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Eating Too Slow While Black in Florida
Black Patrons Kicked Out While Owner’s Son Lies About the Reason
The DoveCote restaurant is located in the Bank of America Bldg, known as 390 North in Orlando, FL, at 390 N. Orange Ave. Suite #110 on the first floor. Until recently, I lived in Orlando for over thirty years and once banked in the same building as the DoveCote restaurant. That’s why I can say with certainty that their website lies when they say they are next to several destinations like the Amway Center (home of the Orlando Magic), Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center, Orlando City Soccer Stadium, and other downtown landmarks.
“Conveniently located next to the Amway Center, Dr. Phillips Art Center, Orlando City Soccer Stadium, and other downtown landmarks.”
The buildings mentioned are all within reasonable walking distance for a non-disabled person. The actual sites next door include the central bus station, a few small restaurants, other office buildings, and the Orange County Courthouse. I say this to say the truth sometimes eludes DoveCote, as it has in this instance.
On September 16, 2023, a group of five professional people, four of whom were Black, went to DoveCote, where they went to dine and take in a performance of Take 5, who was entertaining there. Reservations were made online by the…
