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Scavio chatted with Sanchez-Anunziato and Lake George Beach Club owner Jose Philomeno about the challenges of the hospitality business.
After revealing who he was, Scavio said he was not there just to review pizza but to help support local businesses.
The generous tip came on a $74 bill. Scavio used the 8.4 score, multiplied it by 100 and then tacked on another $1,000.
“I felt like I had to do something to help Raffaele out and let them know how much we appreciate all the waiters, waitresses, bartenders, cooks. We can’t do it without them,” Scavio said.
Scavio said he believes in paying it forward — a lesson he learned from his father.
Sanchez-Anunziato, 27, said Scavio told him keep $840 for himself and spread the other $1,000 around to the other wait staff.
Sanchez-Anunziato, who attended Queensbury High School, said he is going to use the money to pay bills and student loan debt. He attended the University at Albany.
“It’s been tough for everybody in the service industry this past year because of COVID. Now not a lot of people want to work. He wanted to give back to everyone who works hard,” he said.
Sanchez-Anunziato, who lives in Lake George, said he enjoys the family environment at the club, and thanked owner Jose Philomeno for his support of the staff.