This reads like the only reason police got involved was because the mayor called. What about everyone else who's been dealing with it? Do the actual residents of Richmond not matter?

If you want a good heat, pick up some hot chili oil from your nearest Asian market. It’s become a favorite for practically anything - including putting it on ice cream (seriously)

Which is also surprising - everyone knows someone who has worked in a restaurant, whether it’s FOH or BOH. We all talk about the bullshit we’ve endured. People know, they just don’t want to know, because then something would have to change.

It so weird to read this article. It almost feels like the author is… surprised? The industry environment is the same - big city, small town, hillbilly podunk. I’ve worked in DC, Fredericksburg, Richmond. There isn’t anywhere where this isn’t standard.