CHASEN’S CHILLY

May I be the only sour note in Chasen’s illustriously long history (Film Clips, Jan. 8)?

About five years ago, my husband and I and another couple went there for a drink. Having recently returned from Hawaii, I asked the bartender to make me something tropical. The “seen it all, heard it all� bartender said, “I don’t do that. You have to get that in Hawaii.� I was shocked, but not wanting to ruin everybody else’s evening, I said nothing.

As we were leaving, the maitre d’ (or whatever he was) made a disparaging remark about our friend’s suit. I know you have only my word for this, but I assure you it was not the seat cover of a ’52 Buick.

I could be wrong about this, but I think most celebrity-type restaurants rely on what they may consider Ma and Pa Kettle, but without that Midwest mainstream there just aren’t enough “who’s who’s� of Hollywood to keep them in business.

Moral of the story--no matter how superior you think you are, ya gotta treat the little guy well.

NORA BARSUK

Glendale