The OG of The OC, Vicki Gunvalson, gave unsolicited advice to RHONY alum Sonja Morgan after she had a couple of cringy experiences out on the town as of late.
During an appearance on Jeff Lewis Live, Vicki dropped her thoughts about Sonja not being prepared to pay her $1K bill for dinner at Tucci’s.
From the desk of Vicki Gunvalson:
The Real Housewives of Orange County legend made a point about Sonja’s upscale dine-and-dash. “She shouldn’t go out for dinner if she can’t afford it.”
The Coto Insurance Founder explained, “I don’t expect anybody to comp my dinner. If they want to, that’s their option. I would never expect it.”
The host noted Sonja ended up paying the restaurant their Money By Monday and left a “generous tip.”
Vicki noted, “That was what she needed to do. Then, you never go back to that restaurant.”
The owner of the restaurant where Sonja dined and dashed gave his side of the story:
Max Tucci called into Jeff Lewis Live to give more details about what occurred. He joked he’s workshopping a new cocktail, “Sonja non grata.”
The restaurant owner explained that he and Sonja had been “neighborly” with each other since last year. He once told her, “Come in, it’s on me.” However, Max claimed, “After that, she always thought she was going to come for free.”
Leading up to the recent incident, the Tucci NYC owner said he “specifically sent her a text.” It said, “I am out of town … but I will send you something from me.” However, there was no mention of a comped bill.
He then claimed Sonja “started a scene when she got there.” Staffers reported Sonja shouted, “I’m a celebrity. I don’t pay. Why did you give me a bill?” As a result, she has been banned.
Vicki commented, “Oh God, disrespectful.”
