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DOUG MARSCHKE • Underdogs Restaurant Group

WORK • Wednesday Routine

DOUG MARSCHKE • CEO • Underdogs Restaurant Group
Neighborhoods you work in: The Sunset, South Beach, Cow Hollow, North Beach
Neighborhood you live in: Outer Sunset

It’s Wednesday morning. What’s the scene at your workplace?
Organized chaos! Each restaurant produces all of our product fresh daily, so there are a lot of people working on salsas, marinades, butchering, etc. The front of the house is busy opening the restaurant, stocking and setting things up. I’m sure there are some maintenance issues we’re dealing with as we check in, and sales reps come in to pitch their products. Plus, we’re answering all the emails, voicemails, and reviews we received the day before, and it isn’t even 10am yet!

What’s on the agenda for today?
Been working on our new menu for dogs, because they (the dogs) all seem jealous of their owners eating tacos. We’re working on getting a better non-alcoholic drink program going, too. Also, after my kidney transplant three years ago (my wife was my donor), I try to do something for kidney advocacy or education daily.

Any restaurant plans today, tonight, this weekend?
My wife and I try to hit a new restaurant each week if we can. We’re excited about Gallinette right across from Underdogs Too, and Spruce is our go-to for special events.

How about a little leisure or culture?
I have a three-quarter basketball court in my backyard, so every other Saturday, us old guys get together, play a little basketball, then head over to Underdogs for some tacos and margaritas. The game itself isn’t the point, it’s really just an excuse for people to get together, burn some calories, and relax.

Any weekend getaways?
Healdsburg! We belong to a few wine clubs, and it’s always a great time. We also went to Disneyland for Christmas. It’s the happiest place on earth, right?