Idea for a Restaurant/Bar

[Typhoid]

Originally Posted by Professor S

The idea behind this place is that it could be a family/group style restaurant for those who want more than Italian. Its kid of a mix of The Cracker Barrel and Buca Di Beppo. The decor is that of a large Colonial Inn, with wooden beams, large stone fireplaces (with roast pig turning on the spit on weekends).

When I first read this, I thought this:

[Professor S]

I should have said "warmer" beer instead of room temp. Beers should be served how they were brewed. Lagers are brewed cold so they are served cold. Ales are brewed at room temp, probably colder than room temp but not by much, so they should be served warmer than lager.

As for alcohol, I'll use Bucca and Maggianos as examples. They serve food family style but have active bar areas and are crazy busy all the time.