Tuesday, 17 March 2009

Holding web page is open for business!

Today has seen the launch of Hakamou's holding page - it's lush.
Take a look and let us know what you think:
www.hakamou.co.uk
we've also launched a trial advert campaign on Facebook. It's serving Northampton - and promises up to 60,000 may see it....Time will tell.

Thursday, 12 March 2009



This is how Hakamou will feel. No need for me to whitter on (for a change). Just go ahead and feel.

Rather nice isn't it?

Getting Warmer.....

This week has seen Sam step aside from his GM post at The Spot to concentrate on final preparations for the fit out.
As for me, I've been contacting all of the suppliers who have been patiently waiting for us to confirm specification and place orders.
Keep an eye out for the new holding pages on the web site - which will have a chance to invite yourself to the launch party, and to read a bit about the story of Hakamou.

Thursday, 12 February 2009

Latest news

We have definately now got the Premises Licence!!!!!

We can also report that all the documents have finally arrived in the post from the solicitor - delayed by all this inclement weather.

So - onwards and upwards.

happy days

Martin

Sunday, 8 February 2009

Chuffin' Snow...

The snow has been great for some additional family time this week, but with no postal delivery since Wednesday we are still waiting for the legal docs.

Sam and I used a weather window to visit a furniture supplier in Birmingham on Wednesday, and have found some top stuff to furnish and dress Hakamou.

Happy Days

Martin

Monday, 2 February 2009

Drinks Menu

We've now nailed the drinks menu!!!!

The cocktails, glassware and garnish are of a kind never before seen in Northampton - or anywhere...

This has only served to heighten our excitement, and frustration that things aren't moviong any quicker.

Wednesday, 28 January 2009

A long road...worth following

I find myself impatient, excited, overwhelmed, and generally itching to get on with proceedings.

To bring you up to date, we have applied for the licence, and as of today have recieved no objections. This means that another 5 days and the licence could be ours!

In the mean time we are waiting for the legal beagles on all sides to get things rolling.

The problem with it dragging on so long is that we are frustrating some of the excellent suppliers that we have found.

None-the-less, the extra time has allowed us to develop our plans and make them even more exciting.

Rick from Look Touch Feel has done a great job of web graphics, Sam is flying with the drinks list, and the menu is delicious.

Come back soon and catch up on our news.

Happy days

Martin