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A little over a year ago, Bill Putsis was sitting at Durhamâs Bar Virgile, saving a seat for a friend. When a man walked over and took the seat, Putsis politely informed him that it wasnât available. But the man didnât get up.
âI was like, âExcuse me, is this the third grade?ââ Putsis says.Â
Then he took a closer look at the chair.Â
âIâll be damned, the seat had his name on it,â Putsis says. âHe was such a loyal customer they put his name on the seat.âÂ