From DCist food contributor Adam Bailey

Having It Out on the Wednesday Food Pages
Wands raised! Food-world wizards David Hagedorn (most recently of David Greggory) and Phyllis Richman (revered Washington Post food critic from 1967 to 2000) ignited the pages of the Post’s food section yesterday with a healthy debate about running a restaurant, diner expectations and stolen napkin rings. Expelliarmus! DCist thinks both should put their pens down and take a couple breaths. Mr. Hagedorn makes some great points about people who overstep the bounds of acceptable restaurant behavior, but comes across as a little bitter. Ms. Richman rightly notes that eating out is relaxation for diners (not an invitation to be a restaurateur’s guest), but is too dismissive of Hagedorn’s legitimate concerns. DCist may not agree with what both have to say, but we will fight to the death for their right to say it.