John Lindner sent me a tip about an ungrateful restaurant robber the other day. I was so grateful, I decided not to rob John of the material. Here's John having his way with it. LV
I sent LV a "fantastic" Top Ten Tuesday idea several nights ago. Not only did she not reject it, like a good host who stands by as an unwanted guest lights up a Bad Boy in the family room, she was too polite to acknowledge the indiscretion.
Was I dissuaded from pursuing the idea? Chastened by the silent treatment? Ennobled by her civilized example?
Ah ha ha.
It's my fondest hope that she's as stern a protector of your sensitivities as she is defender of her city and environs. Or that I've ground down her resistance. In any case, if this sees the light of D@L, the Ten:
The Inspiration: A guy robs a Wendy's then later calls the place to chastise them for only having 586 bucks on site. He called twice!
I'm thinking, dude, you hit a Wendy's. What kind of haul did you expect?
I was ranting to a friend about this and asked him what restaurants he would rob and what would he demand along with or instead of money.
Our list (not in any particular order (other than numeric)):
1. French Laundry: forget the cash, grab all the salmon ice cream cones they have.
(Technically, this restaurant, being in Napa, is not a good choice for a Baltimore armed robber. I freely acknowledge that fact.)
2. Salt: Cash and duck fat fries.
3. Marie Louise Bistro: cash and foie gras.
4. Christopher Daniel: Cash, lollipop lamb chops and Bond martini. (Hey, you've armed robbed, what's a DUI rap?)
5. Sabor: Cash and Halloumi cheese.
6. Victoria Gastro Pub: Cash, Kobe burger (with smoked bacon) and two of each bottled beer over $17.
7. Matthew's Pizza: Gimme 50 bucks and two crab pies to go.
8. Tersiguel's: Here's 50 bucks, gimme five minutes in the wine cellar.
9. Java Divas: I'm sorry, what was the question?
10. Daniels: No one in his right mind would rob Daniels.
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