Memphis pizza shop says business is booming after refusing service to National Guard troops
A Memphis pizza restaurant that drew national attention after refusing to serve National Guard members says business is booming instead of busting, with supporters flocking to the restaurant in what some have dubbed a "buy-cott" after conservative activists called for a boycott.Miles Tamboli, owner of Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza, said he refused to serve the Guardsmen on July 11 because he opposes the federally led Memphis Safe Task Force, arguing the use of National Guard troops in local law enforcement has made the city less safe rather than more secure.The company faced severe backlash online after refusing service to four uniformed members of the Memphis Safe Task Force. Tamboli told Fox News Digital on July 15, "I stand behind that decision completely." The Guardian reported Tuesday that the response locally has been supportive.MEMPHIS PIZZA JOINT SPARKS BACKLASH AFTER OWNER REFUSES TO SERVE NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS"The Italian 'junt' (in Memphis parlance) opened with a full house and had a line waiting by 5.30pm," The Guardian reported.
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A Memphis pizza restaurant that drew national attention after refusing to serve National Guard members says business is booming instead of busting, with supporters flocking to the restaurant in what some have dubbed a "buy-cott" after conservative activists called for a boycott.Miles Tamboli, owner of Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza, said he refused to serve the Guardsmen on July 11 because he opposes the federally led Memphis Safe Task Force, arguing the use of National Guard troops in local law enforcement has made the city less safe rather than more secure.The company faced severe backlash online after refusing service to four uniformed members of the Memphis Safe Task Force. Tamboli told Fox News Digital on July 15, "I stand behind that decision completely." The Guardian reported Tuesday that the response locally has been supportive.MEMPHIS PIZZA JOINT SPARKS BACKLASH AFTER OWNER REFUSES TO SERVE NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS"The Italian 'junt' (in Memphis parlance) opened with a full house and had a line waiting by 5.30pm," The Guardian reported. "Waitstaff said the shop was never that crowded that early; extra crew was brought in to help. Business is up ‘a great amount,’ Tamboli said.
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- A Memphis pizza restaurant that drew national attention after refusing to serve National Guard members says business is booming instead of busting, with supporters flocking to the restaurant in what some have dubbed a "buy-cott" after conservative activists called for a boycott.Miles Tamboli, owner of Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza, said he refused to serve the Guardsmen on July 11 because he opposes the federally led Memphis Safe Task Force, arguing the use of National Guard troops in local law enforcement has made the city less safe rather than more secure.The company faced severe backlash online after refusing service to four uniformed members of the Memphis Safe Task Force. Tamboli told Fox News Digital on July 15, "I stand behind that decision completely." The Guardian reported Tuesday that the response locally has been supportive.MEMPHIS PIZZA JOINT SPARKS BACKLASH AFTER OWNER REFUSES TO SERVE NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS"The Italian 'junt' (in Memphis parlance) opened with a full house and had a line waiting by 5.30pm," The Guardian reported.
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