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LaBan Wade
is the Sir Francis Drake hotel's newest beefeater doorman and the first
African-American to hold the position. LaBan beat out more than 500 competitors
for the job by answering such questions as "What time does Chinatown close?"
in addition to a whole host of interviews with hotel management. LaBan,
formerly a doorman at the Serrano Hotel here, says the most challenging
aspect of the high profile post he's held beginning in April, 2001 is the
sheer volume of traffic at the Union Square location. The best part he
says is working with his mentor, Tom
Sweeney. By the way, Chinatown
doesn't close. |
