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Opening a BBQ Cafe inside a Hardware Store

Well, the final couple weeks were hectic and full of change.  We finally have the store reset, at least for now, and the cafe installed.  As the budget dollars ran out we found creative ways to finish the project using supplies on hand.

The countertops are built out of birch plywood and then clear coated with Helmsman Polyurethane.   

We custom built the table tops out of OSB, 1/4 underlayment and scrap lumber.  We used paint sticks for the edge banding.

The final touches are going into the kitchen, the hood is installed, electrical is complete, gas lines are hooked up for the burners.  All that is left is to put all the equipment away.

Cafe is coming together.  Still working on organization and flow.  I imagine that will last into the summer and beyond.  There are always opportunities to improve!  But ready or not, our grand opening is in just a couple days…