I Opened a Bar & Restaurant 6 Months Before the End of the World
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
- Join me as I share the rollercoaster story behind Labaredas Brazilian BBQ & Bar, my Brazilian BBQ and cocktail bar. From pre-pandemic renovations to a complete shutdown, this is a raw look at the challenges and triumphs of following my dreams.
What's in the Video:
Behind the Scenes: Explore the transformation of Labas from a dated buffet to the vibrant space it is today.
Signature Cocktails: Learn how to make the unique Malboro Sour and the tropical Banana From Ipanema.
The Pandemic Pivot: Discover how a global crisis became the unlikely catalyst for growth and innovation.
From Brazil to Boston: Hear about my family's immigrant journey and how it shaped my passion for food and hospitality.
A Heartfelt Thank You: A special message to the friends, family, and online community who have supported this incredible journey.
Whether you're a cocktail enthusiast, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply love a good story, this video has something for everyone. Subscribe and join me for this heartfelt and inspiring journey.
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I am a Marlborough native of 43 years and my wife and I love your restaurant. When we want to get fat on Brazi food we get a to-go box from Pruller. But, when we want a nice night out with FANTASTIC cocktails and some HIGH QUALITY Brazi food, we go to Labaredas!
Hard work always pays off. Congratulations to all your success Lui. You deserve it!
I’m one of the many that convinced some coworkers to take the 40 minute detour from our work site in Boston just to meet the “tequila” guy that taught me what to drink. No regrets, not only was the food great but you were just as friendly in person. I enjoyed drinking some nice tequila with you. Will be back the first chance I get. Keep up the great content
Dear Lui
I want to thank you for bringing me along on a trip I, ( and the rest of my family ) would never have thought possible. I had decided that Tequila, and margs, was to be my go to drink. But the flavors found in the tequila I was drinking (Milagro,Herradura, Jose) was off putting. It wasnt until I started listening to you, and the "3 guys" who blind taste various alcohols that I began to understand. The whole " no additives" is huge. My quest is now to own the hard to find great tequilas. My family thinks I'm nuts ! It wasn't until I was with my family last weekend, camping and sitting around a campfire sipping Siete 7 anejo when my son said, " I get it, Dad". Thank you
I am fortunate to live 2 towns over. You should talk about your food once in a while
Awesome story. Thank you for being uncomfortable and allowing us a glimpse into your family history and journey. I found your channel about a year ago and have always wondered about your restaurant and bar. Cheers to five years and many more. 🥃
Bravo Lui!! Very interesting journey, really happy it all worked out for you! Be sure we will visit your restaurant if we go to Massachusetts! You are the one who made me discover and appreciate good tequila, tequila cocktails and even mezcal. Since then, I was able to get my hand on good bottles - Cascahuin, Cazcanes, Mijenta, Artenom, Arette, El Tesoro, Derrumbes, Origen Raiz, …. Merci beaucoup et toutes mes félicitations à toi et ta famille!
Coming from watching the Guy Fieri video to this, I'm glad you took some notes from what he mentioned. YES highlight / advertise your restaurant. You updated your apron with the name of the rest. Highlight some of your dishes. Do your own little version of triple D and show some dishes like you do with drinks.
A piece of advice from an AV nerd, if you haven't done so invest in a lavalier mic. I recommend the rode mic, you can have it wireless. It will help improve audio quality, and it will make the audio quality even.
I'm in NYS and I vacation to Boston every few years. I have added your rest to my must stops of Thruway 90. I want to personally thank you and say I hate you for getting me into additive free tequila, especially Fortaleza, because I can't find the repo anywhere.
I wish you the best!!
Well done Lui! A great show.
Also well done having your team’s FAN cup win.
Nick from York
Luis, way to go to find the fortitude in believing 8n yourself, your dreams and family to persevere. Continued success. Being from Ohio, I hope to make it there someday soon to connect and share a moment with you.❤🎉🙂
Wow! Did NOT expect to hear Port St. Lucie !!! Back in that time it was growing and growing and growing. I remember being excited about Colombian restaurants finally opening. Shame I don’t remember the Brazilian place back then
Great video Lui. Thank you for sharing your story and I think it was really cool you put some cocktail recipes throughout
i am from NYC and always watch your tequilla videos and hope to make it up to both your places one days soon to show support ..
The most interesting and entertaining video I’ve seen in a very long time. Parabens!
I enjoyed this. Seeing the back story is often very interesting and I’d like to see a few videos on the rest side of the business. Show us the food!
Unfortunately I’m west coast but hopefully can visit some day.
Planning on visiting next week from CA! Looking forward to it. Hopefully we can meet you.
Kinda far away, but would love to visit your bar/restaurant someday. I’m very glad it worked out given the circumstances.
I’m a huge fan. I’m from Chicago. Love your channel and I tried every tequila you recommended. Recreated a lot of your drinks. Can’t wait to come to Boston and visit your restaurant and meet you in person. Cheers
What an awesome story. Very inspiring. Glad all that hard work has gotten you to this point. I am a fairly new subscriber to your channel. Love your videos. Hopefully one day I can take a trip to your restaurant out there in Mass. Im in Cali.
Wow! This was a very informative and interesting video and not only because there were a couple really great cocktail recipes involved. I love hearing background about people I follow. All the best to you and your restaurant. You are my tequila & cachaca guru 🤓
Dude, you fill an important gap in the cocktail world. Glad you’re here.
I am so glad you were able to survive The Great Government Incompetence that was the "pandemic". Too many restaurants did not. May you have many MANY more years of success. Salud, hermano!🥃✌
Thank You for sharing such an amazing story with us, I also dream of having a sports bar with seafood but of course amazing cocktails and drinks like yourself. But I have a really bad problem and that is fear to fail. I’m really trying to find a good push and I honestly find your channel very motivating especially your story that You just shared. Please continue with your journey, wishing You the best bro
This is an amazing story to hear, and knowing that the risk that was taken is paying dividends to this day still is awesome!
Kind of like a restaurant hotel I work at, that was beginning construction in 2018 and they originally planned on opening in June 2020. They delayed it until August. We we're having issues staying afloat and one person decided since we have a random banquet hall that isn't being used to try out weddings. After Easter 2021 when we were allowed to open and tried it out, and was slammed on that alone for years. I'm still there as an OG, done hundreds of weddings, and I love it.
Seeing something from the ground up is hard to describe but truly wonderful.
Awesome! Felizidades!
Love hearing your story and it’s very cool how you worked the cocktails into the video. I hope to visit your restaurant this summer. Cheers 🥃
One more time. The American dream is achieved with hard work and dedication. Salute Sir
Yes yes yes triple yeas please continue with best wishes...
would love to see more content about your restaurant. I am planning on taking a few friends there to visit and see the place.
so fun learning about your story, i can confidently say i feel the passion and love for this place every time i visit
Congratulations, Lui! What a great accomplishment for you, your family and staff. Many thanks for your great content and here's to many years of continued success!
man...that Lost Planet looks amazing...cashew juice in also a thing here in Costa Rica...gotta try that one...
I’ll make sure to go to your Bar & Restaurant when I make it over there, Luí. Proud of you. Keep it up, amigo! 🔥
Gotta go visit! But also, please open a bar in the south shore!
Great informative content as always. I've been following you for a while, but, since the Guy Fieri interview, I was very interested in your restaurant. Now I know the name and type of of restaurant it is. Congrats on 5 years, it's quite the accomplishment! Now showcase your food! How about a craft cocktail and food pairing? How about a behind the scenes of prep work and what it takes even before the doors open, al la "Mis en Place" like on the "Eater" CZcams channel?
Absolutely love your videos, thought you had a NE accent! Love your teachings! Was a bartender and will definitely drive down to your place and bring some tequila drinking friends!
Great vid!
Lui, you are extremely talented, keep up the great work!
So Awesome !! I will need to make it there !!
Your bar and restaurant looks great! nice work hopefully can make it there one day 🍻
First one
If you had known that the pandemic was coming at the time you were about to purchase the place, would you still have purchased it?
Absolutely not lol. Never in a million years. In hindsight I'm happy we did but if I knew what was in front of us I would not have no
what is cinnamon juice
Oh shit u In mass I'm coming to talk tequila bro
I’ve been a subscriber for quite some time now, and have enjoyed and learned a lot from your videos.
I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history of your family and your journey in the restaurant/bar business through this video!
I owned and operated my own business for all of my adult life. The pandemic ushered me into an early retirement at about the time you were getting started.
You, young man, have A LOT to be proud of. It warms my heart to see the success that you and your family are now experiencing because of all of your hard work and effort, along with a “never quit” attitude.
I’m sure that the future holds many good things for you and your family.
Well done, sir! And, keep these videos coming!