JK Rowling backtracks on claims over 'gender wars' boozy lunch
Now though, I can reveal there have been intriguing developments in the controversy, which started when it was claimed that the Michelin-starred establishment questioned the absence of men at the event, held in its private room.
As we previously reported, one of the guests, writer Suzanne Moore, told readers in an article about the boozy lunch and how the Harry Potter author was asked 'No men?' when she called the River Cafe to book. The question prompted a social media backlash against the venue, with one critic asking: 'Do they have an obligatory penis policy?'Get-together: J.K.
As we previously reported, one of the guests, writer Suzanne Moore, told readers in an article about the boozy lunch and how the Harry Potter author was asked 'No men?' when she called the River Cafe to book. The question prompted a social media backlash against the venue, with one critic asking: 'Do they have an obligatory penis policy?' J. K.
However, the owner of the River Cafe wasn't so pleased with the article. I have now discovered that the suggestion that a lack of men at the do was questioned has upset the owner Ruthie Rogers, with a source close to her saying that she was 'disappointed' that 'wrong information' was circulated. The source adds: 'Ruthie isn't happy that this claim prompted a massive backlash against her beloved restaurant. She will protect it and its reputation to the hilt.'
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