Sandpipers Waterfront Grill -- a k a, the former Livingston's Landing -- has been sold.
The new owner is Lori Medendorp, a Racine gal who's worked as an internal auditor and selling real estate, and who has waitressed, tended bar and managed, but never owned a restaurant before.
So why'd she buy it? She gives an answer reminiscent of the late Victor Kiam, famous for his ad slogan, "I liked the razor so much, I bought the company." The razor was Remington, and it did so well that Kiam eventually bought the Boston Patriots.
Says Lori: "This is something I've always wanted to do, and I've wanted this place for the past eight months, since I first saw it. The area, the river, downtown, all the new things going on. When I heard it was available, I jumped right on it." Sandpipers is just east of the Main Street bridge, with a terrace overlooking the Root River; 303 Dodge Street for you landlubbers.
She's already painted the interior, and has plans to make Sandpipers "a fun place," with theme nights, open jam nights and soft music ... but no major changes.
Who are the Boston Patriots. Is that suppose to be the NE Patriots?
ReplyDeleteAnother civilian looking for the glamorous restaurant life.
ReplyDeleteWord of advice......Just like going to Vegas, place a limit on how much you are willing to lose.
>>"Isn't that supposed to be the NE Patriots?"
ReplyDeleteYes, and no. To us old-timers they'll always be the BOSTON Patriots! Here's what Wikipedia says on the subject: "The owners changed the name from the original Boston Patriots after relocating the team to Foxborough in 1971."
Ouch. I really AM old.
Good Luck Lori. You'll make it a great little place!
ReplyDeleteTom Brady would love it!
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