Rockin’ Dave’s Bistro & Backstage Lounge, the beloved bagel, breakfast and lunch spot on Greenwood Avenue, will soon close its doors. Dave Flier, owner of and namesake of Rockin’ Dave’s, says he’s ready for a change and is under contract to sell the building to a local restaurant group.
Flier has big dreams for the next chapter in his life — most presently, hosting a series of deep-dish pizza pop-ups for the NFL playoffs and the Super Bowl. (Follow him on social media to find out when.) He’s also planning a farewell party, date still TBD.
But the biggest dream for Rockin’ Dave involves a little less cooking and a little more, “hanging out with the guests at the table,” as he says.
Following his 2021 appearance on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,” Flier caught the TV bug, and hopes to develop his own TV show. The premise: Rockin’ Dave swoops in to give small restaurant owners a break from their businesses, giving them a vacation while Flier stays at the restaurant to keep things going and even spruce up the place. His hoped-for title: “Rock this Restaurant with Rockin’ Dave.”
“It’s kind of a fun, feel-good show that people might want to tune into,” Flier told the Source Weekly.
The last day for Rockin’ Dave’s is Sunday, Jan. 21.
This article appears in Source Weekly January 18, 2024.
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Congratulations, Dave!! Thanks for the many great years of delicious food. Can’t wait to see you on the tele!