Tiahna P.
Yelp
I just can't give this place good stars. It had so much potential when I sat down. The two stars are (1) for the interior decor and (2) the falafel wrap. I docked three stars because (1) the hypersexualization of women for money, (2) the supervisor going from table to table asking people who were having a grand ole time "How long do you plan to be here?", and (3) the cost.
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So, first thing you'll notice is that the inside is beautiful, it really is. Second thing you'll notice is the female employees walking around with deep wedgies and thigh high boots. I mean, what they wore seemed more like what bottle girls at strip clubs wear rather than people who are serving food. I don't want to see your butt cheeks flopping after I've asked for napkins and ketchup. It's so unsettling because the men wear black shirts and floor length jeans, but the women are wearing red underwear and bra, sometimes having to cover their chest with their arms as they are interacting with more modest customers that clearly are uncomfortable by the outfits (husband & wife, for example). It's very weird watching customer after customer be uncomfortable with n*pples poking through the top, cell phones tucked into the wedgie bottoms.... and I refuse to give my money to an establishment that exploits the sexualization of women for money. I won't give my money here any more.
Second, we were just chilling and what seemed to be the manager went to the table next to us that had three women and after talking for a few seconds, the women seemed unsettled. When he stepped away to head towards us, the three women all looked at each other with big eyes. Then he came to us, sat next to me (a woman) and proceeded to ask us "Do you two think you'll be here all night or how long do you plan on being here?" We looked at each other. I'm 26 years old and never, ever, ever has an establishment that I'm actively spending money at asked me a question like this. I hadn't finished my drink and my friend was still smoking hookah, and wasn't sure what to say so I said, "I guess about 45 minutes." He proceeded to touch my shoulder multiple times as he explained that he wanted to put it in the system *touch* for the hostess *touch* so she knew not to sit someone at our table *touch*. You don't have to touch me with your hands as you say this. As a matter of fact, don't touch me at all.
Lastly, I had two drinks (sumac'm) and one falafel wrap and the cost, with gratuity, was $50.
My friend likes this place, but due to the employees, I will not be back.