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Fran Marlar

Aug 30, 2026

7:34
Can you just explain kind of what you got and what people can get?
7:38
So we've got fresh salads and bowls, seafood.
7:43
We underestimated how popular The smoked meats would be, so Lance has got smoked pork and wings, and we do what we call passport plates, which are specials, you know, inspired by our travels or by local things as well.
8:02
So that could be anything from tacos to shrimp and grits, or we just try to be creative and, you know, share our love of food with everybody.
8:29
What has surprised you? Let's say on the positive side, what has been the most surprising thing about opening? Is this your first, where it's just the two of you, it's takeout?
8:40
I think Having been in the restaurant industry so long, the thing that has surprised me the most is, I guess it's a different dynamic than we're used to because it's not a full-on restaurant with bars, takeout only.
8:53
We haven't gotten really run over by tourists this summer, which is what we're used to.
8:58
And I think we were kind of bracing for impact on the front end, but I think it's been a blessing in disguise.

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