Restaurant Revisited: Unfixable Family at Mike La Susa's Italian Restaurant
It didn't take long for Robert Irvine to realize he was facing two missions at Mike La Susa's Italian Restaurant in Oak Creek, Wis. Not only was he to overhaul the decor and reinvent the menu, but he also had to contend with the family, owners Patrick and Mary, plus their son, Mike. This trio was barely able to communicate with each other when Robert arrived, and it was up to him to attempt to see to the root of their problems while working with his Restaurant: Impossible team to transform the failing eatery into a welcoming, comfortable space. With a budget of only $10,000 and just two days to institute changes, Robert ultimately reopened Mike La Susa's to a crowd of customers. Read on below for an exclusive update on how the restaurant is doing today.
Mike is enjoying the updated menu, although business has struggled a bit since the transformation, as the changes in the list of offerings have been difficult for longtime customers to accept. He's still the main cook, and he is planning to eventually add some of the original dishes back to the menu.
Mike’s working with an accountant in the hopes of eventually taking over the financials of the restaurant from Mary and Patrick, who’s decreased the amount of time he works at Mike La Susa's. Mike is grateful that this experience allowed him to talk openly with his family.
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