Baltimore restaurant dragged over 'racist' and 'way too strict' dress code
A restaurant in Baltimore, USA, has come under fire for their strict dress code, with some going as far to call it 'discriminatory'.
One thing I love (beside radio of course) is getting dressed up and going to a restaurant to enjoy a nice meal out. I always make sure I look my best wherever I go out. I'm always dress code ready.
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Speaking of dress codes, one particular restaurant in Baltimore has come under fire before it's actual opening. A poster of its dress code has done the rounds on social media after it was on the establishment's gate.
'Brimless headgear', 'excessively bagging clothing', and 'sunglasses after dark' are just some of the things strictly prohibited at this restaurant. Check out the full list below:
Dress CODED sign at the new Choptank restaurant in Fells...🧐 pic.twitter.com/uy058w0ka0
— J. M. Giordano photo (@jmgpix) September 15, 2019
While some applaud the restaurant for 'having standards', others have dragged them on social media for its dress code with some citing that it is 'racist' and even 'discriminatory'.
Here's what some had to say:
I’m not sure this is a valid defense, particularly on the backward versus forwards hat or “excessively baggy” points. What’s the rationale beyond “everyone else is doing it?”
— R. Eric Thomas (@oureric) September 16, 2019
Simple solution: don’t like it, don’t go.
— Smitty Smitty (@MdSnakeheadz) September 18, 2019
Can’t wait to never come to your establishment. Would hate to waste my time there after work with my boots on, or with my bookbag walking around, or because of your ‘discretion’...course, a guy like me could probably get away with it...
— Andrew Fucking Daugherty! (@Andrew__3000) September 16, 2019
I walk, bike, or ride the bus everywhere. As such, I almost always have a backpack to carry my belongings. What am I supposed to do in this situation?
— Jed Weeks (@jedweeks) September 16, 2019
this is racist as hell and I will never enter your restaurant & will actively warn others away from it, have a great day
— Mr. Party Bones (@Sedna_51) September 16, 2019
Would respect yall more if yall just kept it real and said yall made posted these dress codes to keep us black people out
— Depressed Colts Fan (@WhatsACondom_) September 18, 2019
Replying to the comments shared, the establishment said, "Being new to the Fells Point neighborhood, we simply implemented the dress code standard that is used by several other properties in the area including Barcocina, Bond Street Social Moby’s and The Horse You Came In On. Have a great day," they tweeted.
Being new to the Fells Point neighborhood, we simply implemented the dress code standard that is used by several other properties in the area including Barcocina, Bond Street Social Moby’s and The Horse You Came In On. Have a great day.
— The Choptank (@The_Choptank) September 16, 2019
My two cents: I don't really see the racism here. If a restaurant has a dress code, that means they want to allow a certain type of guest to enter their restaurant. It's their prerogative after all, right? Sure, it's a bit weird especially considering the 'sunglasses after dark' bit. What happens when a girl wants to look all fancy? Know what I mean?
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