Protesters return as The Red Hen quietly reopens its doors
LEXINGTON -- The protesters didn't deter Arlene White from going to her favorite restaurant in Lexington.
She walked past a row of them holding signs and waving American and Virginia flags to enter The Red Hen and inquire about how to get a table.
“It's our neighborhood restaurant, and it's the best food in town,” White said.
The restaurant quietly reopened its doors Thursday to customers, 13 days after the owner declined to serve White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, setting off a national debate about civility and treatment to government officials. The episode has resulted in small protests nearly every day outside the restaurant.
Those who went into the restaurant said it was only accepting reservations and that there appeared to be a private gathering happening inside.
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