Famous Dave's Grand Opening Hoopla

At long last, Famous Dave's BBQ has opened in Reno!  Uncle Rory, Grandpa O, and Daddy have put so much work into this restaurant and we are so proud of them.  The Grand Opening today went so well. 

Daddy and Uncle Rory got started at 5 AM this morning to do a mock opening for the local news.  Then, the real-deal hoopla was at 10 AM.  It started with fun group cheers (primarily about sauces and meat) by the employees.  Click here to see, "We Will Sauce You".  Then, Daddy drove in on a vintage fire truck with the Famous Dave's mascot, Wilbur the Pig, in tow.  In addition to the pics posted here, Mommy captured some video which you can see by clicking on this link: Daddy Driving Fire Truck

 Following that, there was a passing of the embers from the Kansas City store.  Then there were speeches given by the General Manager, Uncle Rory, and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.  (Famous Dave's has already raised over $9,000 for Boys and Girls Club through fundraisers!  Their rep donated a nice piece of children's artwork to display in the restaurant).  There was also a rib-cutting ceremony, which Talley got to be part of since she was in Grandpa O's arms.   

Then finally, they opened the doors to the public!

Maybe there has never been such a big to-do about a restaurant opening, but then maybe there has never been such an awesome restaurant before!  The atmosphere is great and the crew is super friendly, fun, and spirited.  Most importantly, it's delicious barbeque!  When we had lunch there today, it was so exciting to see a steady inflow of people to the restaurant.  After we left, Daddy said that it stayed busy throughout the whole rest of the day!  We are so happy and grateful to be off to such a good start!  Nice work Daddy, Uncle Rory, and Grandpa O!

- Talley & Maverick