Great White’s Social Media Reckoning, Explained | Eater LA

"An Australia-influenced all-day cafe on Melrose owned by Sam Trude and Sam Cooper is at the center of discrimination allegations after a September 29 video showed the outdoor patio and claimed “they put all Asians in one corner,” noting that most diners seated closer to the dining room appeared white. Reaction has been mixed, with some commenters saying that corner is the best seat and others sharing similar experiences; creator Ed Choi amplified the claims by highlighting earlier Yelp reviews that also alleged Asian diners were clustered together and by sharing messages alleging the practice was management policy. Leadership has refuted the allegations — “Great White is named after a shark… Everyone is welcome here” — while a server at the Melrose cafe said the section shown in the video is the most requested in the house. Amid the ongoing scrutiny, the restaurant has limited Instagram comments and Yelp has temporarily paused new reviews on its pages." - Rebecca Roland