Korean Bar Reports

[QUOTE=VietWhisperer;3992655]Every girl I know that became a Mama has regretted it and here's why.

1. Underestimated how hard they would have to work. Most get no days off and they have to cover kitchen mama and bartenders on sick calls etc.

2. They know have the pressure of paying all the bills!

3. Constant girl drama! Running the place with an iron fist nowadays makes you lose girls to a competitor. Newer popular girls have no loyalty except to their own wallet. They don't want to be told anything and throw a hissy fit and threaten to quit if they don't get their way. K (the fox) is an example of one who brings money in but is a nightmare to try and manage as a Mama. She's hopping bars for a reason and it's usually because a mama said enough of this bullshit LOL.

They think it's prestigious but haven't really thought it through clearly.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Blade82;3993153]Yeah it's just like when you have employees who ***** and think they can do things better. 90% of the time they didn't think things through and realized it's harder than they could have imagined. Or like a athlete who thinks he ready to be the future of the team but then realized it's going to take way more than just his talent to lead the franchise to prominence (sorry lebron lovers LOL). Joking aside, that's just how the generations are becoming. Nobody knows how to think anymore.[/QUOTE]That pretty much goes for most businesses. There are some AMP girls that became mamas, then went back to worker status. Lots of bills to pay, and need to bring in customers.

Went to Lilac with some friends recently and a Chinese BG sits next to me. Out of courtesy bought her a $20 drink which she brings the small can of beer. After no more than 15 minutes she asks for another $20 drink which I told her last one and she brings a full bottle of beer. After a minute she goes off to another table and returns about an hour later and inquires where is her beer. WTF, I have no idea what happened to your drink and I don't care and do not want you to sit by me. So she leaves. CHEEHOO good riddance. Saw these girls at Starlite before and they moved to Lilac. The taller one is married and has a child.

Last time I will buy them drinks, my rule is never ask for drinks. They wonder why is KB So slow. Because of this shit ass service and greedy attitude.

[QUOTE=WarriorForLife;3992957]There is one mama I would give her credit of trying hard. But the result is still the same, not much happening. TC mama went throght 3 names, Butterfly, Summit and Chill, from hossess bar to local bar and sports bar, and I don't know what it is now. Anyway it looks like she is going to stand her ground to finish her career as mama where she is at now.[/QUOTE]A smart business woman wouldn't allow a gambling operation inside her bar LOL. I only used to go there to meet up with friends before going somewhere else as it was a safe no drinkie zone for me. I can't recall ever meeting anyone there I wanted to drink with. The chronics and gambling addicts make it a no fly zone now.

Neko for 15 minutes of their time is a norm these days.

And you wonder why bars are so slow. One BG told me some mama instruct the girls to push it every 15 minutes. Anyway the Chinese girl from Starlite you referring to was it Lily? She is known of a pusher.

[QUOTE=Lualualei808;3993377]Went to Lilac with some friends recently and a Chinese BG sits next to me. Out of courtesy bought her a $20 drink which she brings the small can of beer. After no more than 15 minutes she asks for another $20 drink which I told her last one and she brings a full bottle of beer. After a minute she goes off to another table and returns about an hour later and inquires where is her beer. WTF, I have no idea what happened to your drink and I don't care and do not want you to sit by me. So she leaves. CHEEHOO good riddance. Saw these girls at Starlite before and they moved to Lilac. The taller one is married and has a child.

Last time I will buy them drinks, my rule is never ask for drinks. They wonder why is KB So slow. Because of this shit ass service and greedy attitude.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Blade82;3992281]Yeah that's pretty much how things have been going for the past 10 years or so now. Unfortunately too those princesses you referring to are also the ones becoming mamas now. About 8 years or so ago I talked to a former long time bg / bartender, who amazingly is living a happy honest life now. I asked her if she ever desired to work again. She said a little, she wouldn't mind part time bartending again because she sometimes misses the atmosphere and the customers. But the business and girls just changed for the worst too much. Might I remind this was 8 years ago too, so things are much worse now. I've also somewhat recently talked to a few current girls about the business. Quite a few of them have heard about the legendary Patty mama. Would be very interesting to see how Patty would handle things today. Unfortunately I think she is retired for good this time.[/QUOTE]Patty mama quit because the groups of big spenders all dried up and the girls became unmanageable. All the politicos had to give it up for moralistic appearances, the Japanese spenders have gone elsewhere, the big drinker / spenders from construction either dui'd or are retired, and the current crop of girls expect thousands to drop in their lap due to the stories of the 70's ,80's, 90's when bars were at their peak. All the girls who worked for Patty didn't realize how good they had it until they went elsewhere after she retired. Patty confessed that the girl's attitudes were equally the cause of her retiring as well as the money drying up. I spend many evenings at her home and she had enough of it. She is currently looking for real estate or another type of business to start up and stay busy. She is an unbelievable money machine, always looking for work. Can't beat the work ethic of our generation as compared to Millenials. Who are super lazy, expecting TV style miracles of success to just fall in their laps. LOL, speaking of the devil, Patty's texting me now, ciao gang.

[QUOTE=Luckiest1;3994069]Patty mama quit because the groups of big spenders all dried up and the girls became unmanageable. All the politicos had to give it up for moralistic appearances, the Japanese spenders have gone elsewhere, the big drinker / spenders from construction either dui'd or are retired, and the current crop of girls expect thousands to drop in their lap due to the stories of the 70's ,80's, 90's when bars were at their peak. All the girls who worked for Patty didn't realize how good they had it until they went elsewhere after she retired. Patty confessed that the girl's attitudes were equally the cause of her retiring as well as the money drying up. I spend many evenings at her home and she had enough of it. She is currently looking for real estate or another type of business to start up and stay busy. She is an unbelievable money machine, always looking for work. Can't beat the work ethic of our generation as compared to Millenials. Who are super lazy, expecting TV style miracles of success to just fall in their laps. LOL, speaking of the devil, Patty's texting me now, ciao gang.[/QUOTE]Yeah kind of figured that after her last stint at Ashley's spot I believe. It's trippy to think what could've been with the biz had she never sold new office. Yeah she had a stint with Camelot, but it was such a smaller operation it didn't keep the other places on their toes quite the same. She couldn't fit all the loyal girls she once had and some just called it quits for good. I hope she reconsiders opening a place again so the biz can get a little boost. But if she does I hope she also does it before mimi calls it quits as she is also important for the industry.

[QUOTE=Blade82;3994345]Yeah kind of figured that after her last stint at Ashley's spot I believe. It's trippy to think what could've been with the biz had she never sold new office. Yeah she had a stint with Camelot, but it was such a smaller operation it didn't keep the other places on their toes quite the same. She couldn't fit all the loyal girls she once had and some just called it quits for good. I hope she reconsiders opening a place again so the biz can get a little boost. But if she does I hope she also does it before mimi calls it quits as she is also important for the industry.[/QUOTE]I don't think Mimi is much of a player in the KB business these days. In fact, there aren't any powerhouse mamas anymore. Mimi had her time, but blew it by gambling. Now, she needs "partners" to make a go of a bar as she has no money, and many don't trust her.

[QUOTE=JohnRoss;3994403]I don't think Mimi is much of a player in the KB business these days. In fact, there aren't any powerhouse mamas anymore. Mimi had her time, but blew it by gambling. Now, she needs "partners" to make a go of a bar as she has no money, and many don't trust her.[/QUOTE]Well she always had her hit and miss moments even when she was at casino. I know she not the smartest mama, but she does have very ambitious visions. Little too ambitious you ask me, that's why both butterfly locations didn't work out. But at this point as far as current mamas go, those visions are probably the only thing that can give the business some direction. I know many was hoping she would be able to lockdown a deal somewhere for a 4 o'clock spot. She probably the only crazy one too who would be willing to run a 4 o'clock bar in a somewhat stable fashion.

Know them from Kapiolani Golden Bee (as KBGs, old Brass Door) and first KB as owners, Shangri-La, in Kapahulu (the old Ogi's Lounge); Ogi was the first KB owner to start the champagne crap in the KBs. A&P eventually parlayed their success to other venues but the criminal justice system (Ann spent time in jail for tax evasion) and changing times, as stated by L1 below, took its toll. It will be interesting to watch what happens next with the KB businesses.

[QUOTE=Blade82;3994551]Well she always had her hit and miss moments even when she was at casino. I know she not the smartest mama, but she does have very ambitious visions. Little too ambitious you ask me, that's why both butterfly locations didn't work out.[/QUOTE]No can just make business in the KBs (or any business, for that matter) without any experience in same. I guess that's why A&P were so successful. They lived every aspect of it and knew the people to 'help' them along the way (until it got too hot). Anyway, I thought Ashley (Ashley's) would have made a good KB owner but nothing amounted to anything. The current operators of Green Tee, Sandy & Tae-I'm, seem to be the most efficient and successful KB owners at this time, imo; they are mercenary-like but will take the chance to employ the "customer first" attitude to gain your trust, confidence, and business. KBGs from around the business and generation are slowly gathering at the 'Promised Land," Green Tee.

Of course, need the girls, so the KBGs will eventually flock to the best feeding grounds. And at this time, it is Kalihi (soon to be Kapiolani, imo).

[QUOTE=MitsFunai;4001920]No can just make business in the KBs (or any business, for that matter) without any experience in same. I guess that's why A&P were so successful. They lived every aspect of it and knew the people to 'help' them along the way (until it got too hot). Anyway, I thought Ashley (Ashley's) would have made a good KB owner but nothing amounted to anything. The current operators of Green Tee, Sandy & Tae-I'm, seem to be the most efficient and successful KB owners at this time, imo; they are mercenary-like but will take the chance to employ the "customer first" attitude to gain your trust, confidence, and business. KBGs from around the business and generation are slowly gathering at the 'Promised Land," Green Tee.

Of course, need the girls, so the KBGs will eventually flock to the best feeding grounds. And at this time, it is Kalihi (soon to be Kapiolani, imo).[/QUOTE]I been going down to Ashley's for a while. That place going downhill. Service getting worse the past year. Maybe cause the lease is up next year. Might get extension from the Chinese owner. Sitting with one of the girls one night, she said mama don't care, just out for herself. BG charged $40 for baby Bud Light. Wen buy her couple cause looked like she had a bad day. Had some interesting conversation about mama. She said mama too busy tryin to keep her own schedule straight. Too many BF's. She getting divorced from one, but got one Haole sugar daddy that sits at the bar. The BG went point him out. BG said mama was engaged again to one other guy, and on top of that she had another local portagee BF waiting outside to pick her up. BG pointed that one out wen we went to smoke outside. Didn't think anything of it that night. Too much drama so I left. Until, one of the waiters went sit down talk story one different night. He wen confirm everything the BG said. Plus, he wen point out one stupid local guy and his friend dropping $$ and said mama don't leave that table. Maybe that guy is lucky #5. For all you LVB's that chase mama, she will suck your wallet dry, not you. She too much of one belligerent drunk to do that. Sorry Ashley, you getting older, and your business going downhill. You better find one younger rich guy or take care your business before everything gone. Service starting to suck. IMO, this place not going to last that long. No KBG's new or old want to work there if the mama no take care of them, and only out for herself. That's why the BG's only think of themselves too. Out to get the quick $$ and charge anything they like. Off to kalihi Starlite and Green-Tee tonight, who's going where?

[QUOTE=WannaSeeYou;4002239]I been going down to Ashley's for a while. That place going downhill. No KBG's new or old want to work there if the mama no take care of them, and only out for herself. That's why the BG's only think of themselves too. Out to get the quick $$ and charge anything they like. Off to kalihi Starlite and Green-Tee tonight, who's going where?[/QUOTE]Not surprised to read about what's going on; Ashley was from Splash and I guess hard to segue from KBG to owner. Ashley was looking good with makeup and was popular so no doubt she get some LVBs hanging in the rafters while she preying on whatever is floating around. She also get some K guys hovering around her and is a pretty good golfer. In fact, last time I when go Ashley's, the big chichis bartender when try make hustle while her partner in the kitchen cooking pupus (nothing much, KBGs and pupus). Had problem as they when try reserve seats on the counter already occupied by customers without prior notice for one football game. Nowadays it is cat-eat-pussy amongst KBGs and even the owners are in the fray, causing all kine dramas. May * have mercy on us all.

Going take one rare trip to Kalihi to watch the WS today; gong try the places I read about hea, like in the Waiakamilo 5-plex and adjoining areas. LA no moa chance because they outmanned in all positions by Boston (just like the LVBs, lol).

Ashley lease pau soon, Chinese owner likes the land back to make rich.

[QUOTE=WannaSeeYou;4002239]I been going down to Ashley's for a while. That place going downhill. Service getting worse the past year. Maybe cause the lease is up next year. Might get extension from the Chinese owner. Sitting with one of the girls one night, she said mama don't care, just out for herself. BG charged $40 for baby Bud Light. Wen buy her couple cause looked like she had a bad day. Had some interesting conversation about mama. She said mama too busy tryin to keep her own schedule straight. Too many BF's. She getting divorced from one, but got one Haole sugar daddy that sits at the bar. The BG went point him out. BG said mama was engaged again to one other guy, and on top of that she had another local portagee BF waiting outside to pick her up. BG pointed that one out wen we went to smoke outside. Didn't think anything of it that night. Too much drama so I left. Until, one of the waiters went sit down talk story one different night. He wen confirm everything the BG said. Plus, he wen point out one stupid local guy and his friend dropping $$ and said mama don't leave that table. Maybe that guy is lucky #5. For all you LVB's that chase mama, she will suck your wallet dry, not you. She too much of one belligerent drunk to do that. Sorry Ashley, you getting older, and your business going downhill. You better find one younger rich guy or take care your business before everything gone. Service starting to suck. IMO, this place not going to last that long. No KBG's new or old want to work there if the mama no take care of them, and only out for herself. That's why the BG's only think of themselves too. Out to get the quick $$ and charge anything they like. Off to kalihi Starlite and Green-Tee tonight, who's going where?[/QUOTE].

Any of you lover boys fraternize with the part time bartender Kara / Kory? Sat with her the other week and ended up at her condo off of South St. Nice MM C / D, shaved nani, and milky white skin. One of the other KB girls told my friend that she has many lvb's so I played dumb to the whole act. Definitely not my first rodeo. Although she claimed to be late 30's early 40's my guess would.

Be early 50's with work done. Pm me if you want to share notes.

[QUOTE=Mongerholic;4004922]Any of you lover boys fraternize with the part time bartender Kara / Kory? Sat with her the other week and ended up at her condo off of South St. Nice MM C / D, shaved nani, and milky white skin. One of the other KB girls told my friend that she has many lvb's so I played dumb to the whole act. Definitely not my first rodeo. Although she claimed to be late 30's early 40's my guess would.

Be early 50's with work done. Pm me if you want to share notes.[/QUOTE]When does she bartend?