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All Things BBQ: Abbey's Real Texas BBQ
Thank you Duhbya !! I appreciate your positive involvement in this matter . I am open to a mutual and friendly meeting with him anytime , and maybe you , him and I can have a delicious Texas BBQ at Abbeys to settle this issue peacefully . Hence , if he had nice things to say about me , he was either covering his hostile attack against my establishment or he meant it sincerely ! Not sure at all !!!! In any case , the door is open to close this ugly chapter and let's all move on amicably . Thank you again and God bless all those who came to Abbeys BBQ's corner to show their support , and that goes for you as well Duhbya , Lol !!! Btw, the late Eleanor Widmer's favorite word was " Darling ." She called me after I sent her a thank you card for writing a beautiful article on Abbeys Texas BBQ , which bewildered me to have received a phone call from this ICONIC and excellent food critic . From that point on , it started our casual friendship where we spoke sporadically on the phone and in person when I met her at the San Diego convention center where Abbeys Texas BBQ participated in donating food along with other restaurants for World Hunger relief . Finally , I was flattered , baffled , excited and tickled by her news that she had included Abbeys BBQ in her Hall Of Fame paper back Book ; wow, what an honor . God we miss her so much , adore her and love her !!! I'm sure her spirit is watching us , and I'm certain she'd be heartbroken to see one of her favorite restaurant that she handpicked in her book to be depicted so miserably . God rest her soul from all of us at Abbeys BBQ !!!!— April 29, 2014 7:22 p.m.
All Things BBQ: Abbey's Real Texas BBQ
In any case Duhbya , you're not our worries , and nor are you the one that wrote that horrific commentary which was full of lies.. I'm sorry for using a strong language , but please put yourself in my shoes and then comment . Mr. IAN PIKE started this entire Circus for no reason without fully understanding the nature of his remarks , and the negative consequences it can have on any business , especially a small mom and pop operation. like ours . That's all we're talking here !!! But , I'LL succumb to your advise and refrain from future harsh language ! Are you happy now ??? Lol !!! Please visit us and I'LL treat you for a meal !! Thank you— April 29, 2014 9:07 a.m.
All Things BBQ: Abbey's Real Texas BBQ
Mr Duhbya , you are calling me a hypocrite ? Why don't you read Ian Pike's biased , sarcastic and vengeful commentary that has been lambasted by so many people . Yet you have the nerve to call me a hypocrite . But it takes one hypocrite , like you , to know one !!! Why don't you read my other commentaries about Ian Pike ?? I specifically indicated that I welcome a constructive criticism , but to be mocked , mimicked and degraded as a restaurant was way too harsh . This Jerk victimized our establishment to the point of him being hostile towards our restaurant , which by the way is our lively hood , NOT JUST A RESTAURANT . as you pointed out . So please continue to pass on , and eat your Tiramasu . Oh, by the way , Ian Pike created this circus act that you are so annoyed with . WE ARE DEFENDING OUR ESTABLISHMENT FROM SCRUPULOUS PEOPLE SUCH AS IAN PIKE . By the way can you a SHAME ON YOU shout out to IAN PIKE for the sarcastic language he used against us , and the ERRONEOUS facts that he accused us , such as Boiling our meat and Spaghetti Sloppy Sauce . What the hell are you taking about Mr. DUHBYA ????? Have a nice day sir and God bless you !!!— April 29, 2014 1:22 a.m.
All Things BBQ: Abbey's Real Texas BBQ
Hey Ian Pike : This is Matt , Owner of Abbeys BBQ , demanding you to immediately remove these articles from the Reader asap or there will be legal ramifications and possible lawsuit for slandering our reputation and causing harm to our business . I'm giving you an opportunity to delete these articles and write an apology letter to all my supporters who gathered to decry your cowardly and inept review by an ugly PIG like you . Stop being a COWARD and step up , and put an end to your huge mistake before legal action will be taken against you and possibly your superiors !!!! We will not give up , and will continue to fight for our rights vehemently as Americans , which were abused by a low life named IAN PIKE . Burn in HELL !!!— April 27, 2014 8:44 p.m.
All Things BBQ: Abbey's Real Texas BBQ
Where are you hiding Mr. IAN PIKE the biggest A- hole on earth . Thank you Mike and Tammy for your support . Let's start a petition to oust this Moron and scum bag from this beautiful Magazine . Please tell anyone that's not read IAN PIKE'S nasty and slanderous article against an innocent family's operation at Abbeys BBQ MIRAMAR to write a comment against this jerk and ask The Reader to Fire his butt immediately !! Thanks again for your support and I assure you we will continue to hammer this Goofball , IAN PIKE , via commentary or possible legal action !!! Thank you Trevor Stevens !! Abbeys loves you more and will serve you a great sandwich when you show up !— April 25, 2014 4:16 p.m.
All Things BBQ: Abbey's Real Bar-B-Q
For your information , Mr. Ian Pike , the 2nd Abbeys BBQ on Clairemont mesa was started by the owner at Abbeys on Miramar . You are so biased and vengeful towards the Miramar one because you are probably friends with the one on Clairemont .Shame on you for being a Jerk and hostile towards a family run business for the past 32 years . You don't offer constructive criticism but a hateful and erroneous facts due to your probable vendetta against the owners of Abbeys on Miramar . Whether you like it or not , Abbeys Miramar , has won many awards , including the late iconic Eleanor Widmer's nice article , and justifiably earned each one of them . The Late Eleanor Widmer , who would have run circles around some incompetent Jerk like you , included Abbeys MIRAMAR on her paper back hall of fame book , while you were probably still in your diapers . It clearly shows that you are being systematically biased due possibly to your friendly ties to the other Abbeys , so you are working very hard to discredit this one for your own personal gain . It's unethical , immoral and dirty just like you !!! SHAME on you for lambasting a hard working family , who's been operating Abbeys on Miramar for the past 32 years , while a PUNK like you who probably can't tell a difference between grilling and smoking suddenly becomes an expert . Btw, Eleanor explained this on her TV show back in the days about the meaning of the word BArBQUE , where its pit smoked , compared to the charcoal or briquette grilling . Her and I used to speak sporadically via phone and in person when I saw her in a convention for Hunger Relief, which Abbeys Real Texas BBQ participated on numerous occasions . All I have to say to you is you are not a food critic , but a fake one , who's inspiring to make a name for himself at the expense of others by turning it into a farce . This is not a game , especially when your implications are wrong and intentions are , I believe, BIASED and compromised at all levels . Someone out there or your superiors need to investigate your motive in this matter , because I'm skeptical and fearful of your outcome of this due to your MEAN and EVIL spirit .— April 25, 2014 9:24 a.m.
All Things BBQ: Abbey's Real Texas BBQ
It's a shame to have Mr. Ian Pike call himself a food critic while discrediting a 32 year old establishment of its awards that have been legitimately won over its time . I take pride in knowing one of the late iconic Food Critics named Eleanor Widmer , who would run circles around PUNKS like IAN PIKE !!! To set the record straight , Abbeys BBQ never boasted anything without earning it thru hard work and credible agencies that independently posted their opinions to the public either via magazines , such as the Reader , TV or radio. For your information Mr. Pike , the late Eleanor Widmer included Abbeys Texas BBQ on her hall of fame paper back book , which you probably are clueless back in the days when you were still in diapers . For you to take away a true and an honorable review by Eleanor Widmer , who used to converse with me on numerous occasions via phone and in person , about ABBEYS TEXAS BBQ is a vengeful , biased , hateful , and outright vicious act by a Scum Bag so called writer like you . Shame on you !! Shame on you for targeting a local family run business , and attacking them unmercifully for no reason other than to please your EGO . I am very upset , and will do anything to defend my establishment and the facts about my family's livelihood , which is being threatened dangerously by a horrific creature , who belongs in a cage . I will accept a constructive criticism , especially from a food critic , but to be mimicked , mocked , discredited and attacked for no reason is beyond my imagination. You should stop writing reviews about restaurants if your intentions are to turn it into a soap opera or a sitcom . It's ok to be honest and candid about your review , but to be demeaning , mean spirited and not factual is a total farce and wrong. I hope your superiors see my comments and address this issue in a professional manner to stop JERKS like you from tormenting innocent people and families , who work hard for their money !!! I hope you learn from this experience , and I vehemently ask you to stop playing with people's lives and focus on the content . God bless you .— April 25, 2014 12:04 a.m.