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Margie wrote on Nov 18, 2008 9:53 PM:
One businesses failure is not the end of Coos Bay. There is word that a wealthy business man Alan Pegelow is planning to revitalize Coos Bay by buying up old buildings and turning them into Coos Bay's new jewels with the backing of none other than Ted Turner. If it's ture Coos Bay could use a shot in the arm like that.
There are two sides wrote on Oct 6, 2008 12:07 PM:
Why is everyone busting on Yassi? All locals know the history of land slides in that particular area and the lot that Saphire's is on was for sale for years because it was so obvious that it was a dangerous location until Saphire's came in without paying attention to the hill above them. Anyone with any common sense wouldn't build there in the first place.
soo sad... wrote on Sep 20, 2008 9:35 PM:
i am not the ignorant one that bought a house on a hill to slide off... thats a risk he took, now he's taking the fall...or should i say..slide....and no, i do not have any part in sapphires, but i do feel sorry for a business to be run out of town because of ONE persons stupidity. all i can say to Mr.Yesi Guirado..A MAN THAT LIVES IN A GLASS HOUSE SHOULD NOT THROW STONES.. and thats just what he is doing..
Resident wrote on Sep 17, 2008 7:46 PM:
Coos Bay Kid--You are so right. I have tried several times to help local businesses stay in business, but one person is not enough. That doesn't mean that others are not supporting them--they are and others may be supporting businesses that I don't. In our business we cannot hire much help. When minimum wage goes up in January to $8.40 an hour, it will be even harder for some businesses. I do not deny that it is hard to live on $8.40, but I think it is better to be $8 and not have your job cut or your work hours reduced.
SOON TO BE wrote on Sep 17, 2008 7:36 PM:
South Coast Native,
I do a lot of volunteer work around the community. That is how I know that it is a welfare state. Please use your own advise and don't talk, back it up with facts.
I would be glad to match you fact for fact to back up my opinions. Can you do the same?
I do a lot of volunteer work around the community. That is how I know that it is a welfare state. Please use your own advise and don't talk, back it up with facts.
I would be glad to match you fact for fact to back up my opinions. Can you do the same?
Good for you wrote on Sep 17, 2008 7:31 PM:
Right on SOO SAD! We live in a society where no one want to take responsibility for there decisions. Just like the financial industry, privatize the profits and socialize the losses!
me wrote on Sep 17, 2008 4:21 PM:
To all you who think Coos Bay is a great place to live. Yes it is if you do and think like the "Good ole Boys"
Coos County has the highest rate for suicide, unemployment, diabetes. I know I lived there and saw the statistics.
If you want any more information please contact Salem, Oregon and they will be glad to help..
Have a great day.
ps. This is why I moved out of this area.
Tooo many nuts, unemployed workers, and whiners...
Coos County has the highest rate for suicide, unemployment, diabetes. I know I lived there and saw the statistics.
If you want any more information please contact Salem, Oregon and they will be glad to help..
Have a great day.
ps. This is why I moved out of this area.
Tooo many nuts, unemployed workers, and whiners...
Hmmm... wrote on Sep 17, 2008 3:34 PM:
Wow So Sad you seem really angry. I wonder why anyone would say the things you have posted. Were you financially involved with Sapphire’s or are you just a messed up person? Either way, people like you really concern me.
Vonnie wrote on Sep 17, 2008 2:51 PM:
To Soo Sad, You are sooo sad wishing that on anybody!! Yesi happens to have a little girl, do you wish that she be in that house when it slides too! You also need to watch your mouth on these posts I can't believe they even printed that one! You need to just shut up you have already stuck your foot in your mouth several times!
soo sad... wrote on Sep 17, 2008 11:17 AM:
maybe his house was safe when he first purchased... before all the slides started... how do you feel the city of nb should pay him for saying its safe? NO house is safe, when you purchase something it is AS IS... it is your responsibility. if your house burnt down, are you gonna sue the city because "you said it was safe" ? WTF... mother nature takes its toll, and this is very dangerous for alot of people. it is now considered NOT safe. get a grip. you buy a car and you have a blowout, you gonna sue the car lot because, "you were supposed to sell me a safe car" ... puhleeease... after all this, i hope hes in the house when it happens to slide down the hill, and i hope his insurance pays nothing for him being so stupid.
Coos Bay Kid wrote on Sep 17, 2008 9:36 AM:
In a failing economy it is impossible for all businesses to survive. It's economics 101. There are simply too many restaurants in the CB/NB area to support. Another factor is Oregon's minimum wage makes it difficult to be successful because daily costs meet or exceed profits. This means that the owners HAVE to work the business themselves. You will see this work environment in the businesses that are succeeding. If you own your business don't rely on others to have your back. Because they don't.
to soo sad wrote on Sep 17, 2008 6:56 AM:
let me guess because yesi has a spanish name must not be a local..I knew him years ago when in school he went to school and was raised here. If the city told him the house was safe then maybe they should pay him what he paid for the house and then tear it down. Sounds like the city was trying to take advantage of him.
South Coast Native wrote on Sep 16, 2008 10:31 PM:
Soon to Be: Your comments are exactly the kind of thing this area suffers day in and day out. You hide behind this mask of sarcasm, negativity and criticism, & pretend it's reality. Just because some of your opinions might reflect SOME facts, doesn't make your opinions CORRECT or FACTUAL. This area isn't a welfare state, it's a blue-collar community that is fighting to survive and has relied on retirement/tourist dollars for too long. That doesn't mean that this area isn't worth working to develop and improve. This is a diamond in the rough, and just because you can't see that doesn't mean others aren't willing to put the work in to make it shine. Many people who grew up here have been through tough times, but your attitude and criticism doesn't help anyone actually accomplish anything. What have you done lately to help this community? Please don't tell me you think your sarcasm and nasty comments are a positive contribution... please!
Worldlink.... wrote on Sep 16, 2008 5:11 PM:
does monitor the opinions.
In my opinion this organization feels we need babysitters to monitor what we read. Can't have to much free thinking going on, especially when all the facts are not presented.
I guess they feel our emotional state will be offended, and people just can't be responsible for themselves.
Bottomline: the food wasnt good, the wife/manager is divorcing Mr. Hill, poor planning, Yesi duped also by City Engineers faulty report.
In my opinion this organization feels we need babysitters to monitor what we read. Can't have to much free thinking going on, especially when all the facts are not presented.
I guess they feel our emotional state will be offended, and people just can't be responsible for themselves.
Bottomline: the food wasnt good, the wife/manager is divorcing Mr. Hill, poor planning, Yesi duped also by City Engineers faulty report.
Coos Bay Mom wrote on Sep 16, 2008 10:56 AM:
I just think that it is funny that not all posts are posted. I had written a post regarding this topic a week ago and it was not posted. It was well under 200 words. But I think that the biggest problem was it that I had stuck up for Yesi and mad valid points. So much for free speech. Oh PS when you write something regarding someone or a matter if you start it with "In my opinion" there is no liabity for anyone. But my guess is that this one won't be posted either.
Great Idea wrote on Sep 16, 2008 10:43 AM:
Move the building across the hiway, and open a Home Town Buffet.
Guaranteed success!!
Guaranteed success!!
vonnie wrote on Sep 16, 2008 8:57 AM:
To Soo Sad, I hate to tell you this and I don't know where you get your information but as far as Yesi being, how did you put it, a "local" he has lived here all his life minus five years! I don't think you can get much more local than that. And just why should he be ran out of town? And as far as the restaurant is concerned, it was not a tourist attraction as you made it sound.
Here it is..... wrote on Sep 16, 2008 8:15 AM:
If you think the City of North Bend has failed, move. No one is keeping you here. If you think the restaurant was no good, don't go there. It's simple. People complain about this area is bad, leadership sucks, this is wrong that is corrupt. If you don't like it here, move! Try being part of the solution and not part of the problem. And don't start with the "one person can't do it alone" because you aren't the only one. Everyone wants to blame everyone else when something goes wrong. Here's what happened: man buys house on sliding hill...very expensive restaurant builds under sliding hill...don't they know that it's more than just a song..."a wis man builds his house upon a rock".
soo sad... wrote on Sep 16, 2008 1:00 AM:
i think the DEQ should consider the house condemned since it is such a hazzard, and it should be torn down. so much for Yesi Guirado, its his loss... dont run out local business' because you are not a local, and you should be run out for doing this. get on the ball city council.. whats more important, a house that brings you no equity, or a business that keeps people coming to town?
Soon to be... wrote on Sep 15, 2008 10:15 PM:
South Coast Native, this is not a blue-collar town it is a welfare state. This community is not destined to fail, it has already failed and the restaurant is just another casualty of this miserable place. The only reason that it is keeping it’s head above water is the money influx from California for the cheap land and house prices relative to where they are coming from. Do you think these kind of people are going to support the community? No, they are just counting down the days until they die and saving all the money they can for hospital bills. Just coming from Portland, there is no food that I have found here worth eating much less spending money on. I believe this restaurant is the first in a long line of businesses that are getting ready to fail. This is negativism, it is reality!
class of wrote on Sep 15, 2008 2:19 PM:
That place is like a warehouse. It's cold, open and uninviting. The food is alright but not great. The wait staff is horrible and the paper tablecloths are really low class. That's the issue. Drive by anytime of day and there's one car outside.
patron wrote on Sep 15, 2008 1:30 PM:
#1 thing that makes a resturaunt succesful is the food.
Not the house or the city....
Not the house or the city....
patron wrote on Sep 15, 2008 1:29 PM:
#1 thing that makes a resturaunt succesful is the food.
The food isnt worth the money there.
The house and the city are'nt the problem
The food isnt worth the money there.
The house and the city are'nt the problem
Just Me wrote on Sep 15, 2008 11:12 AM:
The hillside is not the issue here. I have been to Sapphires several times and each time my shoes stick to the floor. I have had to ask for my drink and table service each time. The atmosphere was NOT good. I have ate at other Mongolian grills and they have much better ombiance....carpet, tablecloths (not papercloths) and nice Chinese lanterns on the tables. Prices are extremely high, but are also in other towns. Face it, the Hills just didn't give it enough thought before construction. Bit off more than they could chew, so to speak.
vonnie wrote on Sep 15, 2008 10:41 AM:
To South Coast Native, So what you are saying is that even if we don't like the food or the product that the store or eatery is selling, we should do business there anyway? That will keep everybody happy and all the doors open and no unemployment! What a unique idea!Your other post stated about the same thing. Maybe you have the money to "support" all these new business but not all of us do. I for one don't!
shawn wrote on Sep 14, 2008 5:51 PM:
The place isn't closing because of a slide. It is closing because, no one wants to pay $12 or more to stand in a warehouse for 30mins and watch and wait for their food to get cooked. I don't know why so many people blame the house on the hill. T
South Coast Native wrote on Sep 14, 2008 12:50 PM:
All of the comments on this board are so negative, so focoused on blaming on someone else instead of recognizing that we the community are part of the problem. This is a blue-collar area, but that doesn't mean that we couldn't support restaurants and businesses that are trying to help improve our loal economy and employ more residents. Whether you liked the food at Sapphires or now, you have to admit it was a unique place and broke the mold around here. I also though Tru North was a bad business model, but if we don't support people trying new things all we'll end up with are a lot more empty storefronts and even fewer jobs. Do you really want to be the negative naysayer sitting back and watching our community slowly fail? Many of you can't seem to say anything exept some smug comment about how you knew this was a bad idea... well what have you done lately for our area? & who took the initiative to warn the Hills when they started building?
Samuel wrote on Sep 13, 2008 2:14 PM:
It is really too bad that the resturant is closing. Bad Food, Good Food, it does not really matter now because the bottom line is that there are going to be a few more people in the area looking for work! As for the hillside, I remember during the 1970's that whole hillside having a number of trees on it. Then sometime between then and now, the hill was logged and cleared. I am not expert on the subject but I have noticed that hillsides with trees never seem to have slides and the ones without seem to slide. This is just one mans opinion, so I would be interested to hear others...
Richard wrote on Sep 12, 2008 7:42 PM:
"Anyone who has lived in the area for a long time can remember the tragedy that took place along that strip and the little boy who was killed. GET REAL PEOPLE"
Yes, I remember, but I am confused as to how that has anything to do with the Mongolian Grill closing its doors and why that would require us to 'get real'? Explain please.
Yes, I remember, but I am confused as to how that has anything to do with the Mongolian Grill closing its doors and why that would require us to 'get real'? Explain please.
whatever wrote on Sep 12, 2008 4:54 PM:
I agree with What a Shame. The city knew the risks, and Mr. Hill jumped through every hoop they told him to. He spent a lot of money making it approvable. They don't know what they're doing and now a man has lost a chunk of his livlihood. What qualifies a person for public service around here?
Joy wrote on Sep 12, 2008 1:28 PM:
They're closing because their food and service was lousy. The City of North Bend should be sued by Yesi. They've know for decades about slides there. Why doesn't someone check with the family that lost their child due to a slide in that area decades ago. City of North Bend needs to take a little responsibility for their actions instead of having lined their pockets by letting the Mongolian Grill build where they did. Anyone who has lived in the area for a long time can remember the tragedy that took place along that strip and the little boy who was killed. GET REAL PEOPLE
North Bend wrote on Sep 12, 2008 10:11 AM:
How could the city have let someone build beneith THAT HILL, maybe Mr. Hill did not know about the HILL, but the city did. To many buildings being built on questionable places now.
What about the house for sale on the side of the hill over by PV that looks down on the bowling alley and US Bank, it scares me to look at it. A huge rain and what happens to the dirt underneith the house. And the property in Charleston being filled in that has a garage on it now and looks over to the boat basin ? Its right accross from THE PORTSIDE. I don't know if they are going to build a house there too or what, but I thought you couldn't build on FILL, especially in this rainy area.
And the new mini mall on broadway next to McDonalds, wasn't that fill that was put in there. What gives with all the building on Fill...???? IT RAINS HERE AND A LOT...........anyone know that ?
What about the house for sale on the side of the hill over by PV that looks down on the bowling alley and US Bank, it scares me to look at it. A huge rain and what happens to the dirt underneith the house. And the property in Charleston being filled in that has a garage on it now and looks over to the boat basin ? Its right accross from THE PORTSIDE. I don't know if they are going to build a house there too or what, but I thought you couldn't build on FILL, especially in this rainy area.
And the new mini mall on broadway next to McDonalds, wasn't that fill that was put in there. What gives with all the building on Fill...???? IT RAINS HERE AND A LOT...........anyone know that ?
Ccoos Bay Kid wrote on Sep 11, 2008 3:41 PM:
It's always sad to hear of another restaurant/business closing. Sapphire's building looked nice from the outside. I've learned from owning restaurants that it takes blood and sweat to make it in the industry. Everyone I've talked too told me that it was way too expensive. That kind of place had no hope in that area. Great concept. Just wrong business plan. Good luck with the future.
Kozy wrote on Sep 11, 2008 12:55 PM:
BRING ON KOZY KITCHEN #4!
If the Kozy Kitchen was in this location from the start, it would NOT be closing it doors!
Yes the hill has issues.
Let's move on!
If the Kozy Kitchen was in this location from the start, it would NOT be closing it doors!
Yes the hill has issues.
Let's move on!
everyman wrote on Sep 11, 2008 11:20 AM:
Hmmm...restaurants close all the time around here...it's a tough biz, and especially around here...I wonder why this one is getting so much coverage?
VONNIE wrote on Sep 11, 2008 11:15 AM:
In my opinion it really upsets me that the people out here are so against Yesi or doesn't open their mind to what he may be going through. He bought this home for himself and his daughter to live in. I am sure he paid a good price for it. The city engineers deemed it was safe or it could not have been sold nor would he have bought it. So put yourselves in his place, you put out ALL this money for a home that you expect you and your family to live in and all of a sudden it is all gone! To Sapphires, you knew the history of that hill and yet you decided to build there anyway. To the city of N.B., this is your baby you need to pay!
Tam wrote on Sep 11, 2008 10:29 AM:
In my humble opinion there were a number of things going on. Yes, the Hills should have looked at the hillside before building. Yesi should have looked at the house and hillside before purchasing it. Yes, in the food industry you will almost never make a profit in the first three to five years for a restaurant.
But, that being said, I thought the Grill was a great place. I do not like dark cave like restaurants. What other type of restaurant would let you pick exactly what food to have cooked, which is a big plus for people with food allergies. I could see the disadvantage of standing in line to have it cooked but maybe something better could have been worked out. My kids enjoyed watching someone cook the food they picked out. I personally am sorry to see this place have to close.
But, that being said, I thought the Grill was a great place. I do not like dark cave like restaurants. What other type of restaurant would let you pick exactly what food to have cooked, which is a big plus for people with food allergies. I could see the disadvantage of standing in line to have it cooked but maybe something better could have been worked out. My kids enjoyed watching someone cook the food they picked out. I personally am sorry to see this place have to close.
OI wrote on Sep 11, 2008 10:15 AM:
Folks the mayor and council of Coos Bay and North Bend have made our community the fast food capital of the coast. After an overnight stay and breakfast, or dinner before the overnight stay, in Bandon's Old Town, or Florence, or Winchester Bay, why would any traveler stop in Coos Bay or North Bend? What do we have that is unique? Nothing! Most travelers are pulling something and we dont even give them a lot in which to park. The tribe recognizes these facts and have done something to capture the business.
What a Shame wrote on Sep 11, 2008 8:32 AM:
It really doesn't matter if you think the restaurant was good or bad, what you should be thinking about is why did the city of NB allow it to be built there in the first place. When the Hill's applied for a permit to build, the City of North Bend officials said that the property and the (hill) would not be a problem. The City KNEW the past history reguarding hillside, the City is at fault. The Hill's were relying on what they were told by the City. Now we have 18 people out of work and another business closed. The Hill's should not only be suing Mr. Guirado but the City of North Bend. The City Government was sticking their head in the sand again and dragged this problem to long. I really hope everyone in the City Government can sleep well. Thanks to you idiots,, you have run another business out of town and put 18 people in the unemployment line. Sleep well. What a total waste of taxpayer money paying these City idiots. What a TOTAL shame
norbert wrote on Sep 11, 2008 6:38 AM:
bad decision after bad decision. the lot that this building was built on has been sliding for years, it was wrong to put it there without first supporting the hillside. the choice of makeing it a mongolian grill, bad decision seems to me that coos bay already has had a mongolian grill fail do to lack of customer support. south coast res. you mentioned posta bella as not getting the support of the community. that is not the reason sited by the owner for the closure of that resturant.
Mr E wrote on Sep 11, 2008 12:58 AM:
People don't frequent "upscale" places like Tru North or Posto Bella BECAUSE there are few well-paying jobs. It's not worth it to people who don't have money to spend it where they aren't getting a value.
It's a necessity for business owners to KNOW THE RISK. Unless you're providing something the area NEEDS (not just for the few tourists that stop here on their way to Bandon), it's a risky area.
But if you're providing a restaurant that serves the kind of food that can draw regular customers (and you have the financial capability to sustain a business through the tough early years... something that's learned in a college business economics course), you can be just fine in this area.
In spite of what some of the more well-off citizens believe, this is a blue-collar, working person's town. We like our beer, meat, and we like clothes that will last and don't cost an arm and a leg. I'm sorry if you are used to something else (and we know how many loud citizens and politicians in this area are trying to change this area).
It's a necessity for business owners to KNOW THE RISK. Unless you're providing something the area NEEDS (not just for the few tourists that stop here on their way to Bandon), it's a risky area.
But if you're providing a restaurant that serves the kind of food that can draw regular customers (and you have the financial capability to sustain a business through the tough early years... something that's learned in a college business economics course), you can be just fine in this area.
In spite of what some of the more well-off citizens believe, this is a blue-collar, working person's town. We like our beer, meat, and we like clothes that will last and don't cost an arm and a leg. I'm sorry if you are used to something else (and we know how many loud citizens and politicians in this area are trying to change this area).
satsuma wrote on Sep 10, 2008 11:42 PM:
How sad. That was a cool resteraunt. It was huge, the food was good and it had so much potential. It was a bit pricey for the region though. That being said, they really just need to bulldoze that house own and work on erosion control. Aren't people aware of problems like this before they buy prperty and build on it? It should be public knowledge.
Joe Sixpack wrote on Sep 10, 2008 10:56 PM:
With all do respect when the chowder house closed there was little to no fan fair. I think it has more to do with todays banking and quality of the food, Speed of the serves and cost of the meals! He was on a tight budget that he did a lot of the work him self.
another Coos Bay resident wrote on Sep 10, 2008 7:53 PM:
We surely must look like an "appealing" community to those passing through on Hwy 101: a house sliding off a hill, and yet another closed business down below. Maybe we'll attract a few more Yesi Guirado's.
:-)
:-)
just me wrote on Sep 10, 2008 6:36 PM:
you can not blame the public for the closure**everyone has the right to eat there or not**in this age, its getting hard to stretch a dollar let alone take your family to have a nice meal**
Kaye wrote on Sep 10, 2008 5:42 PM:
well, not every business owner does succeed. There's a lot to it. I ate there once. The food was soso, the atmosphere was horrible, like a railway/Greyhound station.
I'm sorry, but it's really not just the hill
I'm sorry, but it's really not just the hill
diligent wrote on Sep 10, 2008 4:37 PM:
Shame on North Bend for not doing some thing about the sliding hill house and its owner. \
I am sad to see the MOngolian Grill close and just goes to show you the city of North Bend does nothing for the city or its business owners.
I have lived a lot of places but never such a cowardly way of handling a situation like this.
Demolish the house, put a lien on the owner and let it be. How sad that the owner of the eatery had to pay for the stupidity of the city fathers.
I am sad to see the MOngolian Grill close and just goes to show you the city of North Bend does nothing for the city or its business owners.
I have lived a lot of places but never such a cowardly way of handling a situation like this.
Demolish the house, put a lien on the owner and let it be. How sad that the owner of the eatery had to pay for the stupidity of the city fathers.
huh wrote on Sep 10, 2008 4:06 PM:
it was a well-known fact that it is a hazardous area prone to sliding. It's a problem that should have been addressed before a restaurant went in, not after...if indeed that's the primary reason for closing
Tom wrote on Sep 10, 2008 3:34 PM:
South Coast Native.....I never said anything about the Food.And Yesi Bought a house on a Hill,He did not build it there.And He does not own the Hill.The sliding was occuring before the restaurant was built.The city should never have allowed nor should Hill have built a Restaurant near a Hill with such a History.Sounds like you want to blame everyone except the owner ,who shares in the blame.
And its not the the communities fault for its closing.If you have a product I want ,I will buy it.Simple economics.Tru North,Just plain expensive.
And its not the the communities fault for its closing.If you have a product I want ,I will buy it.Simple economics.Tru North,Just plain expensive.
Mike wrote on Sep 10, 2008 3:19 PM:
All these people Tru-North, Sapphires, The Clam Chowder place were sold a few smoke and mirrors believing that people from heading to the golf course or casino would stop and drop bucks on their business.
However, what happens is people exit the plane, jump on a mini-bus, head to the golf course, leave the course, jump on plane and leave.
Sapphires food was not that great. It could have been better and was better when they opened.
Tru-North was for the ladies who made more than minimum wage.
What you are seeing here folks is a result of poor planning and overall economics.
I think the HILLS are using the slipping house as a shield to tell us that they just could not make it in this community. Very few can.
However, what happens is people exit the plane, jump on a mini-bus, head to the golf course, leave the course, jump on plane and leave.
Sapphires food was not that great. It could have been better and was better when they opened.
Tru-North was for the ladies who made more than minimum wage.
What you are seeing here folks is a result of poor planning and overall economics.
I think the HILLS are using the slipping house as a shield to tell us that they just could not make it in this community. Very few can.
NB Term Limits wrote on Sep 10, 2008 3:07 PM:
The inability to make decisions is a characteristic of BAD leadership and BAD government... the failure of NB government to act is unconscionable... the Mayor and City Council need to all go on to their next life... Maybe we need term limits to keep the Good Ole Boy syndrome from happening again... How long has Rick Weatherall, Frank Amatisto, Howard Graham, Larry Garboden and Janet Rubin been driving city government? ANSWER TOO LONG!!! The City
Administrator is part of the club too - bbut unfortunately she doesn't even live in NB and wouldn't even be eligible to hold office!
Administrator is part of the club too - bbut unfortunately she doesn't even live in NB and wouldn't even be eligible to hold office!
Resident wrote on Sep 10, 2008 3:03 PM:
I personally have not eaten there. I had not heard one good thing about it. But, the biggest reason I didn't go there is because if I am going to pay $50 - $75 for a meal for my family, I want to sit and relax and have someone serve me for a change, not have to stand in line, put together what I want to eat and stand there while it is being cooked. Heck, I can do that myself in the comfort of my own home. I am not a big fan of Sizzler for that same reason of having to stand in line and ordering my food. I do hate to see though another business go out of hear and more people out of work. That is a real shame and all parties have to take a portion of the blame for that (the city for allowing this house issue to drag on forever) and (the owner for knowing where he was building with the house above to start with)
Retired Restaurant Patron wrote on Sep 10, 2008 2:43 PM:
The reason why this business is closing is not the threat of a landslide interrupting my dinner... It's simple - when I go out to eat I don't want to stand in line and wait to have my food cooked... I can do that at home. When people go out to dinner - they want to be served - especially for $11.99 or more per person. This restaurant was a good idea in the WRONG place... good for Eugene... Portland... Salem where there are more younger people interested in the Mongolian "experience" - PS don't waste your money on the lawsuits... you should have done more homework before building on that site -- the only people that will get anything is your lawyer...
Mike wrote on Sep 10, 2008 2:23 PM:
I disagree that the failure of Sapphires was due to the City of North Bend or lack of community support.
Again this goes back to Business 101 and poor planning on the part of the entrepreneur.
We are all taught in business school that most businesses (especially restaurants) fail within the first three years. The main reasons why these businesses fail? (1) Poor Planning (2) Low Demand (3) Mismanagement (4) Cash Flow.
I honestly believe Sapphires had something unique to offer the community and I thought the food quality was above average. However, the start-up costs (Property, Building, Equipment) were extremely high for a niche restaurant for it to survive in the Bay Area.
A proper feasibility study would have prevented this business from opening on such a large scale.
South Coast Native... It takes more than just "guts" and "hard work" to start your own business. You can't blame the community for poor planning on the part of the owners.
Again this goes back to Business 101 and poor planning on the part of the entrepreneur.
We are all taught in business school that most businesses (especially restaurants) fail within the first three years. The main reasons why these businesses fail? (1) Poor Planning (2) Low Demand (3) Mismanagement (4) Cash Flow.
I honestly believe Sapphires had something unique to offer the community and I thought the food quality was above average. However, the start-up costs (Property, Building, Equipment) were extremely high for a niche restaurant for it to survive in the Bay Area.
A proper feasibility study would have prevented this business from opening on such a large scale.
South Coast Native... It takes more than just "guts" and "hard work" to start your own business. You can't blame the community for poor planning on the part of the owners.
Donna wrote on Sep 10, 2008 1:27 PM:
South Coast Native...how can you justify supporting Tru North? Just a plain thin t-shirt cost at least $20+ and up. What value is that to the buyer?
Most folk live on a tight budget, and they were way overpriced, especially in this economy. Don't blame the community for lack of support, thats just ignorant.
Most folk live on a tight budget, and they were way overpriced, especially in this economy. Don't blame the community for lack of support, thats just ignorant.
South Coast Native wrote on Sep 10, 2008 12:31 PM:
I think it's a travesty that this community couldn't support this unique restaurant. It takes a lot of guts and hard work to start your own business, especially a restaurant, and the City of North Bend, Yesi Guirado and the Bay Area community should be ashamed of themselves for failing the owners of this business. This community needs more people to take risks and open new businesses, and instead this business, like Tru North, and Posto Bella, have folded due to a lack of community support. How can we gripe about no jobs and then do nothing to help ourselves as a community? We need to support all business owners - especially in these tough economic times!
& Tom: I ate there many times and the food was always delicious. Don't insinuate their food was anything but good quality and offered in a way no other restaurant did in our region.
& Tom: I ate there many times and the food was always delicious. Don't insinuate their food was anything but good quality and offered in a way no other restaurant did in our region.
Tom wrote on Sep 10, 2008 11:58 AM:
I have not eaten there in a while.It has nothing to do with the hill.I will leave it at that.But it is sad that they will be closing.The owner had told everyone that came in it seemed that he extended himself quite a ways to open doors.That was a risky thing to do.Restaurants are a high risk to start,and should not be done if you cant afford the first couple years without a profit.Personally I thought it had a warehouse type atmosphere
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