NEW YORK (WPVI) --
Donald Trump's running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, created some strong reactions on social media after he tweeted a picture with his family sitting down for a meal at a local Chili's before heading back home.Busy weekend in NY! Enjoying a quick dinner with the family at @Chilis. Looking forward to getting back to Indiana. pic.twitter.com/SUFjYcvQpH
— Mike Pence (@mike_pence) July 16, 2016
Shortly after Pence's tweet was posted, he got numerous replies questioning his choice of restaurants while in the area - some even questioning why he couldn't get a seat at Trump Grill.
@mike_pence you came all the way to NYC and you are eating @Chilis ? You realize NYC has hundreds of GOOD restaurants, right?
— Benny Ricciardi (@bennyr11) July 16, 2016
@mike_pence It's New York City. Why would you not eat at a local restaurant? Not even a fancy restaurant—even a pizzeria or coffee shop.
— Kat Kinsman (@kittenwithawhip) July 16, 2016
Couldn't get a seat at the Trump Grille? @mike_pence @Chilis
— Kragar (@Kragar_LGF) July 16, 2016
@mike_pence You're in NYC and you went to Chili's? Are you kidding me? Support local small business dude.
— Mike Thomson (@MikeThomson22) July 16, 2016
According to Chili's website, the only restaurant location in New York City is on Richmond Avenue on Staten Island.
Source: Chilis.comOne tweet suggests that Pence ate at the East Rutherford location.
Our new Republican VP nominee chilin' at our East Rutherford Chili's after a busy weekend in NYC @Chilis pic.twitter.com/1gM7fKCA7Q
— Jack Peay (@PeayJack) July 16, 2016
Our sister station Eyewitness News reached out to the East Rutherford Chili's location, but would not confirm whether Pence was there Saturday.
