Comedian James Corden got temporarily 86d from New York Citys iconic Balthazar restaurant, and rightfully so.
“And the most abusive customer to my Balthazar servers since the restaurant opened 25 years ago.”
McNally added, “I don’t often 86 a customer … today I 86’d Corden.
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It did not make me laugh.”
McNally said the first offense happened in June when Corden found a hair in his food.
“Although this is diabolical, it happens very occasionally in all restaurants.”
And also take care of all of our drinks so far.
This way I [don’t] write any nasty reviews in yelp or anything like that."
The second offense occurred on Oct. 9, when Corden was having brunch with his wife, McNally said.
Corden’s wife requested an egg yolk omelet with Gruyere cheese and salad.
you’re able to’t do your job!
Maybe I should go into the kitchen and cook the omelette myself!'"
He said the server was “very apologetic and brought G. over to the table.
He returned the dish, and after that, everything was fine.
He gave them promo Champagne glasses to smooth things out.
G. said that Corden was pleasant to him but nasty to the server.
was very shaken, but professional that she is, continued to finish her shift.”
McNally used his platform to send a message that abusive behavior should not be tolerated.
That goes for everyone, even if you’re a wealthy celebrity like James Corden.
And rest assured that our goal during every shift is to give patrons the best experience possible.
I guarantee you no server wants to deliver food with a hair in it.
Regarding Corden’s second offense, there’s nothing wrong with having expectations.
If something about the food or the environment bothers you, it’s OK to ask for changes.
However, thereissomething wrong with verbally abusing your server.
So what can we all learn from Corden’s actions?
Perhaps due to COVID or uncertain times, people feel like they are able to demand more.
