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Offline TwoPockets

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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2016, 07:58:00 PM »
That was my son's restaurant. The concept, menu and running it was him and his wife's. He had a partner who put money in and wanted to run things even though he had no clue. Even though the restaurant was a hit in town the 90 hours a week with a baby took it's toll. He sold out to his partner and it lasted a couple of months on the reputation the folded.
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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #15 on: January 16, 2016, 08:16:30 PM »
I'm sorry, Ken. But I can imagine the difficulty of a new baby and the brutal nature of running a restaurant. I hope they are doing well and eventually get back into what they love.
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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #16 on: January 17, 2016, 09:27:10 AM »
I'm sorry, Ken. But I can imagine the difficulty of a new baby and the brutal nature of running a restaurant. I hope they are doing well and eventually get back into what they love.

Agreed!  I stay in Albemarle several times each year as I attend shooting competitions held nearby.  Friday night I was just looking for a good place to eat and remembered this recommendation.

I hope the new parents and young one are doing great.

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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #17 on: January 17, 2016, 12:44:44 PM »
Also hope the family is doing well.  Wish I had known about this place before.  The group I ride with go to Morrow Mountain probably 2-3 times a year and we're always looking for a new place to eat lunch.





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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #18 on: January 18, 2016, 10:06:59 PM »
He works for Tryon Drisbuting now selling craft beers and wines. They are living on Topsail Island on the N C coast, a block off the beach. He loves his job, he gets to interact with people and sell products he loves. His wife is a great Mom and manages the apartments they live in. My grandbaby started first grade this year and they are all happy and living large, which makes Poppa happy. I only see them a few times a year but Facebook and videos help.
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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #19 on: January 18, 2016, 10:12:06 PM »
That sounds great, Ken. Good for them and you!
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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #20 on: January 19, 2016, 06:57:16 PM »
Hey Ken, tell him that if he ever has to make a trip to the home office (in Charlotte) to drop me a line.





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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #21 on: January 19, 2016, 11:12:24 PM »
Hey Ken, tell him that if he ever has to make a trip to the home office (in Charlotte) to drop me a line.
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He started with them in Charlotte but when the job on the coast came up he jumped on it. He loves his job which is a good thing and not that common.
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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #22 on: January 20, 2016, 07:24:43 PM »
Yeah, I'm thinking there's not much more popular a guy, at the beach, than the guy who's bringin' the beer ! ! !





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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #23 on: January 20, 2016, 09:15:42 PM »
Yeah, I'm thinking there's not much more popular a guy, at the beach, than the guy who's bringin' the beer ! ! !





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I can't remember the name of the Marine base there but they are one of his biggest customers. You would think they just wanted any old beer but he says they drink a lot of the craft beers, especially the NC beers.
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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #24 on: January 24, 2016, 01:41:59 PM »
My guess would be New River.  They're a lot closer than Cherry Point.

Wish I could've tried his pies, though ! ! !





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