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The Filet Mignon of Furniture

Many furniture dealers are shifty and vague when discussing the materials that go into their products. They use terms like "hard wood" and "plastic amalgams" to hide the fact that the make-up of their merchandise is basically a cheap mixture of the most common resources available.

To put it simply, these products are the mystery meat of the restaurant furniture market, yet you are paying for a prime cut of steak.

Cut-rate ingredients result in inconsistent performance and overall poor quality.

Outdoor Restaurant Seating uses only European Beech for our wood chairs and barstools. European Beech is much more durable than the rubberwood or Chinese Oak that are commonly what "hard wood" refers to. Our wood seats are also solid beech, not a weak veneer.

Our aluminum and outdoor barstools are all resistant to Ultraviolet rays as well.

A successful restaurant owner who was interested in purchasing some aluminum stools once told us that in his experience, it was not the chairs themselves that ended up breaking down from long-term use, but the nuts and bolts that hold it together. Aluminum lasts forever, but the cheap metal that screws it together rusts easily.

He asked us, with a cynical tone, if we happened to have stainless steel screws instead of a run-of-the mill steel knock-off. We replied that all our hard-ware is made of true stainless steel, and we managed to impress a battle-hardened businessman used to being disappointed by furniture dealers who cut corners in their construction.

Outdoor Restaurant Seating is the organic, free-range, corn-fed, locally grown beef distributor of the restaurant world.

New Outdoor Restaurant Chairs and Seating can give your cafe a new look

When one thinks of outdoor decorations for their cafe or restaurant, usually plants, statues, and fancy flourishes come to mind. But before you shell out major bucks for an expensive set of potted plants or a tacky sculpture, consider investing in a more practical route; outdoor seating.

The opportunity to sit and enjoy a meal outside on a warm spring day is more appealing to a passerby than any piece of "fine art" could hope to be. When people want to admire art, they go to a museum, when they want conversation and good eats, they dine out.

Even a few tables can turn a bare sidewalk space into a welcoming, classy environment. For half the cost you can re-energize your cafe and take advantage of the elegant and diverse furniture styles that are available on the market today. You do not have to limit your restaurant with chintzy window dressing that reduces from the charming essence of your eatery.

There is nothing simpler than an outdoor eating area- the lighting and air-conditioning is free, and even one customer sitting outside eating your food acts as a welcome advertisement to the passersby.

The advances in manufacturing materials have made it possible to have beauty and strength in your furniture. Tables and chairs with the sturdiness of steel and the beauty of wrought-iron are available now at economically sensible prices.

Consider this:
COST OF A SINGLE ANTIQUE IRON URN- $750.00
AVERAGE COST OF A TABLE TOP, BASE, and TWO CHAIRS FROM OUTDOOR RESTAURANT SEATING- 270.00

To put it simply-Everybody eats, and everybody likes to eat in pleasant, open atmospheres. Creating that atmosphere doesn't have to be a struggle.
People can be turned-off by tasteless trimming that pigeonholes your restaurant into a genre or stereotype. But no one is averse to the prospect of enjoying a meal outdoors on a sunny afternoon.

Do not lower the tasteful atmosphere that you worked so hard to achieve with a cheap awning. Choose an adornment that serves a purpose - Outdoor Restaurant Seating.

The Commercial Umbrella: Classic Workmanship in a Modern Package

The umbrella is the unsung hero of the outdoor seating environment. It holds the power to instantly transform a sweltering patio with metal tables and chairs to a cool, relaxing oasis to enjoy your afternoon. A ten-fifteen degree difference in temperature can be very dramatic if you are talking about 90 versus 75.

Today, more than any other time in history, the public is aware of the harmful effects of the sun on our bodies. There is no avoiding the fact that prolonged exposure to the sun causes irreparable skin damage and increases the risk of skin cancer. Sun-blocks and hats are effective to a point, but nothing protects so unobtrusively as a solid umbrella.

Our umbrella collection offers a variety of stock colors and frames as well as customizable styles that can feature your business's logo or color scheme. These are not your ordinary deck umbrellas that you would find at any home improvement store; these products are built for heavy use and commercial viability. They are made to withstand wind, water, and Thursday night Happy Hour.

Choose from square or round canopies, steel, wood, or aluminum frames, and a wide selection of bases. The canopy material is crafted of 100% solution dyed acrylic; colors are guaranteed against fading for 5 years. Our umbrellas also block out 95-98% of harmful UV rays, and come equipped with pulleys and vents for optimal air circulation.

Whether you are looking to furnish your bohemian street-side cafe or cool down your upscale hotel's pool-side bar, the options are endless, and summer is coming.

For more great outdoor furniture ideas see outdoorrestaurantseating.com.

Bucket Seat Barstool Discount Closeout Sale

Bucket Seat Barstool Discount Closeout Sale

Outdoor Restaurant Seating is has black or red large size bucket barstools for sale at $39.50. Call 610-994-1686 to order this barstool and to find out about other wholesale and discounted barstools in inventory. http://www.outdoorrestaurantseating.com or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

New Outdoor Restaurant Chairs and Seating can give your cafe a new look

When one thinks of outdoor decorations for their cafe or restaurant, usually plants, statues, and fancy flourishes come to mind. But before you shell out major bucks for an expensive set of potted plants or a tacky sculpture, consider investing in a more practical route; outdoor seating.

The opportunity to sit and enjoy a meal outside on a warm spring day is more appealing to a passerby than any piece of "fine art" could hope to be. When people want to admire art, they go to a museum, when they want conversation and good eats, they dine out.

Even a few tables can turn a bare sidewalk space into a welcoming, classy environment. For half the cost you can re-energize your cafe and take advantage of the elegant and diverse furniture styles that are available on the market today. You do not have to limit your restaurant with chintzy window dressing that reduces from the charming essence of your eatery.

There is nothing simpler than an outdoor eating area- the lighting and air-conditioning is free, and even one customer sitting outside eating your food acts as a welcome advertisement to the passersby.

The advances in manufacturing materials have made it possible to have beauty and strength in your furniture. Tables and chairs with the sturdiness of steel and the beauty of wrought-iron are available now at economically sensible prices.

Consider this:
COST OF A SINGLE ANTIQUE IRON URN- $750.00
AVERAGE COST OF A TABLE TOP, BASE, and TWO CHAIRS FROM OUTDOOR RESTAURANT SEATING- 270.00

To put it simply-Everybody eats, and everybody likes to eat in pleasant, open atmospheres. Creating that atmosphere doesn't have to be a struggle.
People can be turned-off by tasteless trimming that pigeonholes your restaurant into a genre or stereotype. But no one is averse to the prospect of enjoying a meal outdoors on a sunny afternoon.

Do not lower the tasteful atmosphere that you worked so hard to achieve with a cheap awning. Choose an adornment that serves a purpose - Outdoor Restaurant Seating.

20 Ways to Renovate Your Restaurant on a Budget

Restaurant owners like other small businesses need to make small improvements to keep clients comfortable and happy...and do so on a small budget. Here are 20 ideas for any shoestring budget to renovate an existing or start-up restaurant economically.

1.     Give your restaurant a whole new look without the disruption and at the fraction of the cost of major renovation by upgrading tables & chairs.

2.     Changing table sizes can give the dining room more flexibility and use 2- 24x30 vs. 1-30x48.

3.     Changing dinnerware to oversized plates. Are table sizes sufficient to handle?

4.     More seats = more revenue. Expand dining area with outdoor furniture.

5.     Make chairs to fit cliental; i.ei chairs for seniors.

6.     Flip top table bases ease of chaining up outdoor tables also storage in winter.

7.     Stacking outdoor chairs and barstools  same as #6.

8.     Use of bar height tables for dining.

9.     Consider type of flooring to prevent glide issues.

10.   Economics of resin tops with the look of wood.

11.   Benefits of types of upholstery, i.e. vinyl, Cryptons.

12.   Comfort of seating in regards to planned turns.

13.   Coordinate colors vs. matching colors, mixing wood colors for more interest.

14.   Treat different parts of dining room like separate areas that don't necessarily match but talk to each other (watching too much HGTV)

15.   Comfortable customers come back.

16.   Remember to periodically tighten hardware on wooden stools and chairs

17.   Outdoor diners are like a billboard for your restaurant

18.   Make sure that all upholstery foam meets fire regulations, especially in California.

19.   Metal outdoor furniture won't blow away like plastic.

20.   Ask about shipping and delivery options

If you have additional questions or comments, please email or call our restaurant design team of experts. All design consultations are included with your furniture purchases. We can give you ideas on how to maximize space, work flow, efficiency, table turnover and dining comfort and experience.

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