Portofino's Italian Restaurant
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This is a wonderful, Small Family owned Greek-Italian Restaurant located right off of I-75. I recommend the Greek Salad with the Manicotti entree and a glass (or two) or a Red Greek wine. Ask the owner-mamanger, Dimitris about his travels to Athens, Greece.
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Posted on my FACEBOOK WALL tonight! MUST READ!!!! ----------------------------- Interesting conversations and result happened tonight: Friend calls and says: "I'm so torn. I almost fell asleep at the wheel driving home, and a friend across town has not eaten in 3 days and asked for a sandwich." I reply, "Can he come to you?" No, he has no car at the moment. What if I call and pay for his dinner and he walk down the street and get fed? OK. That could work. Call Cracker Barrel at this intersection as its right around the corner. I thought it was a good idea..... ------------- I call Cracker Barrel... Hello, I would like to pay for one of your customers meals with my credit card. Sir, I am sorry it is not our policy to accept phone payments. Let me let you talk to the manager. Hello, this is the manager... Yes sir, I have a friend of a friend that ... (I explain the scenario).... Well sir I am sorry we do not and cannot take your payment in this method. Long pause.... Sir, can you think outside the box on this one, even paypal? (hoping he would have an ounce of generosity and empathy in this case.) No sir I cannot think of any solution. Thanks you sir, I was going to ask but it is inappropriate to ask a sympathetic gesture. He agreed. Thank you for your time sir and good evening. ----------- I do a google maps and find the Cracker barrel, zoom in to that block and a half radius and type in word restaurant. Next door is a local Italian place. Dial number.... Hello, I would like to buy a meal for a walk in customer. Sorry sir we don't take cards over the phone. Maybe you would if you understood the scenario... I explain. Oh yes sir let me talk to the manager, I am sure we can work something out. Hold please... Sir what is his name. We will be expecting him before closing at 10. We have plenty of food that will be tossed anyhow and we will send him home with enough for tomorrow as well. We will take care of him. Oh thank you so much! You all are awesome! Click.... ------------ I call friend back. Friend relays message. Friend of friend eats, and my friend sleeps. Win/win/win HUMANITY PERSONIFIED! This is how life should be..... I question Cracker Barrel's stance on this vs. the managers possible lack of empathy.
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Stayed at the Fairfield a few doors down and ate here for dinner and had nothing to complain about. I had the pizza that had a deep, deep crust. All the other food was great as well. French fires were nice and crispy just how I like them and not wimpy. Our waitress was one of the best I've ever had - charming and helpful. I would highly recommend this place to everyone. :)
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Good food but a bit pricey. Definately a place to go for a romantic evening with your significant other...
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Drove a fair distance to get here. It exceeded my rather lofty expectations. This place is AMAZING! If you like authentic Greek and Italian food, you have to check this place out! Service was prompt and friendly, and the food was top quality. Three hours later and I am still stuffed! :-)
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