Restaurant owner sparks both fury and support over banning kids under 15: Im not backing down

Scram, kids.A Canadian restaurant that bills itself as “the place to be for people with good taste” is at the center of a dining debate among parents and customers alike after announcing it would ban children under 15.Miss Christine’s Kitchen, a Jamaican restaurant slated to open its new Winnipeg location on November 30, has been enticing its customers with images of braised oxtail, jerk chicken, fried plantains…and a controversial policy regarding children.Per the eatery, no one under 15 will be welcome.

Eponymous chef and owner Christine Pattison announced the restriction in a social media post last week.“At Miss Christine’s Kitchen, we strive to create a warm, cozy and relaxing atmosphere where our guests can enjoy great food, good company and memorable dining experiences,” she wrote.

“We provide a comfortable, intimate setting for adults to get away, unwind and enjoy quality time — whether it’s a romantic evening, a special meeting or simply a chance to relax and recharge.”“To maintain the intimate setting of our restaurant, our dining room welcomes guests ages 15 and older.We kindly ask that you respect our dining policy as we work to provide every guest with a true Miss Christine’s Dining Experience.”Some folks applauded her choice, responding to the Facebook post with relief and promises to patronize her new spot.

“As a father of three kids under 8 years old, I fully support this.Not everywhere needs to accommodate kids,” said one supportive dad.

“As someone who is child-free, there should actually be more restaurants that implement this,” said another.“I’ll gladly leave my kids home to eat in an adult-only restaurant,” said a third.

Others were appalled.While Pattison scrubbed the original negative comments from her socials, an interview with CTV News gave some the chance to air their grievances.

“If it’s a restaurant, there should be no age limit.It’s not like it’s a bar where you’re serving drinks...