After reading everyone's ideas about a bar, I have a few suggestions.
I actually have a degree in Restaurant Management, so I'd be more than happy to help or even lead anyone who would like to formulate this bar. Or 'bar' as you want to call it.
Otaku Bar
Not sure if this one will run over so well with the higher ups, but let's face it... 70% of con attendees are legal adults. Revenue from the bar will go to a) paying the loan to obtain supplies and b) next year's con budget. I have a degree in restaurant management and understand the ins and outs of bar operations (including licensing, etc). It will be a limited bar, as it would cost way too much to provide a full bar with a short list of available cocktails designed specifically with Otaku in mind. This will provide a) income for the con, b) prevent attendees from going out into downtown San Jose and getting drunk there.
ex. Ramune Romantica (Hypnotic and Melon Ramune), Hime-sama (Vodka and Peach), Sakura Drops (Soju, Calpis and Grenadine).
Some classic drinks will be available (Margaritas, Jack and Coke, Tokyo Teas).
I'm sure some of you are saying, "How would you regulate the bar? How do you make sure that underage attendees aren't drinking?"
1. Drinks will NOT leave the designated bar area.
2. EVERYONE will be carded, regardless of age.
3. A stamp or wristband will be given to those who are of legal age, color will change daily. (if wristbands are given, then they will be wrapped snug enough to not be removed and passed on to the person outside the area.)
4. Bar opens at 5pm, closes at 2am.
5. ONLY con attendees will be allowed in the bar area.
Ideally, the bar would be placed out on the patio that sits at the end of the convention hall, on the Mariott end. We would have to obtain a Type 48 Liqour License (or I think there's a special license that allows a short time sale).
Other ideas to tack on to this is to design the bar into a theme. Cosplay is always popular.
This again, does not have to be an 'alcoholic' bar and instead, an energy drink bar or lounge. Yes, the Maid Cafe was a good idea. However, I noticed that the demand for seats was much higher than could be provided. There are tons of ways we can do this and if everyone is interested, let's produce a proposal for the staff heads to present at the next staff meeting.
I actually have a degree in Restaurant Management, so I'd be more than happy to help or even lead anyone who would like to formulate this bar. Or 'bar' as you want to call it.
Otaku Bar
Not sure if this one will run over so well with the higher ups, but let's face it... 70% of con attendees are legal adults. Revenue from the bar will go to a) paying the loan to obtain supplies and b) next year's con budget. I have a degree in restaurant management and understand the ins and outs of bar operations (including licensing, etc). It will be a limited bar, as it would cost way too much to provide a full bar with a short list of available cocktails designed specifically with Otaku in mind. This will provide a) income for the con, b) prevent attendees from going out into downtown San Jose and getting drunk there.
ex. Ramune Romantica (Hypnotic and Melon Ramune), Hime-sama (Vodka and Peach), Sakura Drops (Soju, Calpis and Grenadine).
Some classic drinks will be available (Margaritas, Jack and Coke, Tokyo Teas).
I'm sure some of you are saying, "How would you regulate the bar? How do you make sure that underage attendees aren't drinking?"
1. Drinks will NOT leave the designated bar area.
2. EVERYONE will be carded, regardless of age.
3. A stamp or wristband will be given to those who are of legal age, color will change daily. (if wristbands are given, then they will be wrapped snug enough to not be removed and passed on to the person outside the area.)
4. Bar opens at 5pm, closes at 2am.
5. ONLY con attendees will be allowed in the bar area.
Ideally, the bar would be placed out on the patio that sits at the end of the convention hall, on the Mariott end. We would have to obtain a Type 48 Liqour License (or I think there's a special license that allows a short time sale).
Other ideas to tack on to this is to design the bar into a theme. Cosplay is always popular.
This again, does not have to be an 'alcoholic' bar and instead, an energy drink bar or lounge. Yes, the Maid Cafe was a good idea. However, I noticed that the demand for seats was much higher than could be provided. There are tons of ways we can do this and if everyone is interested, let's produce a proposal for the staff heads to present at the next staff meeting.