A group of friends and I planned a memorial toast at the Wild Onion last week. Unfortunately, when one of our group tried to join us, he was told at the door that he couldn't come in because he was wearing workout pants (which were dark gray, tailored, clean and had they not had a string around the waist, probably could have passed for dress pants) and they have a dress code that starts at 9PM. (It was ten after). I explained to the guy working the door why were there and why it was important to all of us. He gave me a smirk and said he'd already talked to the manager who agreed our friend shouldn't be let in. I guess I kind of understand it as they boast a selection of beer such as Leinenkugel's and a menu that contains such delicacies as fried wings and pizza and the entertainment is super high class (they even played us a shake weight commercial between sports games on the televisions!!). And I understand that the waitress serving tables next to us who was working in a pair of black underwear and a tank top must have gotten in *just* before that 9 o'clock deadline. Or maybe this is just a place that practices open discrimination and doesn't deserve any more business from me or anyone else I know. Especially with such a wide variety of other great places to frequent in the cities.
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