As a former waiter back in the day in the banquet arena so maybe I get this food thing from an old school perspective....
Local Famous Italian restaurant ( now closed) where I grew up, and sure enough when stars or politicians came through, the black and white photo of them with the owner was taken and put up on the wall (Nipsi Russell comes to mind, possibly all the Italian crooners). Black, White, D or R, Short or tall, it wasn't about any other than a good meal, being a good host to all, and that help obtain the color green.
At the banquet hall, they never took pic's, but I got to see Bill Cosby ( often, he'd cut threw the kitchen and knew all the staff until he got full of himself ), Senator Boland, Dukakis, and a host of NBA players. It was gravitas for the place, and they usually got a lot of local airplay out of it, free publicity, it was good.
This restauranteur just stepped in that flaming bag of mischief normally found on the front stoop on Halloween. Not good for business....
There’s an Italian place in Asbury Park called Jimmy’s that had photos like that (it is a Jewish deli & Italian thing!) - the owner, Jimmy, with Sinatra, etc. Very good restaurant, btw. When they redecorated, they removed all the photos of the deceased owner with stars. The place lost a lot of its quirky charm but the food is still good.
Yes, they stepped in a pile. Also, ICE might want to check if there are any illegal dishwashers.