Columbia Restaurant Oral History Project
Loading...
Interviewer
Huse, Andrew T.
Publication Date
7-14-2008
Date
2007-01-21
Abstract
Richard Gonzmart discusses the expansion of the restaurant into various locations around Florida, his father's business acumen, and the reorientation of the business during the crisis following his father's death. He describes the creation of the Cha Cha Coconuts concept, entertainment offerings at the St. Petersburg and Ybor City locations, and his first ventures involving the Café and Warehouse night clubs. Mr. Gonzmart also comments on the development of a central commissary for the company, possible future business plans, and the importance of preserving the Columbia's identity; .
Keywords
Restaurant management, Nightclubs, Restaurants, Florida, Tampa, Ybor City (Tampa, Fla.)
Subject: geographic
Florida; Tampa; Ybor City (Tampa, Fla.)
Holding Location
University of South Florida
Language
English
Media Type
Oral histories; Online audio
Format
Audio
Identifier
C57-00016
Recommended Citation
Gonzmart, Richard, "Richard Gonzmart" (2008). Columbia Restaurant Oral History Project. 2.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/columbia_ohp/2
Rights Statement
