re: Chimes is catching some flack for handling of alleged racism

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I hope so, if true I’ll start to patronize it more, the last time I was there the made me try the gumbo after I ordered it because “too many patrons eat most of it and send it back for a refund”.

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Dang, this is still happening there? Went through the same song and dance several years ago. By default, they make anyone who hasn't had the gumbo or soup try a sample before they bring the full bowl because so many customers order it, eat half, and send it back. I found it hilarious.

I've referred to Chimes East patrons (regardless of race, not even about that) as "samplers" ever since.

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I hope so, if true I’ll start to patronize it more, the last time I was there the made me try the gumbo after I ordered it because “too many patrons eat most of it and send it back for a refund”.

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My wife had to stop ordering the seafood gumbo because of the lack of identifiable seafood in said gumbo. I'll still order the duck and sausage gumbo though.