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MATT REIS Thank you Matt Reis, owner of Bathtub Billy’s Wood Fired Pizza and Bar for taking the time to tak with Rochester Woman Online about who he is, what it is like owning a restaurant during these unprecidented times, and what he is doing to survive. Tell us a little about who you are, where you grew up and your family...
Dine in business has been slow to recover, our take out business has been amazing since we were forced to close down because we have amazing customers and friends. What is the one thing about Matt Reis that people may not know? I am very open book, there is not
Who is your favorite food? Probably Pizza or Chicken Parmesan. What are your plans for Bathtub Billys in the near future? I would like to franchise to get more locations. Who has been your biggest business influence?
I grew up in H a m l i n , N Y, I n ow l i v e i n Greece. I have 2 sons Matthew, 21, Joshua, 16 and a daughter Jocelyn, 10. I have a girlfriend, Natalie. Who was the one person you have met that has made the biggest impact on your life? My father, no question about it. What made you decide to own a restaurant? My best friend Mark played volleyball at the Tub since it opened, the previous owner had killed the business and was going to close the doors for good, mark could not let that happen. How has Covid-19 affect your business?
much people don’t know but I guess if there is one thing that I didn’t know was I live for today, not tomorrow, my wife passed away at 27 years old and I learned you cannot guarantee tomorrow will come, so do what you want now and do not sweat the litttle things in life.
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Michael Perri from Perri’s pizza and my girlfriend Natalie. Mike has been a business guy since I have known him, he has built a pizza franchise from the ground up and always is doing something to help the community. Natalie works so hard with her job at Wegmans and she handles a lot for Next Door bar & Grill, so if I have any question I go to her and she always
Name one thing that you love about owning your own business... While it can be stressful at times, my favorite part is knowing that I am helping 28 families pay their bills, be able to do things with their kids,
