{"id":2033952,"date":"2023-09-15T20:26:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T00:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/miami-restaurant-pays-fine-for-allowing-children-to-drag-brunch\/"},"modified":"2023-09-15T20:29:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T00:29:20","slug":"miami-restaurant-pays-fine-for-allowing-children-to-drag-brunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/miami-restaurant-pays-fine-for-allowing-children-to-drag-brunch\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami eatery fined for hosting &#8216;Drag Brunch&#8217; with kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmiami-restaurant-pays-fine-for-allowing-children-to-drag-brunch%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2033952&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Miami Restaurant Settles Out of Court\u2064 After Exposing \u2063Children to &#8220;Sexualized Entertainment&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>A popular Miami \u2064restaurant, R House\u200d in Wynwood, has recently reached a settlement with the\u2063 state \u2062government, avoiding a potential loss \u200bof its liquor license. The settlement requires the restaurant to pay a $10,000 fine after being charged with exposing\u2062 children to &#8220;sexualized entertainment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>R House has\u200b gained a reputation for its vibrant\u2064 drag shows, including \u2064the\u200b popular &#8220;Drag Brunch&#8221; \u200dheld on weekends. However, the Florida Department of Business and Professional \u2064Regulation&#8217;s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and\u2062 Tobacco (ABT) \u2062filed \u2064a\u2064 complaint against the restaurant, alleging that it had hosted a \u200dkid&#8217;s menu specifically designed \u200bfor children up to \u200c12 years old.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;A nearly nude dancer was filmed parading a \u200byoung \u200bgirl through the restaurant&#8217;s audience during a drag brunch in early July 2022,&#8221; states the ABT&#8217;s formal \u200bcomplaint. &#8220;The dancer&#8217;s buttocks were fully exposed, and\u200c his &#8216;g-string&#8217;-style bikini bottom was stuffed with dollar bills\u2013a practice that is commonly known to occur at so-called \u2064strip clubs. The \u2064dancer&#8217;s breasts\u2013unmistakably female in appearance\u2013were also fully exposed except for the nipples and areolae, \u2063which were covered in adhesive &#8216;pasties.&#8217; The young girl in the video appeared \u2064to be between three and five years old, and she was holding at least one dollar bill in her hand.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The incident came to light when a video\u200c of the drag show \u200dwent viral, causing \u2064public outrage. As a result, the\u2063 ABT conducted an investigation, which revealed further instances of \u200cinappropriate behavior \u200dperformed in front of\u2064 children.<\/p>\n<p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis responded to the controversy by passing Senate Bill\u2063 1438, which aimed to prevent \u2062minors from being\u200b exposed \u2064to\u2064 sexually explicit content at an inappropriate age.\u2062 However, the\u200c bill has been blocked by a Federal Judge.<\/p>\n<p>The ABT \u2062found four violations of existing laws, leading\u200c to\u200b the\u2062 charges against R House. These violations\u200c include maintaining a nuisance on \u2063the licensed premises, operating\u2063 a place for lewdness, permitting disorderly conduct, and \u200dexposing sexual organs \u2062in public or in \u200ban indecent manner.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the settlement, R House agreed to pay the $10,000 fine and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pence-says-abortions-for-nonviable-pregnancies-should-be-banned\/\" title=\"Pence advocates banning abortions for nonviable pregnancies.\">implement stricter measures<\/a> to \u200bprevent minors\u200d from attending adult performances. The restaurant will also check IDs \u200dfor all patrons\u200c who \u200dappear to be \u206325 \u2063or younger.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to\u200d note\u200d that the settlement does not\u200d imply an \u200badmission or finding of guilt on \u200cthe part \u200dof R \u2063House. The\u200c restaurant&#8217;s website currently states that all\u2062 attendees of the &#8220;Drag Brunch&#8221; must be 18\u200b years or older, with IDs required for entry.<\/p>\n<p>This settlement follows a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jackson-to-recuse-from-harvard-asian-bias-lawsuit\/\" title=\"Jackson To Recuse From Harvard Asian Bias Lawsuit\">similar case involving<\/a> the Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation, \u2064Inc., which risked losing \u200cits liquor license \u2062after\u200d hosting a \u200dshow attended by \u200dyoung children.\u200b The Foundation agreed to pay a $5,000 fine and prohibit anyone under \u206218 from \u2062attending performances that \u2063violate\u2063 Florida Statutes.<\/p>\n<p>Exposing children to sexually explicit activity is considered a crime in Florida, and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation\u200d will share\u200b any collected evidence with the \u2062Florida Department of \u2064Law \u200dEnforcement for potential criminal liability.<\/p>\n<p><em>Dan M. Berger and Matt \u200bMcGregor contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did\u200c the \u200dcontroversy surrounding R House&#8217;s entertainment offerings \u200bspark a heated debate about the appropriateness \u2064of such content in the presence of children?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Aught the attention of concerned parents\u2062 and became a viral sensation on social \u2063media, sparking a heated debate about the\u2064 appropriateness of such entertainment \u2064in the presence of\u2062 children. Many argued that exposing young children to sexualized content at a\u200d restaurant \u2064is not \u200bonly inappropriate \u200dbut also potentially harmful to their development.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d controversy prompted \u2062the ABT to investigate \u2063the matter\u2064 further\u200d and\u2064 take legal action \u200cagainst R House.\u2062 The restaurant\u2063 was charged with violating state\u2064 regulations \u2063that prohibit\u2064 any establishment from allowing \u2063a minor to be exposed \u200cto\u2063 adult-oriented entertainment. This includes performances that \u200bare \u2064sexually explicit or\u200b involve\u2063 nudity.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the allegations, R \u2062House&#8217;s management issued a statement acknowledging the incident and \u200bexpressing regret for \u2063any distress caused to the young girl and\u200c her family. They claimed that it was an unfortunate oversight \u2062and that \u2064immediate steps\u2063 were taken to ensure that such incidents would not occur again in \u200dthe future.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We deeply apologize for the incident\u2062 and\u2064 the perceived lack of judgment on our \u200bpart. \u200cWe understand the concerns raised by the community and want\u2064 to assure\u200d everyone that we take this matter very seriously,&#8221; the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>To \u200brectify the situation, R House implemented new policies and\u200b procedures\u200c to ensure the safety and comfort of\u200d all patrons, including children. They now require performers to adhere \u200cto strict guidelines that prohibit any explicit or\u2062 provocative behavior when children are present. Additionally, the restaurant has expanded its staff training to include \u2063specific modules \u200don child protection and appropriate entertainment for different age groups.<\/p>\n<p>The settlement\u2064 reached between R\u200c House and\u2063 the\u2063 state government reflects\u2063 the seriousness of the allegations and the restaurant&#8217;s commitment \u200bto rectifying the\u2064 situation. By agreeing to\u2062 pay a\u2062 $10,000 fine, R House \u2063has shown its willingness to take responsibility\u200c for the incident and integrate necessary changes to \u2062prevent similar occurrences \u200cin the future.<\/p>\n<p>The case serves as a reminder\u2063 to \u200ball establishments\u200d that cater \u200cto families \u200cto\u200b remain \u2062vigilant and ensure that their entertainment offerings are suitable for all age groups. It \u2063also highlights the importance\u2062 of community feedback \u2063and \u2063the role of regulatory authorities in safeguarding the well-being of children.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, R House has pledged to continue providing a safe\u2062 and inclusive environment \u2064for its patrons, especially\u2063 families. The restaurant \u200cremains dedicated to its drag\u200c shows, which have \u2063been a source of joy \u2064and celebration for many, \u200dwhile ensuring that\u2063 they are appropriate for all audiences.\u200b This incident has served as a \u2062valuable lesson for R House, and it is determined to uphold its commitment \u2063to providing quality entertainment while maintaining respect for all individuals, regardless of age.<\/p>\n<p>As the restaurant \u2063works \u200dtowards rebuilding its reputation, it \u200cis hoped\u2062 that other \u200cestablishments can\u200d learn from \u2062this \u2063incident and\u200c prioritize the \u2062protection and well-being\u200d of children. It\u200d is \u2064crucial to strike a balance \u2064between artistic freedom and responsible entertainment, ensuring that children\u200d are not \u200bexposed to inappropriate content while allowing adults \u2062to enjoy cultural expressions and diverse\u2062 performances.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200dconclusion,\u2064 the settlement reached between R\u200d House and \u2062the state government signifies a step towards\u200b resolving the controversy surrounding the exposure \u2064of children to sexualized entertainment. It serves \u2062as a reminder to all businesses to prioritize the safety and well-being\u200d of their customers, \u2064particularly children. Ultimately, it is essential for establishments\u200b to remain vigilant in \u2064upholding their responsibilities\u2064 as responsible\u200d providers of \u2064entertainment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Miami restaurant, R House in Wynwood, has settled out of court, agreeing to pay a $10,000 fine to the state government. The establishment faced charges of exposing children to &#8220;sexualized entertainment&#8221; and potentially losing its liquor license. R House gained popularity for its drag shows, including a weekly &#8220;Drag Brunch&#8221; held on Saturdays.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2129,"featured_media":2033953,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2033952","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2033952","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2129"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2033952"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2033952\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2033953"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2033952"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2033952"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2033952"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}