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Full Ep. 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. They very clearly remove all other brands from the back bar after the reveal, likely to stay that way for one night of filming. Customers start leaving for their competition, a bar down the street. If you want to see Marks other bar that Jon Taffer visited (which has since closed), you can check out my Longshots Sports Bar / Badlands Country Nightclub update. If you dont remember that one Jon Taffer rescued Longshots Sports Bar in 2013 and renamed it to Badlands Country Nightclub. One of the first things that Jon noticed about this bar, a spor Great food, drinks, staff is super friendly and amazing. That wraps up my Waters Edge Bar Rescue update! Ozzie and Mark need to treat their staff like staff and not family. The science end is no longer important because they really have no intentions of "helping" or "rescuing" any of these barsit's all about ratings. " ", Mark's bar Longshots - renamed Badlands Country Nightclub appeared on, Mark and Ozzie also appeared on a Back to the Bar episode of, Mark/Ozzie responded to a complaint about smoke at Water's Edge stating,"Thank you for the feedback! Jon says the theme will be changed to a country nightclub since country music is the most popular music played at the bar. Mark is less than two weeks from losing his house due to being unable to refinance thanks to the failing Longshots. Elayne shows the bartender new signature drinks. Jon brings in Elayne Duff, an expert mixologist to survey the bar and they say that the outside is drab and uninviting. John seemed very smitten with Ozzie and Mark as if they were super close friends. He bought it after working his way up from waiter to Head of Marketing at a large pizza chain. But Jon and Elayne point out it was far from good and management is very poor. Then, they posted about hiringagain in October 2022 (pictured). It's a TV show, and part of what drives its popularity is the drama, so I doubt that they fact-check the sob stories they receive very carefully. Bar Rescue is an American reality TV series that premiered on Paramount Network (formerly Spike) on July 17, 2011. It takes a lot of hard work to run a bar well and no amount of knowledge can replace that. Indeed, as I'm watching it now, it really feels like the "conflicts" between the waiting staff are fake. Mark steps up as a leader and helps out where he is needed. Lacking a nightlife, most would-be bar patrons head to the bar Whiskey Tango and ignore the failing Longshots bar. The show is unwatchable. So this whole things feels very deceptive to me. Jons experts come in: Brandy Starr to help with hospitality and Elayne to help with the bar. Recommended for you. She chimes in to reveal that she has dated Jessie and now they avoid each other while working the bar. Taylor is not even working at Longshots/Balands, according to her FB page, but at Edge of Town. The owner visited our table and ask our opinion/suggestions. Chefs and best friends Chris and Mitch decided to open The Hammer in Las Vegas to cater to locals, but then a case of pneumonia caused everything to fall apart. The inside had a more contemporary feel. If you want to see some other Bar Rescue Missouri episodes, check out these posts: document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Is Waters Edge Island Bar still open in 2023? Some time later, sales are up 25% and business is going well. I agree! It seems like the staff from Vertigo and Water's Edge tend to work at both bars. The food was fantastic and the servers were very nice and helpful as well.If you're ever in their vicinity and needing great food and a great atmosphere, Waters Edge (their new name, I guess) is the place to find it. The recently remodeled the bar and the new look is nice. Previous episode - BoondoxXx BBQ and Juke Joint / Pit and Barrel Mark refuses to do anything significant with advertising as he doesnt believe it will work. The next day, Amy trains staff on simple tropical drinks. It is home to 13,000 people, where 28% of the population is between 22 and 34. Not a great place for singles. Mark also owns Vertigo Sports Bar & Grill (Facebook page) in Blue Springs, Missouri. They kept the name Waters Edge Island Bar. Keep reading to learn what happened next and if its still open in 2023 and beyond. According to yelp, Google, and facebook. Id recommend it. Though the Badlands Bar Rescue episode aired in December 2013, the actual filming and visit from Jon Taffer took place before that. Come watch the drama unfold!! The most beloved bartender is lady bartender Keller; Jon introduces himself to Keller, who says that she may be the most talked-about bartender but thats not always a good thing. I also admire his use of data. It also sounds like the bar is playing up the manufactured drama with them calling the show 'scripted' and 'taking votes for best actor/actresses " Spoken like a true troll. As far as I can tell, the location isnt currently occupied by any bar or business. I LOVE trashy lol. shes just the hottest thing since sliced bread lol. It's a bit different than most bars, because you order food at the counter (like Murray's down on Queen City) and you'll order any drinks at the bar. Oct 15, 2020 - Click for an update on what happened when Jon Taffer visited Longshots Sports Bar / Badlands Country Nightclub on Bar Rescue I. However the DJ for karaoke was not good at all he plays so many songs in between singers and is just a not good guy we tipped him twice thinking that would help speed along with singing then he was talking about shots. It seems like the common theme among all these failing bars is a degree of laziness. Mark and Ozzie are still together as of 2023, though I cant tell if the marriage is official yet. Longshotz Sports Bar is just outside of San Antonio on I-35 in Schertz, TX. Enough backstory lets get to talking about Edge of Town. For the past 10 years, Jon Taffer has been saving bars and nightclubs all over the United States on his popular TV show, Bar Rescue. 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. Jons team work long hours to be ready for the relaunch. It was Season 6 Episode 44 and the episode name was "So We . As part of the changes, Jon Taffer has renamed Edge of Town to Waters Edge Island Bar. At the standard check-in with the Bar Rescue producers, we learn that sales at the bar have increased by 25% after the changes. What's your hard on with Taffer?Let it go, get over it. They are overwhelmed in the kitchen and wait times are approaching 10 minutes. Yelp also says that the Longshots Sports Bar has closed, but it is unclear whether the bar was marked closed due to the name change or if it was marked close due to it genuinely being closed due to poor performance. The wait staff was very professional and friendly. ", "Really cool inside!! It did take some time to get our food but that has to be . Long Shots Sports Bar is owned by Mark Wilson. The rescue happened back in late April 2019 and Jon decided to change the name of the Edge of Town Bar & Grill to Waters Edge Bar & Grill (Facebook page). The bartenders go about their duties, interacting with the few patrons. He fell in love with the bar scene then. The bar also regularly hosts events and posts about them on its Facebook page. In 2008, former hotshot marketing executive Mark Wilson bought a failing bar thinking he could turn it around. While working at Vertigo, Mark met his fianc Ozzie. ", "Not for non smokers. The interior was nothing short of amazing. Comments will be moderated prior to being published. Mark's bar is failing due to another local bar that has taken all of the business in town. So was the Edge of Town Bar Rescue visit a long-term success? 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. The kitchen is taught to make sauted chicken. Those with spam links, offensive language or of an offensive nature will not be published. I somewhat disagree. 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. There is a lot of missing alcohol that was consumed but not rung in and paid for. The bar is old and worn out, and the staff is uncaring. Inside, it is classy and more western with a modern feel. The place had a great atmosphere. The show revolves around Jon Taffer, an expert hospitality industry consultant and one of six members of the Nightclub Hall of Fame, going around to failing bars the country over, figuring out what is wrong with them and how to fix them. its not scripted one bit. It was so bad that people were even complaining on review websites, such as Yelp, after the Bar Rescue visit. The customers start leaving to go to Whiskey Tango. This isnt the first Bar Rescue for bar owner Mark Wilson and his fiancee Ozzie. They are then drilled on making and serving drinks within 3 minutes. Jon then sits down with Mark and he finds out that Keller is the most popular member of staff. The following day Taylor doesnt show up to work and doesnt call in for her shift, so she is fired over the phone. . 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). As part of the makeover, Taffer changed the name of Longshots to Badlands Country Nightclub. Jesse does excellent, but Mark becomes overwhelmed. 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! Jon and Vic commend him for pushing through. Long Shots Sports Bar is owned by Mark Wilson. this is not scripted but edited very well. the only reason he did the "support best actor or actresses" thing is to get more people to come and get more tips. They got engaged and he handed over The Edge, one of his other bars to her to run. On the footage they see the cook Frank, servers Caitlynn and Mona, and bartenders MiKayla and Will. The first two seasons did focus more on the "science" of a good bar than on the drama. ", "Good fun friendly atmosphere.. great service every time I have been . ", "While in Blue Springs, MO I needed a place that served real food, as I am on the keto diet. The singers on the karaoke are surprisingly good", "It's pretty small and clickish. But theres more. In the kitchen, Frank is on time and good food is being sent out. We are now at Vertigo Bar and Grill in Blue Springs The hidden camera footage shows Frank, the cook, Caitlin, and Mona, who are bartenders, and MiKayla and Will, the bartenders. 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. Jon returns the next day, which is a relief for Mark. The fighting between staff members caused the patrons to visit the only other bar in town, Whiskey Tango. It has over 200 episodes, meaning different cast members have come and gone. Still looking for a stream of it. However, the most notable Bar Rescue cast members are Jon Taffer, P.J. Steak night Wednesdays are great! Next episode - Wildefire Bistro / The Prime Bar. I dont get it?! Jesse is told to stop sleeping with staff and Keller is confronted with footage of her outburst. I mean I love movies but those aren't real. Elayne is shocked they were not fired or disciplined for their behaviour in the bar. 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. However, he as well as anybody must realize that these are failing bars, so many of them will probably return to their old ways in a matter of time. Might not be the best location. Heres a sampling of reviews that were written after the Waters Edge Bar Rescue episode. They have a lifetime subscription to Sculpture Hospitality for inventory and TVT for training. Once you come to terms with that, and all the fake drama, it's still an entertaining show to watch. July 28 . On the stage, a hypnotist begins his act, and Jon and Elayne are repulsed. However, this one never really got off the ground. Mark admits he may have let somethings slip with the chicken and the garnishing of drinks. There is new branding on the windows so anyone passing can see them. In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits Long Shots Sports Bar in Grain Valley, Missouri. Now, Marks business and his personal life are in ruins due to the stress that Mark brings home to his wife. Soon, the crowd starts to overwhelm them with up to 7 mins wait time for drinks. There is a new Orange Door entertainment system with over 50,000 songs for karaoke and bar trivia games. After the episode was filmed, Badlands sales went up by 30%. Badlands closed for business shortly after the rescue. Longshots Sports Bar Now in 2018- The After Bar Rescue Update, Fairways Golf and Grill Update- What Happened After Bar Rescue, Original Wednesday Addams Actress, Lisa Loring, Dies at Age 64, Adele Reveals She Suffers From Debilitating Back Pain, 28-year-old Hong Kong Socialite Found Murdered and Dismembered In Village. So we left after the fourth person at their table got called up for a second time. Despite initial success, the owner of Longshots lost control of his feuding bar staff and may soon lose his house if Jon can't turn things around. A bartender takes a shot, and Mark tries to get her to admit to it, but she doesnt. Food was great frank the cook came and visited. Mark started working at a pizza business for 12 years; he started as a waiter, but by the time he left, he was a head marketer for more than 72 stores. The pair ordered a mai tai and a margarita. Waters Edge also posted about hiring new servers and bartenders in April 2022, which shows that its still doing well. You have entered an incorrect email address! Terrific menu with a wide variety of choices, including healthy AND tasty! They see the sports bar is large and is looking dead, ironically it has no TV to show sports and it is way too spacious. 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. Always a good cut. They think that the exterior looks boring and plain. The customers are waiting too long for drinks that arent made well. The bar is too large and has no TVs to show sports, which is odd for a bar thats supposedly a sports bar. The steak showed up almost immediately over burnt and as hard as a hockey puck. Jon sits down with Mark, who tells him Keller is the most popular staff member. The girls, Keller and Taylor, are shown their video and apologize. (. In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits Long Shots Sports Bar in Grain Valley, Missouri. Jon then says that his plan is to step into the bar and be mellow, then leave and cause them to think that the recon stage is over. Of those 200+ bars and nightclubs, eight were located in Missouri. We didn't have many because the place was great. We're located on the Northwest corner of I-35 and Hwy 3009 / Roy Richard Drive. Cato: This show is heavily sponsored. Fairways Golf and Grill was renamed to Brew U and closed in December 2014 due to the excessive debt and their lease ran out. They order some food including chicken wings and potato tots. It was Season 6 Episode 44 and the episode name was So We Meet Again, Mr. Taffer. There is a waterfall behind the bar to play on the island theme. This will help them challenge their competition and Elayne teaches them to make some signature drinks. They are introduced to bartenders Jesse and Keller and Taylor, a server. He is a creative genius IMO and a change management guru. Keller works behind the bar and also serves when needed. They also owned Longshots/Badlands Country Nightclub which appeared on season 3 (2nd set) of Bar Rescue in late 2013. Happy Friday!! This is also why the episode name is So We Meet Again, Mr. Taffer. They believed that they were putting in place everything that they had learned from Jons visit. You can check out online reviews of since the makeover at Google Reviewsand Facebook. Very smoky. Jon introduces Elayne Duff and Brandy Starr, who is a service manager, and the head manager for numerous Las Vegas clubs and bars. I was heartbroken because Ive always love this place. Mark arrives, and Jon Taffer admonishes him for leaving Ozzie alone to manage the bar since she doesnt have prior experience in running a bar. The staff say marketing and promoting isn't done properly but Mark says it wont be worth his effort to do something elaborate. Mark admits that he has lost control of his staff; as the staff infighting worsened, patrons fled to the only other bar in town, Whiskey Tango. 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. Caitlynn has to step up to bartend as they will be a man down for relaunch. He reminds them that the bar isnt just at stake but Ozzie and Marks dream. I also found it unusual that Taylor was a part of the big early drama and then suddenly just didn't show up for work and was "fired". Wait times are starting to go over ten minutes in the kitchen. At the relaunch, customers are happy at first with the ambience and the drinks. As the New Times reports, the venue moved back to its original location . Disappointed to see Jon Taffer used in this way. He meets with the staff and reminds them that it is not just a job but Mark and Ozzies dream that is at stake. The catfights ceased and Mark is no longer at risk of losing his home. Veteran nightlife expert Jon Taffer is on a mission to save bars on the brink of shutting down. Watch with Paramount+. They also have all the standard stuff that youd expect, such as specials during Kansas City Chiefs games. For a time, the old Badlands Grain Valley, MO location was occupied by a new bar called CWs Saloon. Police were called at 7:51 p.m. to Champagnes Cafe, 3557 S. Maryland Parkway, after a report of . Scary Mary's. The lecherous owner of failing Texas dive Mary's Outpost crosses the line with one of Jon's experts. Back in 2013, Taffer and his crew rescued Marks Longshots Sports Bar in nearby Grain Valley, Missouri. It was clear he was checked out and with his focus after being on his other locations its no wonder why he never seemed to be fully invested in training or anything. Jesse is very confident. Taylor wants to cry. Long Shots Sports Bar - Grain Valley, MO Mark Wilson, owner of Long Shorts Sports Bar in Missouri called on Jon Taffer for help in this week's episode of Bar Rescue. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. That improvement seems to have shown no sign of slowing down. The owner Laura is a pro and knows exactly what her customers want. Taffer's biggest challenge in this rescue is getting the staff to work together. The drink experts they bring in are all Diageo shills and all of the drinks feature Diageo brands. Long Shots Sports Bar closed three months after the episode was filmed after being renamed to Badlands Country Nightclub. While the staff are being trained by the experts, Jon Taffer and his crew have been hard at work renovating the bar. The bartenders were all attractive women at first to bring in crowds. Vic takes the kitchen staff through cooking sauteed chicken. Jon points out that the bar is incredibly unprofessional and pulls up a video feed of the servers and bartenders fighting amongst themselves out back behind the bar, where the women scream at each other and accuse each other of things. Elayne Duff joins Jon Taffer to help save the bar, and they both agree that the bar looks boring. Powered by, "Come watch the premiere of our BAR RESCUE episode on SpikeTV at ALL THREE BARS (Edge of Town, Vertigo, & Badlands Country Nightclub)! On the food side, the spies also order chicken wings and potato tots. The stress test starts poorly. That owner didnt deserve the help. This site itself shows that 80% of the businesses shown are still around. The interior has been made warmer with tropical beach themes and a water fall behind the bar. votes on the best actor/actresses. He is a former lab rat in biotechnology and a fitness enthusiast. Longshots is a sports bar, with no TV's, which has a 'timid owner and belligerent bartenders' that Jon will try unite in a common cause. Taylor, the new server, seems to now be involved with Jesse, creating a workplace love triangle. Try talking to her in person, she's very trashy and you can't even really stand talking to her for about five minutes..she's also really into drugs. A bartender died Monday night following an altercation with an intoxicated man he refused to serve. Brawlin' Babes: Directed by Glenn GT Taylor. There is rat feces behind the bar, and none of the ashtrays are cleaned. Powered by Shopify, Helping train the bartending staff this week is mixologist, As part of the Bar Rescue makeover, Long Shots was renamed to. The exterior sign is western themed with night lights so it can be seen from afar. Jon confronts the cook on the food and he admits the food is undercooked. The liquor is not secure and is kept poorly in a fridge. Jon is called in to turn around Long Shot's, a failing sports bar in Grain Valley, Missouri, which suffers from battling female staffers, inept bartenders and dispirited management. And from what I can tell, more often than not these people are satisfied with what's been done (Howard from Scottsdale notwithstanding). There is also new lighting. BadLands Grainvalley, Grain Valley, Missouri. Brandy shows the staff how to talk to customers, and Elayne helps them learn how to prep drinks. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Is Badlands Country Nightclub still open in 2023? Rochelle,I understand your frustration with your experience. The bartenders are nervous dumping poorly made drinks. The bar was initially successful, but they were forced to shut down after the landlord wouldnt renew the lease. During the Bar Rescue makeover, Longshots was renamed to Badlands Country Nightclub. Ozzie is loving the new vibrant energy in the place. Again, this was the second time that Mark was featured on Bar Rescue. Brandy Starr, a hospitality expert, joins Elayne Duffy to recon the bar. That makes this thesecond time that Jon Taffer has visited one of Marks bars a very nice position to be in! If this guy really owns three bars in town and owned them when the rescue was filmed then I feel like someone was being deceptive. . Long Shots Sports Bar: Season 3, Episode 29 (December 2013) R.G . In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer is heading to Edge of Town in Blue Springs, Missouri. It stars Jon Taffer (a long-time food and beverage industry consultant specializing in nightclubs and pubs), who offers his professional expertise, access to service industry experts, and renovations and equipment to desperately failing bars in order to save them from closing. Since he had prior restaurant experience, he thought he could turn around the failing bar. Mark handed Edge of Town to Ozzie so she could run it. Jessie shines, Mark is overwhelmed and Taylor is close to tears. 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 confronts him how he is not supporting Ozzie as the bar also needs him. Now that weve recapped the Badlands Bar Rescue visit, lets talk about what happened to this bar after Jon Taffer and his crew left Grain Valley, MO. Mark and Frank get emotional and shed some tears at the unveiling of the new bar. The location where Badlands is has been many different businesses over the years, most recently D A's Bar and Charley's Roadhouse. Jon also has the sculpture inventory report from the week. As per Season 6, Back to the Bar: Tough Love, the owner said he was unable to buy the building Badlands was located in (the building owner decided to open their own bar), so Vertigo was a lot of items cannibalized from Badlands. He can see that she is failing at managing this new place and goes in to confront her. 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. Jon leaves suddenly in a ploy to see how Mark would react and he breaks down believing Jon has decided not to help. Longshots Sports Bar on Bar Rescue Grain Valley, Missouri, is 20 miles east of downtown Kansas City. Despite the drama, Stand Up Scottsdale is still around. Mark, the owner, is sat looking dejected in a corner whilst the staff run the bar themselves. Frank is taught how to make sauces with pineapple. Her relationship with Jesse is bad since the two of them dated for a few months. The episode mentions the Whiskey Tango as the other country bar in town and primary competition. The next day Jon comes back and calls for a staff meeting, much to Marks relief. The bartenders learn how to make an old-fashioned. This post was last updated in February 2022. Jon uses Angies List to find local contractors to renovate the bar. He also lets the owners know that all the lapses were not mistakes but choices to be subpar. 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. It looks like this is another case of Bar Rescue coming to a bar that probably doesn't need the help as they have 3 different bars. This place was great! Jon explains that the interesting thing about sports bars is that rookie bar owners are attracted to the concept however, the average period of life for profiting is only around 70 days. Elayne has her work cut out for her on this episode since the bartenders had no idea how to tend bar! I think it's one thing to know all the secrets, but it's another to put all of them into practice, day in and day out. If you want to see some other Missouri Bar Rescue episodes that have more interesting updates, you can check out these posts: All comments are the sole opinion of the commenter and are not endorsed by RealityTVUpdates. Jon uses the website Angies List to hire local contractors for the renovations. The inside looks more tropical with warmer and brighter colors and also has brand new furniture provided by a sponsor. A hypnotist then gets on stage to perform. The bartender was amazing the atmosphere was wonderful.

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