BEWARE: "Poor business ethics" The female manager, with the Euro accent, possibly Hungarian, I'm assuming, is not a well polished manager/owner with true consumer oriented business ethics.

BACKGROUND: We called before entering, to ask if it was OK to bring in bagel sandwiches purchased close by at the Absolute Bagel Shop. Our intent was also to purchase and enjoy their coffee and pastries. Whoever responded over the phone said it was OK and that there would be no problem. When we got there, we purchased two coffees and a chocolate pastry which honestly were decent. When we proceeded to sit down and enjoy the pastries and sandwiches, we were informed by a young blondish haired woman with tattoos on both arms that it was not acceptable to bring food in from the outside. I explained that we got it cleared with someone over the phone that it was OK to bring sandwiches from another venue. I then proceeded to appeal the situation to the manager who flatly denied our request just the same. She could've reconsidered and warned us that it was OK this time, but not to do it again, but didn't. We are a well groomed family visiting from California with a child. We should've been given the benefit of the doubt, but weren't. In fact, one older gentleman sitting next to us was nodding his head in disgust that we were being basically tossed out of the establishment for a reason that was in fact flimsy and not consumer oriented.

POSSIBLE RAMIFICATIONS: I am a 67 year old visiting from out of town as indicated with a wholesome appearance and family. We are not scalawags or dirtbags from off the street. The weather outside was atrociously hot, 90 degrees to be exact, with an air quality alert. The heat was comparable to what I would say would be a very high desert heat, probably due to the humidity. People in my age range, under those conditions, have been known to suffer heat stroke with debilitating aftermaths and even death. Luckily, this did not happen, but had it, their decision would've definitely left them open to legal liability and action. I will not be returning and I will tell all those I know, who come frequently to visit this area, to stay away and not give them business. ... And believe me, I know plenty of people in high standing in the community.