Tree House Tavern In Warwick Decries 'Dine And Dash' Customers

WARWICK, RI — 'Martinis Dine and Dash; Disgusting!" That's what the chef and owner The Tree House Tavern had to say about two women who lingered over a leisurely meal and cocktails Thursday night and then split without paying.

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The two were caught on the restaurant's security camera, and chef Michael Gerard on Sunday posted their images to Facebook and gave them a "one-star review" as customers:

"Almost all our guests are heading home at 9:15, feeling appreciated and pleased.
The last table lingers for an hour and a half talking, talking, talking.... THEN! Then with take home container and check in hand, credit card too, these two women dash out, in just seven seconds, out the door! The parking lot is empty and so ends the challenging day on a real downer."

Gerard said it had been a long night but a good night despite the fact that the restaurant was short-staffed with only one bartender, one server, and his 82-year-old mother busing tables.

"They emptied the cocktails and took the left overs, so the food was outstanding & worth taking," Gerard wrote. "I hope they don’t, please don’t return. I hope they don’t give us a bad review for rushing them out the door or slow service, sorry I just couldn’t run after your car fast enough after a long long day on my feet!