The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s recent dining experience at Vancouver’s acclaimed Viage restaurant has sparked fresh controversy.
Kitchen staff have come forward to share their unvarnished perspective on the royal couple’s visit and the calculated photo opportunities they describe as an exhausting performance.
The evening started like any other at the prestigious Indian restaurant known for treating all its patrons with equal respect and authentic culinary experiences.
However, as the cameras flashed and the couple’s Entourage commanded the space, the restaurant’s kitchen staff exchanged weary glances about why they were doing this.
Megan’s interaction with the staff was described as performative at best, with Megan insisting on knowing the exact origins of every ingredient not out of culinary curiosity but seemingly to have talking points for future interviews.
The presence of Michael Bé, a beloved Canadian icon, seemed to particularly irk the kitchen staff who felt the singer was being used as a prop in the restaurant’s latest publicity stunt.
The aftermath of the visit has left a lasting impression on the restaurant’s tight-knit team while the establishment has received increased attention and bookings.
Critics argue that this latest episode follows a familiar pattern carefully selected venues strategic positioning and the inevitable media circus that follows. What’s particularly telling is how different this was from other high-profile visits we’ve had.
In conclusion, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s recent dining experience at Viage restaurant has sparked fresh debates about celebrity culture and authenticity in the age of social media.
The incident has also reignited debates about the couple’s apparent strategy of leveraging every public appearance for maximum media exposure.
