[mware]

Nor did the restaurant’s staff notice Mrs. Clinton, until this reporter, tipped off that she had dined there, telephoned.

So who tipped you off, that might be a clue to what this is all about.

[martinidon]

perfect; lets find out who this “reporter” is that tipped off the Manager and find out her source.... I wonder if it was a real reporter or one of those bloggers who claims to be a reporter but actually works for her