Slicks Restuarant
| Address: | 1825 Hamner Ave, Norco, CA 92860, USA |
| Phone: | +1 951-737-2215 |
| Rating: | 2.6 |
| Working: | 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM |
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Kevyn Thaxton
An article in the Press Enterprise on May 20, 2015 Bouncer fired after disobeying ex-boss Joe Navarrete was standing guard at Slicks bar in Norco when a barefoot woman in her early 20s came running toward him in a tattered, grass-stained sweater. Through bloodied mouth and choppy, stuttering breaths, the woman told Navarrete that a man she had just met attacked and tried to rape her in a nearby residential area. Navarrete sat the woman in a plastic chair outside the Hamner Avenue bar and dialed 911. He and other security guards working that night say they took turns looking after the woman until police arrived, despite an order from the owner, Simon Fangary, to come inside and keep watch from the doorway. "I told Joe Im on his side," said Enrique Rosales, Slicks head bouncer who was working alongside Navarrete the night of May 9. He added that the 911 operator told Navarrete "to stay outside with the girl, so he did. (Fangary) wanted us to go inside and leave the girl outside. We never left her alone out there, but our boss told us to." Around 11:45 p.m., a few minutes after the distressed victim arrived, Navarrete said he was called into Fangarys office and chastised for disobeying orders and drawing negative attention to the business by calling 911. He has since been fired. Navarrete "wants to bad-mouth the place because he was fired," Fangary said. "He was not fired for calling 911. ... There were other actions that were against our policy." Fangary said he is legally restricted from discussing Navarretes termination. He said the bars policy is to not get involved "if it doesnt have to do with our business." Bar employees might not be covered by workers compensation if something were to happen to them outside the bar, Fangary said. "Overall, if theres a break-in in a car or if theres someone stealing a car, this is not our business," he said. "Were here to keep the peace at our business." Fangary said an exception would have been made if he had known how serious the situation was. He said no one told him about the assault. James Allen Schneider, a 21-year-old Norco resident, has been charged with attempted rape, assault with a deadly weapon and robbery in connection with the incident. According to a report from the Riverside County Sheriffs Department, a man followed the woman onto Second Street, where he attacked her and threatened to rape her. She fought back and escaped, running about a half-mile to Slicks. A K-9 unit searched the area and found Schneider hiding behind a home in the 1500 block of Second Street. He had a large scratch on his left cheek and the womans property with him, reports show. Navarrete, 43, has worked weekends at the bar for the past six months. He said he regrets losing his post, but not his decision to stay outside with the woman. "He tried to make me feel guilty about causing a scene," Navarrete said of his former employer. "I told him, I dont know what youre expecting from me. Im not apologizing for anything." Angel Torres, another Slicks bouncer on duty that night, said Navarrete did the right thing. "She definitely needed someone out there to help her," Torres said of the woman who came looking for help. "She was in rough shape." Fangary said Navarrete "wants to be a hero" by trash-talking his ex-boss. The bar owner said if he had known about the attack, "I wouldve done everything in my power to help the girl, but I had no idea what was going on."
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Zee De La Rosa
Had a vodka/rockstar and it tasted watered down. I was just here to meet friends. Had a vodka/cranberry and thought maybe I would try it with a rockstar. Nope. Still watered down and this was right after I get the drink. And it wasnt bitter like alcohol would taste but it was like that nasty taste you get when you let your drink sit. Pissed because I tipped. I would rather pound a four loko than try to get a buzz here. Pool tables are a cool feature but mehhh Ill pass. Its this or the maverick so I guess I made my choice. Gross. And it smells like ass.
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john gutierrez
After reading the ABC News story about the owner firing his bouncer for calling 911 for a girl that had been assaulted and robbed. A person would have to be an idiot to patronize Slicks . Simon Fangary should be ashamed of himself for not commending his employee for doing the right thing instead he fired him !! What a weasel
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Kim Olivares
I wish there was an option for no stars. Owner fired employee for doing the right thing, he called 911 for a woman who came in off the street looking for help after being attacked. Owner wanted him to leave her outside by herself. Disgusting! I will never return to this place again. Story on ABC7 May 2015
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vclocke1
I, and my friends, will no longer frequent Slicks after the owner fired one of his bouncers for helping a woman that had been attacked and was asking for help. The owner is not the kind of person we need as a pillar of our community - let alone give him our money.
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adam andrews
Great bar. Cheap beer, tall pour with tons of options. Free pool with purchase. Indoor smoking room. DJ on the weekends. Good inexpensive bar food. Definitely my go to bar since ive moved to the area.... Nothing beats it.
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G Potter
After firing your employee for calling 911 for a rape victim, I hope your business suffers severely for your ignorance against someone who did such an honorable deed.
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Martin Hernandez
Went there for 2 beers for $15. Next day I checked by bank account they charged me $50. THIS PLACE IS A RIP-OFF. DO NOT USE YOUR ATM CARD OR ANY TYPE OF CREDIT CARD.
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Phoenix Of Light
Women should not come here. They do not care if you are raped or assaulted. If any employee tries to help you they will be fired.
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A Private User
Big beers. Great bar food. Would be five stars but the place reeks of urinal cakes.
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Augie Espinal
Simon Fangary is pathetic. Dont support this place, I hope it goes under.
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Vast Lee
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Tony Padilla
Check the story out on ABC 7. Do not support this place.
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David Miller
The bar promotes rape and fires bouncers for call 911
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Paul Ulmer
Food is good. Beer is better. Service is best.
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knives0736
service is no good and beverages overpriced
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Lauren Stanford
Love it :) consistently a good time.
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Joshua Torres
Best sandwiches in town hands down
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Rick Wilde
Awesome place...relaxing
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A Private User
Love this place!!!
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Preston Sturges
Chill.
