Perfect Patios!

NYC Style Patio at Pearl Dive Palace 14th Street, NW

Perfect Patios- Does your restaurant need one?
They come in all shapes and sizes, with chairs and umbrellas, on personal property and on public space. Each one is different based on the available space, lease allowances, or ANC input. But how do you get the permitting for one?
It is a multi-step process that will include site plans, public space applications, ANC and Public Space hearings and more.
Restaurant Consultants, Inc. has a package approach that can evaluate your location and manage the approval and permitting process.
We have experience with patio permitting of all types including those for leased space and private and public areas.

Breakfast thoughts by Tim Carman

The state of the sit-down breakfast in Washington

April 11, 2012

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/the-state-of-the-sit-down-breakfast-in-washington/2012/04/09/gIQAFtCO8S_story.html

In yesterday's Washington Post article "Spinelli was a consultant for Starbucks when the chain decided to launch a hot breakfast service in the mid-2000s ... and Starbucks hired Spinelli to secure permits and help retrofit dozens and dozens of locations with coolers and TurboChef ventless ovens."

Thanks to Tim for recognizing Restaurant Consultants, Inc's president Joe Spinelli and providing insight to the Breakfast market in DC.

Have a slice of Pi!

Happy Pi Day! March 14th that is! aka 3.14159 26535 89793 23846 26433 83279 50288
All this math makes me think of our client the District of Pi Pizzeria. They are smartly running a special for today~ PI DAY DEAL: Buy 1 pizza, get a 2nd for just $3.14 @pi_dc.
They are located at 910 F Street, NW and you can learn more at their website www.pi-dc.com

Food that loves YOU back- Roti

Heard that catch phrase yet? Have you passed one of the new stores in DC yet?
Roti is the food that loves you back! We happily consulted with Roti in getting their DC stores open and humming! We are glad to hear that Roti is going to open a store in College Park next!

Check out their locations in Chicago and here in DC at www.roti.com and don't forget the hummus..it is wonderful!

Feeling Inspired? Hungry for Burritos?

We are excited to be a part of the team that will be helping open Boloco Burritos in Maryland and DC! They have secured their first Mid-Atlantic locations in Bethesda and Downtown.
I can't wait to dive into a bangkok thai bowl!

Boloco believes that even a burrito aspires. The Boston-based family of 18 restaurants and 300 team members serves globally inspired burritos, bowls, smoothies and shakes in locations throughout New England. Boloco’s mission is to positively impact the lives and futures of its people through bold and inspired food and practices. Boloco is 2 Star Certified by the Green Restaurant Association and continually strives to improve its environ-mentality. To get the inside scoop (and earn free burritos), visit boloco.com, twitter.com/boloco, fb.com/boloco or email buzz@boloco.com - #bolocolistens.

DCRA - Updated Permitting Policies

Greetings Restaurateurs!

RCI here with some permitting information you might find useful in getting the doors to your restaurant open on time without hassles.

Did you know that Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs in DC now has an automated inspection request and permit information system? You may now schedule your DCRA Construction Inspections 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from your Phone!

You can now:
1 - Schedule Inspections: After a permit is issued, you may request an inspection for the next day, depending on inspector availability, or up to 5 working days in advance of the day needed.

2 - Obtain Inspection Results: Results are available within 48 hours after the requested inspection is completed.

3 - Cancel Inspection Requests: Allows inspections requested through this automated system to be canceled. Cancellations on the day of the scheduled inspection will be directed to administrative personnel to cancel your request.

Before you call, You'll need:
1 - Permit code
2- Building address
3 - Three digit inspection type codes (found here - dcra.dc.gov/ivr)

To Access the System Call: 202.442.9557

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FEE NOTICE!!

DCRA has begun adding a 10% per service enhancement fee on all business licenses, building permits and other services as of June 1, 2010 to cover the costs of enhanced technological capabilities.

Find out more info here - dcra.dc.gov