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Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of the band KISS hosted and celebrated the grand opening for their Rock & Brews restaurant.

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Rock & Brews celebrates grand opening with KISS members

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons hosted and celebrated the grand opening for their first Rock & Brews restaurant on the East Coast. Video by Heath Chapman. Posted Jan. 7, 2014

Rachel S Stuart, Central Florida Future 5:12 p.m. EST January 7, 2015

Gene Simmons, Chris Jericho and Paul Stanley stand with veterans as they pose for a picture.

(Photo: Rachel Stuart, Central Florida Future)

If you want to "rock and roll all night and party every day," Rock & Brews is the place to go — at least two members of the band KISS would probably tell you that.

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons hosted and celebrated the grand opening for their first Rock & Brews restaurant on the East Coast.

As partners of Rock & Brews, Stanley and Simmons welcomed veterans, wounded warriors, active military and guests to their new restaurant in Oviedo on Tuesday.

A dedicated fan dresses up as Gene Simmons to show his appreciation for him. 

Oviedo Mayor Dominic Persampiere, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons lead the crowd in saying the Pledge of Allegiance as they face the flag. 

Paul Stanley cuts the red ribbon prior to the military luncheon. 

Gene Simmons takes a photo on his phone of the eager crowd in front of him. 

Veterans gather at a table as they eat a meal prepared for them in the Rock & Brews kitchen. 

A server at Rock & Brews holds up a pizza fresh from the kitchen. 

Gene Simmons shakes a veteran\'s hand as he thanks him for his service. 

Professional wrestler Chris Jericho joins the Rock & Brews celebration and sits next to Paul Stanley. 

Veterans sign a "Grand Opening" board for remembrance of the celebration. 

Scott Paul, one of the Rock & Brews owners, proudly holds up a "Grand Opening" board that all the attendees of the military luncheon signed. 

Paul Stanley enjoys his meal as he sits next to Michael Zislis, one of the partners of Rock & Brews. 

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons present a $10,000 check for the Orlando VA Medical Center. 

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons receive gifts in honor of their contribution. 

Dave Furano, one of the partners of Rock & Brews, and Scott Paul, one of the owners, stand beside Gene Simmons. 

Paul Stanley signs a guitar for a KISS fan. 

Oviedo Mayor Dominic Persampiere and Gene Simmons pose for a photo. 

One of the attendees of the military luncheon poses with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. 

Attendees (and their dog) of the military luncheon pose with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. 

Gene Simmons, Chris Jericho and Paul Stanley stand with veterans as they pose for a picture. 

KISS fans and veterans wait outside of Rock & Brews with personal pictures for Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons to autograph. 

Three of the 200 fans wait in line for a meet-and-greet with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. 

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Stanley and Simmons came through the front doors of the restaurant to welcome the awaiting media and veterans outside at 11:30 a.m. After a pledge to the flag, the two members of KISS joined Oviedo Mayor Dominic Persampiere for a ribbon cutting.

The crowd excitedly entered the restaurant to be seated for a military luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. Stanley and Simmons then presented a $10,000 check for the Orlando VA Medical Center.

"We\'ve been able to raise probably half a million dollars for the Wounded Warriors Project through donations from our ticket sales. We want to continue that with Rock & Brews," Stanley said.

Charity is something that\'s an obligation, not an option, Stanley said.

"To me, charity is something that we do because we can, and we all can. It\'s just a matter of how much," he said.

He expressed that liberty and freedom are being taken for granted, but more attention should be drawn toward those who actually make that possible.

"The more attention we can draw to [veterans], and the more we can honor them, the better," he said. "Sometimes giving is its own reward. When you give, you actually reap the benefits."

While veterans filled the restaurant\'s tables, servers were constantly bringing out plates of food. Not only did this serve as a gesture of kindness, but one of thankfulness.

Scott Paul, one of the Rock & Brews owners, pulled the grand opening together along with his staff, and it led to a success. Simmons said Scott goes to work every day because he\'s proud.

Dave Furano at the grand opening of Rock & Brews in Oviedo on Jan. 6, 2015. 

Left to right, Adam Stuart, Gene Simmons of KISS and Rachel Stuart at the grand opening of Rock & Brews in Oviedo on Jan. 6, 2015. 

Real Radio 104.1\'s Russ Rollins, left, and News 13\'s Entertainment Reporter/Anchor Allison Walker, center, snap pics at the grand opening of Rock & Brews in Oviedo on Jan. 6, 2015. 

WWE’s Chris Jericho, right, at the grand opening of Rock & Brews in Oviedo on Jan. 6, 2015. 

Kyndil Rogers and WWE’s Chris Jericho at the grand opening of Rock & Brews in Oviedo on Jan. 6, 2015. 

Paul Stanley of KISS at the grand opening of Rock & Brews in Oviedo on Jan. 6, 2015. 

Gene Simmons, left, and Paul Stanley, right, both of KISS at the grand opening of Rock & Brews in Oviedo on Jan. 6, 2015. 

1059 Sunny FM’s Domino, left, at the grand opening of Rock & Brews in Oviedo on Jan. 6, 2015. 

Anthony Thornock at the grand opening of Rock & Brews in Oviedo on Jan. 6, 2015. 

Ranjan Misra at the grand opening of Rock & Brews in Oviedo on Jan. 6, 2015. 

Fun times at the grand opening of Rock & Brews in Oviedo on Jan. 6, 2015. 

Fun times at the grand opening of Rock & Brews in Oviedo on Jan. 6, 2015. 

Stanley, Simmons and the staff of Rock & Brews could not express enough how thankful they were for those who serve for the country.

"This day is important for us because talk is cheap, and every once in a while you have to roll up your sleeves and actually show those who serve that they\'re appreciated," Simmons said.

As the pleased and satisfied veterans left the restaurant, 200 guests were waiting outside for a meet-and-greet event from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. In a line that surrounded the perimeter of the parking lot, KISS fans awaited their mix of food sampling and quality time with Stanley and Paul for a photo opportunity.

A portion of the ticket sale proceeds from the meet-and-greet event will benefit the Orlando VA Medical Center\'s Fisher House in Lake Nona.

"What we\'re doing here is making sure [the restaurant] is everything for everybody," Simmons said.

As its slogan reads, the staff and partners of Rock & Brews were truly "serving those who rock."

Central Florida Future. Follow her on Twitter at @RachSage or email her at RachelS@CentralFloridaFuture.com.

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