"We recently visited a restaurant with a party of three, and our experience left a bitter aftertaste.Upon arrival, the host and her assistant denied us a table on the sidewalk because third person can't be seated on the sidewalk and instead offered us seating in an outdoor-indoor structure. We accepted the offer, but 10 minutes later, we noticed the same table given to another party of three, with one person seated on the sidewalk side. This made us feel uncomfortable and possibly profiled. We are white folks, professionals, who were just looking for some outdoor seating.When I brought this issue to the attention of the host, she responded that it was her boss who was seating on that sidewalk. I was taken aback, as I wasn't aware that the boss was exempt from city regulations as we were told about.While I understand that businesses have their own policies, it's disheartening to witness apparent inconsistencies and potential bias in seating arrangements. Such experiences can greatly affect a customer's perception and overall satisfaction. I hope that the restaurant can address this matter and ensure fair and respectful treatment for all patrons."
