We received our liquor license in the mail today! We can now officially serve beer and wine to our guests at Contigo.
More news: we will be opening the last week in February instead of the 17th. We want to make sure our team is well trained and ready to roll.
We've received quite a few requests for reservations. We have decided to open without taking any reservations (unless you have more than 6 people in your party). When you walk in, Elan or Maz (our General Manager) will find you a seat. If there is a short wait, no worries. We'll soon be installing a standing bar rail where you can watch the action in the kitchen while sipping Cava and whetting your appetite with Catalan nibbles.
We are looking forward to having dinner with you soon. Very soon!
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congrats on the liquor license!
We'll wait patiently... after all this time, what's another couple of weeks. :)
Posted by: Anita / Married ...with Dinner | Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 11:40 PM
I am patient, thanks for updating us!
Posted by: sam | Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 11:45 PM
It looks fantastic Brett. I love the standing bar with the view of the kitchen. Good luck for the opening.
Posted by: barbara | Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 11:46 PM
YAY YAY YAY!
Posted by: elise | Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 11:59 PM
Oh my gosh...I just keep getting more and more excited! Cannot WAIT.
Posted by: Genie | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 12:58 AM
Congratulations Brett! It keeps getting more and more exciting. I'm so happy for you...even if this may mean we see you less for the next few years! Of course, I'll always know where to find you...
Posted by: Thy | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 01:57 AM
o! o! O1 OOOOOOOO! Me oh my! biting nails, edge of seat sitting! Soooooo exciting! An
(And hell too, right-- isn't that what you said about opening new restaurants? :} )
CONGRATULATIONS DEAR ONE! love you! xo shuna
Posted by: shuna | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 04:01 AM
Looking forward to being there!
Posted by: Mie | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 07:52 AM
Can't wait... I walk past it most days and eagerly await the opening!
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Posted by: Virginia | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Yippee!
Posted by: Elan | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 01:30 PM
Great! But this means we can come by for a drink ahead of launch, right? ;-)
Posted by: Sean | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 03:05 PM
Looking forward to my first meal @ Contigo!
Posted by: Amy | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 05:52 PM
I'm going to be out of town the last week of Feb, too bad! But will make sure to get my place in line as soon as I get home.
Posted by: Pim | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 01:30 AM
Perfecto!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: YO | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 02:45 PM
Can. NOT. wait!
Posted by: EB | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 06:04 PM
After reading about it all these months I can't wait to see it! Will you think it's goofy if a random blog-reader asks to say hello to the chef? Wishing you and your team all the best...
Posted by: Diane | Sunday, February 08, 2009 at 07:06 PM
next time i'm in the bay area, i really really want to come by your restaurant!!!!
Posted by: bookishdesi | Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 01:19 AM
How exciting for you Brett! I and Mr CC will be there just as soon as we can get ourselves down the 101 out of Humboldt.
Posted by: Christine | Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 10:10 AM
very exciting!
Posted by: jenn | Monday, February 16, 2009 at 02:20 PM