Elite draw fire for dining out
Restaurants reopen
Regarding “Reservations required,” (D1, May 5): What amazing irony! On the opinion page, Mickey Meyers pens a succinct and devastating letter listing the potential danger to the servers in the rush to offer a night out on the town for the served.
And in the Star section, we are privileged to learn that Houston society finally had the opportunity to revisit their favorite hangouts. We also know that at one spot, comfort trumped safety.
And at another, patrons were lucky to hear the boast of the “flashy pandemic purchase” of a fancy car! And, I for one, was impressed that at least one of these establishments didn’t bother to do a food drive and rather spent time getting ready for the grand reopening.
Obviously, for many it was worth the trade. Was it the gold balloons and black truffles? Or perhaps it was the complimentary glass of sparkling wine that cast aside any concern for those who might face exposure in order to give others the chance to feel “happy to be out.” Carol Godell, Houston
From the Vallone family and staff, we send you thanks and gratitude for having us in your restaurant article. Your support has always been constant. We can’t thank you enough. Donna Vallone, Houston
It strikes me as very inappropriate to feature the elite of the city enjoying a night out at their favorite restaurant when there are so many unemployed people who have a hard time putting food on the table. I am glad that many restaurants have opened to try to get our economy moving again because they give employment and enjoyment to a lot of people. I just don’t think at this time it helps to feature those who have so much. Sandra Williams, Houston
So, the movers and shakers of Houston are out in full force spending hundreds and thousands of dollars for food, wine and very expensive champagne at upscale restaurants using much coveted reservations. One diner boasted loudly of his flashy pandemic purchase: a modified Land Rover Defender SUV. One of the restaurant’s owners said “… we didn’t do food drives. We used this time to get ready.” Wow! I’m so impressed.
The peasants are at home trying to put any food on the table and trying to find money to pay for rent, groceries and medical bills due to COVID-19. In other words, the movers and shakers are saying “Let them eat cake!”
This article was in very poor taste for this time. Sylvia Landry, Houston