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re: Dress code relaxation in NOLA?
Posted on 8/2/10 at 4:03 pm to el tigre
Posted on 8/2/10 at 4:03 pm to el tigre
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How is dressing up respecting the food?
I just wish people would have more respect for themselves and each other when dining in nice restaurants.
I don't get to dine very frequently at expensive restaurants, and when I do, I want to enjoy the whole experience- the decor, atmosphere, service as well as the food. It should be a feast for all the senses, visual included. I have no objection to neat casual attire, but I don't want to look at your toe cheese, pit hair or your "git er done" ball hat. I also don't care to know that you're into Affliction, Dale Jr. or the Florida Gators.
Now guys, this is just one girl's opinion. But just keep this in mind. When my man dresses up and takes me somewhere fancy, I'm VERY appreciative.
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Posted on 8/2/10 at 4:15 pm to GRITSBabe
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I have no objection to neat casual attire,
That's what i'm talking about.
i just don't get how someone who looks orderly/clean/etc but still fairly casual is a big deal at all.
If anything, it seems like putting too much emphasis on dress and appearance is taking the focus away from the food and placing it somewhat on snobbish pretenses.
Posted on 8/2/10 at 4:18 pm to GRITSBabe
quote:
I just wish people would have more respect for themselves and each other when dining in nice restaurants.
I don't get to dine very frequently at expensive restaurants, and when I do, I want to enjoy the whole experience- the decor, atmosphere, service as well as the food. It should be a feast for all the senses, visual included. I have no objection to neat casual attire, but I don't want to look at your toe cheese, pit hair or your "git er done" ball hat. I also don't care to know that you're into Affliction, Dale Jr. or the Florida Gators.
Now guys, this is just one girl's opinion. But just keep this in mind. When my man dresses up and takes me somewhere fancy, I'm VERY appreciative.
WELL SAID...
That's what I've always thought it was, a sign of respect. Kind of like some funerals I've been to with people showing up in similar attire to what you described, although it's not as much a sign of respect for the dead, but the living, as if to say you and your loss, or you personally, mean enough for me to show it in my attire. It's an occassion when you go out to a really nice restaurant, and dressing the part is as much for the whole experience as it is your date/spouse/GF/BF, etc. Like has been said on here already, I don't think you have to deck out in a three piece, or even a sports coat for most places, but some dockers and a nice pull over or button up and decent looking shoes isn't all that much to look for. Looking like you just got off the boat from a poker run isn't really what I would think is giving it an effort.
Posted on 8/2/10 at 4:40 pm to Mike da Tigah
but what if i look better in jeans than some of you slobs do in dockers? is that ok?
Posted on 8/2/10 at 4:43 pm to Mike da Tigah
I don't mind people dressing down. Easier to separate the players from the spectators. People always say: "You sure you're not overdressed?" I always reply "What's the downfall of looking better than everyone else?" It's not snobbery. Just pride and upbringing. Seek whatever level you operate at in comfort.
Posted on 8/2/10 at 4:45 pm to el tigre
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but what if i look better in jeans than some of you slobs do in dockers? is that ok?
Whatever floats your boat is OK I suppose. Just chirping in on this.
Posted on 8/2/10 at 4:46 pm to BigAppleTiger
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I don't mind people dressing down. Easier to separate the players from the spectators
I wonder if the staff at the high end places (perhaps in a subtle way) puts the underdressed crowd on the "pay no mind list"...
Posted on 8/2/10 at 4:52 pm to el tigre
The table next to us at Patois had their 5 year old girl with them. I would never bring my son to a place like that, out of respect for other people, but I didn't enjoy my meal any less because of it.
If Arnaud's had a sign anywhere, saying no shorts allowed, I wouldn't have even tried eating there.
I was hoping the OP would chime back in to see if he saw us there. I don't even own a pair of flip flops, so not sure if we were who he was talking about. My wife is going to laugh when I tell her about this thread.
If Arnaud's had a sign anywhere, saying no shorts allowed, I wouldn't have even tried eating there.
I was hoping the OP would chime back in to see if he saw us there. I don't even own a pair of flip flops, so not sure if we were who he was talking about. My wife is going to laugh when I tell her about this thread.
Posted on 8/2/10 at 4:57 pm to BrockLanders
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I wonder if the staff at the high end places (perhaps in a subtle way) puts the underdressed crowd on the "pay no mind list"...
I just wish they would put them in a separate section of the restaurant, like the table by the bathroom.
Posted on 8/2/10 at 5:01 pm to GRITSBabe
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I just wish they would put them in a separate section of the restaurant, like the table by the bathroom.
I would love this. Sadly, at some places, I think there would be too many people for the room.
An entire upstairs or basement would be ideal.
Posted on 8/2/10 at 5:04 pm to Gaston
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For a 105 degree day, at brunch? We didn't have reservations or even plans to eat there. I remember glass's post about Arnauds, so we walked down to see if we could get a seating.
I'm really not talking about your situation, brah.
I'm mostly talking about nighttime and other situations when it's clear the guy just didn't give a shite.Posted on 8/2/10 at 5:05 pm to BrockLanders
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I wonder if the staff at the high end places (perhaps in a subtle way) puts the underdressed crowd on the "pay no mind list"...
i think it's more "pretty people vs ugly people". Dress is secondary.
Any smart restaurant should seat hot chicks in the window seats if there is foot traffic near the windows.
This post was edited on 8/2/10 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 8/2/10 at 5:06 pm to el tigre
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but what if i look better in jeans than some of you slobs do in dockers? is that ok?
For the record, if I ever buy a pair of actual Dockers, you have permission to shoot me in the head. I do wear casual slacks but something about Dockers just makes me think of . . . I better not say it.
Hey, and I look like a million bucks in jeans, too. Just saying.
Posted on 8/2/10 at 5:08 pm to BigAppleTiger
quote:
Easier to separate the players from the spectators.
I kind of agree. I like wearing nice shite.
Posted on 8/2/10 at 5:08 pm to BrockLanders
The sarcasm is funny, but not altogether off-target. When I was Maitre'D at a four star in Manhattan, I was instructed to put "the old and the ugly" in the back. No lie- straight from the owner's mouth with not a hint of self-awareness.
Posted on 8/2/10 at 5:09 pm to BigAppleTiger
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I was instructed to put "the old and the ugly" in the back. No lie- straight from the owner's mouth with not a hint of self-awareness.
I love NYC but I absolutely believe that.
Posted on 8/2/10 at 5:15 pm to BigAppleTiger
quote:I'm so torn on this subject. I would be put in the back with these folks, but, I would be dressed really nice..
old and the ugly" in the back
Posted on 8/2/10 at 5:18 pm to Ole Geauxt
Well, at least we would be sitting together, OG!
Posted on 8/2/10 at 6:19 pm to BigAppleTiger
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When I was Maitre'D at a four star in Manhattan, I was instructed to put "the old and the ugly" in the back. No lie- straight from the owner's mouth with not a hint of self-awareness.
Wow, there must have been some sleazy bosses in that place...
The first time I went to Stella!, there was a group of 4 without a reservation, where the males were dressed like entertainment industry douches and the females pretty much looked like (very attractive) hookers...it did seem like they got a lot of attention from the staff.
Posted on 8/2/10 at 6:21 pm to BrockLanders
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Wow, there must have been some sleazy bosses in that place...
i bet it's much more common than you think.
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looked like (very attractive) hookers...it did seem like they got a lot of attention from the staff.
tits trump attire everytime.
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