The accusation? Women are allegedly not allowed to dine alone at the bar over fears that they may be mistaken for escorts.
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Earlier this week, British marketing executive Clementine Crawford penned an essay titled, "The night I was mistaken for a call girl."
According to Crawford, she was settling in for a meal at the Upper East Side hotspot, Nello.
But when she went to order, the waiter allegedly told her she needed to sit at a table instead.
The same thing reportedly happened two days later.
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When she inquired, Crawford says she was told no one was allowed to eat at the bar. However, just a few minutes later, she says she watched a man have a meal, all alone, at the same bar.
After a heated exchange, Crawford claims she confirmed the owner had implemented the rule against women to crack down on escorts looking for clients.
Nello has not yet responded to the allegations.