject: 3x26 Empty Bottles Full Cans
A bar were the customers bringing in their own booze has to be a first and a risqué bartender who was willing to flash her breasts for tips was unbelievable, using a horse trailer as the new entrance was different and the owners bottle chute was clever Author: codebreaker Time: 11-15-2013 08:44
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-26-2013 02:38 Subject: 3x27 Hole in None
The horrendous sanitary conditions are completely out of this world and making one of his reckon team sick from the beer has to be a first but firing the so called chef was the right thing to do and James stepping up to the challenge was impressive Author: codebreaker Time: 12-19-2013 03:22 Subject: 3x28 Music City Mess
With this episode being pulled because the owner was accused of fatally shooting a patron I was surprised it aired unintentionally three hours later Author: codebreaker Time: 12-19-2013 07:54 Subject: 3x29 Brawlin’ Babes
Jon making it looked like he done his reckon and left without helping was a first and the owner thinking his staff were to blame was amusing and the amount of drinks poured down the drain in training was incredible Author: codebreaker Time: 12-19-2013 08:25 Subject: 3x30 Twin vs. Twin
Jon watching the recon with the owner's nephew / son was different but as he was the one who contacted Jon it made sense that he was his mole for the recon, Jon bringing in three new staff to put the original to the test was great as the originals couldn't keep up and getting the twins back talking was nice Author: codebreaker Time: 2-26-2014 21:13
[ Last edited by codebreaker at 3-22-2014 17:14 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 3-22-2014 09:15 Subject: 3x31 Hostile Takeover
You can understand why the had to do the hostile takeover after the miner partner was always drunk but talk about a disorganised kitchen and Jerry was awesome considering he was kicked out last night Author: codebreaker Time: 3-22-2014 09:21
Author: codebreaker Time: 3-22-2014 09:49 Subject: 3x32 Critters and Quitters
A raccoon infestation was surprising but the drunk barmaid not letting Jon in was amusing and being a members-only club was different, Liz quitting was the right thing to do as the deal she thought was in place to take over wasn't worth the paper it was written on Author: codebreaker Time: 5-12-2014 10:57
The staff drinking more than they are selling was ridiculous but the barmaids going outside to fight was crazy and Jon giving them an ultimate was a first but the constant arguing was unbelievable and not doing the rescue was understandable Author: codebreaker Time: 5-12-2014 11:27
Author: codebreaker Time: 5-12-2014 11:46 Subject: 3x34 Scoreboard to Death
Serving a drink to actress Maria Menounos that was over a year out of date was surprising and no surprise the stress test was a disaster but sending two staff to Mexico was a pleasant surprise, another awesome transformation was great Author: codebreaker Time: 5-12-2014 11:50
Author: codebreaker Time: 5-12-2014 12:11 Subject: 3x35 Grow Some Meatballs!
The family issues in the family-run bar was incredible but throwing meatballs at everyone I thought was funny but the fire during the stress test was unfortunate and being able to pull things together for the relaunch was impressive Author: codebreaker Time: 5-12-2014 12:15
Author: codebreaker Time: 5-12-2014 12:46 Subject: 3x36 Taxed Out in Texas
Jon not being able to find the bar at first was amusing and I'm not surprised the bar owner was struggling to keep his biker bar afloat Author: codebreaker Time: 5-12-2014 13:10
[ Last edited by codebreaker at 5-12-2014 21:51 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 5-12-2014 13:12 Subject: 3x37 When Life Doesn't Hand You Lemons
Jon enlisting the barmaids help to give away drink all night to see if the the manager says anything was unbelievable as she made it obvious and the owner refusing to buy lemons because of the price was strange as he drives a $90,000 motor, the basket of lemons before the relaunch was amusing and the managers transformation was awesome
[ Last edited by codebreaker at 5-12-2014 21:52 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 5-12-2014 13:39
[ Last edited by codebreaker at 5-12-2014 21:55 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 5-12-2014 13:44 Subject: 3x38 I Smell a Rat
The hookah bar is a strange idea and one of Jon's re-con team being sick was disgusting but finding the dead rat that they had been looking for was crazy as the look on their faces the smell was bad, changing the bar concept was obvious tough for the owner but what a transformation
[ Last edited by codebreaker at 5-12-2014 21:56 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 5-12-2014 13:57
[ Last edited by codebreaker at 5-12-2014 22:22 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 5-12-2014 14:12 Subject: 3x39 Scary Mary's
Jon catching the owner taking his re-con girls in the office and sexually abuse them was unbelievable but filling the bar with young women on the stress test was a great way to test him Author: codebreaker Time: 5-12-2014 14:19
The tension between the male stripper owners was destroying their business and another great transformation with the taking $2,200 in on hours not a bad start Author: codebreaker Time: 6-3-2014 20:39
Author: codebreaker Time: 6-4-2014 05:38 Subject: Special - The Lost Episode
This being the very first episode Jon filmed was a nice surprise but It didn't feel like it was his first and the way he handled the smoker was disgusting and no wonder Jon was pissed and after all his hard work finding out he changed the bar which lead to it closure was unbelievable Author: codebreaker Time: 7-3-2014 12:35 Subject: Taffers Top 10 Most Disgusting Bars
This was a nasty reminder at how bad some of the bar's were before Jon's rescue and you knew the raccoon in the bar would get a mention but with his assistant being sick that had to be the worst Author: codebreaker Time: 7-3-2014 12:50 Subject: Taffers Top 10 Worst Owners
You just knew the owner allowing a horse in the bar had to be on the list and O Face bar deserved the No 1 slot as it's the only one Jon refused to rescue Author: codebreaker Time: 7-3-2014 13:06 Subject: Taffer’s Top 10 Angriest Moments
Almost poisoning Jon's daughter was bound to get him angry and earn a place on the list but with Jon almost getting into a fight because he insulted on of his team deserved the No 1 spot Author: codebreaker Time: 7-3-2014 13:23 Subject: Taffer’s Top 10 Toughest Rescues
I was surprised the structurally unsafe bar wasn't in the No 1 slot until the bar rebuild after being destroyed by hurricane Sandy Author: codebreaker Time: 10-14-2014 12:53 Subject: 4x01 Bug Bite
I'm glad Jon went in and closed it down after finding bugs in the drink but the owner drinking the drink with flies in was crazy and what a way to teach them a lesson about having a young crowd Author: codebreaker Time: 10-14-2014 12:58
Taffer's crew getting attacked after Jon discovered they had been pouring cheap booze in premium bottles was surprising and what a turn around from the fighting brothers Author: codebreaker Time: 10-20-2014 08:17 Subject: 4x03 Schmuck Dynasty
What a shame the bikers scared the regulars away from their Staten Island bar and the bikers helping themselves to the kitchen was unbelievable as the owners were also scared but Jon sending his chef into make a pizza was amusing
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