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| - I drop by this place once in a while, on the run, as it's not conducive to lingering. The limonada was too sweet for my taste. And, in my first visit, my glass tumbled over and spilled onto my clothing from the wobbly grated pattern of the table.
I just read Henry P's review (1/18/13) so I understand how he felt. Civility is quite important for me - especially in the general area where the Cafe is operating.
I was in my sweats (Nike Upmarket Stylish) on my way to Hazelton Hotel spa today + an errand run to Gingko for herbs and such. After identifying which table I was going to sit in, I made a beeline to the washroom. The owner, I presume, loudly spoke to me, and repeated, after I was shocked and didn't quite understand what she was saying, "Are you going to eat here? (I replied "Yes") Leave your bag and then you can stay after the washroom." I "can" stay? Unbeknownst to her, and I am not listing the following to impress but more out of concern, it was a Prada messenger that costs ~ $1,700, fur lined Armani leather gloves ...etc. together with wads of cash, plus my ID's and my car fobs ($850 to replace) for my Lexus LS600h (flagship). And she wants me to leave it unattended next to the entrance? Imagine the hassle if someone swiped it.
It's not so much as the request (which I really couldn't understand in the first place - was I going to steal toilet papers?) but the way she almost "barked" at me, with almost a foreced smile. "You can stay" really is a little much. Rather than making a scene (the place is full), I just walked out.
What was running in my head was, "Did she have a bad experience with Asians?", "Was I too casual"?
I hope she enjoys her 15 minutes.
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