dalsh327 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I think it's incredible to be able to work with family, because it seems like very few ever work out, and a lot of times, they start accusing each other of stealing, taking work home with them, and with your entire family being that close, would seem like it is a recipe for disaster. What do you think it is that made your family get along all these years, maintain the professionalism, and be able to put it aside when it comes time for family get togethers? Delis are so common in New York, but in the 30s, during the depression, it seemed like people who ran delis were able to stay afloat and weather the hard times. I think everyone lost their shirts in the stock market crash, but for the most part, families banded together. Did you ever hear any depression-era stories, and what motivated your family to move to California? I think that would be a great book, or a movie, in itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessroad Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Its hard to keep things going these days the cost of the food keeps going up because of the high gas prices and there is really no room to raise menu prices. Insurance and other bills keep going up and then you have to deal with all the different family members wanting to do what they think is right about cutting some of the costs. There is also 150 employees that have to be dealt with and at the same time There are hundreds of new restaurants opening up near by and all kinds of internet sites that will bring food right to your door. With every year that goes by seams harder than the last to stay afloat. Right now I'm working on 40 new menu items that should help keep the people coming back. Great tasting items that they can't really get someplace else.Because our food was so good and our prices so cheap is why we made it through the depression-era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 (edited) I understand though, working with family can be VERY DIFFICULT especially if you are adopted like me. Fuck me, the poor cunts eh? Did they try to give you back or didn't they specify no mongs on the application? Edited August 4, 2012 by Dazey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Its hard to keep things going these days the cost of the food keeps going up because of the high gas prices and there is really no room to raise menu prices. Insurance and other bills keep going up and then you have to deal with all the different family members wanting to do what they think is right about cutting some of the costs. There is also 150 employees that have to be dealt with and at the same time There are hundreds of new restaurants opening up near by and all kinds of internet sites that will bring food right to your door. With every year that goes by seams harder than the last to stay afloat. Right now I'm working on 40 new menu items that should help keep the people coming back. Great tasting items that they can't really get someplace else.Because our food was so good and our prices so cheap is why we made it through the depression-era.How has the food truck been working out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessroad Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Its hard to keep things going these days the cost of the food keeps going up because of the high gas prices and there is really no room to raise menu prices. Insurance and other bills keep going up and then you have to deal with all the different family members wanting to do what they think is right about cutting some of the costs. There is also 150 employees that have to be dealt with and at the same time There are hundreds of new restaurants opening up near by and all kinds of internet sites that will bring food right to your door. With every year that goes by seams harder than the last to stay afloat. Right now I'm working on 40 new menu items that should help keep the people coming back. Great tasting items that they can't really get someplace else.Because our food was so good and our prices so cheap is why we made it through the depression-era.How has the food truck been working out?The truck is great! Its a new way to get your food out there. Maybe one day we can have 2 trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealdoofey Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Marc, did the Grove being built in 2002 help business? I know that's an odd question, but I've always wondered if it helped business on Fairfax. It certainly made a lot more traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 congrats marc. i hope i can pop into the deli next time im in LA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold layne Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I want to start a family owned brewery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessroad Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Marc, did the Grove being built in 2002 help business? I know that's an odd question, but I've always wondered if it helped business on Fairfax. It certainly made a lot more traffic.I think the Grove has helped. People get out of a 8 P.M. or 10 P.M. movie and want something to eat. By then the other places to eat are closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITBOSS Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 marc are you the owner or part owner of the deli? you must be a pretty busy guy, thanks for coming here and answering our questions. you must be a huge gnr fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessroad Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I'm not an owner just a family member but I do run the place and yes it keeps me very busy. As far as a huge fan, It's more like my friends were making great music so I started to document it knowing is was going to be something special. I guess you can say I was their first fan too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Broskirose Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I understand though, working with family can be VERY DIFFICULT especially if you are adopted like me. Fuck me, the poor cunts eh? Did they try to give you back or didn't they specify no mongs on the application? Was that really necessary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I understand though, working with family can be VERY DIFFICULT especially if you are adopted like me. Fuck me, the poor cunts eh? Did they try to give you back or didn't they specify no mongs on the application? Was that really necessary?Made me laugh and to be fair I blame temporary insanity after reading throgh half of one of its posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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