"A white man, Danforth Irwin, is suing Black Tap, claiming he was assaulted by a black security guard at the Chelsea location. Irwin alleges the attack was racially motivated and is suing the restaurant, owner Joe Isidori, the security firm A.J. Melino & Associates, and 248 Hospitality. The incident involved Irwin being punched and verbally abused by the guard, leading to physical and emotional damages. Black Tap denies managing the location during the incident. The 14th Street outpost, known for its viral milkshakes, closed following a $25 million lawsuit settlement." - Serena Dai
