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Stone Brewing Company Liberty Station

Stone Brewing Company Liberty Station | Hungarian Workshop
Stone Brewing Company Liberty Station

The time is finally here. The time when we’ll have an amazing brewery close enough to our homes where we we can even walk to. Stone Brewing Company Liberty Station will be opening their doors on May 15th. Now I won’t have to driving 40 minutes to enjoy a delicious Stone Smoked Porter, while relaxing in a Whiskey Barrel Chair that the beer actually came from – that I made! 🙂

It has been just over a year since I started working with this great brewery. With three of their locations under my belt so far (Stone Brewing Co. Escondido, Oceanside and Stone Farm) and next week Liberty Station, I feel very privileged to work such incredible company. I dropped off 10 Whiskey Barrel Chairs yesterday and I already have an order of 10 more.

Barrel Chairs at Stone Brewing Company Liberty Station | Hungarian Workshop

Stone Brewing Company at Liberty Station is going to be huge. While I was dropping of the chairs I had the chance to walk around and explore little. The main restaurant design looks wonderful. Even with a high ceiling and giant stones around, the room feels warm and cozy. The bar has these great glass top tables that have a little stream running through underneath. Very unique. There is also Bocce Ball courtyard which will be very fun for everyone who likes to have a drink and play games with their friends. Speaking of fun, wait until see the bathrooms. I guarantee you’ll do a double take right when you enter!  The weird thing was, the entire place wasn’t even complete yet. There were still fork lifts and men setting in these gigantic boulders in the main outdoor section. Can’t wait to fill up that part with chairs and tables. I also heard something about a movie theater! I would love to talk more about Stone Brewing Company Liberty Station however I don’t want to spoil any other surprises.
Three Whiskey Barrel Chairs at Stone Brewing Company Liberty Station | Hungarian Workshop

The bottom line is, this place will be far more than just your average brewery and restaurant. With all these amenities you and your friends will be entertained for hours and you wont want to leave. I encourage you to go check it out and drink a beer in our chairs.

Cheers,

-Balazs Moldovan

Our Latest Whiskey Barrel Chair # 141I'm making the delivery the casual way.

If you would like to buy some furniture from The Hungarian Workshop type in one of these coupon codes and save big!!!

  1.  10%OFF/BGM-Use this code to save 10% on your entire purchase.
  2. SAVEME$300/BGM- Use this coupon code if you are spending $2000 or more to save $300.
  3. SAVEME$200W.B.C.T/BGM- Use this code when you buy our Wine Barrel Coffee Table to save $200. Five codes available.

Coupon Codes can not be used with one another. Please be aware all codes expire on 06-30-2013. Be sure to fallow us on Facebook & Twitter for more codes and ways to save big. Please subscribe to our e mail news letter than will inform you about sales, events and more! 

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you visit us again soon!

The almighty Stone Gargoyle (TM)

 

 

 

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Things to consider when buying patio furniture

Whiskey Barrel Patio Furniture | Chair & Ottoman Well it is now towards the end of April and hopefully everyone is about to receive their tax refunds. Often this is the time when people start thinking about buying new patio furniture for the warm weather that’s approaching.

A few things to consider when buying patio furniture are: 

  • Location – Where you are planing to keep the new patio furniture will always help determining what type you are looking for.
  • Material – Wood, metal, plastic, wicker, fabric, etc. Now days there are many option available that you can choose from.
  • Weather – Factoring in the local weather will be a big help. However, don’t let it steer you away from the type you really want.
  • Quality – When we make a purchase we always want the best products out there. Buying good quality furniture will ensure longevity and for you to get your money’s worth.
  • Expense – The price can change anyone’s mind in an instant. We all want to save money but most of the time going the cheap route will just end up costing you more.
  • Design/Style – Keep an open mind when in search. Don’t judge books by their cover. I know that sounds cliche but thinking out side of the box is the best way to discover new things.

The Wine Barrel Love Seat | Hungarian Workshop

The good news is that if you are thinking about buying some of our Wine or Whiskey Barrel furniture they will meet these qualifications. You might think I am just saying that because I’m trying to make a sale. However, if you read further along I will go through the list and tell you why.

When it comes to Location, Weather & Material our barrel chairs will do great because Wine and Whiskey barrels are made out of White Oak. French (Wine) and American (Whiskey) Oak has great durability and it almost waterproof. It has exceptional resistant to wear and the heartwood is great against decay. The wood displays medium movement while in service. As for Quality our furniture speak for them self. When it comes to handmade pieces quality is easy to maintain. With routine inspections and attention to detail, our furniture are assured to meet your expectations! The Prices are at a reasonable level for our patio furniture which leave a wide range of customer and ensures the return of current clientele. Design and Style are huge selling point because most of our customers are big fans of Wine or Whiskey. A lot of people also support our goal of up-cycled material. Going green has done wonders for The Hungarian Workshop. While maintaining a conscious effort towards the environment, we intend to do our part while creating these furniture.Whiskey Barrel Chair - Closed Top

So far we have turned well over a 130 barrels into patio furniture under 10 months. The goal for the future is to double our sales and land a couple more retailers who have the same drive and goal as we do.

If you ready to make buy some of our patio furniture be sure to type in one of these coupon codes and save big!!!

  1.  10%OFF/BGM-Use this code to save 10% on your entire purchase.
  2. SAVEME$300/BGM- Use this coupon code if you are spending $2000 or more to save $300.
  3. SAVEME$200W.B.C.T/BGM- Use this code when you buy our Wine Barrel Coffee Table to save $200. Five codes available.

Coupon Codes can not be used with one another. Please be aware all codes expire on 04-30-2013. Be sure to fallow us on Facebook & Twitter for more codes and ways to save big. Please subscribe to our e mail news letter than will inform you about sales, events and more! 

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you visit us again soon!

-Balazs G. Moldovan

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Stone Brewery Farm

Whiskey Barrel Chair by The Hungarian Workshop at Stone Brewing Co. FARMToday we had an amazing day! Me and my fiance had a chance to get a sneak peek at the new Stone Brewery Farm. The size of the place is enormous and the scenery was beautiful. Being away from the city was definitely a fun change and felt very relaxing.  The whole atmosphere reminded of a simpler time. Kind of like my childhood while I was growing up in Felsőzsolca, Hungary.

Couple of the farmers working, getting everything ready for the grand opening. Stone Brewery FarmAfter finishing the 10 Whiskey Barrel Chairs that Stone had ordered for the farm, I was pretty excited to make the delivery myself. I heard a lot of great things about Stone Farms beforehand, so when the opportunity come to visit the place I was thrilled. Stone Brewing Company is expending more and more everyday and I am very thankful to be working with them! They are one of my biggest clients who has fast forwarded my business in the right direction.

Whiskey Barrel Chair at Stone Farm | Hungarian WorkshopWhen we arrived we met the Farm Supervisor; David Solomon. He is a very nice guy who showed us around and introduced us to some of the other Stone Farmers. Seeing the amount of work that goes into running a whole entire farm has made me really appreciate the hard working man and women who make their living that way.

Chickens at Stone FarmThe Stone Brewery Farm will feature quit a few neat attractions as well. On our adventure walking around the farm we discovered their chickens, ducks and quails. One of Stone most popular dish is Quail “Knots” which is a delicious pickled quail egg. Once we visited all the animals we headed down to an open area that seems like perfect place to set the Whiskey Chairs and have few drinks. In the clearance was also a concrete pizza oven. I can’t wait for that to be up and running! A fresh slice and a cold beer away from the city and all the noise, count me in. Speaking of beer, I got the word that the Stone Brewery Farm will be featuring a new Lavender beer. Look for that in the near future. By the entrance of the farm there will be a bar area that has a deck with a great view of the entire place.

Me And David Solomon at Stone FarmBe sure to come visit the Stone Brewery Farm opening soon!

If you ready to make a purchase be sure to type in one of these coupon codes and save big!!!

  1.  10%OFF/BGM-Use this code to save 10% on your entire purchase.
  2. SAVEME$300/BGM- Use this coupon code if you are spending $2000 or more to save $300.
  3. SAVEME$200W.B.C.T/BGM- Use this code when you buy our Wine Barrel Coffee Table to save $200. Five codes available.

Coupon Codes can not be used with one another. Please be aware all codes expire on 04-30-2013. Be sure to fallow us on Facebook & Twitter for more codes and ways to save big. Please subscribe to our email news letter than will inform you about sales, events and more! Whiskey Barrel Chair & Stone Tractor | Hungarian Workshop

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to visit us again.

-Balazs G. Moldovan

 

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When Did Whiskey Barrel Furniture Become Elegant?

Could be future Whiskey Barrel Furniture for the Hungarian WorkshopWhiskey Barrel Furniture are a great way to stay “Green”. Recycling and Up-cycling old items and used material has become very popular in the recent years. It’s not just popular, it has even become very important and a must for a few people. Which is great because sometimes we forget and not realize how many things we waste and discard. Simply all it takes is a little bit of creativity, and an everyday items can have a whole new second  life.

Most often when you see an old barrel it will be a trash can or it’s been cut in half and turned into a planter. Those are good and easy ways to re-use them but not great. The fact is that Wine and Whiskey barrels are made from white oak. A type of wood that is perfect to use for most wood working projects and can be pretty pricey when purchased brand new. If you ever had the chance to visited a winery or a distillery you probably have seen the hundredths of barrel they go through each year stacked in a huge pile. It’s a sight like that that will make you say “There must be another use for them.”, even if you’re not a woodworker or environmentalist.

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Bar Chair at The Mission in San Diego - Hungarian Workshop

It has now been over a year since I started working with used barrels and I am happy to report that it seems people have really took a liking to my Wine & Whiskey Barrel Furniture. The key element in turning an old barrel into furniture is detail. Just because it’s rustic furniture it does not mean there should be nails sticking out, have rough edges, etc. The way to make up-cycled material look elegant in my eyes is to go above and beyond, to the point where you may not even be able to tell what the item was previously. Each time I have to explain where the wood came from to somebody, I feel a great amount of satisfaction and confidence in my work.

I invite you to come brows through our website and see what new Wine & Whiskey Barrel Furniture we have to offer. Be sure to fallow us on Facebook and Twitter to receive monthly coupon codes. You can also sign up for our News Letter to receive information on new items and promotions.

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San Diego Home And Garden Show

Wine & Whiskey Barrel Chairs at the Home & Garden ShowLast weekend we had a great opportunity to show off our barrel chairs at the 28th Annual Home  & Garden Show in Del Mar. It was the first time the Hungarian Workshop was featured in such a large event and the results were amazing. Just 3 days of exposure has done wonders for the business. With retailers calling and custom orders on the way, this was definitely an opportunity of a life time.

Hungarian Workshop at the Spring Home And Garden ShowIt all started last week when I received an email from Navid Mostatabi from Envision Landscape Studios.  They showed me an amazing display plan drawn up which had a fantastic modern yet natural look, and I knew I had to be a part of it. The plans originally called for some standard Adirondack Chairs but they said they wanted something different. Something that would standout from the ordinary and really capture people eyes. So that is where the Hungarian Workshop came in and made it happen.

Barrel Chairs at the Spring Home And Garden ShowWith only a few days left to complete a project I jump to work right away. After all it’s NOT everyday you get to show off your handmade furniture for thousands of people to see. In storage I already had enough staves prepped for two Whiskey Barrel Chairs, which was a life saver. Even though I did not have a wine barrel laying around I still wanted to show off our wine barrel furniture as well. I made a few phone calls and a couple of minutes later I was on my way to pick up the perfect barrel. I am never a big fan when it comes to rushing especially when it involves furniture making, but sometimes you may have no choice. Eventually orders like that will come along and knowing how to handle them is a big plus. Since situations like this are definitely not new to us, we were able to pull it off without any problems what so ever.

Wine & Whiskey Barrel Chairs at the Home And Garden ShowThe Home And Garden Show had a great turnout. Hundredths of my business cards went out and the fallowing week the orders started coming in. I would like to thank Navid at Envision Landscape Studios for this wonderful opportunity and hopefully you will see the Hungarian Workshop at other Home And Garden Shows in the future.

 

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Bistro Chairs For Your Home Or Restaurant

The Wine Barrel Chair & Side Table would make an excellent bistro chairs set.Although the new year has just started, there are already lots of home owners and business owners looking to find the right bistro chairs for the Spring season. You may think it’s only January and Spring time isn’t for another 2 months or so, however this may be the best time to find those great early bird deals.

Countless restaurants and private buyers have chosen The Hungarian Workshops bistro chairs for a couple good reasons.

  • Elegance: Our chairs provide an outstanding appearance and style. We try to use the best contrasts that really let the colors pop out and catch the eyes. Being unique and different is very important to us, therefore we make sure our piece will stand out and not be confused with any other.
  • Durability: Each piece is designed with strength in mind because one of or main focus is on longevity. Without compromising comfort, each chair is built to last and to endure just about anything.
  • Price: What you get with us is practically a steal! Keep in mind most wooden furniture these days are mass produced in factories and lack craftsmanship and care. With a moderate investment and care take you will have beautiful furniture for years to come.

A few satisfied customers sitting in the bistro chairs at Stone Brewery Escondido, CA

Doing a bit of research before you make a purchase is always a good idea. Especially if you intend to buy in large quantities. Don’t be afraid to ask companies for discounts, more than half the time they will just to lock in the deal.

These days going “Green” is also really important to people. Recycling, reusing and up-cycling has turned into more than just a fad. The concept of up-cycling has helped our business tremendously. Last summer we landed a deal with Stone Brewery’s bistro where they wanted us to turn their old Whiskey barrels into chairs. Since then our business has more than tripled, we ended up with a whole new line of products and created a great business relationship with a very big company! Since then we have been approached by more and more cafes, diner and pubs because they too love the idea of reusing old barrel. It’s not just the owners but the customers as well. A majority of our clients have sat in our chairs at bistros and just fell in love with them. Picking out the right patio set can change the whole atmosphere and turn an ordinary customer into frequent one!

A Wine Barrel Coffee Table & Bistro Chairs in the Garden at Stone Brewery

At the Hungarian Workshop our top priority is customer service. We are not happy until you are 100% satisfied with your purchase. We will gladly work with you one on one and answer any question you may have. Please feel free to contact us at any time.

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to visit us again soon.

-Balazs Moldovan

 

 

Don’t forget about our 100th Barrel Chair Giveaway! Be the lucky one who orders our one hundredth barrel chair and receive it for free!!!