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- 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
- 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-...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...