We Are the MRLA: Uptown Coney Island
Owner Name: Costas Boutsikakis & George Boutsikakis
City: Ann Arbor
Year Founded: 1990
Website: uptownconey.com
MRLA Member Since: 2020
What is your business’ niche or specialty?
We are a family restaurant that focuses on giving our customers excellent service and meals. We provide an environment where everyone can feel at home and enjoy a delicious meal, for generations to come.
Why is the MRLA important to you and your business?
The MRLA is important for many reasons, one reason being they serve as a voice for the restaurant industry, advocating for policies that support the growth of our business. They also provide many resources from legal, marketing to educational. It is a great network of support for all restaurant owners. We urge all restaurants to belong.
What are the benefits of operating a family business in this industry?
You make long-lasting relationships with your customers because of the warm and welcoming environment created. You are in turn a part of the community and can support local causes.
Another benefit is you have a chance to be creative in any way you want. You can design your own space, create special food items, and promotions. You can try new things!
And, of course, another great benefit is working with your family. Working together can strengthen relationships and build strong bonds. You also have a shared value and vision for your business, because we are all committed to the same goals. There is nothing greater than getting to work with them and teaching the next generation.
Uptown Coney Island Highlights:
City: Ann Arbor
Year Founded: 1990
Website: uptownconey.com
MRLA Member Since: 2020
What is your business’ niche or specialty?
We are a family restaurant that focuses on giving our customers excellent service and meals. We provide an environment where everyone can feel at home and enjoy a delicious meal, for generations to come.
Why is the MRLA important to you and your business?
The MRLA is important for many reasons, one reason being they serve as a voice for the restaurant industry, advocating for policies that support the growth of our business. They also provide many resources from legal, marketing to educational. It is a great network of support for all restaurant owners. We urge all restaurants to belong.
What are the benefits of operating a family business in this industry?
You make long-lasting relationships with your customers because of the warm and welcoming environment created. You are in turn a part of the community and can support local causes.
Another benefit is you have a chance to be creative in any way you want. You can design your own space, create special food items, and promotions. You can try new things!
And, of course, another great benefit is working with your family. Working together can strengthen relationships and build strong bonds. You also have a shared value and vision for your business, because we are all committed to the same goals. There is nothing greater than getting to work with them and teaching the next generation.
Uptown Coney Island Highlights:
- Hospitality for the Long Run: We truly care about the dining experience of our customers. We get to know them over the years, meeting kids and even grandkids. We have customers that have dined with us every day since the first days we opened - we are truly honored to have their support!
- Iconic & Innovative: We are always trying to come up with new ideas to keep repeat customers and attract new ones, and we stay updated with new trends and technology.
- A Focus on Employees: We enjoy working with all our employees. Everyone brings a special energy and is an important part of what makes our restaurant successful. We have multiple employees that have worked with us for 20+ years and we truly wouldn’t be here without their support and efforts.
- Homemade Ingredients: We love to have homemade items on our menus, including homemade dressing and desserts. We bottle our own Greek dressing and sell it in-house right now and hope to expand to other retailers.
- Authenticity: Along with traditional American food we also have authentic Greek food. We feature homemade spinach pie, Greek salads, chicken kabobs, rice pudding and baklava!
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