Spike TV Posts Piratz Tavern Bar Rescue Post-Show
Reality television host Jon Taffer had even more to say about the bar takeover that wasn't.
Just when you thought the "Piratz Tavern rejects Spike TV's 'Bar Rescue' makeover" drama was over, the television network's website had to go and provide a post-mortem on the debacle, complete with scathing commentary from show host Jon Taffer. If you haven't been following along, Piratz Tavern, a downtown Silver Spring eatery with a--you guessed it--pirates theme, was chosen as the subject of "Bar Rescue." The reality show brings restaurant expert Jon Taffer into struggling restaurants and he performs a sort of business makeover. He briefly reworked the tavern into Corporate Bar & Grill, thinking he'd draw all the professionals to the restaurant for lunch and happy hour. Piratz Tavern owners weren't happy with the changes and almost …
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Jordan Knowz
11:17 am on Saturday, December 8, 2012
OMG! I can't believe they ruined that beautiful bar and the potential money they could have made. I want to know how much money they are making. When I saw the reveal, I remember feeling envious of their opportunity. The location was phenomenal. What a travesty!!! more ›