Buckhead restaurant apologizes to Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins after dispute

[@lightningx2656]

They always apologize when they get caught. Nothing but crocodile tears.

[@sophiadilworth885]

Right

[@noelsmythe7391]

Absolutely. Speak on it!

[@cathyalford8674]

Caught what, They have a Dress Code! He could have been any race and they would have followed their rules. Come on foolish people. We ALL have to get along!!

[@mjathisbestandteachingskil6980]

@@cathyalford8674 but they knew who he was and should've, have some courtesy and respect; and I'm tired of all this racist mess; within people- true; but they need to stop being racist completely stop the BS and respect one another as people; especially the quickly intensifying arguments👀 or the desrespecting of color. ♠💯✌🏾.

[@Maganotwelcome]

Sounds like we need to cancel a restaurant in ATL

[@KingSolomonTheSage92]

Forget canceling they need to leave Atlanta if they cant serve our people they cant serve anybody

[@randomeventstv]

They need to go maybe to Israel 🇮🇱 😇

[@Katlady001]

I agree....shut them down.

[@sophiadilworth885]

The owner needs to fired them people that didnt let him in.

[@dustinthewind2102]

This restaurant has the worst reviews it's a disrespectful general manager doesn't care about the customer service i even in third world countries i've had better service than in this restaurant this restaurant should be boycott it it should be closed in the person i should be fired

[@donaldthomas9389]

A misunderstanding? Well, that's exactly what racism is, a misunderstanding, of what it means to be human.

[@TwoToneT]

That part.

[@jeffreywhite5353]

That apology should fall on deaf ears. There is no excuse for (their) standards that are clearly motivated by exclusion. I can never understand why racist are so offended by their own actions, but never change.

[@bdubb5390]

Your light skinned. You got some whitey in there somewhere. Lol!! Embrace the privilege of whiteness. Life's so much easier. Smh.

[@keithbraham6438]

they only apologize when they are caught

[@youcantmakeclaimsofexisten3898]

Lol when the “no more tables available” excuse doesn’t work, blame the clothes. This is a common practice that nightclubs like to use too

[@Tiptoe1]

They apologizing because they got caught, I wonder how long they were doing this, I wouldn't accept that apology, they should be boycotted.

[@bradfordlee7384]

Restaurant is only apologizing because he went public about what happened. And the video has gone viral.

[@TrumpFanNetwork2]

"He was turned away because he was not in compliance with our dress code, it has nothing to do with the color of his skin," he told the station, adding the restaurant doesn’t have an issue with shorts or jeans but athleticwear and sweatpants are not allowed. "He was in track pants, and we were being consistent with our policy, if we would have let him because of his celebrity status, we would have been discriminatory toward everyone we’ve turned away, based on that same policy."

[@bradfordlee7384]

@@TrumpFanNetwork2 You can say that all you want. But everyone know the real reason he was turned away.

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

@@TrumpFanNetwork2 looks to his left see's two people in shorts and sneakers.

[@RondoGlobal]

@@TrumpFanNetwork2 what do you have in common with a bag of rocks?

[@danx1736]

@@TrumpFanNetwork2 Designer casual pants... Wilkins never said he had on sweat pants.

[@nesiespells8430]

One thing about racism. It is never a misunderstanding. Its for real.

[@thechosenone3102]

If the dress code was the reason you turned him away, why the hell apologize? You incriminate yourself

[@michaelconner1771]

No, the dress code was not the reason. That was the excuse. The REAL reason that was uttered was there were, "no tables available." They failed to give him the approximate wait time....

[@thechosenone3102]

@@michaelconner1771 No the Real reason was Racism. Let's connect the dots. Yes one excuse was dress code. Ok another excuse no tables available. The wait time is an affect and it's not their choice because that's up to the customer. No matter when you right you stand your ground and don't have to apologize. People usually apologize when they are standing on shakey ground. Regardless how it's spin or twisted when all the dots are connected and at the end of the day it's Racism. That's the bottom line. Period!

[@danx1736]

Exactly ☝

[@thephantom5368]

They would never get my money, and if I were Dominique I would let them know in a loud and clear voice and a few choice tweets.

[@OOTD_]

Get them out of Atlanta.

[@danx1736]

They'll just open another establishment under a different name. Just have to continue exposing the bigotry.

[@hectorlopez1069]

Punish those racist people. That's not fair.

[@abode409]

That's business suicide in Atlanta.

[@charleswilliams8248]

U know what U do when UR doing it! No excuses! Thank U Mr. Wilkins for being bold enough to call it for what it is!

[@thechosenone3102]

The misunderstanding falls on the restaurant. You can't discriminated against a person because of color. It's unlawful. Once they understand that, then there won't be any misunderstanding.

[@mogunloye]

Stop supporting these restaurants , we must support our own restaurants and people as well as establish new restaurants of the same calibur!!

[@bernardhawk3258]

Simple as that.

[@knaziringram4589]

Boom 💥

[@CALord-tc7ww]

Wilkins needs to sue and open a restaurant of his own.

[@leonemilan7198]

No worries that restaurant will be called. Le Wilkens soon

[@steven_green]

Yea the "misunderstanding" was his skin color smh

[@michaelveis6498]

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that one out.

[@sophiadilworth885]

It's all a misunderstanding now that they know who he is Dominique Wilkins is Atlanta he should have been let in just because it was him.

[@sixtoseven7563]

Exactly !

[@chrispettus2532]

The initial response to the patron for denial of service was "there are no tables available". Dress code was not mentioned in the initial response. This denies the patron any knowledge of a valid pretext for service refusal. This in turn allows the restaurant to deny service to the patron in the future by withholding from the patron information necessary for preventing a future denial of service based on the dress code pretext. It was only after the patron observed and noted that the initial pretext, "there are no tables available", was demonstrably false that the dress code pretext was mentioned.

[@popcorn5130]

Just to address your pretense (no pun intended), "pretext," by definition, can't be "valid." 😛 But... to your assertion, maybe the restaurant didn't want to cause embarrassment or elicit a confrontation by saying "it's your clothing" and chose to give another, albeit potentially unjustifiable, reason in order to avoid (further) problems. Wilkins admits in another video that he was wearing pants "with a stripe" (i.e., track pants, possibly similar to the pants worn by the guy who walks behind the reporter in this vid (1:50)), which, according to the manager, is against their dress code.

[@rongizzle4769]

They only apologizing because he's a NBA hall of famer. Im sure they turn away decent folks all the time.smh

[@MrPppitts1]

The purpose of this what really.? This is fact of life in Atlanta, Georgia; it happens more than Fox News and Mr. Wilkins may realize... Again, the purpose of this is what exactly; stop supporting the restaurant with your money... Simple and plain as nothing will change.. Absolutely nothing

[@Rainhands22]

It's to raise awareness so people stop going to the restaurant.

[@Tripp2136]

I don’t know but if it’s up scale joint then why are shorts allowed... 🤔🤔🤔????

[@TrumpFanNetwork2]

Dress shorts, not daisy dukes, or Atlanta Hawks Gym shorts.... smfh

[@dadssonnoah]

Notice they didn't change their policies or admit that they have had a problem. Boycott them.

[@TheNdege1]

Insult instead of apology.

[@CatB1PYT]

Realllly?! VP of Altlanta Hawks. NBA HOF. Wealthy. Educated. The issue?! Too much Melanin! Brotha should buy that joint and Fiya that racist, uneducated, unprofessional staff. Apology…Not Accepted!

[@TrumpFanNetwork2]

"He was turned away because he was not in compliance with our dress code, it has nothing to do with the color of his skin," he told the station, adding the restaurant doesn’t have an issue with shorts or jeans but athleticwear and sweatpants are not allowed. "He was in track pants, and we were being consistent with our policy, if we would have let him because of his celebrity status, we would have been discriminatory toward everyone we’ve turned away, based on that same policy."

[@chrischristopher6038]

They probably found out who he is that's the reason for the apology, what if he was a regular melenated person?

[@Nomerci14]

The misunderstanding is they didn't no he was rich famous and could bring this much heat

[@clarehsueh7683]

Why do such people only decide to apologize when it is too late?

[@JamMaul]

The man put ATLANTA hawks on the map about 30 yrs ago!!!!! 1 of goat's

[@mcnall34]

Yeah but did he apologize to the Orlando Magic’s Dominique Wilkins?

[@davidjohnston351]

Yeah it was a misunderstanding all right they did not know who he was

[@randomeventstv]

Tired of the apologizing is so dead now

[@keturahromer4150]

Shut it down ASAP

[@JamMaul]

I feel sick to my stomach of that with that apology letter. It's only because they will lose business and backlash. .....mlk turning in his grave right about now!!!!

[@allenmontalvo4209]

It's surprising how these type of restaurants that are called out due to their racism! Always want to apologize or make up an excuse for their racism!!! This is done so that they can continue staying in business and not lose any money!!! Not really addressing the truth of the issue!!!

[@bk1147]

Could they pronounce the restaurant name any more incorrectly? American education at it's best!

[@xdeevotionx]

Those workers shouldn't dine anywhere else except for their own restaurant if they want to be that way.

[@teddymartin2419]

Just start boy cotting these places

[@dustinthewind2102]

This restaurant should be boycotted and people should stop going to this restaurant the humiliates people of all creed's religions and color personnel should be fired and the general manager should be apologizing to every single person that they have humiliated

[@astridtravel7991]

They messed up. Devils are not allowed in Atlanta. It's all love here. That's why the whole world moved here. Love over skin color. Demons exposed!!!! Thanks DW.!!!!❤😁❤❤❤❤demons=hate

[@hectorlopez1069]

Everybody should be treated fairly.

[@summertea545]

Yeah right, misunderstanding. They need to start firing those employees who try going beyond their duties to make their own dining laws based on race. BTW, I thought that kid looked like Kyle Rittenhouse.

[@meanvecktor1900]

What restaurant was it?

[@starplatniumzawarudo9865]

You can’t apologize to us anymore.

[@keithturner7102]

Shut them down. No apology.

[@georgiafain3747]

This is not the first time at the same restaurant

[@your_royal_highness]

“Misunderstanding”? My ass

[@YrmomsBF]

Youll have to talk to the manager. Its our policy not to be racist. You lousy dressed (whoever you are) but if u want we can talk about our dress code🤦‍♂️ -worst apology ever

[@aaronwilson1728]

Wow 🤦🏿‍♂️ the BS that we have to GO THROUGH 🤬🤬🤬

[@daahiryariisow]

why they care what he is wearing that is stupid policy

[@antoinettemosley312]

If anybody is invested in this restaurant I would get my money out ASAP

[@dixiemc5070]

This was covered on channel 2, I think, yesterday. The restaurant said the gentleman was wearing athletic pants with a stripe down the leg which is against their dress code. The basketball star even said he was wearing athletic casuel dress according to the news yesterday. They also showed many diverse diners at the restaurant. An African-American patron was interviewed and she said the restaurant's dress code applied to everyone equally. Shame on you Fox 5 for making this appear to be a racial discrimination issue. Even though there was a diverse crowd of patrons the restaurant manager still apologized for the man being turned away. Report all the facts Fox 5.

[@jofreeman3611]

All a misunderstanding ? Please!!!!

[@garyholloman2248]

Stay away from those substitutes!!!!!

[@jofreeman3611]

Soooooo the tweet was taken down? I wonder why???? Too late. 😡😡😡😡

[@mmrmmr5246]

I will not be going to that restaurant. Thank you for showing me places NOT to eat.......🙌🙌

[@michaeljohnson3405]

As Scarface said "We gonna close that f- - - -er down.

[@kevinsuarez9114]

Close it down, only trumpsters will go now.

[@dianereynolds3327]

Sue the restaurant there lieing there not sorry they sorry because they was caught in a lie don't go there i would be scared they will put something in my food

[@nedmerrill6228]

The race card again. I'm sure we'll only hear one side of this story. Follow the dress code or get out.

[@tonyjohnson2861]

BOYCOTT SPANX

[@traceyrhodes7386]

Why? That’s not the name of the restaurant?

[@dwayneball579]

Lol but yet they still eat there 😂

[@jerimiahdoom6093]

As the blk man's a somebody now it's a miss understanding

[@Ranhd23]

I am not supporter of this restaurant. But after i checked their ig, one of their chefs is african american

[@Mister-Reno]

shut them down. tired of the kkk restaurants

[@deek64dk]

Misunderstanding MY A##!!!!😒

[@shellyannlewis2595]

It's a Shame.

[@gordonlam2757]

LOL... it was just a misunderstanding hahahah.

[@GaBoy4135]

No need to apologize. Im not going there anyways.lol

[@TB-ll4ko]

Everyone never eat there.

[@ellew4573]

They’re trying to save face.

[@tonywalker2334]

Would like to see what he was really wearing. I see he suited up for the press conference. I’ll bet the house he was not wearing that to the restaurant.

[@whitneylanier8744]

He's always dressed buisness casual or in buisness like attire AKA suits. Leave it to you he tried to go in his full throw back Atl Hawk uniform with a basketball in hand.

[@Rainhands22]

@@whitneylanier8744 he's probably MAGA all they do is make excuses for racism.

[@TrumpFanNetwork2]

Put your old, worn out, tired race card away... "He was turned away because he was not in compliance with our dress code, it has nothing to do with the color of his skin," he told the station, adding the restaurant doesn’t have an issue with shorts or jeans but athleticwear and sweatpants are not allowed. "He was in track pants, and we were being consistent with our policy, if we would have let him because of his celebrity status, we would have been discriminatory toward everyone we’ve turned away, based on that same policy."

[@Rainhands22]

@@TrumpFanNetwork2 racist trump supporter nobody cares. We will get rid of this restaurant like we got rid of Trump.

[@TrumpFanNetwork2]

@@Rainhands22 - Me racist? LMAO @ YOU! Get rid of Trump? He is still alive, chilling in his mansion with his super model wife... Keep making false racist claims, THATS ALL YOU CAN DO... you sound ig'nant... DERP

[@barnabasracks2930]

Too Late! No THANKS....

[@englishchickenglishchick1668]

Misunderstanding my A! The only thing they misunderstood is the color of his skin.

[@johneli495]

Apologies because they got exposed

[@mellifluous479]

LeBilboquet expect ramifications. Yes, LB's apology is noted but alas is too late.😏 Think twice.

[@julius.150]

Only in the south would this happened

[@apexgold4894]

What da hell they want u to wear?

[@Rainhands22]

Caucasian skin apparently.

[@sexespecies6482]

@@Rainhands22 💀💀💀😂😂😂😂

[@grahambrome6556]

Why eat at those kind of places

[@tatialo37]

Too little, too late!!!

[@avamariewilson1442]

SHUT DOWN @LeBiloquetAtl SHUT IT DOWN ITS 2021 FOR GOD SAKE!!!!!!

[@wandawanda9027]

Boycott...

[@rodrigoparducho2953]

👎damage has been done

[@danielllovee1644]

BOYCOTT BOYCOTT BOYCOTT

[@zulaikagould9230]

Sure it was a misunderstanding, it was a ⚫misunderstanding.

[@raymondjohnson4610]

Hey bro.just think what would think about a poor brother like me they would tell me to kick rock.

[@Denise-lb6dy]

Mmmm, right.

[@jofreeman3611]

Nooooooo Apologieeeeeees!!!!!!!

[@hackedbygeorge2800]

Nobody cares

[@DJRockWilson]

Liars

[@jamaicankandie1702]

BS

[@imagine5140]

Bs

[@davidross5057]

Wait a minute, did I just see Dominique (Ball hog) Wilkins complaining about being turned away from an upscale restaurant for wearing athletic wear to dinner? on his sports show he was dressed in a nice suit? Where would have been the most appropriate place to wear which? He possibly was turned away cause he is the all time 'ball hog'!

[@b.p.m.5136]

Wakandanize

[@tjandcj123]

He wanted a pass because of who he is. He was probably not dressed appropriately and his ego was bruised.

[@whitneylanier8744]

This man is a professional he literally dresses in buisnes casual or full on suits everyday from 8 to 5, you do know his job requires it as VP OF HAWKS BASKETBALL OPERATIONS.

[@tjandcj123]

@@whitneylanier8744 he said he was wearing designer athletic wear.

[@michaelveis6498]

It was racism and you know, you twit! They're facsists!

[@jimsmith3984]

F

[@rjeffersoniam5310]

Everyone want to throw a race card dress accordingly to their rules it’s a classy restaurant for Christ’s sakes or go away