NJ Restaurant’s ‘Proud Boys’ Burger Sparks Outrage
Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails, a Toms River restaurant, faces intense backlash after offering a “Proud Boys Burger” as a weekly special. The burger’s name, referencing a designated hate group, sparked outrage online and resulted in a flood of angry calls and messages. Restaurant owner Cathy Varriale expressed deep regret, stating she was unaware of the group’s hateful ideology and that the burger was a poorly conceived joke. Despite removing the burger and issuing an apology, the restaurant continues to receive severe criticism and threats.
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