“I felt very uncomfortable.”
A Black woman recently took to social media to share her unsettling experience at Ice House Tavern and Grill, where she felt mistreated by a worker. Her video quickly went viral, gaining over 110,300 views on TikTok.
A Disappointing First Visit!
The TikTok user, known as black beauty emporium (@bbemporium), explained that she visited Ice House Tavern for the first time, hoping to try something new. Unfortunately, her visit didn’t go as planned.
In the video, she urged viewers, “Go where your money is appreciated!”
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What Happened at Ice House Tavern?
According to the TikToker, after she sat down at the bar, the bartender ignored her multiple times.
“The bartender walked past me like three times,” she claimed, adding that he even picked up food and cleaned the area around her without acknowledging her presence. Despite her efforts to say “Hi,” the worker continued to ignore her.
Feeling shocked and taken aback by the treatment, she noticed that the bartender immediately attended to another customer who sat at the bar right next to her, even though she had been there first.
“That’s crazy,” she said in disbelief. “I literally was sitting there way before him.”
When she confronted the bartender about being ignored, she was told she could “sit in the back table,” which only made her feel worse. Eventually, she decided to leave.
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A Broader Issue: Discrimination in Restaurants!
This incident isn’t an isolated case. Many Black TikTok users have shared similar experiences of discrimination at restaurants.
In one viral video, a Black woman claimed she was told to sit in a segregated section of a restaurant.
In another, a Black man alleged that the white owners of a restaurant made a racist “lynching” remark, which led to widespread backlash against the establishment.
Racism in the restaurant industry has been highlighted before, with Black Starbucks customers also reporting multiple racist incidents.
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Boycott Calls in the Comments!
The comments section of her video was filled with support, with many viewers vowing to boycott Ice House Tavern.
“So won’t be going to the Ice House Tavern,” wrote user I am Shanequa.
Another user, readingunderwraps, added, “I live in Parma and will tell people about this so they don’t go there either.”
Viewers also praised the woman for choosing to leave the situation.
“I’m sorry, you didn’t deserve this,” wrote user Rebecca. “I’m glad you left.”
This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges Black people face in restaurants, with many calling for accountability and change.