A Keith Lee review of a restaurant connected to 2 Chainz became the center of a revealing conversation about celebrity privileges, customer service, and the expectations placed on Atlanta restaurants. During an appearance on Kirk Franklin’s “Den of Kings,” the rapper challenged the popular food critic over his assessment of Esco Restaurant & Tapas, questioning whether celebrities should expect the same treatment as everyday customers.
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2 Chainz, whose real name is Tauheed Epps, launched Esco Restaurant & Tapas with business partner Mychel “Snoop” Dillard in 2016. The original Atlanta concept, formerly known as Escobar, combines Southern-inspired dishes, tapas, cocktails, and nightlife. Its Castleberry Hill location sits at 327 Peters Street Southwest.
During their conversation, 2 Chainz acknowledged seeing Lee’s restaurant coverage but made it clear that he had some thoughts about the criticism.
“I saw you do my restaurant. I saw you do other people’s restaurants,” 2 Chainz said. “And I really can’t judge it because it’s your opinion.”…