Got prelim approval today

Spring Hen

I'm making a list of all the Diners, Drive-In's and Dives specials for my retirement trip around the country. I am definitely going to put a big star on the map at Belton, MO to eat at Curleys....good luck...

Big'un

Congrats Mike! Glad it is coming together. Carnivore mini meatloafs would be a big hit! Much Success!

Luvs to shoot clay

Good Luck! I hope I am in the area some day to give it a try!

eenie meenie

Great news Mike. It seems as if you already know the recipe for success.....make your avocation your vocation! Wishing you good luck seems superfluous with your talent, but good luck, nevertheless!

vidalia1

Congrats and good luck...if your ribs are any indication of the quality of food you will be a big hit.

Car Wash Mike

Thanks Rebecca.

Mike

Car Wash Mike

Thanks Kim, and special thanks for the pulled pork.

Mike

Car Wash Mike

"Curley's", that is to funny Judy. Thanks and hope you and Leroy make it up sometime.

Mike

reelgem

Unfortunately that would be Dizzy Pig's salmon. I wish I could take the credit.

Car Wash Mike

Thanks and hope you are to.

Mike

Car Wash Mike

Thanks Todd for the idea.
I am surprised how easy it was to work with the city.

Mike

Car Wash Mike

Thanks. How can I go wrong with a place like this forum?
Mike

Car Wash Mike

Any and all help is welcome.

Mike

Car Wash Mike

oneribshortbbq. I am still learning about it.

Mike

Car Wash Mike

Hope you do Adam. Everything is looking really good.
Thanks,
Mike

Car Wash Mike

BBQ with a few sides. Catering. I am toying with the idea of having a private dining area for 2 people. With a personal chef and a very private menu.

Mike

Car Wash Mike

Instead of pics wouldn't you rather me burn you a CD?

Mike

Humphrey Chimpden Earwicker

Where have I been?
i didn't know you were opening a restaurant?

are you serious? cool, mang. frikking guy is don trump!
nice going. keep us posted.

BigDaddy - OCT

That's so great, buddy!! I know you'll make a success out of and I'm also glad to hear that you'll still make it to OKC. Who else would I mess with if you didn't make it.

By the way, the menu wouldn't be complete without a Big Daddy special...just have to figure out what I would put on it without making it a "man vs. food" size dish. Half a rack of ribs, chicken thigh, apple pie baked beans, and a roll??

May have a career change in my future and that will free me up to come "guest cook" for a day! lol

Bruce

Car Wash Mike

A Big Daddy Special is a must. Chuckles tells me he is going to OKC.
Good luck Bruce and I would love to have you up for a guest cook or help with a teaching class.

Mike

Car Wash Mike

I have been talking to a few people off line for about a month. The timing and investment is right. Went to the closest comp, today. Dang they are high. 4 ribs, 1 chicken breast, cole slaw and fries. $13.00. Thanks Jeff.

Mike

Humphrey Chimpden Earwicker

good luck.
if i lived near you i'd certainly get the ribs.

you are an entrepreneur. you'll do well.

Dan in StL

Next time I find myself headed to the western part of the state, I'll definitely look you up.

Jeffersonian

I might just get with Dan in STL, CBBQ and other Mound City maniacs to make a trip cross-state to proof-taste your wares, Mike. All the best in your venture. I've had a host of people urging me to do the same here, but I've resisted so far...

Car Wash Mike

Thanks Brad, the timing could not be better. It is to good of an opportunity to pass up.
Hope you can make it up.
Mike

Jeffersonian

Mike, is there a reason you're going with a pellet burner as opposed to a wood or charcoal unit? Is it ease of use?

Car Wash Mike

That is the main reason. I lot of competitors use an FEC on the KCBS curcuit.

Mike

Jeffersonian

Having done some research since I posted my question, I can definitely see that, including the Grand Champion of this year's American Royal Invitational. I saw a few Youtube vids of him talking about the FEC, and he sounded just like the gurus of Statistical Process Control we used to listen to in the 1980s and '90s - it's all about eliminating variables so you can concentrate on what counts.

Thanks, Mike, I'm going to make an effort to get over that way sometime after March 1. I wish you all the good fortune in the world in your venture.

poolguy

Congrats, Mike on your new adventure. I am sure you will do very well.

Car Wash Mike

Oneribshortbbq. Anne. What do you think?
ILYMTYEK.

Mike