I am looking for any info on restaurants for sale in the northeast or new england area. If you know of any web sites or any other places to obtain listings of busineses in the area. Also Id love to hear from chef's who have opened their own places: how you went about it, purchasing equip, problems, etc... Thanks!!! - Pete

use a consultant.
If you dont know how to buy equipment or deal with purveyors, you are going to get burned. Find a good consultant in you area to work with you, it will save you time and money in the long run.
And Yes I am a consultant, but I live and work in Texas and I am not fishing for your business.Just take the advice, if you aint sure of what you are doing, hire someone who is. Good luck to you in finding your dream restaurant and I really wish you success.

take it easy ,,you can put an add in newspaper
required an equipment for your rest,and for the problems you are afraid to face ,no mater how careful you are , you well be burned from your pocket ,this is how most of us learn.wish you luck,,you need it.

Been there done that,Ditto on the consultant,also put a lawyer on retainer,and a good accountant.an employment company to pre screen employee's is also helpful. BEST OF LUCK!!!