I just read an interesting post on Bococaland that Colonie Restaurant, a local, seasonal American restaurant, is trying top open its doors on Atlantic Avenue (next to Floyd), but the owners don’t have enough money. Instead of seeking out investors, they’re asking anyone who might want to help to donate cash via Kickstarter–a website that allows wanna-be entrepreneurs to get a project funded in a certain amount of time–or abandon said project. If the needed coin isn’t raised, no money changes hands.

Have you ever heard of anyone trying to raise money for a restaurant this way? I think this is quite hilarious and also rather ballsy: We want to open our restaurant, but we don’t have the money, maybe you wanna drop a few coins in our cup? Hmmm.

The Kickstarter site reports that the three owners need money for the materials to finish building the place: “We need a great counter top and bar stools, sexy kitchen appliances, beautiful pendant lamps, and cool tiles for the wall. We are funding this project ourselves with some support from friends and family, but would like to reach out to the community for a little more help. We are offering AWESOME and generous incentives in the hopes that we will be able to personally meet (and thank!) everyone who donates, and to begin fostering a great relationship with all of you.”

Maybe you get your name on the back of a chair?

What do you think of this idea? Brilliant? Obnoxious? Share your two cents below!

Andrea Strong