Boombozz Highlands Taproom to open in March

[Robin Garr]

Tony told the forum about this informally some time back. Here's the formal announcement:

December 2008

Boombozz Pizza to open prototype restaurant in the Highlands

Louisville, KY (December, 2008) – Louisville based Tony Boombozz announces it will officially open its newest Boombozz restaurant in March of 2009 at 1448 Bardstown Road, at the corner of Eastern Parkway and Bardstown Road. The new prototype will replace the current Highlands Tony Boombozz Pizzeria, a delivery and carryout only unit which will close at the end of this year to prepare for the new location to be named Boombozz Pizza & Tap House.

A 10-year old concept with its roots in Louisville, Boombozz Pizza & Tap House will be a friendly neighborhood restaurant and bar proudly featuring mouthwatering award-winning pizza, pastas, calzones and salads. To quench your thirst it will offer a full bar complete with its selection of beers from around the world and 21 on tap. It will feature Kentucky’s first frosted bar top, an innovative design built into the bar to keep beverages cold.

Boombozz’s prototype building will feature over 4,000 square feet, over 150 seats and a free-standing separate To-Go structure new to the restaurant design.

“The prototype was strategically designed to create a comfortable, cozy favorite local hang-out,” said Tony Palombino, CEO/Founder of TBB America LLC “Guest feedback played a key role in designing the form and function of a space that doesn’t feel like a ‘chain’ restaurant.”

HUZZAH! It's right by my house!!

This is definitely awesome, though the prospect of losing TB delivery for a few months is a bit daunting.

It will feature Kentucky’s first frosted bar top, an innovative design built into the bar to keep beverages cold.

Boombozz’s prototype building will feature over 4,000 square feet, over 150 seats and a free-standing separate To-Go structure new to the restaurant design.

“The prototype was strategically designed to create a comfortable, cozy favorite local hang-out,” said Tony Palombino, CEO/Founder of TBB America LLC “Guest feedback played a key role in designing the form and function of a space that doesn’t feel like a ‘chain’ restaurant.”

I'm trying to figure out if i find the phrase "the prototype was strategically designed" or the use of three acronyms more humorous.

Press releases are what they are. I'll reserve final judgment until I experience all these "innovations," but I can't help but think it all sounds a little too manufactured for my tastes. Do "non-chain" entities happen organically, are they "designed" purposefully not to be like chains, or are both options possible?

Who cares how it's worded, at least we have a new independent restaurant that is opening instead of closing. Good luck Tony and I'll see you at our next KRA meeting.

It will feature Kentucky’s first frosted bar top, an innovative design built into the bar to keep beverages cold.

Boombozz’s prototype building will feature over 4,000 square feet, over 150 seats and a free-standing separate To-Go structure new to the restaurant design.

“The prototype was strategically designed to create a comfortable, cozy favorite local hang-out,” said Tony Palombino, CEO/Founder of TBB America LLC “Guest feedback played a key role in designing the form and function of a space that doesn’t feel like a ‘chain’ restaurant.”

I'm trying to figure out if i find the phrase "the prototype was strategically designed" or the use of three acronyms more humorous.

Press releases are what they are. I'll reserve final judgment until I experience all these "innovations," but I can't help but think it all sounds a little too manufactured for my tastes. Do "non-chain" entities happen organically, are they "designed" purposefully not to be like chains, or are both options possible?

Mathew,

I really want to create something that fits the Bardstown Road culture, but still was uniquely Boombozz, I want people to come here and hang out, not just come and have a meal and go. We hope to see you there. By the way I got a C+ in English.

Tony

Best of luck with the concept development, Tony!

The real question is where is the scientology center gone? What is the new concept locating in L Ron's office, hopefully something fitting & fun!

Is this the project that Mike and Barry are involved in?

This sounds awesome! Boombozz pizza is my absolute favorite in Louisville, and I can't wait to check out the new place.

Very exciting. Good luck, Tony. A new place within walking distance at which to eat and drink!

Looking forward to seeing that beer list, Tony.

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Your pizza proposal was sounding OK until you got to the pickles, mustard and ketchup that kind of went downhill in a hurry! Maybe Tony can take your concept and do a little development!

Jay,

When I owned Fast Break Pizza... we did a Bacon Cheese Burger Pizza. It had yellow mustard on it. I'm not a HUGE fan of mustard, so I personally didn't care for it. I took it off the menu because it didn't sell well and more then a few times the order taker forgot to confirm with the customer that they *KNEW* it had mustard on it instead of pizza sauce. Even though it said it very clearly on the menu, etc... people don't always read the description. The dozen or so regular customers who LOVED the pizza kept asking for me to bring it back. So we started stocking the ingredients again, but we kept it off the menu.

Ours had mustard instead of pizza sauce, red onions, beef, bacon and cheddar cheese. After it came out of the oven we would put two pickles on it per slice.

Bottom line, it isn't as crazy as you think