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Rich: rickard007@yahoo.com
Detroit, MI
Chris, my friend, you are STILL a genius!

Reply: rich my man! sorry that i missed you the other day. josh took good care of us. wes joined him for lunch. those two must really be good at what they do, because they would seem unemployable to the untrained eye(hope they see this). anyway, stop by again. let me know when your steak spices get low. take care, chris
 
Drewski: Andy@Stotzer.com
Cincinnati/Archbold
Christo!! Wow! I think I got the only "Holy Crap" in this entire Guest Book, and man am I honered! I've sent 2 emails to hawg@basilsgrill.com, and waited.., but both bounced back. Then I tried the 'Contact Us' link a few days later, but still didn't hear back. Send me an email at Andy@Stotzer.com and we'll catch up. I have been thinking of visiting my brother in Medina sometime this fall. So, maybe I can swing by for a gyro or a garbage burger! Looking forward to seeing you dude. Take Care... Drew

Reply: hey drew, thanks for bringing it to my attention. i've corrected the problem. take care, chris
 
Andy Stotzer: Andy@Stotzer.com, http://www.Stotzer.com
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hey Chris Christo!! Nice Website and Tavern! Remember me?? Your old Roomate from OSU?? I was searching the web and look what I found! LOL Well, it's been a long time my old friend. I've asked Ziggy about you over the years. I lived in L.A. for about 10 years, but moved back to Cincy about 10 years ago. Well, glad to see your doing well. My little brother lives in Medina, so maybe I'll swing up to see you at Basils sometime! Take Care.... Stotz

Reply: holy crap drew! it's great to here from you! i've always asked those guys about you, but the last location for you was back in archbold. i guess that must have been a while ago. if you make it up to see your bro, you've got to stop in, or we'll meet somewhere to catch up. damned happy to hear from ya drew. take care buddy, chris
 
Teresa/Mark Bacisin: tabacisin@aol.com
Sullivan, Ohio
MMMM... Great Ribs on Saturdays! Actually all the food is great. Plus June, Vickie and Lisa are great company for your lunch hour too!!!

Reply: thanks for the kind words guys. our ribs have been doing really well lately. there's usually a slowdown during the summer. hope the trend continues. hope to see you two soon. have a great one, chris
 
Mary Zan Levinson: mybabymz43@aol.com
Lorain, Ohio
Hey my wonderful friend Chris an June, Its Mary ( marks zan wife Mary Levinson ) It was great seeing you again an your food is great. The Wedding you had catered for my son Steven Zan was wonderful every one Loved the Food. You'll always had my heart in your food any time, an the service is pretty good too.<br />
Miss you all an Really Chris its still hard to see you guys since Mark died, Basil's was the place to eat. buy you know that its hard to see you an the gang because of Mark, but my heart it with your food an your sweet smile Chris,I'll never for get you at all for what you had done for Us an Mark.<br />
Thank You from the buttom of my heart Love Mary Zan Levinson (mark zan wife Mary ).

Reply: hi mary!! thanks for dropping us a line. we all miss you and mark. i was happy to see you and little mary last saturday. tell mary that i forgot the chicken stock in the rice last week. oops. it was great hearing from you, and say hi to steven. take care, chris
 
mary (zan) montgomery: tattedsweetie01@aol.com
lorain,ohio
hi chris and june its mark zan's daughter mary my mom told me bout your web site thought i'd drop a few lines and i'll have to come visit you guys its been a while and i miss eating the garbage burger if u still have it with cheese fries my brother is having his third baby and yes i meant # 3 well get back to me i just bought a house and want to have a cook out and need some grilling tips also would like you guys to come love ya lots lil mary zan

Reply: hi mary! it's great to hear from you. wow! stephen's having another huh? that boy is doin' his part to keep lorain populated. good for him. i spoke with your mom this last winter. it was great to see her. she deserves to be happy. now you are looking at houses! just let me know when you want to plan your cook-out. i have some special spices for you. you'll come out of this looking like a chef. have a great one, chris
 
Sheryl: sheredwa@comcast.net
Elyria
Hey Chris!
Nice to know that I can count on the same wings with lemon, salt & pepper and that toasted bread on top. Dependable good food --- 20somthing years later. You are doing a great job. See ya every once in a while!!!

Sheryl 0\/0"

Reply: hey sheryl. it's always great to host one of the area's finest teecherz. (ha,ha) does that drive you nuts. i bet that you proof read the whole website(even though you're a math teacher). have a great one! keep on BIKIN'! chris
 
Dale at Dale's Bike Shop, Oberlin: wskypilot@comcast.net
Chris, me and Joe sure enjoyed the ribs and "soul food". I gonna bring the wife with me and stop in one evening real soon.

Reply: hey dale, thanks for the feedback.

if anybody out there needs a good wrench for your bike, give these guys a try. they'll help you with anything bike related, or even walk you through a purchase of your new toy. take care, chris
 
Dave & Tess: tessdave@comcast.net
Kensington, Md
Chris. Thanks for the great time. Can we put a tent up behind Basil's and stay for the summer? The food was great (Kebab- Friday, ribs- Sat.) the beer cold. Thanks to June and Lisa for not letting our beer get below that dangerous half-way point. Enjoyed meeting the fine folks who call Basil's home (Rene, Jim, Mike...}. A special hat tussel to Brian (Brain). And a most special thanks to Susan for putting us together.<br />
Please visit us in DC, but leave your wallet at home!!

Reply: hey guys. it was a pleasure having you. hope you can make it up for perch season. while dave did a fantastic job keeping the boat straight, he may opt for some dramamine this time around since the boat stops for a good deal of time. ah but the prize is worth it!

brian sends his regards, as do the rest of the gang. mike really enjoyed meeting the two of you. hope to see you two soon. make room in your freezer. thanks again for stopping by. take care, chris
 
don hasch: hazelbakerscanoes@worldnet.att.net
perryopolis pa
chris whats up????
thanks for the plug....
but the web site is www.hazelbakerscanoes.com
talk to ya soon
no shit get down here and get some small mouth

Reply: duh! i realized that i'd screwed up when i went to the bar and read the bumper sticker. i'll need to brush up on my river smallie techniques. right now they're makin' babies, so i'll cut 'em some slack. until that time, maybe i'll drop by and sponge some beers off of you. take care, chris
 
donnie hasch: dhasch@backpacker.com
howdie chris
sorry we didnt get to hang out with ya at cheat fest. there was just to much shit going on. the three hour pin just about kick my ass. you should bring a crew down and fish the yough for a few days this summer. best small mouth fishing in pa. right hear a hazelbakers!!!!! talk to ya soon
tell suzzy hey

Reply: don't sweat it buddy. everybody was busier than crap down there. the basil's crew had a fantastic time. they'll be back(ref. raft pic. in "about us"). for anybody out there who wants to have a great time on the bottom yough try hazelbaker's canoe joint. better yet, check 'em out at hazelbaker.com how's that for a free plug donnie? take care, chris
 
heather: h_lawrence06@hotmail.com
no where
so what was that about archbold ohio? thats where im from, u think its a cool place?

Reply: hi heather. i've spent some time there, especially with some college buddies that still live there. it's a great town, with great people. while i'm at it, id like to say hi to chris & tim, bobby, sharon, pat, rodney deb,scotty, whitey, andy, and anyone else that i might have missed. love you guys. thanks for writing heather. take care, chris
 
Mike Gullett: southernwinds@eriecoast.com, Certified Small Engine Repair
Grafton, Ohio
Now that i am coming out of winter hibernation, I am looking forward to stopping in for some great food and go figure; " a cold one ". I am going to make it a point to have every item on your menu this spring because i do not know which item i like the best. And no, i'm not sucking up. I mean it. Everything on the menu tastes great!

Reply: hey mike. you weren't kiddin', i haven't seen you for a spell. it's great to hear from you though.

if anybody out there is in need of a good wrench, mike's the guy. he's been doing my small engine repair for years. take care buddy. chris
 
ROGER UEHLEIN: r-a-cabin@juno.com
LOWER SALEM
FROM WEST RIVER HARDWARE TO THE GREATEST OF PEOPLE. THANKS FOR SOME GOOD TIMES, GOOD MEMORIES AND GOOD FOOD

Reply: hey roger! i didn't know that you guys had electricity, let alone a computer. how did you manage that? anyway, thanks for the kind words. hope to see you guys pretty soon. take care, chris
 
Donnie Hasch: dhasch@backpacker.com
perryopolis Pa
chris, the lake will melt and the fish will come, summer is almost here!! get your ass down this way and catch some of our bass this summer. hope to see you soon.

Reply: hey donnie! glad you got a chance to check us out. any perch left? if you want to give it a try this spring let me know. maybe we'll get out your way and choke down some i.c. lites with derek & co. take care, chris
 
"S" or "H" Todd: drcrazee69691@yahoo.com
Sandusky Ohio
Great food and atmosphere! Love the pretty ladies too! Oh....and you too Chris, and Bo

Reply: hey todd. thanks for checking out the site, and the kind words. and uh...thanks for the flowers man. take care, chris
 
Sharon: ladywrangler@eriecoast.com
Amherst
Hey heard about you from Vetez on WOBL the greastest country station. Said you have contests looking can't find them. WIll be in to try the food.

Reply: hi sharon. try looking for a big green button that may appear out of place in say.... the menu? take care. look forward to seeing you. chris
 
Dena: ka_did_le@yahoo.com
Lorain
Hi Chris, just checking out the site. I'm thinking sish-ka-bob with extra lemon and cheese fries... yummmmmy

Reply: your wish is my command. swing by with the kids. take care, chris
 
Jackie Butler: Janetlynnbutler@hotmail.com
Frametown, West Virginia
Wanted to let you know that since your uncle George had eye surgery he can now tell the difference between a Doe and a Buck deer...

Reply: that guy didn't miss much when he was blind, he must be hell now(probably doesn't brag much either ;-}) if you are ever in our neck of the woods, by all means, stop by. take care, chris
 
Mike Harder: Iceman608@aol.com
Mississippi
Hey Chris! About time you got a website going on. Good way to keep in touch with you.Give me a holler sometime. Still here in the Memphis area, same place, same number, now you have my email addy, Take care, The Harder Family!

Reply: mike! it's great to hear from ya. how are things down south? i've got to make it down there some time. maybe i'll drag george down too. say hi to everybody, and thanks for thinking about us. take care, chris
 
marcia allen: regina@centurytel.net
lorain, ohio
Hi Chris, June, Vicki and Lisa!
Just want to let you all know how much Mike and I enjoy coming to see you for tacos and wings.

Coming into Basil's is like being in a Cheer's episode! Food is great and the company is even better! Lisa and the Wheel of Fortune rocks! As the late Bob Hope would say, Thanks for the memories! We love you guys!

Reply: hey marcia. thanks for the kind words. people need to hear that we're more than just another grill & tavern. thanks a ton. by the way...which one of the girls is most like carla? take care, chris
 
jake: jake19722003@aol.com
lorain ohio
high june buddy dude man dude tell everyone i said high. and tell lisa i love her

Reply: hi jake. i think that its amazing that you write exactly how you speak. have a great one jake. i'm pullin' for ya buddy.
 
pete: petecostello@hotmail.com, www.flashbackinc.com
Elyria, Ohio
I LOVE THE FOOD HERE!!!.....this place is the bomb diggity, I have to eat here at least once a week.....and havent found anything that i dont like.....thanks Basil's crew for keeping my belly full...:-)

Reply: pete, thanks for writing. i'd just like to say that we feel(and i'm sure that i'm speaking for the rest of the crew), very strongly, that your loyalty is bomb diggity as well. spread the word brother. take care, chris
 
STEVE: Ronstrans@alltel.net
ELYIRA
Hi All,from Steve,Greg & Allan at Ron's Transmissions, the Friday lunch crew! Awesome site for an Awesome Bar&Grill.

Reply: hey thanks guys. i don't want anybody out there to think that these guys are wrenching on their transmissions after they've tipped a few. these boys are serious about their work. besides, they're pop drinkers. (at least while they're on the job) take care, see ya friday.
 
jim keys: jameskeys69@hotmail.com
elyria ohio
i think chris could sue nickelodeon for stealing his 'persona' to create the carachter mr. crabs on spongebob squarepants ...anyway , great food and unbeknownst to many the best juke box in n.e. ohio...and that chicken melt ! hey !that's good stuff !!

Reply: now jimmy... i like to think of my self as more of a MOE from three stooges fame.
 
Mark (Taz): mhope_1@yahoo.com
Lorain,Ohio
Hey Chris,
It's Taz. Great site! See you soon. Please have my wings ready. say "Hello" to june, lisa and Vick. Thanks

Reply: hey mark. thanks for writing. for those of you who don't know, mark will be recieving a citation from the city of lorain for saving a newborn while off-duty as one of lorain's distinguished firefighters. congrats mark(taz)!
 
Century Cycles: rivercentury@aol.com
Rocky River
Hey chris, we trade labor for gyros!

Reply: hmmm...intriguing. why the thought never entered my mind. i'll call before i come up next time. thanks again for the great "how to" sessions. take care, chris
 
MUGU JOE,LAGOS,NAIJA: MUGUJOE@MUGU.COM, NONE
LAGOS
I LOVE THIS SITE.

Reply: hey Joe. thanks for checking us out. if you ever find yourself in ohio make sure to stop by. have a great life. chris
 
theresa conrad: sutter1154@hotmail.com
elyria.ohio
i am a recent devotee to basils. and i must say the food is GREAT!!! and june is the sweetest and nicest waitress around. keep up the good work. (friend of andy s.)

Reply: hey theresa. glad you've come aboard. look forward to seeing you guys again. take care, chris
 
andy szalay: sutter1154@hotmail.com
elyria,ohio
hi chris,really like your specials, been eating there a long time now, great place &good,no great food. andy

Reply: hi andy. thanks for the kind words, and the holiday wishes. hope to see you again soon. take care, chris
 
one of your "favorite" niece's lol: ariana_greek_princess@yahoo.com
loran, ohio
I LOVE YOU! can you make us some more of your beef stew for us because that really tastes good. oh and today is saturday, so you don't have to worry about writig you in school! love ya lots!

Reply: what can i say. my neice likes me. take care sweetheart. uncle chris
 
Mark Sakal: msakal2002@aol.com
Elyria, OH
Hey Chris!! Great website. Going to stop in and see you soon.

Reply: hey mark. glad to hear from you. thanks for checking us out. take care, chris
 
ariana!: ariana_greek_princess@yahoo.com
lorain, ohio
hi uncle chris! once again i am sitting in reading class! (very boring) lol i love your webpage! i like to read what other people think! well gtg, the bell just rung! love ya lots and lots!!!!*

Reply: sweetheart. umm... shouldn't you actually be studying or something? i hope to see you guys soon. love, uncle chris
 
Janet: gioffre1@msn.com
Vegas
Grilled Tuna Salad, Dave Matthews Band, and a little (?) Vodka ~ LOTSA LAUGHS!! Had a GREAT time while I was there!

Reply: thanks for popping in. don't forget. t-shirt/landmarks etc. hope to see you again soon. take care, chris
 
Gina: tatavega1956@yahoo.com
Lorain, Ohio
Hey Chris, great website! Benny and I always love coming to Basil's and enjoying a garbage burger and some Rusty Nails...by the way, did you get the real Drambuie yet? We'll see you soon, Gina

Reply: hi guys. had a great time when you were here. drambuie is definitly on the list. take care, chris
 
JUNE DRAKE: BarGoddess@msn.com
NOVA, OHIO
THANKS SUSAN, BUT I AM NOT A MAN......(ANYMORE). :)
TEE-HEE!

Reply: boy am i glad i have a website now.
 
Susan Vetrone: susanv1@aol.com
Avon Lake, OH
There is only one reason that I would drive to Basils and it is not the incredible food, drinks and cool people that hang out there... it is because of the handsome man that makes it all happen!

Reply: thanks mom.
 
Joel Worcester: joelnmindy@eriecoast.com
Sheffield Township,Oh.
What a great website, it takes me back to the days that I spent sitting at the bar watching the game on the t.v. munching on some killer wings or maybe a great dog,and then washing it down with a nice cool,refreshing Fosters draft.Oh how I long for the good old days when Basils was Basils and Fosters was served there.
Hey Chris cool site, stoped in the other nite missed ya thought I'd say hey.

p.s. The Blues tasted pretty good

Reply: hey joel. we missed ya. everybody's been wondering where you've been since you've become quasi-involved with your lady friend. i hope the summer has been good to you both. next time you pop by, let us know how fred the dog is doing. take care, chris
 
Julie: jewlecat@yahoo.com, de
Schwienfurt,Germany
Hello Chris, Jason and everyone, You have no idea how much I miss Basil's food and the people.Germany is alot of fun but it is not home.I have been looking for a place to hang out and there is no where that compare to Basil's and the people.Well take good care of yourselfs and I hope to see you all soon!!!!

Reply: hi julie. we hope that we see you soon too. try to hang out in germany at least until oktoberfest. take care, chris
 
Janet Gioffre': gioffre1@msn.com
Las Vegas, Hell
DISCO SUCKS!!
When are we opening a Basil's West?

Reply: Woo Hoo! you tell 'em girl.
as far as basil's west...? we'll see. when you say west, i'm thinking archbold, oh. now that's a cool place. take care, chris
 
Elena Nicolaou: www.petelenan@aol.com
South "Ampurst" thats how Giorgia says it
Hey Chris, great web site! It's fun reading all the comments! Just want everyone to know that our kids LOVE coming there. The food is great and it's a clean and well-behaved establishment( we especially love the staff!) HAha!Love, your sister...(same great smile!)

Reply: hey sis. thanks for the unsolicited comments. right. anyway give my regards to south ampurst. take care, your bro
 
Michelle: mistletoes8mouse@msn.com
Wakeman,Ohio
Hey guys! I was soo happy to see you have a web site as I don't get in to see you much since my partner in crime left for Germany.(Julie) I passed your web address on to her so she will still feel conected.Tell the best barmaids in Elyria I miss them . Hope to see you soon. Attn: Awesome food here. Go check it out for yourself.

Reply: hi michelle. thanks for checking us out. germany ay? if i'm not mistaken, she's allowed to bring back two bottles of schnapps. make 'em count. take care, chris
 
Janet Gioffre: gioffre1@msn.com
Las Vegas Nevada
Theres NO place that compares to the experience of being at Basils. The food, friends, fun, music,and COCKTAILS are unmatched. It will be my FIRST stop when I come to Ohio again. Love to everyone. Save me a wing and a taco...and a gyro and a shishkabob and a...

Reply: hi janet. thanks for the note. it's always nice to hear from ya. we look forward to havin' ya when you get in. if you get a chance, send a photo of yourself wearing a basil's t-shirt, standing next to some vegas landmark or something and we'll post it somewhere on the site. take care, chris
 
Gerri Walsh: punkhunky@webtv.net
Elyria ,Ohio
Hey Haven,t been in for a while but I,llbe back Love the tacos the shells are the best anywhere ,wish Icould buy them ! Tell `June Hi

Reply: hi gerri. thanks for your praise. as fragile beings, we need that. i'm glad that you like the shells. it took us a while to get our hands on these things. hope to see you again soon. thanks, chris
 
JUNE DRAKE: BarGoddess@msn.com
NOVA, OHIO
WE NEED A CHAT ROOM.

Reply: chat room, schmat room. like we don't talk enough already. take care, chris
 
Lisa Pay: lisa4now@msn.com
Elyria, OH
What a Place!! Only place I know where every type of walk of life comes and feels comfortable. Great Place!! :)

Reply: thank you lisa. it's just like the intro to "about us" says. we take great pride in our diversity. we draw from it. thanks for the note. take care, chris
 
Lois Breeden: Loislaynne172@aol.com
Elyria, Ohio
I forgot to mention that Chris and Jason are the best too!

Reply: aw shucks! thanks lois. you are wise to to give great praise to your cooks. your most humble host. chris
 
Lois Breeden: Loislaynne172@aol.com
Elyria, Ohio
Basil,s is a great place, with great people, a great place to come unwind and laugh (alot). Everyone is super friendly with a great sense of humor! June, Vicki, Lisa and Vi are the best!
 
Bruce R. Colbert: sprtybruno@hotmail.com
Shanghai, P.R.China
I sure do miss coming to Basils for lunch. Best wings and greek salad I ever had. June always has a smile for everyone. See you in 2003.

Reply: hey bruce. thanks for the note. how are things out your way? china, for crying out loud!

anyway, i will give june your best. take care, chris
 
JUNE DRAKE: BarGoddess@msn.com
NOVA, OHIO
GREAT PLACE TO EAT AND MEET FRIENDLY PEOPLE. NO ATTITUDES FOUND HERE. CHILDREN ARE WELCOME. GIVE US A TRY!

Reply: say, you sound familiar. hi junie.
 
Susan Vetrone: susanv1@aol.com
Avon Lake, OH
What a place! GREAT food! Friendly people! And... the owner is gorgeous!

Reply: sheesh! your most humble cook is blushing.
(please send along your phone number) did i say that out loud? anyway, thanks again.
chris
 
 

 

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