Courtesy of The Sideshow (Eric Pffeifer)
"Kenyata White and Aeimee Diaz were celebrating their anniversary at the American Kitchen & Wine Bar in downtown Phoenix this week when they were suddenly asked to leave the restaurant for "inappropriate behavior. But after an uproar on Facebook and other social media sites, the lesbian couple has been welcomed back with open arms -- and free drinks."
"The Arizona Republic reports that the couple was asked to leave the restaurant, which is in the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, after the two women were seen hugging and kissing at their table. A manager approached them to tell them their behavior was "inappropriate," and making other customers "uncomfortable."
"My partner and I were reminiscing, White told the Arizona Republic. I had my arm around her neck, and she had her hand around my waist. I gave her a hug for about a minute, pulled myself away to give her a quick kiss, and then we continued talking."
"White posted about the incident on her Facebook page and received an overwhelming response of support from the online community. Representatives of the hotel then met with the couple to apologize for the incident."
"We had the opportunity to meet with the couple late (Tuesday) to listen to their story and better understand their view and how they felt, hotel General Manager Leo Percopo said in a statement. "We had a collaborative conversation, and both parties are taking this incident seriously. Together, we have identified opportunities in which both parties can unite and work together to foster diversity awareness."
"White said the couple was not only invited back the next day, but offered free drinks as partial recourse."
Side Bar ~ "FREE DRINKS"... OOH HELL NAWL!
Umm, is it just me, because is anyone else thinking that a "Free Meal" needs to compliment those "Free Drinks".
I'm just sayin' . . . Am, I left field on that notion? Oh, and a written apology as well!
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