1Phase
Private R&D
Current PhaseNow – Q2 2026
Refine the recipes, dial in the vibe, test the plates, and build the brand foundation.
Built With Purpose
The Road to the Soundhouse
A staged path from private recipe development to mobile launch, pop-ups, and a future Island Fire Soundhouse.
The Plan
Phase by Phase
2Phase
Brand + Waitlist
Current PhaseQ2 – Q3 2026
Grow the waitlist, shape the story, collect feedback, and invite early supporters into the journey.
3Phase
Private Tastings + Pop-Ups
Q3 – Q4 2026
Bring the food, drinks, music, and service flow into real-world testing through invite-only sessions and small events.
4Phase
Mobile Island Fire
Q1 – Q2 2027
Launch the mobile experience through catering, events, festivals, and a branded food truck or pop-up unit.
5Phase
Small Soundhouse
Late 2027+
Open the first intimate Island Fire Soundhouse: food, vinyl, fire, drinks, and community under one roof.
Right Now
Current Focus
Everything we're actively working on in Phase 1 and 2.
Private Friends & Family
Monthly Tastings
Recipe Refinement
Concept Validation
Waitlist Growth
Progress
Key Milestones
What we're tracking on the way to our first public experience.
Menu Lock
in-progressFinalize the core 8–10 item menu that goes to the first permitted pop-up.
Signature Sauce Finalized
in-progressVillage Gold Sauce formula locked and production-ready.
Drink System Finalized
pendingIsland beverage menu confirmed and repeatable.
First Waitlist Goal
in-progressReach 250 verified waitlist members before first pop-up.
Pop-Up Readiness
pendingAll permits, equipment, team, and logistics confirmed.
Truck Go/No-Go Gate
pendingBusiness case review and decision point for food truck investment.
The Vision
Future Soundhouse
Where we're headed.
Outdoor Island BBQ Patio
Open fire, family tables, island breeze, and the smell of smoke in the air.
Vinyl Listening Lounge
A curated space where the music is as important as the food.
Live Stage / Soundhouse
Where local artists, reggae sounds, and community converge.
“This is more than a restaurant. It’s a sound. It’s a community. It’s the Soundhouse.”
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