Episode 34: Brian O’Neill

Brian O’Neill’s foray into the restaurant business began as a teenager working in his parents' diners in Manhattan. This led to positions at well-known New York concepts including the venerable Russian Tea Room and the original Hard Rock Cafe. Brian later moved to Boston where he managed the Bull and Finch Pub, the setting for the television sitcom “Cheers”.

The story didn’t end there. In this episode, Brian explains what brought him to the Lone Star state and his purchase of the historic Alamo Springs Cafe in Fredricksburg, TX. He shares the old-school secrets of his success in this restaurant venture: “Core values based on a commitment to quality and service work no matter what the concept.”

Brian takes pride in preserving the special history of Alamo Springs Cafe while improving the menu, the entertainment offered, and its operations. “There is always room for improvement,” says Brian.

Listen in and learn how a restaurant management veteran stepped into ownership over an iconic existing concept and led it toward future success while honoring its unique past.