I think the restaurant should be named "Bigger Wallets"

Love how Addison is walking around in bunny slippers!

Something i learnt from 20 yrs of retail; Never say sorry for the wait. Always say thank you for your patience. It is a more positive way of apologising especially if its not ur fault its busy. Also if you say sorry for the wait people think 'yes i was waiting' and feel they have the right to be annoyed but saying thank you for your patience people think 'yeah im patient.' And feel they are the bigger person and wont get annoyed.

There's this restaurant near me called Culinary Dropout, and I feel like something similar would suit Addison's restaurant. Maybe like Silver Spoon Dropout? It references that Addison has grown up privileged (raised with a silver spoon growing up), the spoon literally referencing food, and dropout referencing that Addison dropped out of high school.

Still in love with the rewamped Bigwallet Emporium, it looks so chic yet cozy. Also Addison is looking muuuch better now 😂

If you want them to wear a specific uniform you should get rid of the others or even try putting the one you want in the first slot. I usually just delete the others so I know that they won't be wearing anything else or that it will reset to the preset uniform. You're right, Carl's new mod is a game saver and makes it so much more fun! Thank the heavens for Carl and his mods!!

If you need a way to “remove” some of the tables because it’s too much you can always move objects the chairs scooted into the tables a bit to make them unusable but still there.

Addison insisted the front door to the restaurant be left open at all times for the 'aesthetic'. So Reginal had to figure out a magic solution to theft and dust. The things he does for his kids.

I think a great name for the restaurant would be Lady's. It would be a great nod to the history of the building and his family!

JAMES!!! I've been watching you since AT LEAST end of 2017. I was in preparatory school to get into university. Today marks the last day me and my classmates have to submit our main (and final) research paper to get our undergrad degree in Biomedicine. So I'm feeling pretty nostalgic, lol. Thank you so much for all the years and memories!!! Keep being awesome ❤️

I think it might be a cool idea to try and have Addison "pay back" their dads for the restaurant a little. Like, maybe they have to give them a certain amount of their profits or like a "rent" for them buying it for them. It would keep it challenging if it gets too easy!

The Agatha’s made me think of “it was Agatha all along” 😂

We should hire Rhys!! Also, we could hire Kento and have an unfortunate grease fire accident 👀

I’ve been loving the burger boys series, so I’m excited to watch this too!

It'd be cool if Addison performed with their guitar during meals for ambiance .

idea for the mezzanine: maybe make a little lounge area for open mic nights. you could add some sofas and a stage area -- it would give addison a chance to show off their guitar skills

“I want them to think I’m rich!!” 5 min later.. Addison walking around in pajamas and bunny slippers

A name idea I had was “Bigwallet Eattorium” because it sounds like the original name of the place “Bigwallet Emporium”. Kind of a throwback to when Lady built and ran the place

I like Addison's new look. And the restaurant looks really good! You did a great job!

All the Agathas, is like the job application version of coming back to the free samples table with a mustache, then glasses, then both 😂

Not me screaming "THE QUICHES, JAMES" when looking for 3 star brunch items to add to the menu

So excited for the dine out spin off! This suggestion isn’t related to the challenges with the current lets play, but as soon as you unlock the ability to change ingredient quality I think you should unlock pufferfish nigiri temporarily on the menu. That way you can set the quality to cheap and Reginald can finally “take care” of the inappropriate teacher Kenta Hara once and for all 😆

The way James said "it's salad" when looking at the menu was 100% corn kid vibes

Addison after doing literally one(1) task: aight, that's enough hard work for today, time to slip into something comfortable and get some sleep! I like to imagine Burger Boys somewhere out there being like: “those kids have it so easy 🤬 back in OUR days.....”

I'm loving this! also, you can add Spinach Frittata and Spinach and Mushroom Quiche for main courses; those are pretty brunchy items. ❤

This series is going to be so much fun to watch: The build is amazing, the restaurant challenge is creative, your enthusiasm is delightful, and Carl's mod makes Dine Out fun instead of frustrating.

New mission! Hire as many Agathas as the game generates. A new Agatha each star rating! Definitely need music in the restaurant too! You can set the game to only play copyright-free music if you are worried about that.

I think “The Bigwallet Bistro” would go really nicely with the style of the cafe 🥰😅

Your excitement about playing Addison as a restaurant owner is contagious. Bravo to you, James, for attempting this with only Addison as the controllable sim! Sweet restaurant!

Agatha's hat is part of her hairstyle. Sims with hairstyles that have a head covering cannot wear any other hats. The game doesn't allow the separate hat to show up. I was designing a sim in CAS with a hat like that and thought I'd use a beanie to cover it up for the athletic outfit, but nope. Their fancy hat still showed and they weren't wearing the beanie. I had to change the hairstyle for that outfit.

Don't forget to repair the fridge, and rummage for parts, you might get close to opening!

YES ITS FINALLY HERE!!! Oh I didn't expect it'll be a spinoff but I guess it make sense so we can focus on Addison

I am embarrassingly intrigued by this! 👀

Thanks to Carl's mod now I had a restaurant in every word and most of my families had restaurant lol 🤣

I absolutely love having Agatha as the chef, especially love that she's got her hat on 😄

The four Agathas for hire had me dying laughing. The clone bug is such a sims thing to have that I can't even be mad 😂😂😂

If the menu is just serving brunch items you could go simple and name the restaurant “Brunch By Bigwallet” or “Bigwallet’s Brunch”

given the industrial aesthetic and the cupcake machine, I think The Cupcake Factory would be a fitting name

The cupcake room is giving me flashbacks from working in a ramen shop where we made our noodles in a glass room in the dining room 😖

James, carrot cake is incredible. You are missing out 😌

Great first episode! I know the goal is 5 stars, but would like to add a suggestion. With the incredible difference Carl’s mod makes for DO, what if Addison purchases the abandoned, broken down restaurants previously owned by his ancestors and refurbishes them? I’m sure I’m not the only one who would love to see those original builds reach their full potential between building updates in Sims 4 and the mighty Carl saving DO. Have to also say again this has become my favorite of your builds-the combo of greenery with the industrial style is stunning and welcoming! There’s just something about the vibe this place has! So happy all the roof shingles stayed as is from the livestream, too!

I think the restaurant should just be called “Lady’s” as a tribute to the main gal herself ❤

I also like the idea of Addison goofing off all the time, part of their arrogance. They’re always taking personal calls, their friends and gf are always coming over to hang out and get free food, and they use their restaurant as their personal concert venue with guitar solos 😂

I am glad you're also doing this on UKposts as a side series, not just twitch!! Both still very interesting

To stop the outfits from changing in Dine Out I always just delete the other options, it doesn't get rid of them for other restaurants just the one you own at the time so it's the perfect solution really lol

I love the build, especially the central kitchen

I've been bingeing the full Bigwallet series playlist for months and I just got to this one today. I'm so upset that I have none left yet!

I’m screaming over the fact that simply playing Dine Out is a challenge in and of itself 💀💀💀

once Addison age up to an adult, they should move out and live in the restorant, especially so you can actually use the household funds separated

Maybe Addison could go busking around San Myshuno for tips? But they can only go to a Festival if they get invited by someone else and then they have to do everything the festival requires which may or may not get them enough money to run and upgrade the restaurant! ALSO if they want more produce, then they have to harvest it wild, get it from a festival or fishing, or buy it from the stall Agatha and Agnes run in Henford-on-Bagley because that was a condition Agatha gave if she became a cook in the restaurant (lol ignoring the fact there are multiple Agathas... I just thought this might be fun so that it doesn't get too easy to get better ingredients to sell or use for meals.) I realize you're already doing some of that in Burger Boys but it'd be funny to see Addison traveling to haggle with Agatha or Agnes or go foraging and if you want, you can kinda fake an invite with the family, maybe Reginald invites his mom, his aunt, his husband, and both kids, or have Hillary invite dear Addy out and leave Addison as an NPC Sim for a bit but then Addison has to actually spend time with these people and socialize and you have to figure out how to get what you need (unless it glitches out lol.) IDK just trying to come up with some extra rules for the sake of it! 😂😉☺

This looks amazing 🤩 I love how everything is so stylish. The restaurant looks awesome and Addison has really nice looks, especially the one with crochet bucket hat and eclectic printed shirt. Looks very organic as a restaurant owner 🔥

Biggie's Bistro could work. Love the build!

Addie’s Patties, Lady’s Lunchbox, and The Dropout are my restaurant name suggestions

6 years and EA still hasn't fixed dine out bugs. nice 🙂

I still stand by my idea that Kenta should be fed bad pufferfish from Addison's restaurant.

I’m actually watching the Dine out LP from year’s ago, can’t wait to see how much it changed with the mod

Super loving this series already! The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous and the idea of leaning into Addison being spoiled and not really getting the responsibility of running the restaurant and all the little extra challenges are a fun twist. On a side note, I super appreciate you zooming in on the UI. Some of the options in the Dine Out section are pretty small, especially on mobile, so it's nice to have them enlarged. It's also fun to look closer at the food menu lol

This venue is BEAUTIFUL! Is this on the gallery for us to download? So far loving this series and how well you meshed this let’s play with your legacy fam :)

just became a patreon for carls mod after watching this, im now running my own restaurant with triplets so no wages have to be paid. Loving who Addison is growing up to be, love me a free spirit

Hiring a bunch of Agathas would definitely give it Cookie Clicker vibes.

Where I live there's a restaurant in an old historic machine shed. So it's called The Machine Shed. Addison's restaurant is also an old converted factory with machinery in it, so it could be the Bigwallet Machine Shed

You should have added a Spinach Frittata to the menu, perfect breakfast food

There is literally nothing that relaxes me more during a study break than a James Turner video ❤

Addison can totally earn tips during the day in the restaurant too !! I’m so excited for this series 😭❤️

This was really fun. I'm glad you make content you enjoy and then it comes through as enjoyable for us.

This build is one of the best I've ever seen, you've really outdone yourself!

Fantastic first episode! Love how you always like to make things harder and more challenging! ❤️

i’ve been waiting for this!!! so excited for the new series

The restaurant is so beautiful! I'm so excited to follow along with this series and Addison's growth as a sim. I think it would be pretty spicy if he had Hillary over late for a date after closing and maybe even spend the night! I don't remember if teens can spend the night or not... but maybe as young adults?

I accidentally fell asleep while watching this (side effect of watching this in bed) and started dreaming that I was running a restaurant with James since the video was still playing. I woke up suddenly and realized that no, sticking strawberries and basil literally on the wall is not good decor. 🤣 Edit: 19:17 just realized he planted strawberries and basil in the wall planters which is where that came into play in my dream 😂😂😂😂

I love this new restaurant. I am so excited about this LP, too. Carl's Dine Out mod looks impressive.

Been looking forward to this series!!! Makes me want to get the mod!

Bigwallet Bistro

The amount of Agatha’s is hilarious 😂

I love everything about this spin off, please don't end it early! ❤️

I love this! It gives lady bigwallet bakery vibes.

‘It’s NOT the Coffee’ as a nod to the Burger Boys chat focus 😂

I love Carl's Mod! In the future, I'd love to see customers use the open fridge to get homemade desserts when offered "offer free dessert". That way the owner can raise their baking skill. Also, this could apply to "offer free drink". Have the barista coffee maker or bar and the customer could get their free drink (or the staff can serve them). There's so much potential for this mod. I'm going to get it today.

Carrot cupcakes are amazing! Honestly until yesterday thanks to a TikTok I wasn't aware it's not a common dessert (well, carrot cake, but cupcakes are the same just smaller versions). It's amazingly good and a favourite in many households where I live.

Addison reminds me of a guy I went to school with. His dad bought him a record store after graduation. (He was a burnout and failed his first semester of college.) Then his dad got him a limo w/ driver after a series of drunken car accidents. I like to think Addison was a lot like my old classmate but has to take a cab to work.😉

The Addaurant. It sounds like the sort of portmanteau a teenager who thinks it's a great idea to drop out of high school because daddy has money would come up with. Maybe he changes it to something more sensible when he's older, or after it fails. "Dude, see, it's not just my name and restaurant, it's also, like, you will be ADDicted to my food!"

The realistic story telling of the rich kid thinking all they have to do to run a successful restaurant is literally just welcome 2 tables then take a nap is HILARIOUS and accurate 🤣

James is Australian so I’m surprised he didn’t say Kaito Saito as the waito

The restaurant space is GORGEOUS! Reminds me of these farm-to-table restaurants that are here in the States.

The opened windows on the front of the building are flipped. Should be facing the other way. The reason is so if it rains, then rain will not drain into the building.

James skipping over Hina who was the best candidate for no reason just hurt to much, it was too relatable 🤣🤣

I watched the build of this restaurant and loved it but seeing it in action makes me love it even more! Honestly one of the best I’ve seen in sims. Cant wait to dload it!

I like the name "Emporium Cafe" or Emporium Bistro" for the restaurant. Also, I think we need a sidequest where Addison tries to learn the recipe for Pufferfish Nigiri and "accidentally" makes it poor quality and serves it to Kenta at his restaurant. It's the closest you can get to poisoning food in TS4 and I think it would be fun.

Dine Out is crazy addictive 😂 love this series, too ((:

I feel like you should add a busking/performance area so Addison can play guitar for the customers. Like, they opened this restaurant in part so they could have a captive audience for their music career bc they're such a nepo baby they aren't willing to pay their dues at all and just wants people who have to listen to them play their original music lol.

James, don't forget to transfer the money Addison made from selling harvestables! Might be a good idea to cheat household funds to $0 whenever you're playing this series and add it back whenever you switch over, just so that you don't accidentally spend it. Also would be funny to see Addison ask their dad for more money whenever they are losing money

oh gosh! to see Addison trying to figure out his life and break away from the family to do his own thing is pretty sweet! Hoping the family comes in to see how he’s doing AND for Breanne to admire her brother enough to invite all her friends there. ❤❤❤

This is such a nostalgia for me. To this day Dine Out is my favourite Bigwallet series, maybe ever more favourite then the original. Good to see Addison going in their (many many times) great grandma footsteps.

if you have to have an elder employee, Agatha is probably the best. LOL she can't die I don't think.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this building!!!!!!!!!! I was so looking forward to this series! Thanks James!

This is so so much fun to watch and I love looking at this beautiful restaurant! Can’t wait for MORE, James! ❤

NAME SUGGESTION: Bigwallet's Bonne Bouche - french for "good mouthful" and it's typically associated to pastries and caffès.

I love this series already!! so grateful for Carl's mod for unlocking dine out's potential 💗

I think the name “Vault” is good for the restaurant. A maze to a vault or it being on the second floor would be funny.

This entire build is just amazing! I love the vibe