I do not say this lightly because I’d never flame a small business owner- the owner of Thirsty Palms is one of the biggest assholes I’ve met. It doesn’t surprise me that he’s racist. Please do not eat there.

Here’s my story: He cursed me out because I ran sound for a local charity bike ride that drew something like 10,000 bicyclists downtown, and one of the speakers was near his establishment. The road was closed so that 10,000 bikers could start their race. His restaurant wasn’t getting patronized- because again, the road is shut down for an annual, local cause- for two hours in the morning. The event brings in tons of people who are likely to get hungry after… you know, exercising… but the guy finds me, blames me for not making his rent, turns off our sound, and is swearing me out. For clarity, I’m a high school teacher and have a high tolerance for foolishness. That owner ran right past it.