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Greenville Restaurants Closed, People Hop Over To Winterville To Dine Save Email Print
Posted: 9:12 PM Jun 25, 2008
 Last Updated: 9:12 PM Jun 25, 2008
 Reporter: Christine Kennedy
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The closing of Greenville restaurants is boosting the dine-out spending in Winterville.

Mayflower Seafood Restaurant says it has seen an influx of customers since the boil water advisory was announced. Mayflower says it had to increase its staff and call employees in on their day off to accommodate the rush of patrons traveling from Greenville to dine out.

Mayflower says it extended its hours of operation to serve as many people as possible.
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Posted by: rosco Location: greenville on Jun 27, 2008 at 04:39 PM
well they had to travel and buy for a change as they couldn't eat the freebie's at Sam's Club.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: NC on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:19 PM
I worked today and I was absolutely tired when I got home.Ayden resturants was very busy. We had to call people in early. Thanks to all the people that came to Ayden today, and also I have learned that their are some patient people in the world.
Posted by: Cactus Location: Strabane, NC on Jun 26, 2008 at 05:35 PM
Cost of gasoline must not be a problem in Greenville.
Posted by: someone Location: gville on Jun 26, 2008 at 05:29 PM
dr. john is right. people are just too lazy here to cook for themselves or figure out a game plan. too tired? gotta tough it out. some people don't have lots of money to spend on eating out and have to cook for themselves, tired or not. or go some place else. you'll make it. it's not the end of the world not getting to eat out.
Posted by: Jared Location: Kinston on Jun 26, 2008 at 04:57 PM
All restaurants in Kinston are open.
Posted by: Go Eat! Location: Winterville on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:39 PM
Wimpies is a great choice in Winterville!
Posted by: Nana Location: Southern Pitt on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:10 PM
The Little Rocket in Farmville was my choice at lunch today....Definitely worth the ride!!!
Posted by: Dave Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:08 PM
I call the residents here the Greenville fast food fatties because that's all they eat here.
Posted by: Daniell Location: Grifton on Jun 26, 2008 at 02:41 PM
there is Andys in Grifton
Posted by: Tammy Location: Williamston on Jun 26, 2008 at 02:10 PM
Bad situation for Greenville residents, but good for Winterville's restaurant and surrounding areas. Hopefully the problem will be resolved today and things can go back to normal. This is just one more thing that we, as Americans, are going to have to continue to pray about. Warning: keep you some extra bottled water on hand to drink for a while, even after the water is running freely without contamination.
Posted by: diner Location: washington on Jun 26, 2008 at 12:57 PM
No only did Winterville had a influx but little Washington was also booming, long lines @ local favorites. Hope the water problem is fixed real soon and nobody gets sick from this.
Posted by: Dr. John Location: Winterville on Jun 26, 2008 at 12:19 PM
I have never seen a town like Greenville. Folks there will wither and die if they can't eat out every night. Fact is, people are just lazy. Is cooking that difficult? Eat at home and save the extra $$$$ for beer and cigarettes!
Posted by: David Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 11:13 AM
We pay some of the highest rates for water in the state and this is what we have to deal with?
Posted by: Mr. Bob on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:22 AM
There's a new chinese buffet in Ayden.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Winterville on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:18 AM
The Winterville water utility has done a poor job of communicating to its residents. Why is nothing on their web site. A significant number of people in Winterville are worried over nothing due to poor communication.
Posted by: Anonymous2 Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:06 AM
It would be great to have a list of open restaurants in Winterville, Ayden, Washington, Kinston, etc. We went to Down on Mainstreet in Washington last night and there was a 2 hour wait.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 26, 2008 at 09:36 AM
I wouldnt even take a bath in the water after boiling it, let alone drink it. And definitely not going to cook with it. So, no, we will not be eating at home. There are plenty of places to choose from in surrounding towns until Greenville cleans this mess up. and then it still may be iffy to drink the water then, some will always have that uncleanlyness in the back of their minds and thinking about drinking water mixed with sewage.
Posted by: Sara Location: Winterville on Jun 26, 2008 at 08:24 AM
We get our electricity from GUC, but our water from Winterville. There was some discussion of buying water from GUC, but I don't think that has happened yet. Look at Town of Winterville's website and it will tell you the water source. GUC is not mentioned. The restaurants couldn't stay open if the water was coming from GUC. They are all open so we are good to go.
Posted by: Mr. Bob on Jun 26, 2008 at 08:02 AM
Have people forgotten how to eat at home?
Posted by: Michael Location: Winterville on Jun 26, 2008 at 07:31 AM
It would be nice if someone would clearly report on the water situation in Winterville and other towns borderig Greenville. I have been left to assume that the contaminated water is only related to GUC, but niether the news nor the Town of Winterville's website clearly report that Winterville water is without doubt completely safe.
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