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My vision of the "Menotomy Grill" is to create a warm and friendly rustic town meeting house for friends, families, business owners, and co-workers to come together and enjoy consistent high quality items from our unpretentious moderately priced menu.

The name pays homage to the Menotomy Indians and the Menotomy Village originally settled in 1635. The village was incorporated as the town of Arlington in 1867 following the civil war as a tribute to the Arlington National Cemetery.

This concept brings a modern day tavern to the town celebrating its local history and serving Arlington and its neighboring communities. The Menotomy Grill will combine a blend of wood, brick and stone featuring an open kitchen, a fireplace, hardwood floors and exposed beams. The desired size for this restaurant is at least 60 seats including the bar area.

The menu is simple: 5 appetizers, 5 salads, 5 sandwiches and 10 entrees made from our scratch kitchen consistently executed to perfection. Blackboard specials would also be featured allowing the chef some freedom and offer something new to our regular guests. Through careful engineering and cross utilization the menu has a theoretical cost of 30%. Price points of the menu are reflective of both the current economic times but also through careful comparative analysis of the other full service restaurants in the area. Our menu would reflect the demographics of Arlington and its neighboring towns. Families, aging baby boomers, the elderly and young professionals will find plenty to choose from at the "Menotomy Grill".

The wine list will be moderately priced to match the menu and feature a significant wine by the glass program. Drawing from my knowledge and passion for wine along with long standing relationships with vendors, the list will be both eclectic and profitable (30%) complementing the menu perfectly.

In the spirit of the tavern concept, the bar will feature a state of the art draft system with an abundant selection of local craft brews, American micro brews, imported and domestic standards including seasonal brews and a cask conditioned ale. The full service bar will also include cocktails, martinis, fresh fruit infusions and some after dinner options.

In an effort to bring more commerce to the town, Arlington has expanded its consumption laws. It is no longer necessary to eat to order a drink in an establishment and the requirement for a full liquor license is now only 50 seats instead of 100. These changes lend itself well to the Menotomy Grill business plan.

By training my staff to create the ultimate guest experience, the service at the Menotomy Grill will exceed the expectations of our most critical patrons.

Consistent execution of our menu, controlling costs, having the proper menu mix and sales breakdown along with serving the guests with promptness and enthusiasm are all critical elements to the success of this plan.

The vitality of Arlington and its neighboring towns is well documented. In this thriving community the Menotomy Grill concept will be unique and as a result become the obvious choice of the locals for a quick bite and a beer, dinner for the family or an exceptional culinary experience that will make guests return again and again.

Managing and motivating people, cultivating business relationships and serving the public is something I thrive on. To be successful in this business you must have experience, drive, and the spirit to make each day better than the last. As my biography reflects I have put my personal imprint on a diverse collection of successful businesses. As a native son of Arlington and homeowner in the town, I will now combine my skills and local connections to make the "Menotomy Grill" a thriving institution for years to come.