Restaurnat owner with dirty mouth !

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Published/Last Modified on Monday, March 31, 2008 5:14 AM CDT

     Hello Forum : My wife and I were  stunned beyond belief a few nights ago. We entered  a fine  and very expensive New Iberia Restaurant (one with live entertainment and all) . After a while we noticed the owner/manager was very, very drunk sitting there talking real loud and running down local elected officials . He was  just awful  .He was saying which ones were running around on their wives and naming names and calling thier kids dikes and all that ugly talk. Workers around him were trying to make him shut up. He ruined the good names of many parish and city officials. It was just horrible. I see why families go to eat out in Lafayette now. Finally they got the poor drunk slanderer to go home with his friend(another drunk). Someone needs to open a fine dining place  downtown where we can all go out without being subjected to all that common filth.

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    Holly wrote on Apr 29, 2008 1:09 PM:

    " I have worked, for the owner of the restaurant so obviously being discussed here, for several years. I do agree that, at times, he can be a little loud and offensive. However, to be so harsh in criticism in such a public way, throwing these hurtful comments around about him on a public forum is in no way necessary. The proper way to handle any unsatisfaction with him/his place of business is to pick up the phone and discuss it with him confidentially, if you were so offended. Or, just avoid the place alltogether! "

    Amy Grinstein wrote on Apr 16, 2008 12:49 AM:

    " According to The Daily Iberian's very own rules for posting comments, almost none of these reader comments should have run at all. In fact, it's questionable if the original post should ever have run since it seems to be the poster's own problem with a private individual and that individual's private company (please refer to the rules at the bottom of this page). Beyond that, it's just idle gossip. So, I guess, I am confused: Why is The Daily Iberian allowing this vicious and hurtful attack? "

    Dean wrote on Apr 15, 2008 8:15 AM:

    " Boy !!!, Brian sures sounds alot like my former spouse, I think he's her metamorphosis,ilbeit I could shut him up, he takes advantage of innocent people, and is abusing his right as an American, be a man and respect others, even sober Brian could admit he did anything wrong. "

    just me... wrote on Apr 15, 2008 7:57 AM:

    " wow...big brother is at it again...Why wasn't my comment posted. Did I get too personal? I didn't name names. How can that be when in other comments people can post what kind of vehicle and where they live...they can post mean, thoughtless statements. Why not post the truth? "

    Fan of Downtown wrote on Apr 11, 2008 3:09 PM:

    " To Brian: Glad to know you have a life. I too have a very good one. I do agree, when people are in public office, it is up to us to hold them accountable, but maybe instead of just insulting everyone you do not agree with you can be PROACTIVE and do something positive for yourself and New Iberia. I'm not being rude, just challenging you to be proactive. You seem to have many opinions, maybe if you turn those opinions/words into action, New Iberia will become a better place. Best of luck! "

    Brian wrote on Apr 11, 2008 9:10 AM:

    " To fan of downtown, much as you may prefer it, this is not China, or Iran, this is America!I will continue to state my opinion , wether it be about the foibles of local elected officials, colorful characters,or prudes like yourself.For the record, I have a life, I pity how empty your's must be. "

    Laci wrote on Apr 10, 2008 10:07 PM:

    " It is sad to hear all of these people talking about this owner of a fine restaurant. Most of you who are talking negative about this probably sit at the same bar every weekend and contribute to the income of this loud-talker while acting as a friend. "

    n/a wrote on Apr 10, 2008 10:02 PM:

    " First, if you go into a bar, expect to hear the unexpected. Second, it sounds like a personal attack on the owner or manager of "fine dining and spirits". Maybe it is due to rejection or jealousy. This person who was being loud and obnoxious would give anyone the shirt off their back and dumps thousands into community benefiting funds. Third, if you do not want to hear it, do not go to the restaurant/bar...it is free country to do and say what you please...remember YOUR first amendment? "

    OuttaTowner wrote on Apr 10, 2008 2:55 PM:

    " I think the fine dining restaurant being described here is either Burger King or McDonald's. "

    Fan of Downtown - Not a Fan of Brian!!!! wrote on Apr 10, 2008 2:35 PM:

    " Downtown is a wonderful place. I'm sure you can find something wrong with any place you go. I FOR ONE WOULD ASK THE FORUM TO NEVER POST ANYTHING FROM "BRIAN" AGAIN! This person is always on the forum degrading someone and starting some mess. Brian do New Iberia and yourself a favor and get a life. Leave the politicians and people of New Iberia alone. YOU ARE WHAT's WRONG WITH THE WORLD! You disappoint me. I hope you just stop and look at life differently starting today. Peace be in your heart! "

    David wrote on Apr 10, 2008 12:31 AM:

    " Just to let everyone know, I have been working on a remodeling project in St. Martinville. Someone purchased the old Maison de Ville, calling it Vieux Maison de Ville now, and will be reopening it in July. It will be upscale, a very nice menu and the owners are very personable and fun. Take a drive to St. Martinville and check out the progress. I know many people from New Iberia who have dined there in the past. I don't think you will be disappointed in the new owners and the new restaurant. Hope to see you there!! "

    optimist wrote on Apr 9, 2008 8:16 PM:

    " I'm shocked reading all of this, get over it! Instead of focusing on the positive people tend to mention the negative. Well how was the quality of food or the live music that was amazing that night, how about the service?...Maybe the owner had a bad day. So easy for you to judge isn't it? "

    No longer in NI wrote on Apr 9, 2008 4:23 PM:

    " I would just like to know when all of you are going to grow up and decide to make something good of New Iberia? Don't you think it would be better to focus on giving the children a better place to live with creative things to do rather than continually tear your town and eachother down? Wake up people, it's not about you , me or a guy who chooses to speak his mind drunk or not. It's about our future. "

    Alice wrote on Apr 9, 2008 4:05 PM:

    " This is what makes "The Daily Iberian"... WOW, must be a slow "news" day. In this article, Restaurant is mispelled...and Lis, The Blair House has been closed for years. To all of you that are not claiming what they wrote...Don't be afraid to share your name, no guts, huh? If you are going to speak ill of someone, let them know who you are. "

    nomad wrote on Apr 8, 2008 6:20 PM:

    " If you were offended, just dont go there anymore and stop writing about it in the paper. Do you not have anything better to do? If I am offended at a place of business, I will not go there...as far as the owner goes...he is a good man....just trying to make it like all of us. "

    Diner wrote on Apr 8, 2008 10:06 AM:

    " Brian,
    I believe "YOU" are the one bringing your wallet there! I didn't say I was there, just asked you how can you be so sure????? Ha ! "

    Brian wrote on Apr 8, 2008 9:11 AM:

    " Hey diner, you sure have a dirty little mind. Please keep me out of your wierd fantasies. And, if you were there, guess you aren't so offended after all. Keep bringing your wallet, I'm sure the guy is laughing all the way to the bank. "

    Diner wrote on Apr 7, 2008 4:45 PM:

    " Brian,
    How can you be so sure "we" weren't there? Observing you and your friend...Oh I'll bet "drunk or sober" he is entertaining for you! "

    concern wrote on Apr 7, 2008 4:00 PM:

    " Why won't anyone say where this place was. I can about guess which one it was. But I hate pointing the finger. "

    Brian wrote on Apr 7, 2008 2:20 PM:

    " Well, I didn't see Chapman or any of the other two-faced illumaniti.Guess the all went to Sound Factory in Lafayette. Shop New Iberia, even for Chicken! "

    Brian wrote on Apr 4, 2008 11:31 AM:

    " I think I'll go have a few drinks downtown this evening , and see what kind of responce this guy has to all you two-faced folks. Drunk or sober, it's always an entertaining evening. Wonder if I'll see Grand Poo-Baa Chapman there? "

    Farrow wrote on Apr 4, 2008 11:08 AM:

    " I think there are some good restaurants in New Iberia -- four or five -- but it has always amazed how many more good restaurants there are in Abbeville and Breaux Bridge. I've wondered aloud why this is so, and more than one person has suggested that "people in New Iberia like to go to other towns to eat." Well, maybe they go to other towns to eat because there aren't enough options in New Iberia. I don't know, but we could use more good restaurants in New Iberia, where one can go with an entire family. "

    a "new" new iberian wrote on Apr 4, 2008 10:08 AM:

    " Galatoire's, Antoine's, Brennan’s these are fine dining restaurants.

    Sorry New Iberia & Lafayette you have no fine dining restaurants. "

    Fine Dining wrote on Apr 4, 2008 12:55 AM:

    " I believe I've eaten at every so called fine dining establishment in New Iberia. Half Star Restaurants at best. Nasty owners and alcohol I guess just add to the history of New Iberia. I say avoid New Iberia all together and dine in Lafayette the people there have something called class and dignity and the food is first class. Both are Five Star if you will. "

    corrected it wrote on Apr 3, 2008 10:26 PM:

    " I got a kick out of these people bashing the restaraunt owner manners. You people raise your children to behave like children from "The Lord Of The Flies." If for once you would actually watch your children in public, you would see your children misbehaving in restaraunts and movie theaters. No manners, no upbringing, no respect for others and no class. But it's hard to blame the children because they learn their bad manners from the bashers. "

    DAVID wrote on Apr 3, 2008 5:11 PM:

    " Dirty mouth you say.
    Well you are so wright his mouth is very dirty and he does not care who he talks about out side of his place of business. Now people this is in the middle of our city. But some still go there no matter what he says and does.
    I think he should go open a new fine dinning and a wine shop at the Scottish Inn he spends plenty of time there these days wonder what he's up to. Maybe a new chef or a new staff? GET A LIFE GUY "

    Jess wrote on Apr 2, 2008 9:48 PM:

    " Give me a hint on which fine restaurant. Guess I don't get out much as this has never happend to me. Maybe you have some phobia or better yet were not paying enough attention to your wife if you heard the remarks of others. "

    saw wrote on Apr 2, 2008 6:01 PM:

    " Small town, small talk, small minds ! Need we say more people. "

    wrote on Apr 2, 2008 12:52 PM:

    " I am tired of going into a fine dining resturant downtown and being insulted by vulgar comments and gestures made by its owner. I can understand the comments that are against unprofessional establishments in our city.
    "

    Downtown diner wrote on Apr 2, 2008 9:27 AM:

    " There are four very good restaurants downtown New Iberia. If you don't like one, there are three others that you can enjoy without going to Lafayette.
    Downtown New Iberia is a wonderful experience for most people, don't let one bad apple spoil the whole barrel. "

    Another NI resident wrote on Apr 1, 2008 3:11 PM:

    " Brian,
    When you are talking about skeletons in all "type" of closets... Are you referring to "in the closet or OUT of the closet"?
    You are obviously missing the point. The cutting up is one thing. Talking very loudly about people by name whether it be public official or not, is not very professional for a "business person". Period! "

    How Rude! wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:31 AM:

    " I've lived in NI all my life and have heard how rude people can be. When I moved away the difference was like night and day. People in NI do seem to have a chip on their shoulder and spew at the drop of a hat, they would even drop the hat. That's not true of all native Iberians but will be the reputation as goes the nature of things. Especially business owners need to put a check on their business representatives/their salesman. "Shop Iberia" and be faced with rude, obnoxious salesman/women, waiters/waitress, even rude home customers. How rude. "

    Brian wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:16 AM:

    " To another NI Res. I'm not being defensive, just being fair. This town is so full of two faced people. A few year's ago,it was ok for this guy to act up a bit because you and all of NI's self appointed illumaniti found it amusing.Now that he's single and cutting up a little more often, you are suddendly "So offended".We all have skeletons in all types of closets! Stop pointing fingers and look in the mirror.Let he without sin indeed. "

    Kim wrote on Mar 31, 2008 6:01 PM:

    " An "expensive fine dining restaurant" in New Iberia?! Please let me know about where it is? I hope you are not talking about the one that puts sandwich cheese on their "stuffed" potatoes! That one is definately not fine dining!!! "

    Lis wrote on Mar 31, 2008 4:24 PM:

    " You must take into consideration that most downtown resturants serve alchol and are not neccessarily for fine dinning.

    I have a very good idea of the resturant and I can concur with the owner on the status of the politics.

    It is pretty simple, if you do not like the establishment go else where. Lafayette does have some very nice resturants: ex: Lafayette's, Copeland's, Prejean's, Ruth Chris' and The Blair House. "

    Another NI Resident wrote on Mar 31, 2008 4:03 PM:

    " Brian,
    Coming across a "little defensive" don't you think? I tend to agree with the writer. He (the owner) is entitled to his opinion, but I don't think everyone in the restuarant is there to listen to it!! If that is how you describe "colorful ambience" I would hate to think we may have had tourist being "entertained" by this "ambience".... Utterly amazing... And it is so obvious who we are talking about.. because this is not the first time I have heard of incidents like this. How embarrassing! "

    N.I. Resident wrote on Mar 31, 2008 12:33 PM:

    " Don't know why my other response was not posted. Of course I listed a name, but so have many others here on other topics. Why am I singled out. Does Will Chapman have a love affair with this guy too. "

    Brian wrote on Mar 31, 2008 10:22 AM:

    " Humm..... I wonder which restaurant owner you could be refering to? Are you new to the area, are have you just never experienced the "colorful" ambiance while enjoying some dining and spirits on Main street? If it was your 1st time, just don't go there again. If you've been there before, sounds like a personal attack. Perhaps you have some latent issues of your own to address? Queen city of the Teche indeed. "

    c.b. wrote on Mar 31, 2008 8:53 AM:

    " Give me a hint of where this place is located,so everyone can cut this place off , word travels pretty well in I beria parish . "

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