The Lake Norman Motel, Landing Restaurant and Marina was bought by the Genaro family in 1993, and at that time, the restaurant was closed and the motel was barely operational. Built in the 1970's, upgrades were necessary, but had to be put on hold just to get through the 3 pages of violations from the county that had to be addressed. What a salesperson Tony Genaro was to convince his wife Halina to get on board with his newest venture.
As always, his persistence won her over. As with any family business, the couple's 3 children were recruited cooking, cleaning and remodeling. Since the two youngest children, Christina and John-Paul, were still in school, Tony Jr. (L.T.) worked during the day and bartended at night.
Big Tony and our live-in maintenance man, Joe Scott, were getting the restaurant up and running during the day, and held down the bar "crowd" (about 4 - 10 people total per night) serving frozen french fries, hamburgers and hot dogs out of a microwave at the end of the bar!Many nights, L.T. and Joe fell asleep at the bar or sitting up on a beer cooler.
As always, his persistence won her over. As with any family business, the couple's 3 children were recruited cooking, cleaning and remodeling. Since the two youngest children, Christina and John-Paul, were still in school, Tony Jr. (L.T.) worked during the day and bartended at night.
Big Tony and our live-in maintenance man, Joe Scott, were getting the restaurant up and running during the day, and held down the bar "crowd" (about 4 - 10 people total per night) serving frozen french fries, hamburgers and hot dogs out of a microwave at the end of the bar!Many nights, L.T. and Joe fell asleep at the bar or sitting up on a beer cooler.
Services
We have a restaurant on the premises, The Landing, with a Key West atmosphere, and a game room for the family.
Our menu features local favorites, such as Big Tony's "Fall Off The Bone" Baby Back Ribs, and wings.
Our homemade specialties include pizza, Italian sausage, and Millie's meatballs.
Add this to our fish, chicken, steak and burgers - there is something for everyone!
Our menu features local favorites, such as Big Tony's "Fall Off The Bone" Baby Back Ribs, and wings.
Our homemade specialties include pizza, Italian sausage, and Millie's meatballs.
Add this to our fish, chicken, steak and burgers - there is something for everyone!
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