In February 2019, a shooter in opened fire on a crowd inside the bar, wounding one person after what witnesses said was a fight among several people. 3 Breaking Brandon. The bar was failing and he believed he could turn it around due to his experience in the business. They also have all the standard stuff that youd expect, such as specials during Kansas City Chiefs games. Then, they posted about hiringagain in October 2022 (pictured). But theres more. In eight seasons, Taffer has brought his business expertise to over 200 struggling bars and nightclubs to help them stay open and make a profit. However, its located just outside Kansas City, MO to the east, so theres the potential to attract people from the city. Click for more Bar Rescues We will be featuring al the food & drinks on the show and taking It is home to 13,000 people, where 28% of the population is between 22 and 34. No reviews can be found for Badlands Country Nightclub, but reviews could be found for Longshots Sports Bar the reviews were all fairly healthy, with a decent 3.8 star rating on Facebook across more than 90 different reviews and a 3.4 star rating on Yelp with more than 45 different reviews. Bar Rescue is an American reality TV series that premiered on Paramount Network (formerly Spike) on July 17, 2011. In over 800 bars that Jon has been a part of, he has never seen something as low-energy as a hypnotist in a bar. Edge of Town had a 4-star average on Yelp and a 4.2 out of 5-star average on Google. the only reason he did the "support best actor or actresses" thing is to get more people to come and get more tips. The bartenders were all attractive women at first to bring in crowds. Previous episode - Stix & Stones Bar and Grill / The Pitstop 05/04/2014. Elayne shows the bartender new signature drinks. Hopefully you will give us another try, we are putting in new smoke-eaters to alleviate some of the smoke! They are overwhelmed in the kitchen and wait times are approaching 10 minutes. The episode mentions the Whiskey Tango as the other country bar in town and primary competition. Here are the Missouri establishments featured on Bar Rescue: These establishments have closed since the episode featuring them have aired: Long Shots Sports Bar: Season 3, Episode 29 (December 2013), R.G. In the kitchen, Frank is on time and good food is being sent out. Edge of Town, later renamed to Waters Edge Island Bar, was a Blue Springs, Missouri bar that was featured on Season 6 of Bar Rescue. Brandy talks to the staff in order to improve the hospitality and serving customers. On today's episode of Bartenders Watch Bar Rescue, bartender Alan reacts to Jon Taffer's rescue of Long Shots Bar & Grill, a bar run by an experienced owner,. A bartender died Monday night following an altercation with an intoxicated man he refused to serve. Jon meets Ozzie and Mark before the stress test to remind them that their focus should be on quality. She introduced five new delicious cocktails:Dusty Trail,Boot, Scoot and Boogy,Buckle Bunny,Lucky #8,andFWT (Foxtrot Whiskey Tango). However, this one never really got off the ground. . Mark and Ozzie are still together as of 2023, though I cant tell if the marriage is official yet. It appears that there is the owner is the same for all 3 bars as they all promote each other on their Facebook pages and bartenders from the show appear on the other pages as well. It was so bad that people were even complaining on review websites, such as Yelp, after the Bar Rescue visit. As far as I can tell, the location isnt currently occupied by any bar or business. He took everything he had learnt and opened a new nightclub called Vertigo. Jon and Vic commend him for pushing through. Mark's bar is failing due to another local bar that has taken all of the business in town. I agree that it's scripted but still it's entertaining. So was the Edge of Town Bar Rescue visit a long-term success? I go to those bars and "Badlands" which is still known as long shots I personally never saw a change besides the sign so kinda disappointed all around. I sent it back and they said they bring a new one. Waters Edge also posted about hiring new servers and bartenders in April 2022, which shows that its still doing well. Long Shots Sports Bar: Season 3, Episode 29 (December 2013) R.G . Longshots Sports Bar was renamed to the Badlands Country Nightclub after the Bar Rescue operation, and unfortunately, it appears that the bar has closed. Mark refuses to do anything significant with advertising as he doesnt believe it will work. The bar is old and worn out, and the staff is uncaring. At the standard check-in with the Bar Rescue producers, we learn that sales at the bar have increased by 25% after the changes. Mark takes the three people that Jon spoke to up to his office and confronts the three of them about their personal drama and what they said to Jon. What a Loser! The interior has been made warmer with tropical beach themes and a water fall behind the bar. The owner, Mark, seems to have left behind the entire staff and operation to open up two additional bars with a fresh start. I wish they would focus more on that stuff, but I have a feeling that Jon may not want to reveal too many secrets, so to speak (this is his line of work after all).It should be pointed out that not everything he proposes work "science wise." The catfights ceased and Mark is no longer at risk of losing his home. 36 hours later they are ready to reveal the new bar and it has been renamed to Badlands Country Nightclub. Long Shots Sports Bar: Grain Valley, Missouri: December 8, 2013 () 328: Jon must help a sports bar's owner and staff overcome long-held infighting, poor training, and a lack of publicity and promotion in order to succeed against the local competition. Jon sits down with Mark and finds out the bars situation is affecting his personal life and holding him back. Jon uses the website Angies List to hire local contractors for the renovations. The location where Badlands is has been many different businesses over the years, most recently D A's Bar and Charley's Roadhouse. I agree! Powered by, "Come watch the premiere of our BAR RESCUE episode on SpikeTV at ALL THREE BARS (Edge of Town, Vertigo, & Badlands Country Nightclub)! Jon is in Midvale, Utah, to meet The Union owner Bill, who is over $500,000 in debt and hasn't picked up any of the bar knowledge required to help his staff. Jon says the theme will be changed to a country nightclub since country music is the most popular music played at the bar. A few years ago, the place was wall-to-wall people and Mark was making $6,000 every 2 hours. For example, the bar in the first season, where Jon introduced the butt funnel, quickly removed the funnel (if I remember correctly) after several customers complained. Watch with Paramount+. On this weeks episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and his crew are in Blue Springs, Missouri to rescue the Edge of Town Bar & Grill. So this whole things feels very deceptive to me. Taffer's biggest challenge in this rescue is getting the staff to work together. Hotels near Long Shots Bar: (0.20 mi) Howard Johnson by Wyndham Denver West (0.47 mi) Applewood RV Resort by Rjourney (1.42 mi) Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wheat Ridge-Denver West, an IHG Hotel (4.67 mi) The Dove Inn (5.44 mi) The Eddy Taproom & Hotel; View all hotels near Long Shots Bar on Tripadvisor Jon Taffer and his vehicle of experts pull up to the front of Longshots. There is rat feces behind the bar, and none of the ashtrays are cleaned. I dont understand why Taffer went and helped this couple again at another bar of theirs when they let Badlands close. ", "Good fun friendly atmosphere.. great service every time I have been . Jessie is confident and busier than ever. 's Lounge: Season 3, Episode 30 (December 2013), OKelleys Irish Pub: Season 4, Episode 47 (April 2016), The Beechwood (formally known as 'City Bistro'): Season 4, Episode 55 (July 2016), Stix & Stones Bar and Grill: Season 6, Episode 43 (August 2019). You're not the end all be all expert on anything so save it. Jon brings in Amy and Vic and they give their assessment of what they have seen so far. Badlands closed for business shortly after the rescue. Reviews after the show are mostly positive with the karaoke and bartenders getting rave reviews. Jon recons the bar with expert bartender Amy Koffsky and master chef Vic Vegas. Bar Rescue Updates Is In No Way Affiliated with Spike TV's Bar Rescue. Yes, I agree that the best part is usually related to the 'bar science' aspect of the show. Again, this was the second time that Mark was featured on Bar Rescue. Bar Rescue. So we left after the fourth person at their table got called up for a second time. making complete asses of ourselves). Ugh, just because you had a bad experience doesn't mean everyone does. A hypnotist then gets on stage to perform. ", "The tacos are Thursday are fantastic and the drink specials are amongst the best in the area. I dont get it?! Police were called at 7:51 p.m. to Champagnes Cafe, 3557 S. Maryland Parkway, after a report of . Jon leaves suddenly in a ploy to see how Mark would react and he breaks down believing Jon has decided not to help. Mark also owns Vertigo Sports Bar & Grill (Facebook page) in Blue Springs, Missouri. The hidden camera footage shows Frank, the cook, Caitlin, and Mona, who are bartenders, and MiKayla and Will, the bartenders. However, the landlord refused to renew the lease so it was forced to close. You can check out the Vertigo Bar & Grill Yelp page if you want to learn more. Ozzie is loving the new vibrant energy in the place. Perhaps because of last weeks fiasco? Jon then sits down with Mark and he finds out that Keller is the most popular member of staff. Is this a bar or a reality TV dating show? Veteran nightlife expert Jon Taffer is on a mission to save bars on the brink of shutting down. So I really doubt that Jon sees divulging his secrets as a threat to his business especially since if he keeps running his bars well, he's guaranteed to see continuing customer base (and if the nearby bars do better, that will probably only help his own bars' business). Nightlife expert Jon Taffer helps struggling bar owners overcome health hazards, mediocre staffing and branding issues in order to become profitable . The staff say marketing and promoting isn't done properly but Mark says it wont be worth his effort to do something elaborate. The Bar Rescue producers kind of understate is experience, as he actually owns a few other bars in the area. After the stress test, all the staff believe they have worked better than they ever have. Too bad it could be the BEST Karaoke venue in the Lees Summit and Blue Springs area. The customers are waiting too long for drinks that arent made well. Mixologist Elayne Duff immediately mentions that the bar looks dead and the front looks dilapidated and childish due to the bright colors. They unveil a new bar and the bar has been renamed to Waters Edge Island Bar. Brandy Starr, a hospitality expert, joins Elayne Duffy to recon the bar. However, the most notable Bar Rescue cast members are Jon Taffer, P.J. Drink after drink was dumped out because it wasn't made properly. ", "While in Blue Springs, MO I needed a place that served real food, as I am on the keto diet. Note if youre looking for the update for the Las Vegas gay bar that was featured on Season 8 of Bar Rescue, check out our separate Badlands Saloon Las Vegas update. its not scripted one bit. In addition to having no televisions to watch the game, the female staff members clearly did not get along and the owner isn't doing anything to stop it. Mark spends more time at Vertigo while Ozzie is at the bar. Some time later, sales are up 25% and business is going well. However, the landlord refused to renew the lease so it was forced to close. Fun note Mark Wilson, the Longshots owner, actually made another appearance on Bar Rescue in Season 6 when Jon Taffer visited Marks other bar, Edge of Town. In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits Long Shots Sports Bar in Grain Valley, Missouri. Boot, Scoot and Boogy- 1.5 oz Ciroc Amaretto- 1 oz Lemonade- 0.5 oz Orange Juice-GLASS:Rocks Glass-GARNISH:Orange Slice and Cherry- Shake and Pour into a Rocks Glass, Top with Fresh Ice, Lucky #8- 1.5 oz. Click for more Bar Rescues While most of the reviews are positive, the one common complaint seems to be people not liking all of the smoke. In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits Long Shots Sports Bar in Grain Valley, Missouri. Though the Waters Edge Bar Rescue episode aired in September 2019, the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place a few months earlier. Jon fills them in on his history with Mark and how things had progressed in the 6 years since his intervention. The liquor is not secure and is kept poorly in a fridge. The bar was failing and he believed he could turn it around due to his experience in the business. He can see that she is failing at managing this new place and goes in to confront her. We provide the most recent, unbiased accounts of the news that matters to you. I noticed the butt funnel but he didn't even mention it.Short list of sponsors at the end. Terrific menu with a wide variety of choices, including healthy AND tasty! Next episode - Wildefire Bistro / The Prime Bar. Badlands Country Nightclub closed shortly after filming the Badlands Bar Rescue episode. Self serve fountain drinks as well. When you have a camera following you around, you will not be yourself. Bar Rescue wasted their money on this one.. Badlands Country Nightclub created an event on Facebook for a viewing party that, The Edge of Town bar is in Blue Springs, MO, just 5 miles away from Grain Valley, MO. Full Ep. Back in 2013, Taffer and his crew rescued Mark's Longshots Sports Bar in nearby Grain Valley, Missouri. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()), The Gazette Review is your daily news source covering everything from world news to personal finance. But, if it is not as authentic as we are led to believe, it does change my perception at least a little. Jons team work long hours to be ready for the relaunch. According to yelp, Google, and facebook. Mark assumed he could hire a couple of hot bartenders to sling drinks and people would come flocking; at first, Marks plan worked, and Longshots thrived. Comments will be moderated prior to being published. Eventually, the stress test get shut down. As part of the Bar Rescue makeover, Long Shots was renamed toBadlands Country Nightclub. Plenty of room inside, with a large bar, AND a huge covered patio for outdoor seating! Back in 2013, Taffer and his crew rescued Marks Longshots Sports Bar in nearby Grain Valley, Missouri. ", "Nice bartender! Business is suffering because of Ozzies lack of leadership and they are losing $30,000 a month. So many people in this business love the bar dont like the DJ. In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer is heading to Edge of Town in Blue Springs, Missouri. It did take some time to get our food but that has to be . Powered by, Bar Rescue - Malloy's Bar & Grill (GI Jodi's) Update, Bar Rescue - The Prime Bar (WildeFire Bistro) Update. A bartender takes a shot, and Mark tries to get her to admit to it, but she doesnt. When the doors open, orders start pouring in and they start poorly. Once you come to terms with that, and all the fake drama, it's still an entertaining show to watch. Edge has been a smoking bar since day one (40+ years ago) so while trying to appease both our smoking and non-smoking customers we have opened Vertigo Sports Bar & Grill in Blue Springs as non-smoking. That improvement seems to have shown no sign of slowing down. At the relaunch, customers are happy at first with the ambience and the drinks. I am learning by watching his dedication to innovation and attention to detail. The show is unwatchable. So we got him a couple of shots hoping again he would get back to singing It went smooth for maybe two singers then like 4 or 5 songs later he remembered he had a line up. Inside, it is classy and more western with a modern feel. The drink experts they bring in are all Diageo shills and all of the drinks feature Diageo brands. Elayne cannot believe that the employee still works there, and Jon feels that Mark is allowing the staff to create a level of personal drama that is causing the bar to close down. They think that the exterior looks boring and plain. Jon returns to the car and in the video footage, Mark is stressing out because he feels that Jon cannot save his bar. On the footage they see the cook Frank, servers Caitlynn and Mona, and bartenders MiKayla and Will. !" This post was last updated in March 2022. Ozzie and Frank want to start cleaning up the kitchen as Mark arrives at the bar. Those with spam links, offensive language or of an offensive nature will not be published. Its so unfair to use Clout from the show to promote his other bars and only to need Bar Rescue to return and help him out another bind! However, I don't think it's fair to denigrate this show based upon your experience with Catch A Contractor. But Jon and Elayne point out it was far from good and management is very poor. Jon returns the next day, which is a relief for Mark. Enough backstory lets get to talking about Edge of Town. 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