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blammo
in the shadow of the wonder of bread
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lizless wrote >>
Johnny the owner (aka Gazmed Troka) is in jail on charges of raping and kidnapping one of his employees. We are glad to see him off the street.I have known this guy was a dirtbag for years, i hope he finally gets what's coming to him. Hopefully he'll sell Goody Boy to someone who knows how to run a restaurant; it's a great location with a lot of potential.
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patient_zero
Falafel District
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Oh my! I worked with John in another location, and was a customer every now and then at Goodie Boy when I was "up to it" and knew knew he had a sweet tooth for the ladies, but that's shocking news. I guess deep down I've always thought he was kind of slimy, but this really confirms my feelings. My heart goes out to this women.
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Sandersen
In the salt lake
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I used to work for Jimmy V (the actually owner of Goody Boys) and I had the unfortunate experience of bartending for "Johnny."
All of those guys around Jimmy V are definitely in some sort of Mafia...Johnny is just the guy who will probably get shot first
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lizless
Columbus/Hocking Hills
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He's been in jail since early this past summer. He's been off the street for a while now thankfully. The neighbors are all relieved to have him gone, his behavior was a well known neighborhood nuisance. This is not the first time he's been in jail in the time we've been neighbors. Each of his crimes were progressively more violent. We are really glad he's off the street.
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catnfiddle
Giant Corncob District
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Wow! I wound up eating there once in early January. He made me INCREDIBLY uncomfortable, especially constantly talking about my eyes and nonsuch to anyone else who walked in. Glad I never went back despite his insistence on comping me for breakfast.
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Talcott
Clintonville
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I grew up a few blocks away from Michael's and I would sometimes go there for lunch with my mom and siblings (this would've been in the 80s-early 90s). I didn't pick up much on the seediness at the time, although I can see it when I look back. For the most part, it was just the place down the street were we went to get burgers. Although there was one day when I was maybe 12 or 13 when I went by myself. That was one of the more awkward dining experiences of my life. Oh, and I remember the waitresses would give us kids Mentos before we left.
Anyway, awfulness of the owner aside, it's a neat little building with a great sign and in a pretty good location. I really hope someone takes it over and does something cool with it. I'd hate to see it torn down.
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Tigertree
771 N. High St.
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@Liz can probably provide insight into this, but there has to be some reason a late night/ all night diner isn't viable in the neighborhood right? Because between Goody Boy and Coney Island it seems like either one could cater to that crowd and kill it.
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Columbusite
Minneapolis
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Had no idea about the owner. Glad I didn't spend much money here.
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lifeontwowheels
Highland West
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jennyw
Clintonville
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Holy crap, that's crazy. I always thought it was odd that a place that was so empty 90 percent of the time could stay in business for so long, and thought that if someone put some care in the place, it could really shine.
I'm not sure who it was, but when I was making signs for the Parking Lot Blow Out this year, one of the guys over there let me use one of the original menus so I could draw the Goody Boy. The place has a great history; hope it finds the proper steward soon.
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hivner1
clintonville
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Ah, Johnny... I stopped going there after an incident where some black customers paid and only white people were there, whereby Johnny began screaming racial slurs about how "those people" were ruining his restaurant and the earth. I got up, turned my plate of half-eaten omelet over onto his greasy counter and walked out. Scum.bag.
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BreakfastwithNick
Clintonville
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Wow! Never knew any of this about the place. Always had a decent breakfast whenever we went. Sad to hear about the owner - and glad to hear someone like that is off the streets.
It would be really sad to see such a classic diner like this go under. Please, someone, take it over and make it something great. Preserve that little piece of Columbus history. Liz?
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lizless
Columbus/Hocking Hills
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Jimmy V owns the building. Last I heard he was trying to get the space approved for an addition from the Italian Village Commission so he could open a bar. I believe IVS didn't approve the initial plans so he's back to the drawing board.
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michaelcoyote
!seabus
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myliftkk wrote >>
My understanding is Jimmy V will entertain offers for Goody Boy. The location and layout is, I believe, an untapped gold mine, but it's going to take some capital and someone who knows what they are doing to make it work.I've heard the same thing on and off through the years from various people, and most recently about a month ago. No clue how valid the offer is however.
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