04-17-2023 Planning Commission Packet

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PC Exhibit B Talavera Hello, and thank you for taking the time to listen to our proposal for a new restaurant in Orono. First and foremost, we would like to introduce ourselves. Our names are Karla Parra and Carolina Cano-Garnica. Carolina is my oldest of five children. I also have Gustavo, Carlos, and our twins, Cesar and Frida. Our family has been living in Long Lake for over 20 years. We have 7 Orono School's graduates, and plan to have more in the future! We have come to build a strong network of family and friends in the area. We will have one business partner named Antonio, who is based in Wisconsin and is solely an investor to our business. This will be a family owned and operated restaurant that will bring a zesty touch of authentic Mexican cuisine to Long Lake. We have had this idea in the works for a few years now, and have been building strong relationships within the restaurant business industry to better understand the demands of running our own. Our inspiration for the name Talavera comes from the 1400th century Spanish Queen Talavera in the Toledo province of Spain,that was then brought to Mexico and used as a decoration for construction of buildings, appliances, and even home decor. This type of earthenware is characterized by colorful, detailed patterns, and a milky glaze. We intend to be an exclusive take on Mexican cuisine and dining experiences, as if you were sitting inside a botanical inspired restaurant in Mexico City. Our dining customers would be open to come and dine with us from 11 am-l Opm, Monday-Sunday, being able to enjoy either lunch or dinner, as well as offering a full bar, beer, and cocktail menu. We will also offer take out and catering services to our customers. We estimate that we will need about 12 employees to make the restaurant fully functional. This is including cooks, servers, and food runners.