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Restaurateur closes restaurant to join Christian mission
Well, we knew the warning signs were there. Now, Francesco Farinola has confirmed in a phone interview that his restaurant, Trattoria Da’ Francesco in Germantown, is closed for good.
Farinola said a combination of difficult economic conditions and his desire to join a Christian ministry and missionary group and do mission work overseas led to his decision to close the restaurant, which opened in early 2009.
Farinola said he will likely go abroad for mission work in spring 2009.
“I’ll still be cooking, but I’ll be cooking for orphans, probably in Africa,” Farinola said.
Asked about the “Closed for remodeling” signs on the door of his restaurant, Farinola said a friend had been mulling the possibility of taking over the business and continuing it as an Italian restaurant, but ultimately decided against it because of current economic conditions.
“It was a good experience. I made a lot of friends and acquaintances,” Farinola said. “But I would work hard each month, make just a little bit of money, then start from zero again the next month.”
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By AHart
October 23, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this
I don’t really see what the big deal is. From what the article says it was a short lived restaurant anyway, opening in early 2009… who cares… good luck to him in next venture though I guess.
By Kash Amburgey
October 23, 2008 2:35 AM | Link to this
What an absolute bunch of hogwash and BS. You delusional bunch of ignorant suckers. He’s going to serve JeeZuuus because he can’t make it as a businessman. Sorta like Chcuk Colson the crooked Nixon punk becoming a bored-agin in prison. Doofuses. Fools!
By Morgenholz
October 22, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this
AND MAYBE SOMEDAY WE’LL ALL FIND the Caps Lock key. Anyhoo, good luck, and God Bless, Chef. Good on ya. May the blessings of God fall upon your mission to serve others.
By ME
October 22, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this
HOW DO YOU SIGN UP TO HELP THESE CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS? I MAY CONSIDER SOMETHING SO UNSELFISH. ONE DAY WE’LL ALL STAND BEFORE OUR LORD.
By Danny
October 22, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this
….. kinda hard to believe that someone can’t make a go of it serving boiled noodles and tomato sauce. Maybe there is more profit in boiled rice!
By Feeding the belly
October 22, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this
is important. But feeding the soul is beyond important. If this is what Francesco feels he is supposed to do, then good for him, and God Bless.
By Lena & Tim
October 22, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this
Francesco! Great luck to you. You’ll be missed. Shine on!
By Kathy
October 22, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this
Francesco went to our church and we wish him well. Sunday we all questioned where he was and hoped everything was OK. Nice to know his new adventure and wish him well.
By local customer
October 22, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this
Good Luck to you! I am sorry to see you go. So many people came from far away places to eat in your “authentic” family restaurant. We’ll miss the incredibly delicious homemade Italian food you prepared. May God bless you in your ministry.
By Sister in Christ
October 22, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this
A sacrifice for those people? What the heck? He is going to serve others in the name of Jesus! He’s makeing a sacrifice to our Lord, who sees “those people” as his children.
By McRib
October 22, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this
Making a sacrifice for those people is something else.
By Mr. Botulism
October 22, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this
Never ate there.
By Roger
October 22, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
God bless him.