Christo’s Owner Calls Alleged Racial Incident ‘Unusual’ as Facebook Post Sparks …

{Photo Credit: Antionette Kerr/Davidson Local} A viral Facebook post claiming racial discrimination inside Christo’s Family Restaurant has ignited swift public response and prompted an internal investigation by the 42-year-old Lexington eatery. Barbara Key White said she and three other Black women were dining at Christo’s when they overheard racial slurs coming from the kitchen. She also claimed they weren’t given silverware promptly and left feeling unwelcome. Her post—which has been shared dozens of times and viewed by more than 75,000 people—sparked a flurry of online commentary, with some backing her experience and others defending the restaurant’s long-standing reputation. Co-owner George Abatiziz, who wasn’t on site at the time, described the situation as “unusual” and said the conflict appeared to stem from a dispute between two employees. “We’re taking this seriously,” Abatiziz said. His daughter, Melina Abatiziz, added: “It was a really bad moment. Things got heated—but they already had issues. We’re trying to get to the bottom of it.” Tywaasha Murray, a manager who was present at the time, said: “This wasn’t just about that night—they already had issues.” Abatiziz says Christo’s is a family environment that welcomes all. {From left to right: Tywasha Murray, Melina Abatiziz and father George
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