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Walk-Ons accused of being racist for closing during Essence Fest
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:28 pm
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:28 pm
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@jonaschartock 33m33 minutes ago #WalkOns chooses some, shall we say, "curious timing" for its renovations. #EssenceFest #NOLA #SMDH
This post was edited on 6/30/16 at 4:04 pm
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Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:29 pm to GEAUXmedic
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I would *LOVE* to know what repairs Walk-Ons is having done and who they're paying to work during Fourth of July weekend to do them. Liars!
The Mexicans don't care about it being 4th of July weekend.
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:29 pm to GEAUXmedic
fricking genius.
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:30 pm to GEAUXmedic
"Now we wont be able to eat mediocre bar food!" 
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:30 pm to GEAUXmedic
Walk-Ons and its employees are probably thrilled reading the tweets from all of the black people saying they will never go there again! 
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:31 pm to GEAUXmedic
Even black service professionals complain about working Essence weekend.
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:32 pm to GEAUXmedic
I fail to see what is wrong with a business closing temporarily for any reason.
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:35 pm to GEAUXmedic
SBJ...People are so fricking stupid. They're racist b/c they will be closed??? Do fricking tell...
I mean these places do close from time to time to make needed upgrades..
Like i've said before social media is a cancer on society.
I mean these places do close from time to time to make needed upgrades..
Like i've said before social media is a cancer on society.
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:35 pm to GEAUXmedic
who cares how they feel.
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:36 pm to GEAUXmedic
quote:The accusers are racist for opting not to tip the majority of the time
Walk-Ons accused of being racist for closing during Essence Fest
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:36 pm to GEAUXmedic
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Lemme check yall repair permits @walk_ons
Sure random guy on Twitter, I'll run go get the permits for you.
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:36 pm to GEAUXmedic
Maybe, just maybe. They need some repairs done. Then out of good planning and thinking ahead, they scheduled it for the fourth of July weekend so all employees get a nice break for the holiday.
Who am I kidding? We all know what's up.
Who am I kidding? We all know what's up.
This post was edited on 6/30/16 at 3:37 pm
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:39 pm to GEAUXmedic
Lol hilarious and genius on walkons part
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:40 pm to GEAUXmedic
Props to Walk-Ons. 
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:41 pm to GEAUXmedic
Glad to see we can all agree on something. Two full pages and still no downvotes.
Damn, The Slizzard King fricked it up.
Damn, The Slizzard King fricked it up.
This post was edited on 6/30/16 at 3:43 pm
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:42 pm to GEAUXmedic
I'm not a huge fan of Walk-ons food, but I think I'll stop by this evening for some chicken wings
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:51 pm to GEAUXmedic
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:52 pm to GEAUXmedic
It is a little silly to close during one of the biggest money making weekends of the year. And the Essence crowd is pretty tame compared to the Bayou Classic.
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:55 pm to GEAUXmedic
lolwat
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:56 pm to GEAUXmedic
Here is pretty much what I posted yesterday on the food board yesterday....
It really comes down to a good business decision for most. I know the racial element comes into play in these discussions and there may be a small element in truth to this, but it really is probably the slowest week of the year for many restaurants. Places need a break every now and then and despite the poor tipper/bad customer aspect, it is the best time to do it.
Walk-Ons just wouldn't have done much business anyway you spin it.
#1 It seem half of the people in Nola head to the beach for the 4th.
#2 People want to grill and be outside over the holiday weekend.
#3 There is a perception among some I know that the parking or traffic will be bad because it's Essence. I wouldn't find this one to be a big deal, but it is a factor with some people.
I have friends who run various small businesses in Nola and the surrounding area that close for the week or at least most of it. It's just a good time to close shop and relax or get out of town.
It really comes down to a good business decision for most. I know the racial element comes into play in these discussions and there may be a small element in truth to this, but it really is probably the slowest week of the year for many restaurants. Places need a break every now and then and despite the poor tipper/bad customer aspect, it is the best time to do it.
Walk-Ons just wouldn't have done much business anyway you spin it.
#1 It seem half of the people in Nola head to the beach for the 4th.
#2 People want to grill and be outside over the holiday weekend.
#3 There is a perception among some I know that the parking or traffic will be bad because it's Essence. I wouldn't find this one to be a big deal, but it is a factor with some people.
I have friends who run various small businesses in Nola and the surrounding area that close for the week or at least most of it. It's just a good time to close shop and relax or get out of town.
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