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MANDY’S WINE BAR MandysWineBar.com AMANDA ATLER, RANCHO EL DORADO OPENED SEPT. 12, 2024
day. Equally important has been cultivating the right culture among our team and guests, which has been vital in shaping our identity and sense of purpose. What lessons have you learned that you wish you knew before opening? One key lesson I’ve learned is to give myself more grace and time to build the wine bar’s various elements — like wine tastings, dinners, the wine shop and the club — rather than trying to launch everything at once. As a small business without a corporate playbook, it’s been essential to stay
What inspired you to open your restaurant? I wanted to create a warm, welcoming space in Maricopa where people could relax, connect and savor great food and wine. special to the community — building a business that reflects my passion for wine, cuisine and travel, while leading a dedicated team and becoming an integral part of this amazing community. My goal was to bring something fresh and
What challenges did you face to get your restaurant running smoothly? Like most new restaurants, one of the biggest challenges was finding the right rhythm between the kitchen and front-of- house to ensure smooth service. We take customer feedback seriously and have made multiple improvements based on feedback over the past months and remain committed to refining our operations every
Amanda Atler
Elevated Comfort Food
Chef Inspired Concept &
Family Owned
• Catering • Private Chef Services NOW ON
OFFERING 2 MENUS (breakfast/lunch & dinner)
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
20046 N. John Wayne Parkway • Suite 104 (520) 340-3460 RootsEateryAz.com
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