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Lobster was NOT overcooked: Bill-skipper’s restaurant fights back

A CUSTOMER at a high-end Gold Coast restaurant allegedly ran into the sea when he was handed this receipt. This is what he was running from.

Terry Peck, dubbed “2Pec”, is believed to have a promising rap career. Photo: Facebook
Terry Peck, dubbed “2Pec”, is believed to have a promising rap career. Photo: Facebook

THE customer was accused of eating $620 worth of seafood, skipping the bill and attempting to flee police by jumping into the ocean, but there is one thing the management of Omeros Bros restaurant really won’t tolerate.

No, they told news.com.au, the lobster was not overcooked.

However news.com.au has also obtained the $621.30 bill faced by up and coming Gold Coast rapper Terry Peck — a.k.a “2Pec” — and we can confirm the lobster was a tad pricey.

The bill that stopped a nation.
The bill that stopped a nation.

Dining alone, Peck allegedly consumed two whole lobsters, six oysters, four Coronas and a baby octopus. He also ordered 21 oyster shooters, a vodka cocktail similar to a bloody mary.

“But he only consumed 15,” manager Robert Rank reassured news.com.au when we contacted him.

This may go some way to explaining Peck’s subsequent alleged decision to run from the restaurant and swim 50 metres into the ocean off Main Beach, where he hid underwater for a time before being fished out by police on a jetski.

Peck faced Southport Magistrate’s Court this morning on two counts of obstructing police and one count of stealing. Informed of what he had eaten, Magistrate Joan White responded: “Oh God, by himself?”

Terry Peck is accused of eating two of these. Stock picture.
Terry Peck is accused of eating two of these. Stock picture.

Outside the court, Peck said he had run to the aid of a female friend who was about to have a baby on the beach but had mysteriously disappeared. He also said he was attempting to have a rap battle with Eminem but so far the US rapper had declined his invitations.

Peck also reported that he was disappointed with the food at Omeros Bros, adding that he “wouldn’t go back”.

He said the food was “overpriced” and shocked the gathered media pack by declaring: “The lobster was a bit overcooked”.

This crossed the line.

The natural oysters were not accused of being overcooked. Source: Supplied
The natural oysters were not accused of being overcooked. Source: Supplied

“It wouldn’t have been overcooked,” Mr Rank told news.com.au. “I’m pretty confident of that.”

News.com.au can confirm that the lobsters cost $195 each. And Peck did, allegedly, order those 21 oyster sliders, totalling $157.50.

However according to the bill the half-dozen oysters were just $20.90, the baby octopus $18.50 and the Coronas only $8.50 each — fairly reasonable by high-end standards. News.com.au can also confirm Peck did not appear to leave a tip.

He was granted bail on the condition he reside at a property in Labrador and not attend Omeros Bros Seafood Restaurant while on bail.

He will return to court on May 4.

'Overpriced' lobster accused thief swims off

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