Build Outs, Budgets and Stress: What Happens Before Opening Day

Show Notes

This week of the Localist features Eric Bennett and John Easterling, two local bartenders preparing to launch their own establishment, Continental Drift. With extensive experience in Birmingham’s top bars and restaurants, Eric and John leverage their expertise to shape their new venture. They discuss their search for the ideal location, provide updates on the buildout progress and reflect on the pandemic’s impact on their opening timeline. Additionally, they delve into the creative inspiration behind their menu, their strategies for staffing and management and the considerations surrounding their friendship as business partners.

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Carrie Rollwagen

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