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TV SHOW RESCUES MOUNT DORA RESTAURANT

5/15/2017

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There are three words a business owner hates to hear:  “Shut it down.”   The exception, of course,  is when it’s ordered by no-nonsense Jon Taffer, host of  “Bar Rescue” reality series.  

That’s the case at Sidelines, a sports bar and restaurant on Highland Street in Mount Dora.  The casual eatery is currently the location of a closed set to produce an episode of the Spike TV series.

After a restaurant’s Bar Rescue application is approved and Taffer has surveilled the establishment’s service and food, he and his team provide expertise on everything from concept and decor to menu, service and cost savings.  

Sidelines is currently closed so a hectic  ‘Stress Test’ can be given to staff tonight to see how much additional training is needed.  A expedited 48-hour renovation follows with the finished product being dramatically revealed to the owner and patrons on Wednesday night.   

Stay tuned for the air-date of the Mount Dora’s "Bar Rescue" episode.  Last year, another reality show, "Hotel Impossible Showdown" on the Travel Channel, declared Mount Dora’s Adora Inn as the winner of a hotel competition of three Florida properties.  

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11 Comments
Denise
5/15/2017 08:19:35 pm

This is soooo needed for that place. Yuck!! Once was enough. Staff was horrible as was the cleanliness and food. Hope it helps!!

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Julie Rose
5/15/2017 08:33:10 pm

My husband and I ate lunch there once, very sub par with all the fine eating establishments nearby. We are residence of Mount Dora and frequent the Brewery just down the street and others close by. Would love to be at re- popening and support our local owners! We are proud to be in Mount Dora!

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Lloyd Humphrey
5/15/2017 09:49:04 pm

I like the place, we use to go for bike night on Monday night. Wait staff was good. Food was ok I like the nachos.

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Karen and Gregg Macaulay link
5/16/2017 08:25:44 am

We disagree with most comments above. We LOVE the extra thin crust pizza served at Sidelines and the bar staff has always been efficient and friendly. Glad they are getting a facelift though. Can't wait to see the new and improved Sidelines!

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S. O.
5/16/2017 09:36:52 am

I worked here years ago. It was a nightmare. After the cook messed up my order twice he threatened to hurt me. The next day I was told not to come in anymore. Turns out that chef was on probabtion for assault, and he was the owners relative. Awesome experience.

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Beth link
5/16/2017 10:41:41 am

Finally!!! It needs some historic looking character and charm what Mt. Dora is all about!! Can I be a patron??? I live right by there. 😊

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James Welsh link
5/16/2017 11:14:20 am

We have been here several times, we have always been treated well and love the staff and pizza and nachos. Looking forward to see the upgrades. Would love to be at the grand reopening.

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Dotty Fetrow
5/17/2017 07:46:41 am

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Mindy
5/16/2017 06:08:37 pm

I also worked here a couple years ago. I don't wish to bad mouth anyone but I am looking forward to seeing the owner be taught how to do things. Especially in regard to what he requires from his staff! Would love to be at the reopening!

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Dotty
5/17/2017 07:49:09 am

What time is the reopening of sidelines tonight I want to be a Parton we love Bar Rescue.

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Joanna Rogers
6/12/2017 12:22:53 pm

Looking for John Taffer to come help us at the V.F.W on Edgewater dr in Orlando Fl. We are right on lake Fairview. It's a beautiful location, but we need serious help in side. Please call Joanna Rogers 352 978 9048.

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