We were looking forward to a Valentine’s dinner. The reservation was at 4:30 p.m. The hostess, despite an empty front room, took us way back into a room near the kitchen. I inquired if we might sit in the front room and was told No. I then asked for the manager.
Fortunately George, a kindly person I know from prior visits, came out and had us seated in a small table in the front room. We had the best waiter ever: Christopher. As we sat there until about 6 p.m. many tables around us were empty. This experience has played out in many establishments, i.e. being put in the back.
I never go along with it but have encountered this ageism to the extent that I believe it to be a mandate from the management concerning older customers. It makes going out painful and stressful.
I am starting a group called Egalite. If you care to join me: marnetrev@gmail.com.
Marne Trevisano
Riverside