Shakeup at Manhattans - Maybe

[Gaybutton]

I have been unable to personally verify this information, but today I received a message from a highly reliable source, who prefers to remain anonymous. He has provided much information over the years and thus far has never been incorrect. So, for what it's worth, here's the message:

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The manager of Manhattans restaurant has been fired. The owners want to take the restaurant in another direction which doesn't include (name of manager), but may include more female staff and aiming their product at a lower class, straighter market.

[Guest Khunatm]

If it gets down to the bottom line, then who can argue?

 

But I have wonderful memories of Manhattan and I will miss the person whom I felt greatly contributed.

 

[Guest]

If the decision is to go for the straight market, I am disappointed. I don't understand why one has to go for the gay or straight market. I am sure Thais would not understand this as they seem accepting of all. Why would a restaurant exclude one segment of their population that brings them in so much money? It does not make sense to me.

[Gaybutton]

Why would a restaurant exclude one segment of their population that brings them in so much money? It does not make sense to me.

 

Personally, I don't care which market they are seeking, if indeed they really are seeking a straighter market, as long as the quality of the food and ambiance doesn't diminish. Of course, if the prices diminish, they'll get no argument from me . . .

 

The part that's on my "I Don't Get It" list is the firing of the manager, if indeed that actually occurred. Why would they do that instead of simply telling him they want to go another direction and let him handle it? The only reason I can come with would be if he refused to comply with their wishes, but I can't picture him making such a refusal. He is a fabulous person and put his heart and soul into making that restaurant a masterpiece.

 

If he has been fired, I hope he will be ok and I hope he'll open a restaurant of his own and remain in Pattaya. That's exactly what happened when Eric left Clubber's for whatever reason. Now the Clubber's restaurant is closed and Eric opened Sammy's right down the street. He has done a marvelous job with it and I think it's even better than Clubber's was.

 

If they have really done this to him and if they are really 'changing direction,' then that's right up there with, "If it ain't broke, break it."

[Guest]

I agree with you GB and think there is more to the story of this than being told. I don't care to know the full details as it is not my business. But, I would care to know if his being gay and catering to gay clients was the reason. If so, I won't go again. If not, I'll give it more chances as I do think the food tasted great and the ambiance was fantastic.

[Guest GaySacGuy]

I hope that the restaurant doesn't change too much. I will be going with my boyfriend next week for our annual Valentine's Day dinner, and will let everyone know what I find!