High-end NYC restaurant accused of separating Asian diners from white diners in TikTok video
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High-end NYC restaurant accused of separating Asian diners from white diners in TikTok video

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One if by Land, Two if by Sea is a landmark eatery in Greenwich Village known for its romantic atmosphere and critically acclaimed food A high-end NYC restaurant has been accused by a TikTok user of segregating Asian diners from white ones by seating them on the second floor A New York City restaurant dubbed one of the most romantic in the world is being accused of segregating a string of Asian diners from white customers. Pictured is the first floor, where Annie says she saw no Asian diners seated 'So many Asian foodies are paying hundreds of dollars to this restaurant and getting racially discriminated against,' said TikTok user Annie The restaurant was voted one of the most romantic restaurants in the world Architectural Digest, which called it 'favorite spot for marriage proposals and anniversary dinners' One Yelp review includes a picture taken of the first floor of the restaurant that appears to show a primarily white crowd. The quaint outdoor space belies the extravagant interior, set in a 'historic, land-marked carriage house built in 1767' that once belonged to former Vice President Aaron Burr The menu is set by world famous chef Gary Volkov, and features bites such as $60 Osetra Caviar and Maple Syrup Roasted Pumpkin Veloute In one part of her TikTok, Annie shows a picture of the first floor of the restaurant which appears to be full of exclusively white diners The space is beautifully decorated with candles set against exposed brick walls, with windows looking out on a leafy courtyard. To conclude her TikTok, Annie shared a video she took while eating on the second floor at the restaurant that appears to show a room full of Asian diners.

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