Pathé-Cordeliers controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
Back to profile1 entries
2020
La Scala responds to backlash over New Year's Eve invitations
Company response
La Scala faced backlash over invitations that appeared to suggest a clandestine New Year's Eve gathering. In response, La Scala said the invitation text was incorrect, apologized for the misunderstanding, and said any reservations depended on government permission.
After receiving backlash over invitations that appeared to suggest a clandestine New Year's Eve gathering, La Scala said the invitation text was incorrect, apologized for the misunderstanding and said any reservations depended on government permission.
Company response
Apology — La Scala
they're apologizing for the misunderstanding
Clarification — La Scala
La Scala says that was a mistake, and the writer was just trying to have some fun. They insist they weren't planning on doing anything illegal.
Source excerpt
On Monday night, however, La Scala publicly addressed the invitation and subsequent backlash in a lengthy statement shared on its website, claiming that the note didn’t come out "as intended," and that the restaurant never intended to skirt the dining ban.
The Beverly Hills restaurant that caught heat for advertising a ‘discreet’ indoor dining experience on New Year’s Eve — and amid Los Angeles’ current dining ban
La Scala’s plans soon drew the attention of local Los Angeles residents (many of whom criticized the restaurant) as well as local authorities and police.