We were new in town, hungry and the place looked inviting from the outside. Once we opened the door though, we were treated like the in-laws. After waiting over 10 minutes to get the hostess's attention, she sneered at us and asked if we had reservations even though the majority of tables were empty. She seated us near the side door away from the other diners. When we looked at the menus and saw the high prices, we decided to exit via that side door. We were not going to pay up the _____ to get the royal treatment!
more