Tapas and food are great. 

However, with Mexican food being popular in inflationary times due to its perceived value, Darden believes Chuy's can grow sustainably without needing to become a full-blown national chain.

Our amazing view location is beating out pool cabins and we do not have the hassles of a pool in the smokies, especially an indoor pool...food for thought. 

I attend 3-5 meetups monthly and we have local meetup https://www.cirpp-live.com/ been arounds since 1974 and we meet twice a month (one network night at local spot food, drinks, socialize and one day 1130am-1pm guest speaker and food at I-Hotel on campus) that have found vendors, private lenders, etc.

No licensing required in Texas which is why the food handler at McDonalds can tell a seller that they're a cash buyer. 

This will help you to understand deal structures from the LP perspective and will give you some credibility if you raise money for others.Also, be prepared to "eat your own dog food" - invest your money in the same deal you're raising money for.

They are not accepting comps from food or other similar lease terms.

You do not need lists.Where would you go get food if you were a hungry lion in the savannas of Africa?

Same with food and claiming we need to produce more food.

Food for thought.