MARCH 11, 2022, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE B5
Pasta Boss will bring the 'mod' to local dining
BY CHARLES GLENN
Of the Keizertimes
Many people are familiar with the "Mod Pizza"
style of fast-casual dining, featuring an individual
serving and a single price with unlimited toppings.
Pasta fans in Keizer will soon have a similar option
if the new planned restaurant, "Pasta Boss," raises
enough money to open.
"I've been working on starting a new restaurant
over the past few years, but COVID hit and made me
re-think starting something new in uncertain times,"
said Kevin Zeibart, who with his partner, Jared
Baumgartner, have launched a Kickstarter campaign
to fund the new venture.
Over the years of working together, Jared often
came up with out-of-the-box ideas and concepts for
businesses - some good and some bringing a laugh
- until one day it finally hit home. "After years of
working out the concept, menu, name, and the other
important nuances of opening a business, we're
finally ready to go," he said.
"We're at the point in our business planning where
we need to ask for your help," said Zeibart. "We have
a location picked out and we're looking for donations
to help make our dreams a reality, and we're offering
some pretty cool rewards."
"We plan to open in late spring, early summer of
this year," said Zeibart. "The location we're looking
at is in need of a great food option and is surrounded
by single-family homes with several great schools."
Once this location is up and running, the pair plan
to explore other locations, eventually expanding to
other areas of the state.
As of this printing, the partners have raised nearly
$8,000, with a goal of $50,000. The Kickstarter
site currently has 27 followers and has 23 fund-
raising days left. If you would like to contribute
or want to find out more, visit their site at www.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pastaboss/
pasta-boss-fast-casual-restaurant.
Jared Baumgartner, left, with Kevin Zeibart, right, are the owners of a new prospective restaurant in Keizer.
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