Bar Rescue in the Omaha Metro (possibly 3 bars)

cp jay 07 · Post by **cp jay 07** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 2:52 pm

Taffer is in town making magic happen down in Bellevue at O'Banions Bar and Grill.

It appears the stress test happened on Monday night so I missed a chance to see Jon SHUT IT DOWN!!

All I know is that this place will 1) Have a new name at the end of the day 2) Probably be very air force themed 3) You can bet someone just got their |expletive| fired for either stealing, undercooking a chicken tender, or mouthing off to Taffer.

Can't wait to see this episode.

Collin · Post by **Collin** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 4:21 pm

After I saw this story 2 days ago I never would have guessed I would be hearing about them being in the area anytime soon. But good to hear! Great show.

Tavern Owner Says No 'Rescue' Needed

twiztid1 · Post by **twiztid1** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:33 pm

Very cool. The show plays things up for the camera, but Taffer does some really cool things that could differentiate a bar in this market. He's made boring strip mall bars somewhat cool. Unless there are contractual strings attached, I can't imagine why a struggling bar would turn this show down. They seem to target establishments that are within a month or two of closing.

Anybody ever been to O'Banion's before? I've never even heard of it. Can't wait to see this episode.

Omaha_Gabe · Post by **Omaha_Gabe** » Mon Nov 11, 2013 12:29 pm

I went to the reveal on friday. There were hundreds of people watching from the parking lot. It took them about 1.5 hours just to film the reveal from outside as they had to change the camera angles often. The reveal itself is true, they brought all employees in a van blind folded and made them stand outside blindfolded just before. I didn't stay to go inside as it was going to be after 11PM and I had other things to do.

S33 · Post by **S33** » Mon Nov 11, 2013 4:09 pm

I stayed up until midnight last night watching Bar Rescue. Awesome show, and I'm sure O'Banions will be far better off after John's overhaul. As CP said, it will definitely be Air Forced themed.

Omaha_Gabe · Post by **Omaha_Gabe** » Mon Nov 11, 2013 9:20 pm

The new name is Sortie's Tavern

Post by **Brad** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 11:31 am

That's awesome. I was guessing it would be Air force themed as well. Never heard of that other place...

S33 · Post by **S33** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 11:59 am

I agree. I'm not normally really impressed with "themed" bars, but that is perfect for the area.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 3:00 pm

According to hit that dive, stress test tonight at Oasis Hooka bar...

S33 · Post by **S33** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 3:27 pm

Another John Taffer project? I'm confused.

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 3:32 pm

I have no idea what's going on here.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 3:43 pm

Apparently. May be they are filming a couple while they are in town...

Post by **Brad** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 4:31 pm

Reading the comments on Hit that Dive's FB page, they might be doing a third in CB next.

Sounds like anyone can show up for the stress test tonight.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 5:34 pm

Just drove by, they are filming tonight.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 5:39 pm

News trucks near by also...

Post by **Brad** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 6:04 pm

Brad wrote:News trucks near by also...

So may be there were there for the GLM news...

Omaha_Gabe · Post by **Omaha_Gabe** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 10:55 pm

Went to the stress test tonight. Jon kicked everyone out at 10 can't wait to see what this place turns into!

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:09 am

Post by **Brad** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 8:50 am

Omaha_Gabe wrote:Went to the stress test tonight. Jon kicked everyone out at 10 can't wait to see what this place turns into!

What time did they start letting people in?

GetUrban · Post by **GetUrban** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:08 am

I love that show! This will be fun to watch. Never heard of any of those places though.

Collin · Post by **Collin** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:18 pm

Found this article on what the night was like.

Behind the Scenes with Bar Rescue in Omaha -- Oasis Hookah Bar

bargainhunter · Post by **bargainhunter** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:00 pm

Heard through the rumor mill that the third metro bar will be "O" Face bar in CB.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:04 pm

bargainhunter wrote:Heard through the rumor mill that the third metro bar will be "O" Face bar in CB.

May be it will have a pipe manufacturing theme

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 6:35 pm

They may be at Wilson & Washburn tonight and tomorrow.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 6:38 pm

Coyote wrote:They may be at Wilson & Washburn tonight and tomorrow.

I don't peg W&W as a place that needs rescuing.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 6:45 pm

iamjacobm wrote:
Coyote wrote:They may be at Wilson & Washburn tonight and tomorrow.
I don't peg W&W as a place that needs rescuing.

Probably showing the neighbors at Oasis how things are done right...

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 1:39 pm

Brad wrote:
iamjacobm wrote:
Coyote wrote:They may be at Wilson & Washburn tonight and tomorrow.
I don't peg W&W as a place that needs rescuing.
Probably showing the neighbors at Oasis how things are done right...

Correct.

Collin · Post by **Collin** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 3:26 pm

Spike TV's 'Bar Rescue' crew to film at another Omaha bar tonight

Jeff Luby, co-owner of Wilson & Washburn, 1407 Harney St., has confirmed that the show will be filming at his restaurant at 7:30 p.m. tonight. The bar has been selected as an example of what bars should do.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 7:28 pm

Just wrapped up here at Wilson and Washburn. Film crew heading to Beery and Rye now.

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 8:34 pm

Do they film like a hand full of bars in a city and then pick one to air?

Post by **Brad** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 8:38 pm

jessep28 wrote:Do they film like a hand full of bars in a city and then pick one to air?

With DDD they filmed 6 while they were here and then aired one here and one there. saves on travel and shipping.

Just tonight at W&W, they had all kinds of equipment for literally a 10 second shot...

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Fri Nov 15, 2013 1:32 am

Brad wrote:
With DDD they filmed 6 while they were here and then aired one here and one there. saves on travel and shipping.

Just tonight at W&W, they had all kinds of equipment for literally a 10 second shot...

I worked at Baker's Deerfield when About Schmidt was filmed. They were there for 2 full days and a partial day for filming and I think the grocery store footage they ended up using was like 30 seconds, if that. But I believe they filmed a scene which wasn't used where Nicholson shoplifted, so that took more time. I'm pretty sure they filmed the exterior shots at night and did some lighting trick to where it looked daytime on film. It was a PITA trying to get any work done since it was chaos, but the whole process was interesting.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:37 am

According to Hit That Dive, they did film at O Face in Council Bluffs last night. "Re-Opening" on Friday.

Also, Wilson and Washburn owner Jeff L post a photo with him and Taffer in W&W last night.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 11:20 am

Review from last night's filming...

http://www.hitthatdive.com/

The night included a fight and the police.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:33 pm

I've been there before, and besides the loud-ish music and fact that it is a 'dive' bar, it wasn't bad. Not dirty, not damaged...just not a fancy bar. The bartenders/owner were nice, priced right, and everyone inside got along. I'd agree in assuming it was all staged for TV. And yes...the mason jars of some of the coldest beer I've ever had were a plus.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:15 pm

Hit that Dive is reporting the First Episode from the metro will air on Monday 3/9

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:51 pm

Brad wrote:Hit that Dive is reporting the First Episode from the metro will air on Monday 3/9

Is that supposed to be Sun March 9th or Monday March 10th?

Post by **Brad** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:52 pm

Sorry, Sunday 3/9.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:56 pm

From the OWH

http://www.omaha.com/article/20140226/G ... w5UEIUpr5M" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Oasis Hookah - April 27.
O'Face - March 23.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Mar 05, 2014 4:48 pm

Bar rescue airing this Sunday @ 8pm on Spike. Preview of this weeks episode.
http://www.spike.com/shows/bar-rescue/video-clips