Randy Paragary

Partner

Randy has been a pioneer of the local nightlife scene since 1969. Since then he has worn many hats. Saloonkeeper. Attorney. Restaurateur. Entrepreneur. Husband. Father. Community Board Member. Mentor.

He has always been his own boss in a very tough business, but is not just a one-man band.

“People are very passionate about their dining and nightlife experiences,” says Randy, “and it takes the combined individual strengths of the partners in our group to satisfy that passion.”

“We understand the excellence in product it takes to establish and maintain a customer base. Just as important, we understand that it takes a small army of people—everybody from host or hostess, server, cook, and busboy to dishwasher—to not only get food and drink in front of the customer but also surpass their expectations. And we strive to provide this small army the proper training and environment in which they can succeed, and enjoy themselves at the same time.”

Key to Randy’s success is his familiarity with ‘All Things Sacramento’ and his embrace of innovation and risk. He is a graduate of CSUS and the McGeorge School of Law. He spearheaded the arrival of Sacramento nightlife with The Arbor in 1974 and Lord Beaverbrooks in 1975, two leading establishments of their time. And for the next 30 years helped convert Sacramento into the thriving community it is today.

Randy has a reputation of going into neighborhoods and improving their collective dining as well as retail business. He has worked with the city to redevelop areas such as the now bustling pedestrian mall on K Street and recreated a South of Market vibe at 15th and R Streets.

“We have taken some chances with location and menus,” says Randy, “while emphasizing the basics: quality food and service. The look is also very important today because the standard is constantly being raised. But we make changes to better the experience, not for the sake of change. And we thank our customers—neighbors, celebrants, businessmen, tourists, and people just out searching for a good experience—for supporting not just our venues, but also our vision of what Sacramento can be.”