Comments on: How to Open a Restaurant 101

By: Beverly P

Beverly P — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:16:00 +0000

Gina–

Best of luck to you! Love the name!!

By: cowboy Griffin

cowboy Griffin — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:57:42 +0000

Hey Gina can’t wait for the grand opening,
I tip my hat, excuse me my “Fedora” to you for deciding to get into the toughest business in town. You have the right personality needed to make a restaurant successful so I am looking forward to having a new hangout for a long time to come.

By: alissa

alissa — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:07:42 +0000

oh all of it

is so funny

By: Kristy D

Kristy D — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:38:10 +0000

Hey Gina~ After I got your email, I went searching the web for you. I know nothing about the restaurant business but you have great support from someone that does. You have always been a strong person and I know you will succeed!! Oh – and who is Carlo!? LOL!!! Miss you bunches girl! The years have past oh to quickly! Best of luck and I can’t wait to read all your updates. Hopefully I’ll see you soon!!

By: John B

John B — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:16:15 +0000

DEFINITIONS:
Missing Dots – Missing something more than just dots, a life, money, friends, Maybe even missing cans of her own.

Glow for Show – Glows for support on her own people, the lower class! I’m sure you had no problem filling out that Wick form and cheating the system of trying to use a different name, since you’ve said you know how Wick feels about it! Naughty Naught! <- probably got fired from Taco Bell for not throwing the trash bags in the trash cans!

Moose Knuckle Suckles – Hm, I’m not sure if Wikipedia even has a slight clue what this is trying to say, but I have an imagination, but I’m not gonna try to get into too much details about beastiality. <- Probably job less!

Gina, good job on a great location and superb concept! I know I will be one of the many on your reservation book waiting for great food and drinks!

Always!!!
-John

By: still waiting

still waiting — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:03:34 +0000

for the new blog….whats the deal!

By: Becca

Becca — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:13:26 +0000

Gina~
Our words and thoughts have energy. For every negative word heard or read, speak 3 positive words of encouragement about your restaurant. Your restaurant Will be a success. The comments about your appearance are ridiculous. You are beautiful and perfectly proportioned. It’s irrelevant to your success. There are a lot of people who are jeaulous of you. You must be doing something right. Instead of sitting around and exploiting your inheritance and family’s tradition, you are working hard to make a name for yourself. The fact that you’re so hands on will pay off. Life is just a series of lessons learned. You will grow from this experience and become a better person along the way. Keep you head held high! P.S. I know from experience that you are kind hearted and genuine.

By: Paul Pinnell

Paul Pinnell — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:24:41 +0000

Gina,
I could not ask for a better neighbor at One Arts Plaza! Enjoy the ride and savor every minute of the journey. Just remember…
–Always keep the operation “fresh” (#1 problem in the restaurant industry)
–”Burn out” is the #2 problem in the industry. Protect yourself and staff
–Keep it real–everyone is a VIP
–Opening a restaurant is just the BEGINNING
(”Everyone wants to build and no-one wants to maintain”–Kurt Vonnegut) So maintain!
All the very best…your restaurant will be a SMASH HIT!! (I hate blogs..but will follow this one) Dali Wine Bar & Cellar

By: Annymous

Annymous — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:29:02 +0000

To everyone who is upset about Max and Julie:

Just a little advice…who care’s what they think. Those of us who know Gina, know that if she wants it she will get it, so who cares what they say. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion,so let what they said go; plus she went to Crowell High School where there is so much **** talked about you that this is nothing. This is not the first time someone has talking BS about Gina nor will it be the last…if Crowell was good for one thing it made us strong enough to deal with negative Bull**** opinions.

To Gina I know you will do great, I have nothing but faith in you. I hope God blesses you everday and may all of your dreams come true, espcially Fedora.

By: A.Stewert

A.Stewert — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:50:21 +0000

Hey pray to God it does not turn into another Tryst…I hear Tom Fleming is looking for a job…Great Bisque

By: PERONI

PERONI — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:58:03 +0000

I HAVE MORE MONEY THAN ALL OF YOU ADDED TOGETHER I KNOW THIS GIRL **** IS HOT

By: brandi

brandi — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:43:18 +0000

Why are you guys turning this into such a mess? She is blogging about opening her own restaurant and obviously alot of you have nothing to do but to TRY and knock someone down just cause you obviously have no self esteem. whatever.
I have met Gina once and I think she has it together. She is 25 and opening her own business….thats what I call MOTIVATION !! maybe some of you guys should get some
p.s I think Fedora is a classy rad name great job Gina!!
xoxoxo
Brandi

By: A.Stewert

A.Stewert — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:31:22 +0000

Hey Let her Alone she’s an Italian and Italians can take care of themselves…However, Why would you have a former Monster Energy drink Sales Rep and Rockstar guitar squeeling mohawk wearing guy as your Chef even if he is CIA…hmmm. You Should of hired David McMillian.

By: Della

Della — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:06:18 +0000

You’re doing such a great job! I can hardly wait for it open. I think it is going to be a huge success! You are so young and accomplished…I can only imagine what the future holds for you. I know I don’t have to say this to you, but hang in there and stay positive. I’ve been running a private campaign for Fedora, so keep me posted. Cheers, Good Luck and Much Love, Della

By: Nancy Nichols

Nancy Nichols — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:33:41 +0000

Dd. Note:
NEW INSTALLMENT IS ON THE WAY.
Nancy

By: Casey R.

Casey R. — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:22:33 +0000

Way to go Gina! To all the ones that have nothing to talk about but the Campisi sisters being fat and ugly(which is completely irrelevant as far as what type blogs this site is meant for) and Gina’s inexperience…(1) get your eyes checked…(2) **** off!

Obviously your drawn to make such vicious remarks for a reason and I’m pretty sure it’s not b/c your so knowledgeable in the restaurant business yourself….or of the Campisi family for that matter. Correct me if I’m wrong but I think thats called jealousy. How sad for you that you can’t be happy for someone actually making it b/c you cant get past your own disappointment of your pathetic lives….
Kick A$$ Gina! The ones that matter are behind you 100%….To everyone else….We’ll wave at you from the VIP room.
Cant wait til she’s up and running!
Casey

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:22:23 +0000

Gina–Keep your head up girl. Ever since Heath first introduced me to you, I have done nothing but admired you. You are a beautiful person with such great confidence. The people that criticize you either don’t know you or are extremely jealous of the things you are accomplishing at such a young age. And anyone that calls you fat obviously hasn’t seen you in person (or in a picture for that matter) because you look phenomenal. Although, this is about your restaurant and not your physical appearance. You will do fabulous. There is no doubt you will be successful no matter what you do. Kudos and cheers when Fedora opens. Can’t wait to come visit.

By: Margaret Jewell

Margaret Jewell — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:06:24 +0000

Gina: You will always be my beautiful grandaughter .. inside and out! I am proud of the way you have lived your life and have risen above the adversities that go with it. Jealousy is the Devil’s handwork, but the way to treat those jealous people who obviously have no morals, no heart, and very little education (or they would be spending their time doing something constructive rather than insulting people who have more ambition and drive than they!) is to ignore them. They are not worth your time or attention. Keep your head up and your family first! And with God’s help (and we all need that) Fedora’s will be another Dallas success. My thoughts and prayuers are with you every day, honey! (But, please-please clean up your language. It doesn’t become you!) Love, Grandma J

By: anxious

anxious — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:04:50 +0000

i’ve been waiting a week now to read another installment….come one now!!

By: Rebecca Klein

Rebecca Klein — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:25:26 +0000

I have never met this girl Gina, but man I would love to shake her hand one day. What an accomplishment to be 25 open up a bar and restaurant, go against all the odds, have to live up to a family tradition, and still keep your head up high and strive on. Not many people can say that they have done what she has already and even after all the criticism, hateful words, and even low blows-she keeps truckin and showing herself not through her keyboard, but through the place everyone will be going to in September. Way to go, you should be proud!!

By: ricky from lotus

ricky from lotus — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:23:32 +0000

Gina i love you to death for being so bold as to take the ignorance of others….some people fail to realize that you are working so hard to create a honest living and jobs for others….wish you the best of luck!

By: Candy Cane

Candy Cane — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:45:28 +0000

Why is everyone getting their XXXL panties in a knot?

By: Don Jaun Corleone

Don Jaun Corleone — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:04:25 +0000

Gina, bambino. Hang in there and remember to only take cash for 20+ years like Daddy Corky did. That way, you do not have to worry about paperwork after you open and you can retire to Majorca with my son Vito by the age of 30.

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:28:18 +0000

Love it Gina. Maybe you missed your calling. Good luck with everything, can’t wait to check the place out!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:14:37 +0000

Gina,

Keep up the great work and ignore the rude comments of others. I admire the fact that you are trying to do things on your own instead of taking the easy way out and hiring someone. So this time it didn’t work. So what….you learned a lot. We love you and can’t wait for the doors to open!!!

By: Amber

Amber — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:13:18 +0000

Gina–

Keep your chin up you are doing a great thing and I know that Fedora will be a smash hit!! I would say you are the most successful person out of our class.

For those of you who do not know Gina personally I think you should really keep all the bad sh**t you keep saying off of this blog. I have known Gina since we were in the 6th grade when she moved over to Crowell and we graduated together. You people have no idea how driven this young lady is, and what an inspiration she has been not only to me but numerous people within the city. So before you start knocking on her and her family, I suggest that you might want to try and get to know her. Bc she is such an amazing person and has been through a lot that most of us will never have to go through. She has been such a remarkable asset and I am glad to have her as a friend and cannot wait to see the continued success of Fedora.

By: KLB

KLB — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:25:01 +0000

P.S.

Angela, Shhhhhh! You were SUPPOSED to keep that whole “how the Campisi family handles things” on the DL. You don’t want to end up in Lake Ray Hubbard wearing your OWN shiny new pair of cement UGGS.

Oh, come on!! I KID the Campisi’s. I’m just kidding. Really I am.

By: KLB

KLB — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:15:08 +0000

First: Sincere best wishes to you, Gina.

Then: Thanks, Schoolhouse Rock. You took the words right outta my mouth. The Lonnetels grammar was driving me nuts!

Next: Lonnetels-
Outta – slang contraction of the words out and of.

Last: Laura K- You told Gina to keep her dream alive… even if she IS fat and ugly. I’m going to have to put that one in the “Thank you… I think” category.

Man, reading the posts here is better than watching Springer.

By: angela

angela — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:08:21 +0000

AND YOU LOOK PHENOMINAL IN THIS PICTURE I LOVE YOU GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CANT WAIT FOR OPENING NIGHT!! AND IF THESE JERKS CALL YOU FAT THEY SHOULD SEE ME HAHA

By: angela

angela — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:04:58 +0000

Gina you are amazing and I know that these LOSERS are not going to keep you down. They are complete A$$HOLES!!! And I wish one of those fat pigs would show thier faces at Campisi’s and we can show them how the Campisi family handles things. And as for talking Sh*t About Amber, get a life this article isnt even about her. The only put down you have is to correct peoples gramar on here so… hear iz 2 u LOzERZ LEAVE GINA ALONE… and go do something with you life instead of knocking others down. LOVE YOU CUZ- ANGELA