re: NOLA family says restaurant called cops over teen's attire - Update on pg 13

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Lula is committed to an enjoyable dining experience for all patrons. We have received questions about an incident that occurred at Lula Restaurant Distillery Tuesday evening. The police were called after three disruptive, adult patrons engaged with another table of patrons, and one of the female owners of Lula. No person or group was escorted off of the property. There were no physical altercations. The police were not called because of anyone's attire. No person or group was asked or forced to leave by management, because of their attire. No patrons were denied service. The patrons involved paid their bill, tipped their waiter, and left after finishing their meal. To clarify Lula’s actions and response, the Lula team called the police during the verbal altercation to ensure the safety of our patrons. The police arrived outside the restaurant as the group was leaving. Dining is a joy, especially in New Orleans, and Lula values each and every one of its customers. We would like to apologize to all of our patrons who were dining with us at the time, our longtime customers, and particularly to any person who feels that Lula discriminated against them based on their attire or race. We are working with our team, including management and ownership, to determine what should have been done differently and to ensure an enjoyable restaurant and dining environment for everyone.

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