Restaurant review of Tosca lacked knowledge, tact

This letter is in response to Farhan Mustafa's malicious Oct. 29 review of Tosca Restaurant. Anyone is entitled to his opinion and has the right to freely publish those views, but Mustafa's critique of Tosca lacked both dignity and class. Aside from not knowing the difference between mozerella and ricotta cheese and not knowing that real Italian tiramisu doesn't contain rum, the manner in which Mustafa wrote his review reflects poorly on The Chronicle. The paper had the opportunity to rise above its tarnished legacy, following last year's slave reparation issue, however, and has failed to do so--continuing to permit the publication of offensive material while hiding behind the "freedom of the press."

To those outside of the Duke Community, The Chronicle has the potential to serve as a positive link between Durham and Duke, and its articles reflect upon the students of the University. Danielle and Antonio Rios have supported the Duke and Durham communities for over six years, through their efforts at Blue Corn Cafe and now at Tosca Restaurant. Many Duke high-level administrators often dine at Tosca, and as a server there, I can tell you about the numerous times in which I have rung up a bill with a Duke credit card.

I challenge Duke students to try something other than George's or Parizade's, and have a taste of some fine and traditional Italian dining in West Village at Tosca Restaurant.

David Nefouse

Trinity '02