Back Bay Grill included in 50 Great Ideas

Back Bay Grill in Portland was recently recognized by Restaurant Business in its “50 Great Ideas” issue. The issue celebrates innovative ideas

created by people in the restaurant business. Back Bay Grill in Portland made the list for its creative financing plan inviting regular customers to buy house accounts. For $1,000 up front, the customers received $1,500 worth of restaurant credit. Chef Larry Matthews used the house accounts initially to pay for a new air conditioning system. He will be offering another round soon to raise funds to buy new chairs for the restaurant.