"I wrote a letter to the owner describing what happened and received no response. Once I called him back a week later or so, he told me that he had not received my letter. I spoke to him on the phone and faxed the letter. He apologized and they did send me a gift certificate to return to the restaurant. He asked me to call in advance and make sure he knew I was coming. This was over a year ago and I have not had the chance to return, but my brother went back recently and enjoyed himself. I am waiting to return with my wife and enjoy dinner there."

Should the owner do this for you, be sure to ask to be served by the waitor who paid for the dry cleaning. Go in, buy a drink, leave the entire remaining amount of the GC as tip and walk out.