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by uptotheminute
Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:26 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Balcony Restaurant issued an eviction notice
Replies: 6
Views: 2462

iamyourserver

I'm guessing a prison bunk, with his new boyfriend Butch.
by uptotheminute
Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: here is the latest on the restaurants closing and employees
Replies: 47
Views: 11757

CG Response

CG, your question is legitimate, but unfortunately not easy to answer. First, many of these people have been paid just enough (i.e. a big enough portion of their tips to barely survive), while being promised the remainder...ONLY if they stay with the company. Given this, how long do you trust a log-...
by uptotheminute
Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:02 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: here is the latest on the restaurants closing and employees
Replies: 47
Views: 11757

Snake bites

I can back up iamyourserver. It's all true. And how much venom would you have if YOU hadn't been paid in months? By the way, I have not injected any venom in my comments either. My personal feelings regarding the management of these restaurants has been kept safely tucked away. Just reporting the fa...
by uptotheminute
Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:57 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: update on restaurants from Frank Barnako
Replies: 11
Views: 3754

Still at it...

As usual, same old Coby, same old bull. The Balcony was just served an eviction notice. Still no paychecks. Several undocumented employees were gathered together last night and went to the police station to turn in their bad paychecks. Winston is not being allowed to leave the island as he is now un...
by uptotheminute
Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:14 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: here is the latest on the restaurants closing and employees
Replies: 47
Views: 11757

Same ol' BS

First, regarding Winston not being aware of the situation, how is it our old buddy Cindy seems to be so knowledgeable, but Winston knew nothing? Hmmmm.... Second, In a meeting with several other managers 4 months ago, Winston was VERY aware of the situation brewing and stated clearly that he did not...
by uptotheminute
Mon Oct 05, 2009 5:08 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Little more St. John restaurant news
Replies: 115
Views: 23685

Clarification and update

designbyroe, I noticed throughout the thread people have mentioned that some of what's being done by these restaurants happens elsewhere on the island, especially during slow season. I just wanted to stand up for the good, legitimate hard working restaurant owners (and no I am not affiliated with an...
by uptotheminute
Sun Oct 04, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Little more St. John restaurant news
Replies: 115
Views: 23685

The LATEST

Payday at St John restaurants yesterday. No paychecks. Due to this, as of 5:20pm no kitchen staff has shown up at Paradiso. At Balcony, no checks, no CO2 (for sodas, etc.), and the manager is shopping daily at a local grocery store for the next day's food. Staff buying food and liquor with the cash ...