On a recent visit, I had the Continental. I thought it was really good. It is a big sandwich and I ate the entire thing. In my defense, I was really hungry.

The sign looks ridiculous. I think I'll "go somewhere else". Sounds like he was grumpy about mr. Empanada doing so bad so he made a little place he could be grumpy at all day long. Wah.

Gino, Your attitude is horrible & your language is atrocious. I was looking forward to trying your sandwiches but after reading your post, I too will go elsewhere. There are plenty of places to get good sandwiches around here where the business owners have good attitudes & wouldn't use that language on what I thought was a family oriented site. Shame on you! I can't believe the Patch would allow that post to stay posted.

Seems like someone is setting themselves up for a bankruptcy...if the pictures of the meatless sandwiches were supposed to impress anyone you failed,a giant piece of bread with less than a 1/4 pound of meat and 2 thin slices of cheese is very subway like and disrespecting women on message boards and in your soon to be shuttered store is a great business move...sweetheart

In fairness to Gino, she fired the first shot. I'm not quite clear how Gino disrespected "women" other then use of the term "sweetheart," which says more about the uber-sensitivity of the recipient than anything else. It's obvious that she never had any intention of visiting his shop. She was merely performing her impression of Babs in the movie National Lampoon's Animal House, who, when referring to John Belushi's character Bluto just before the start of the cafeteria food fight scene, said, "That boy is a P - I - G pig!" She had the option of just leaving the article without comment.

If you dont think ending a sentence by calling a woman sweetheart is condescending it is a reflection of you and how you perceive women,and calling someone a dipshit and a douche bag because of an opinion is firing the first shot at anyone who read the article. The blatant disrespect for customers or potential future customers is a poor business move and will repel far more customers than it will attract

First, Thank You Pete. You're obviously a real man who respects not only woman but everyone & their right to comment.
George: Your right about opinions....funny how you expressed yours before mine yet I should "leave the article" & stay quiet. Last time I looked this was America & freedom of speech is one of our privileges. You formed an opinion of me saying I was like Babs. It wasn't the language that bothered me so much (believe me I've heard worse) but the fact that rather be a decent individual & business owner & ignore the comment, he got extremely rude & hostile. Not a good way to run a business. It's one thing to have attitude and another being a prick.

Contrary to your statement that I had no intention of going...I had every intention because when I read the article like you I thought it was a good approach to not put up with whining & pettiness that some customers tend to exibit but after reading his comment, I changed my mind. I can't believe you find it "refreshing". I would never tolerate being verbally abused let alone pay for it! To verbally abuse ANYONE is disgusting....especially if your trying to run a business. What's your stake in this George? Do you know either of them? I was never one to stand idly by while people get abused.

Apparently, the Mr Empanada franchise didn't like his" kind" & that's why he needed to leave it. Attitude is everything but his is piss poor & a bit extreme. He seems to be going out of his way to be a belligerent jackass. BTW: the soup Nazi on Seinfeld is TV....not reality & even he didn't shout obscenities at people.
Gino: not even worth any further comment.

Hi everyone.
I had to spike a few of the more "colorful" comments from this thread. Given the context of the article and Gino's new business model, some outspoken commentary is to be expected. Have fun and please keep it clean.

Thank You Gino! I've been told I have a "sweet" rack! And your welcome for my explanation of Seinfeld. I figured it was above your intelligence. Usually I don't have a battle of wits with an unarmed man but I'll make an exception for you. One last comment since I won't be reading this nonsense anymore....I look forward to your sad little hole in the wall closing. Karma's a bitch & she's going to bite you in your fat ass!

Always remember this kids: Just when they think they've got the answers, I change the questions. If I've always believed in the propaganda of the lawn mowing penguins, I wouldn't be much of a calendar salesman, would I? This is love and friendship at it's finest. Radio Flyer.

Gino, I love you. You can call me sweetheart anytime. Me and my Husband will be in tomorrow for lunch.

You rock

Mr. Sierra,
It appears too many people on this planet support the "entitlement gene". You are a smart businessman who seems to possess a unique idea of reality. A sense of a needed shakeup. Get over yourselves people. Smile and go have a great sandwich. This gentleman runs a business with a sense of humor, who also hopes to support other independent businessess, by buying goods locally. Thank You Sir. John

I wish I could go to this place, but I did walk in once. And walked right out. I don't need to be yelled What the Eff do you want lady, ever to me. I like the concept and don't mind even being rude to customers/No Subs/Etc, but insulting and yelling the eff bomb in my face is uncalled for.

Yes michelle he did the same thing to my girlfriend. Gino is really lucky I didn't hear him. Just drove by and noticed they were closed. Now you know what the customers thought of your wooden middle finger. Find a permenant home for it Gino.

Good Riddance to another generic sandwich shop with a non-caring owner....and take George with you!