The Owner of a Popular Boston Restaurant Is Under Fire After Direct Messaging, Berating a Customer Who Disputed $250 Cancelation Fee

Many restaurants notify patrons that canceling an online reservation or not showing up at all, may trigger a certain fee, regardless of if they dine there or not.

Now, New York-based traveler Trevor Chauvin-DeCaro is going viral after a renowned Boston chef and restaurant owner reportedly slid into his DMs and engaged in a heated exchange after he disputed a $250 cancelation fee with his credit card company.

Chauvin-DeCaro was set to dine at Table in Boston’s North End last month during a two-day trip but had to cancel suddenly when he was hospitalized after falling ill.

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