But they persisted, offering fresh food and an ever-changing lunch and dinner menu and now they are in fact quite successful.
Patrons trying to plan a weekend meal can even check the specials in advance on the Web site.
The restaurant is so successful that last summer Vetter opened Tapas on Ann, which won Best Appetizers this year. Now, Tapas is celebrating 15 years in the business, an anniversary, says Vetter, that will likely be celebrated with special events in the upcoming months.