Bielat Santore & Company’s “Who’s Who in the Restaurant Industry”
Brick, NJ (PRWEB) October 06, 2014 -- From manager to chef to dishwasher, Mort Nase, owner of Windward Tavern in Brick, New Jersey, isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty. Working in the restaurant industry for over 30 years, Nase knows how to keep customers entertained with live bands, daily specials, promoting sporting events and more.
Since opening in June 2012, the eatery has undergone a full renovation making it a comfortable hang out for guests. Changes include a raised ceiling, added windows, enlarged bathrooms, and remodeled bar and dining area. Also, updated was the menu emulating an American Pub with cheaper prices. “I always liked this location and the restaurant,” said Nase. “It has been a rough couple of years but we’ve seen some tremendous growth.”
No stranger to the business, Nase has been very hands-on in every aspect of the industry throughout his career. Starting off as a kitchen manager, he also has experience as a bartender, kitchen manager and general manager. “There is nothing in the business that I haven’t done,” said Nase who admitted that he recently helped wash dishes while short staffed. “I do whatever it takes.”
Many of the customers at the Windward Tavern are fans who come to watch sporting events on the 11 flat screen televisions surrounding the bar. During half-time there is a free hot and cold buffet along with beer and drink specials for guests to enjoy. Daily specials are offered on weekdays as well. On select Sundays the Windward Tavern teams up with mobile entertainment company, Games2U. From 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, kids can play video games from the gaming truck while parents can feast on an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. “In this town you have to compete with the chain restaurants,” said Nase. “They can afford to do 2 for 1 specials, but I have to come up with other ways to draw business.”
Guests who dine at the tavern on the weekends can also enjoy live entertainment. “We started booking small bands and people really seem to like it,” said Nase. “If people are hanging out at the bar, once the band comes they will stick around longer to listen to them.”
A big part of the restaurant’s success was their resources when Hurricane Sandy swept through the area in August 2012. “During Hurricane Sandy we were the only bar open in the area because we had a diesel generator,” said Nase. “You couldn’t move in this place because there was nowhere else for anyone to go. We were definitely discovered after that.” In an effort to help, the restaurant donated meals to locals who were affected by the storm as well as first responders.
Often giving a hand to the community, the restaurant staff is also involved in a cancer walk supporting a group of women who are breast cancer survivors. On Sunday, October 19th, ten percent of proceeds made at the restaurant will be donated towards the team. They also participate in local school fundraisers.
Windward Tavern is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 am to 2:00 am. On Sundays they open at 10:00 am. Service includes off-premise catering and take-out. Private party space is available on Sundays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the dining room. To view their food and drink menu or plan an event, visit their website at http://www.windwardtavern.com/Home.php or call 732.892.9463.
About Bielat Santore & Company
Bielat Santore & Company is an established commercial real estate firm. The company’s expertise lies chiefly within the restaurant and hospitality industry, specializing in the sale of restaurants and other food and beverage real estate businesses. Since 1978, the principals of Bielat Santore & Company, Barry Bielat and Richard Santore, have sold more restaurants and similar type properties in New Jersey than any other real estate company. Furthermore, the firm has secured in excess of $500,000,000 in financing to facilitate these transactions. Visit the company’s website, http://www.123bsc.com for the latest in new listings, property searches, available land, market data, financing trends, RSS feeds, press releases and more.
Richard Santore, Bielat Santore & Company, http://www.123bsc.com, +1 732-531-4200, [email protected]
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