4 ways to control wind with retractable patio walls
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the [walls of his patio]. ~William Arthur Ward There are many elements that stop restaurant guests from dining on a restaurant’s patio. These elements are hard to measure, for example: wind. A soft breeze is beneficial and appealing on a […]
I will never own another restaurant patio!
”I will never have another patio at my restaurant!” These are the strong words a recent client once used. He promised himself he would never experience the frustrations of a patio again. That was until we met at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. At that time, he was building a new restaurant using […]
Kilroy’s Sports Bar New Patio
MINI DOME Kilroy’s mini dome is up now! One of the most innovative patio enclosure in the Midwest, The Cabreeze™ is here for our patrons to enjoy the patio year round. This enclosure has a sliding wall system and retractable roof, which allows us to have an open air patio when the weather is nice or […]
Give me a [thermal] break!
Thermally broken or separated material is used over conditioned space and is energy efficient. In just a few weeks we’ll be sharing photos of our first thermally separated Cabreeze™ roof. A Thermally Separated Cabreeze™ allows this particular restaurant the versatility of turning their main dining room into an outdoor space, with outdoor sounds and outdoor […]
Proven Cabrio process
A Cabreeze™ is an excellent, low-risk way to turn your seasonal patio into a 4 Season Patio. Once you have determined you’d like to have a retractable patio structure, it can be challenging to figure out how to get from Point A (sans Cabreeze™) to Point B (Cabreeze™). The following is a simple guide to explain […]
Favorite fall drinks
This fall, give your taste buds a chance to enjoy the season! Fall is the time of year for chilly mornings wrapped in wool blankets, warm afternoons playing outside and harvesting garden goodies. And, naturally, drinking fall beverages. Here are some tasty fall drinks, what are your favorite fall beverages? Pumpkin Spider Drink Ingredients 2 […]
How many Illinois patio days?
The average IL patio will seat guests less than 24% of each year! As a lover of the outdoors, I tend to request patio seating as often as possible when I go out to eat. And that’s Cabrio’s Creation Story too: a longing gaze towards the outdoor patio and all those empty tables on a chilly, rainy […]
A short story, from stress to profit!
As a small business owner, Jim* knew exactly what he was losing in revenue the days it rained on his patio. And the months during the winter when it was too cold. And when the wind blew too hard. And when it was humid or the mosquitos swarmed. Every night as he closed up the […]
How to plan for a new patio
If you’re a restaurant owner, it’s only natural to want a patio for yourself. Outdoor patios tend to draw in a younger crowd, a crowd that dresses up and leaves the house for sunsets outside with friends. It’s hard to deny patio season is in full swing in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. Restaurants are advertising on […]
Do something you’ve never done
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. – Mark Twain Your 3rd step toward Outthinking the Outdoors™ will spark fear in the toughest tattooed Hells Angel (commonly considered the most notorious biker gang). Step 3: Do Something You’ve Never Done If a short distant runner […]