In response, New York Post reporter John Levine decided to test whether this same dress code would be accepted at some of New York City's finest restaurants.
Levine's first stop was Daniel, an upscale restaurant on the Upper East Side known for its seven-course tasting menu priced at around $275. However, he was denied entry by the maître d, who stated that Levine "would not be permitted here." The New York Post report highlighted that the restaurant seemed to exhibit "more common sense than Congress."
The maître d at Daniel admitted to being unaware of Fetterman's identity and clarified that the restaurant has turned away guests for inappropriate attire regardless of their profession.
Levine then headed to Le Bernardin, where a maître d named Julien informed him that athletic wear was not allowed. The Post noted that while the three-Michelin-starred dining room required reservations, walk-ins were still permitted in the casual lounge, as long as they were not dressed as Levine was.
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Le Bernardin's wine director, Aldo Sohm, mentioned that jackets and pants were available for loan to those who seemed unaware of the establishment's dress code.
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Next on Levine's list was Jean-Georges, a double-Michelin-starred restaurant near Columbus Circle. The restaurant, which offers a 10-course tasting menu priced at approximately $368, strictly prohibited shorts. The dress code at Jean-Georges did not allow jeans, sneakers, or sweatshirts.
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"It doesn't matter if it's Lady Gaga," one employee emphasized. Another employee was reportedly so taken aback by Levine's attire that she was unable to finish her sentence, stating, "I've never had anyone come in dressed like..."
However, the report did confirm that Levine was allowed to use the restroom at these establishments.
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Levine's experiment aimed to highlight the absurdity of a sitting senator being permitted to wear shorts and a hoodie in the Senate chamber.
In response to Fetterman's attire, 46 GOP senators signed a letter expressing their disappointment and disapproval of the decision to abandon the Senate's longstanding dress code. The letter emphasized that allowing casual clothing on the Senate floor disrespects the institution they serve and the American families they represent. The senators urged Schumer to immediately reverse this decision.
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Fetterman's casual attire in the Senate has sparked a debate about the importance of maintaining decorum and respect in such a powerful institution. While some argue for a more relaxed dress code, others believe that a certain level of formality should be upheld.
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