tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post2256190003425540419..comments2024-03-28T05:14:28.792-04:00Comments on HowChow: Link: Facci Gets Written Up By The SunHowChowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-17122080016498358082010-07-23T13:54:09.270-04:002010-07-23T13:54:09.270-04:00Went for lunch today. First-timer. Did not like. W...Went for lunch today. First-timer. Did not like. Won't be back.<br /><br />Started with the fry trio of sweet potatos, asparagus, and zucchini. Sweet Potatos had decent texture but lacked much flavor and could have really used better and more complimentary seasoning. Zucchini was too crusty and oily. Asparagus was scalding hot on the inside and watery. Sauces were an afterthought -- I had to Adamhttp://grubgrade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-7551143893158431092010-07-12T18:22:06.625-04:002010-07-12T18:22:06.625-04:00Went to Facci again a couple of weeks ago and I ag...Went to Facci again a couple of weeks ago and I agree that it just isn't as much fun. Sitting behind us was somebody the owner knew and they got GREAT service and perks. But our server just seemed too tired or overworked. We sat at least 5-10 minutes before drink orders were taken. Everything was slow. We had to ask three people just to get water refilled on a 90 degree day where we were BikeTravellernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-95921773965332792010-05-14T16:06:16.919-04:002010-05-14T16:06:16.919-04:00Agree with Renfield1969 on the parking. Everybody ...Agree with Renfield1969 on the parking. Everybody is complaining, but within 50 yards is an empty day care center with plenty of parking and the big lot behind the strip center. I guess the day care center isn't an option during the day, but we've NEVER had an issue. I usually don't even try to go into the front lot on a weekend.BikeTravellernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-47156262156969864432010-04-14T21:19:09.837-04:002010-04-14T21:19:09.837-04:00Husband and I went in this past Monday around 7:30...Husband and I went in this past Monday around 7:30 pm. Was a bit concerned after all the negative reviews, but I love Italian food almost as much as Mexican, so needed to give it a try. Was happy to see immediately that parking was not an issue for us. <br /><br />My Sophia Loren was delicious (could have used more goat cheese). Husband's pizza was okay (he took a recommendation from the PlainJanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-15697245519863103902010-04-14T07:58:27.775-04:002010-04-14T07:58:27.775-04:00A friend recently found Facci and took a couple of...A friend recently found Facci and took a couple of us to dinner last night. We sat at a table and did have some issues being able to hear each other. Lisa, the manager, stopped by to chat and even she mentioned the music level. She indicated that she'd turn it down - I wasn't 100% sure if she had or not, but in hindsight, I believe she did.<br /><br />The food was pretty awesome all Doug Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032127699183216915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-65970456095293409542010-04-13T13:05:40.078-04:002010-04-13T13:05:40.078-04:00I work in the area and have walked over there for ...I work in the area and have walked over there for lunch a few times now. It can get busy around noon, especially the outdoor seating now that the weather is nice. I've not seen an actual line though I have had to wait a couple minutes while they seat someone ahead of me. The pizzas and pastas I've tried are quite good. Big complaint is their water with a small garden floating in it - Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-4423797555791020312010-04-13T12:45:39.376-04:002010-04-13T12:45:39.376-04:00Anonymous, I understand your points and concur wit...Anonymous, I understand your points and concur with some but you are still missing some of mine. I won't belabor them any longer since it really makes no difference. As my Italian grandmother said, "Opinions are like behinds-- everybody has one."YumPonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-22625137597244778462010-04-13T08:44:14.287-04:002010-04-13T08:44:14.287-04:00The parking issue keeps coming up, but the strip m...The parking issue keeps coming up, but the strip mall that these four restaurants share fronts a large business park. Unfortunately, the company directly behind them with the incredibly large, incredibly convenient parking lot is just as unfortunately gated. But the rest of them are not. During evenings and weekends there is plenty of parking just across and down the street via a connected renfield1969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-21435579331141982742010-04-12T20:16:53.174-04:002010-04-12T20:16:53.174-04:00Don't won't to began a war here, but...
M...Don't won't to began a war here, but...<br /><br />My post referenced was that comments are just that, comments. One can have an opinion without having worked at a restaurant or addressing issues directly with the staff. <br /><br />Aside from one or two posts, I saw no "bashing" here. Like many here, it appears HowChow's original comment sparked many to chime in on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-12610918025048734132010-04-12T18:52:32.086-04:002010-04-12T18:52:32.086-04:00Anonymous, you are missing my points. I never said...Anonymous, you are missing my points. I never said people weren't supposed to comment, only that perhaps some commentors seem to prefer bashing restaurants in the blogs, instead of bringing their issues and problems to the attention of restaurant management when they are dining, when those problems might be addressed on the spot. Further, many of the comments are mean-spirited rather than YumPonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-24777504658788423662010-04-12T18:02:25.591-04:002010-04-12T18:02:25.591-04:00It's a food blog. It's supposed to have c...It's a food blog. It's supposed to have comments in the comments section. <br /><br />No one said it was life or death, but this is a blog which many visit to learn about dining in Howard County and optionally peek at the unchecked views of others. Like any stopover on the internet, one needs to approach anonymous comments with caution and some skepticism. But, this small sample of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-59116962008296794052010-04-12T11:42:07.222-04:002010-04-12T11:42:07.222-04:00@ananymous (4/12/2010):
The amount of sauce and c...@ananymous (4/12/2010):<br /><br />The amount of sauce and cheese used on this pizza and the size of the pizzas being served at Facci can be found at any myriad of pizzerias in Napoli which have been serving this style of pizza since before (some by decades)Lombardi's opened the first licensed pizzeria in America in 1905. <br /><br />The prices are indicative of the ingredients used in the Pizzabloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09458696212005269427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-71432547593070883132010-04-12T11:25:05.636-04:002010-04-12T11:25:05.636-04:00Howchow, you are correct. I am not criticizing yo...Howchow, you are correct. I am not criticizing you, nor am I criticizing people who seem to want to point out the issues or flaws that can improve the experience at Facci. My words are directed at those who seem to take great joy in skewering restaurants in print rather than bringing issues to restaurant managements' attention. Have any of the commentors who have had issues with employee YumPonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-66394443356937109342010-04-12T08:53:47.139-04:002010-04-12T08:53:47.139-04:00Look, the pizza there is ok, but it's just ok....Look, the pizza there is ok, but it's just ok. Peopl;e that think this pizza is the best ever are absolutely clueless when it comes to knowing what to look for in a good pizza. The cheese is scarce the sauce is very scarce and the size very small for the price. Service is clearly bad there. I am absolutely amazed that people think it's so good all around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-100092865474486472010-04-11T22:48:53.891-04:002010-04-11T22:48:53.891-04:00Fascinating difference in experiences. It does mak...Fascinating difference in experiences. It does make one wonder what kind of judgment calls are being made on customers and based on what.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-64960531157832122022010-04-10T21:13:06.774-04:002010-04-10T21:13:06.774-04:00@ YumPo and the Anon responding -- Thanks for the ...@ YumPo and the Anon responding -- Thanks for the civility in the comments. I appreciate the tone and the detailed opinions. <br /><br />I figure YumPo isn't directly criticizing me since I'm just a few days away from being accused in other comments of being <b>too positive</b> and "pimping" places like Facci. But I'll be clear that I only mentioned this issue because HowChowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-39312702356197781332010-04-10T19:42:00.418-04:002010-04-10T19:42:00.418-04:00you know I have to agree with the last annonymous....you know I have to agree with the last annonymous....I have been there and had to wait, but I knew that and I expect it. My food has taken a little longer, but at the same time when you go into a rest. and see a wait, some things are expected. Our sever pretty much kept us updated and explained the wait, which I will say was well worth the wait. My wife had the sophia loren said the dish was Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-39977162355282539792010-04-10T19:24:32.017-04:002010-04-10T19:24:32.017-04:00WOW...i have been to Facci several time and for SO...WOW...i have been to Facci several time and for SOME reason I keep going back! I am reading some of the comments and am in disbelief.. First of all, let me say that you are not going to be totally satisfied 100% of the time and if you are 95% of the time that is awesome..which i have been. for a place that has only been open since January and has a 1 hr. to 1hr. and 1/2....someone is doing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-33297420407815484722010-04-10T11:47:22.497-04:002010-04-10T11:47:22.497-04:00Well, I'm not made of money and eating out is ...Well, I'm not made of money and eating out is a treat. I expect people to be good at their job, or at least do it to the best of their ability. No one is forcing them to run an Italian restaurant. But if they choose to, criticism comes with the territory. If they are so busy they don't need my money, good for them. I'd rather go some place where they respect that I choose to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-27806055354288520242010-04-10T11:12:09.173-04:002010-04-10T11:12:09.173-04:00As a frequent diner and a person who contributes t...As a frequent diner and a person who contributes to other restaurant blogs, I can't help but shake my head in wonder a bit over some of the commentors and their negative comments. It seems that they have expectations that are impossibly high after reading the original excellent reviews, and have a "show-me" attitude where nothing other than total perfection will please. Instead of YumPonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-87880428499892962010-04-10T10:52:31.887-04:002010-04-10T10:52:31.887-04:00Empress is clearly a Facci employee or possibly th...Empress is clearly a Facci employee or possibly the owner. Instead of spin maybe you should read the comments posted here and make changes to your service.Sanznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-51348236671306608632010-04-10T10:19:43.579-04:002010-04-10T10:19:43.579-04:00@anon - Whoops! Thanks. I fixed the quote!
@Empr...@anon - Whoops! Thanks. I fixed the quote!<br /><br />@Empress - Thanks for the comment. If you keep blogging, let me know so I can link to posts about local food. Watch out for the details though. I believe some of the desserts are *from* Vaccaros. Love those canolis.HowChowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-43312339114418526962010-04-10T10:06:17.867-04:002010-04-10T10:06:17.867-04:00You left the word "fun" out of the quote...You left the word "fun" out of the quote on the frontpage Update.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-40996298473582693152010-04-10T10:03:29.932-04:002010-04-10T10:03:29.932-04:00Went to Facci on a Friday night for the first time...Went to Facci on a Friday night for the first time and I am coming back today. Wow, what an amazing place. Lisa, the wonderful and friendly manager greeted us warmly and so did Gino, the owner. Our server, Allyson was superb. The food was just as good as that I have had in Italy. The appetizers were wonderful (best Oysters Rockefeller and Calamari I have ever had). And the best part is that from Empresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08789378560316594502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-85537316815571219512010-04-10T08:34:03.087-04:002010-04-10T08:34:03.087-04:00we ate there last night and got the last table. i ...we ate there last night and got the last table. i thought the food was pretty good, but i did notice there was nowhere for people to wait. i agree, they could expand next door!danitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13385786863345002062noreply@blogger.com