Restaurant Turns AD Away

[Supafuzz75]

The Golden Corral is a high quality establishment to me,, lol..

 

[1war]

So you are saying dress codes are a bad business decision but discrimination is ok. Got it.

Yeah, that's exactly what I said, smh.

 

[1war]

Nobody I know gives a crap about who's eating where they are.

They do in Hollywood.

 

[king of cali]

"Most likely won't" you post, so why even take the chance ? In the real world, the rich and famous do get special privileges. It may not be fair but it's life.

In most establihments it's actually good for business to be known for having the rich and famous frequent your business, this is especially true for resturants and night clubs.

Yes it is, and I'm fairly certain that this particular restaurant has been talked about in NBA circles. The dress code is listed on its website. Seems like everyone else knew what it was except for Davis. That's on him, and not on the restaurant for not making an exception.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Does Rick Pitino follow the dress code at a restaurant

 

[Titles1]

He shouldn't have to abide by rules because he's a basketball player?

 

[kev69]

They do in Hollywood.

That's why Hollywood is full of losers.

 

[Rebelfreedomeagle]

Oh I understand it.. Just in no way would I eat where I'm told how to dress..

I don't eat in places like that either. How about I decide if I want to wear a shirt or shoes?!?

 

[kev69]

I don't eat in places like that either. How about I decide if I want to wear a shirt or shoes?!?

What about showing up in a thong and sandals?

What's wrong with that?

Those racist, mean, crazy restaurant owners, who've invested, and spent their life savings to open up a business should let anybody in, no matter what!

 

[1war]

He shouldn't have to abide by rules because he's a basketball player?

It's not about should or shouldn't , it's about reality. Do you think UK basketball players don't get special treatment around Lexington that regular students don't. Where is this utopia that you live in?
I assume that King of Cali lives in Cali, I only get out there once or twice a year. If , as he posted, this particular resturant is frequented by alot of stars , then AD is just one of many ( it is Hollywood) then he is right, no big deal. Thus in my original reply , " the manager has to ask himself if this is a good business decision?" and " it MAY BE in their best interest to bypass the rule for him" but as usual on this board it gets misconstrued.

 

[Titles1]

Does Rick Pitino follow the dress code at a restaurant

That's a good one!

It's not about should or shouldn't , it's about reality. Do you think UK basketball players don't get special treatment around Lexington that regular students don't. Where is this utopia that you live in?
I assume that King of Cali lives in Cali, I only get out there once or twice a year. If , as he posted, this particular resturant is frequented by alot of stars , then AD is just one of many ( it is Hollywood) then he is right, no big deal. Thus in my original reply , " the manager has to ask himself if this is a good business decision?" and " it MAY BE in their best interest to bypass the rule for him" but as usual on this board it gets misconstrued.

A caste system?

 

[BlueSince92]

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[saxonburgcat]

I've been turned away from several places because of dress code. One time it was because I had a solid color shirt. Another because of my cap

I have NEVER been turned away. I guess Wendy's and Hamburger Hut don't have a dress code?

 

[1war]

That's a good one!

A caste system?

How is that a caste system, most of these NBA players didn't come from rich families?

You people must not get out much, the rich and famous have always been afford special priviledges. Of course that doesn't happen in the mountains but get out a little , a major city or something. This is not something new, it's been going on for ages.

 

[wildcatglenn]

Dress codes are stupid.

Sorry.

Go ahead and tell me they serve some purpose of unwritten fancy pants etiquette that makes a meal less tasty if I eat it in a T-shirt instead of a shirt and tie. At the end of the day, a shirt is a shirt, pants are pants. As long as the naughty bits are covered, WTF cares?

Because this is America and a private businnes can set their rules as they see fit

 

[Supafuzz75]

I have NEVER been turned away. I guess Wendy's and Hamburger Hut don't have a dress code?

Taco Bell doesn't descriminate either..

 

[Lovebaskelball]

It was the restaurants choice to enforce the dress code. It would also be perfectly fine for AD to purchase land directly across from the restaurant in question, offer an identical menu and dining experience for about half-price and laugh as the place becomes a ghost town. If I had his money I know that is what I would do.

I see why you'll never have that problem.

 

[catben]

Does Rick Pitino follow the dress code at a restaurant

He does until closing time, then he becomes table dressing along with his date for 15 seconds.

 

[MegaBlue05]

Because this is America and a private businnes can set their rules as they see fit

I understand that.

It doesn't mean I can't think the dress codes are stupid and choose to spend my money elsewhere. Free markets and what not.

 

[KY Long Rifle]

Rules are rules...

But do rulers make rules, or take measurements?

 

[Hjack]

Nah we took the trash out on that one..

No argument.

 

[On-On-UK]

I don't have a problem with dress codes though. If you don't have them in nicer places, you will get people in pajamas or shorts and a wife-beater with flip-flops.

Walmart needs a dress code...

 

[Titles1]

How is that a caste system, most of these NBA players didn't come from rich families?

You people must not get out much, the rich and famous have always been afford special priviledges. Of course that doesn't happen in the mountains but get out a little , a major city or something. This is not something new, it's been going on for ages.

That's true, that's not a good argument.

 

[katwest]

Not everybody knows who AD is and some don't care, so you have to abide by the rules in any establishment you enter. Being a celebrity or pro athlete has it's perks but can also be a pain sometimes when things like this happens.

 

[gracetoyou]

Dress codes are one the dumbest things EVER!

 

[Nuke99m]

I'll stick to eating pizza in Gatlinburg.

 

[TruBluCatFan]

From AD of the Year and Hero in Louisville, to not being admitted to a restaurant and being called out by Papa John. Man, Jurich is taking a beating these days....

Either some well done understated sarcasm or you didn't read the article.