A Detroit restaurant made an online reaction this week after issuing a clothing policy announcement, including telling customers that “it smells like marijuana ”not“ at least think about stepping in ”.
Detroit Caucus Club on a Tuesday post on Facebook wrote that “Business Casual is the minimum dress code that must be observed during the meal” at the restaurant.
“Seriously, people, sweatshirts and T-shirts are out of business,” the luxury restaurant said, adding that “ball caps” and “sneakers” would not be considered appropriate.
“Most importantly, if you smell marijuana, you don’t even think about stepping into the Caucus Club,” the post added. “Please note that strong ‘smells’ are unacceptable.”
The owner of the restaurant, George Sboukis, said for local affiliate Fox WJBK the fact that the post was caused by customers who showed up at the fine restaurant in a more relaxed dress during the coronavirus pandemic, as well as by complaints from some customers that other guests smelled of pot.
“It’s so stinging that some of the guests commented, ‘It smells like you’re sitting next to a dead skunk,'” he told local media.
He added that those who come to the restaurant should be prepared to follow their clothing guidelines as well.
“We had people celebrating 50 years [anniversary] last week, the week before. She dresses, she wears an evening dress, earrings, the best costume “, explained Sboukis. “They come to celebrate and expect to be surrounded by guests with the same idea.”
While some Facebook users expressed support for posting the restaurant, one person commented “just because it’s [marijuana] it’s legal … you don’t have to display it “, others said that the guidelines were racist.
“This is a language coded for racism and will probably be used as a tool to prevent Black and POC Detroiter from eating here, ”one person wrote. “It’s a horrible decision to make such a post. You’ve lost so much business for such a fancy restaurant that you’d think you’d think more of a post like this. ”
However, Sboukis told WJBK that it “does not mean any harm”, adding that the post on Facebook “was a reminder with a little sauce just to get people’s attention”.
In Michigan, recreational use of marijuana is legal for all adults aged 21 and over, although state law prohibits smoking in public places, and residents are encouraged to limit their use in their homes or other private areas.