March 10

On this day, in 1987, Clark and Loretta Henderson of Fort Worth, Texas went out to dinner to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary. Wanting something exotic to mark the occasion, they decided to try the new Indian restaurant on West Magnolia Ave. The celebration was ruined when their waiter informed them that the chef could not substitute beef for lamb in the Vindaloo, or in any of the dishes on the menu, in observance of Hindu tradition. The Henderson's were forced to dine on samosas, butter chicken, and Palak paneer. On the drive home, Clark and Loretta agreed that, while the food had been delicious, The Jewel of Jaipur would not be in business for long if the staff didn't change their attitudes and learn to adjust to "normal, American tastes."