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Kitchen Nightmares Finale 2013
On 2013-05-17 14:06:10 +0000, jmcquown said:
> On 5/15/2013 6:23 PM, Andrew Tillinghast wrote:
>> On May 12, 3:29 pm, Mark Thorson > wrote:
>>> Ed Pawlowski wrote:
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>>>> Watch it. The lady is a real nut case. The husband takes the tips
>>>> and she fires people every week.
>>>
>>>> My guess: Now that this has hit the air, they will have a slight
>>>> surge in business from curiosity seekers, then it will shut down.
>>>
>>> How long is it between filming the show
>>> and airing it? I'd guess they might be
>>> closed already.
>>
>> Still open. Read their facebook page. they are still screaming and
>> crying!The comments are hilarious.
>> https://www.facebook.com/amysbakingco?fref=ts
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> It now says on Facebook:
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> Other Side of Amys Baking Company Controversy in Scottsdale To Soon Be Told
>
> SCOTTSDALE, AZ. MAY 15, 2013 -- Amys Baking Company will host a Grand
> Re-Opening on Tuesday night, May 21, following unflattering portrayals
> on national television.
>
> Customers will be able to decide who is correct: a famous celebrity
> chef or the marketplace that has supported the small, locally-owned
> business for six years.
>
> When re-opened, a portion of proceeds will benefit a charity organized
> to bring awareness to cyber bullying.
>
> Seating is limited. Reservations may be made by emailing <I snipped>
>
> Diners will also have the opportunity to meet, and judge for themselves
> the character of owners Amy and Samy Bouzaglo, who have devoted their
> lives to and earn their living from their small restaurant. The
> Bouzaglos have been married for 10 years, after Sammy emigrated from
> Israel.
>
> The owners will likely be holding a press conference before the Grand
> Re-Opening and answer falsehoods depicted on a reality television show,
> including assertions that the restaurant confiscates tips from servers.
>
> In fact, wait staff is paid $8-$14 per hour, two and half to nearly
> five times the standard hourly wage for servers.
>
> Questions will also be answered about what happened to their Facebook page.
>
> Amys Baking Company was recently featured on the hit PBS show €śCheck
> Please€ť and has received A+ reports from CBS 5 for kitchen preparedness.
>
> €śWe are very upset by what has taken place, apologize about the
> acrimony that has ensued but now must fight back to save our business.
> We hope and believe much good can result from what has transpired. We
> ask the public to keep an open mind as we begin to tell our side of the
> story,€ť Samy Bouzaglo said.
>
> Jill
I understand if this is successful they'll be doing it every Saturday night.
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