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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Ariana Baio

Memphis restaurant owner defends not serving National Guard members: ‘I love this country’

A Memphis restaurant owner said he “completely” stands behind his decision to refuse service to four uniformed members of the Memphis Safe Task Force, saying the federal task force has made the city “harder to live in” and “less safe.”

Miles Tamboli, the owner of Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza, has faced scrutiny from some in the community after denying service to National Guard members, who are part of the task force established by President Donald Trump last year.

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