New England Patriots Jarvis Green Talks Up New Restaurant

The New England Patriots may be struggling this season without their star QB, Tom Brady, but off the field, defensive end Jarvis Green is seeing success. He recently hosted a mini-golf tournament that benefited the Jarvis Green Foundation which helps single mothers in New Orleans and victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Now the hard hitting lineman is touting his new restaurant, The Capitol Restaurant. We recently caught up with Green to talk about his new venture and other things he has going on off the field.

The restaurant is in Donaldsonville, La. Why did you choose that location instead of Baton Rouge or New Orleans?

I chose Donaldsonville because it's my hometown... that's the reason why. If I was going to give back it had to be my hometown. I'm giving 30-plus jobs to the community and making it a place where people can come eat, laugh and have a great time.

Why did you name the restaurant The Capitol Restaurant?

I named my place the Capitol because I was looking for a very interesting name that would shine on the town of Donaldsonville. I think a lot of people assumed that me being an athlete that I would name it something like "1st and 10" or Jarvis' Place, but no. I named it the Capitol because back in 1830 my town was the first state Capitol of Louisiana.

What sets the restaurant apart from other restaurants in town?

The difference between my place and other franchises is that when you walk in, you will know that you are home. My place is what I feel and what I have seen and tasted. If you knew me you would understand. It's something that only my town can judge.

What kind of food will it specialize in?

We don't really specialize in anything, but we do offer a huge selection of appetizers, build-you-own burger, seven different wing sauces, shrimp, catfish, oysters, and po-boys. We have different types of salads and soups and a huge selection of desserts.

Any other ventures you're doing outside of football?

I have some other things I would love to do in the near future. Hopefully business stays in front of us and I can franchise the Capitol in some areas of Baton Rouge. I also own a liquor store named Green's Purple and Gold near the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. But the future is bright and my hand is on the light switch. Everyday means something to someone. So remember that everyone!

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