The Senate relaxed its dress code
to accommodate Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-PA) penchant for gym shorts and
hoodies, which sparked strong reactions from some who feel the move
cheapens the institution. It’s not a good look, but there are more
pressing matters on the Hill. Still, I get the outrage, primarily since
Fetterman must’ve known the protocols when he was elected in 2022. You
wear a suit. Steve Bannon hated wearing suits when he worked in the
Trump White House, but he knew the dress code.
So, regarding dress appropriately in situations that call for it, The
New York Post decided to deploy one of their reporters to the finest
restaurants in the Big Apple wearing Fetterman’s signature attire. These
are multiple Michelin-star awarded establishments whose dress codes
match the accolades and stature they have attained in the culinary
world. To no one’s shock, the prices here are also exceedingly expensive
for most Americans. The reaction and response from the Maître d’s were
as expected: you can’t eat here dressed like that (via NY Post):
Intrepid
Post reporter Jon Levine learned that hard truth this week when he
crisscrossed the Big Apple’s culinary landmarks wearing Fetterman’s
trademark hoodie, gym shorts and sneakers and tried to gain entry — only
to face scorn and mockery from maître d’s with more common sense than
Congress.
“He would not be permitted here,” sniffed a maître d at
Daniel on the Upper East Side, where a seven-course tasting menu runs
$275.
She admitted she didn’t know who Fetterman was.
[…]
At famed Le Bernardin, a suited maître d named Julien served up an amuse bouche of stink-eye when The Post arrived.
“No
athletic wear,” he said flatly, staring The Post down and denying even a
nibble of chef Eric Ripert’s $480 dinner and wine pre-fixe menu.
The
three-Michelin-starred dining room is reservation only but walk-ins are
normally afforded the more casual lounge — but not if you’re dressed
like you just came from Pilates class.
[…]
At the
double-Michelin star Jean-Georges near Columbus Circle, no less than
four sentinels outside its dining room vetoed The Post’s entry, ending
the dream of feasting on the famed $368, 10-course tasting menu that
includes caviar salad, king crab and smoked squab.
“Inside we
don’t allow shorts,” said one, repeatedly insisting it would be
“impossible” to get around the dress code, which also forbids jeans,
sneakers and sweatshirts.
[…]
Workers at The Grill — an
ultra-lux chophouse occupying the legendary Four Seasons Restaurant
space in midtown — wasted no time rejecting the faux Fetterman, holding
the door tightly shut after they caught one glimpse.
“If you went
and got a pair of jeans it would work,” offered a doorman named Don who
boasted, “We treat the billionaires just like millionaires.”
But at least three restaurants would have allowed Fetterman-like
dress: Nobu, Gramercy Tavern, and Eleven Madison Park, a three-star
Michelin establishment. The hostess at Park said that anyone was
welcome, especially Mr. Fetterman, if he ever decided to eat here. Any
clothing is acceptable here for their nine-course dinner at $365, that
is also exclusively vegetarian.
Bailey: The Democrat Party has turned into a big joke.
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