About Us

Craig M. Trager
Mr. Trager founded Vintage Bar Inc. in 1998 to own, design and manage bars and restaurants.  Mr. Trager has been involved in both the restaurant and nightclub business for over twenty years. Mr. Trager was responsible for the conceptualization of Daddy’s Bar & Lounge, The Well, NoBAR, Bar 21 and The Woods, all of which Mr. Trager currently owns and operates except for Daddy’s which closed in 2006 due to condemnation. 

In all businesses, Mr. Trager was responsible for overseeing the restoration and renovation of leased premises, design elements, budget issues, staffing, public relations and day-to-day management of those business enterprises. This year Mr. Trager’s company, Vintage Bar Inc. formed Vintage Bar Group GP with long time friend and partner Michael Gans. Mr Gans' company MG Liquids is the other managing partner in The Well, NoBAR, BAR 21 and The Woods. Vintage Bar Group GP was formed to expand services provided by both companies. Vintage Bar Group GP will offer a wide range of services varying from consulting and management services to design and event planning.

Michael Gans
Michael M. Gans has been involved in the restaurant business for eleven years.  MG Liguid Management was formed to own and manage bars and restaurants. The principal shareholder of MG Liquid Management is Mr.Gans. He previously owned Red Café on Beverly Boulevard, Rebecca’s Santa Monica and The Brentwood. Mr Gans then became managing partner for Foodco, Inc.  Foodco is the parent company for Broadway Deli, Capo, The Brentwood, Brasscap and Cora’s Coffee Shop. Mr Gans was in charge of all management staff and day to day operations.

Upon the conception of Vintage Bar Group with Mr. Trager, Mr Gans has been working with Table 8 restaurant to facilitate their remodel and reopening.  Mr. Gans currently owns The Well, NoBAR , Bar 21 and The Woods and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the company overseeing the selection of liquor inventory, menu selection and cost control, staffing and day-to-day management and operations of the Company.