"My inaugural visit to Emilio's left a lasting impression, albeit not entirely favorable. On a Friday evening, accompanied by friends, we were warmly welcomed upon arrival and promptly escorted to our designated table. The menu was reasonably priced and exhibited a commendable quality relative to their cost, with ample portion sizes to satisfy our appetites. Regrettably, the evening took an unfavorable turn when, near to the end of our meal, I expressed the desire to have the leftovers of my dish packaged to bring home. To my dismay, before I could make such a request, our waitress, Trish (Patricia), abruptly seized the plate from my grasp and hastily departed, seemingly without notice. Promptly realizing the situation, I endeavored to clarify matters with another waitress in the vicinity. In a disheartening turn of events, Trish returned and, rather brusquely, informed her colleague that she had already disposed of the contents, casting unfounded blame in my direction. Notably, Trish neglected to offer any acknowledgment or apology, choosing instead to speak over me in conversation with the other waitress. Subsequently, she maintained a dismissive demeanor for the remainder of the evening, leaving an indelible mark of discourtesy. This lamentable encounter prompts me to reflect on the numerous adverse reviews this establishment has garnered, primarily stemming from subpar customer service. Trish's conduct, in particular, single-handedly marred what could have otherwise been an enjoyable dining experience. Regrettably, based on this unfortunate incident, we have resolved not to visit Emilio's in the future and cannot, in good conscience, recommend it to acquaintances. Despite the commendable quality of the cuisine, the overall experience was overshadowed by an extremely poor customer service."
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