Old Factory Grill: The Early Years

The Old Factory Grill (OFG). This is where Soup's Grill all began.

Old Factory Grill: The Early Years

OFG seating area, which eventually became Soup's Grill.

Old Factory Grill: The Early Years

Jeff's parents and his brother, Dan, the original owner's of OFG.

Old Factory Grill: The Early Years

Jeff, Dana, and Dan, in the kitchen.

Old Factory Grill: The Early Years

Jeff and his mother behind the cash register with Dan standing near.

Old Factory Grill: The Early Years

Jeff in the kitchen. Now would you believe that he does the dirty work?

Old Factory Grill: The Early Years

The OFG delivery car.

Soup's Grill Pre-Construction

This is the Old Wienery before the construction.

Soup's Grill Pre-Construction

A sideshot of the Old Wienery with Paoli's in the background.

Soup's Grill Pre-Construction

Another shot from the other side of the Old Wienery.

Demolition Phase

Jeff Suppan and wife, Dana, take a dig at the construction site.

Demolition Phase

The dump truck hauls away the debris.

Demolition Phase

Beginning phase of the Old Wienery parking demolition.

Demolition Phase

Another view of demolition.

Demolition Phase

Preparing for property lot cleanup.

Demolition Phase

Another view of property lot cleanup.

Demolition Phase

Workers beginning demolition.

Construction (March 5, 2007)

The new construction is underway (3/5/07).

Construction (March 5, 2007)

Rear view of building frame.

Construction (March 5, 2007)

Dugout being fabricated and framed.

Construction (March 5, 2007)

Reconstruction of what will be the back wall of the bar.

Construction (March 5, 2007)

View of upcoming front entrance.

Construction (March 5, 2007)

View from front entrance towards rear entrance.

Construction (March 17, 2007)

A view from the front.

Construction (March 17, 2007)

A view from the back out to the front.

Construction (March 17, 2007)

A view from the back out to the front.

Construction (March 17, 2007)

A view from the front looking out to the back.

Construction (March 17, 2007)

The east wall, along Paoli's.

Construction (March 17, 2007)

The east wall, along Paoli's.

Construction (March 17, 2007)

The east wall, along Paoli's.

Construction (March 17, 2007)

A side view of the dugout eating area.

Construction (March 17, 2007)

A side view of the dugout eating area.

Construction (March 17, 2007)

A straight-on look of the dugout eating area.

Construction (March 17, 2007)

A straight-on look of the dugout eating area.

Construction (March 17, 2007)

A view of the back wall of the bar.

Construction (March 17, 2007)

Another view of the back wall of the bar.

Construction (April 3, 2007)

A side view of the dugout area.

Construction (April 3, 2007)

View of the roof frame.

Construction (April 3, 2007)

View of the rear door entrance.

Construction (April 3, 2007)

A view of the front from Ventura Blvd.

Construction (April 3, 2007)

A view from the roof facing east. The roof will also be available for seating.

Construction (April 3, 2007)

A view from the roof facing west.

Construction (April 3, 2007)

Another view from the roof.

Construction (April 3, 2007)

View of the dugout.

Construction (April 3, 2007)

Side view of the dugout.

Construction (April 3, 2007)

View of the roof above the seating area.

Construction (April 3, 2007)

View of the bar and the hallway.

Construction (April 3, 2007)

A view of the back of Soup's Grill from the parking lot.

Construction (July 17, 2007)

Beginning the drywall process in the dugout.

Construction (July 17, 2007)

Another view of the dugout being drywalled.

Construction (July 17, 2007)

View of the front doors and windows being prepared for plastering.

Construction (July 17, 2007)

View of the bar frame and back wall being prepared for installation and drywall.

Construction (July 17, 2007)

View of the rear entrance doors.

Construction (July 17, 2007)

Rear view of the bar.

Construction (July 17, 2007)

View of the front doors and windows.

Construction (July 17, 2007)

View of the unfinished drywall behind the bar area.

Construction (July 17, 2007)

Another view of the unfinished drywall in the bar.

Construction (July 31, 2007)

Drywall completed in dugout.

Construction (July 31, 2007)

Drywall in seating area completed.

Construction (July 31, 2007)

Drywall in hallway completed.

Construction (July 31, 2007)

Drywall on the back wall of the bar completed.

Construction (July 31, 2007)

Another view of the back wall of the bar completed.

Construction (July 31, 2007)

Another view of the seating area wall completed.

Construction (July 31, 2007)

Another view of the dugout completed.

Construction (Sept 12, 2007)

View of Soup's Grill with completed stucco and window stain.

Construction (Sept 12, 2007)

Side view photo from Ventura Blvd.

Construction (Sept 12, 2007)

Wood framing over bar area completed and being prepared for staining.

Construction (Sept 12, 2007)

A view of the dugout with all light fixtures installed.

Construction (Sept 12, 2007)

Seating area wall painted and ready for TV installation and Wainscotting.

Construction (Sept 12, 2007)

View of finished ceiling and light fixtures.

Construction (Sept 12, 2007)

View of the floor in dugout.

Construction (Sept 12, 2007)

View of bathroom tiled.

Construction (Sept 12, 2007)

View of stairs framed and ready for staining.

New Construction (Sept 28, 2007)

View of bar stained

New Construction (Sept 28, 2007)

View of dugout floor stained

New Construction (Sept 28, 2007)

View of dugout seating almost completed

New Construction (Sept 28, 2007)

View of completed wainscoting

New Construction (Sept 28, 2007)

View of televisions being installed

New Construction (Sept 28, 2007)

View of steps stained

New Construction (Sept 28, 2007)

View of rooftop deck stained

New Construction (Sept 28, 2007)

View of brick partially layered & almost completed

New Construction (Sept 28, 2007)