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[quote=Anonymous]Rosemary’s Bistro responds. From the local listserv:

It has come to our attention that a petition has been executed by the neighboring businesses of Rosemary Bistro Cafe. Over a period of two years the parties in question, Eddie Cano Italian Bar and EM Spa & Lashes, have sought to close down the legal streatery in front of the 5010 Connecticut Avenue establishment utilizing various unfounded and unsupported claims such as: we’ve had the streatery for 6 years.  We only had it for 4 years. Started the streatery the summer of 2021. The idea that the streatery is blocking the view of their establishment and hindering their business has no merit. We have a heritage tree on this block of Connecticut and in full bloom covers the front facade of all the businesses, also signage of the Italian bar says “bar”, which is a business decision they made. Doesn’t seem like our fault that people can’t tell what’s the established business. The nail salon always seems busy and would debate that they’ve been doing better now than they were when new ownership took over. Rosemary Bistro Cafe has always stood for its commitment to the neighborhood within which it provides its service. In this counter-petition, it is our aim to provide an accurate representation of the significance of the streatery to the community. 
 
Rosemary Bistro Cafe first acquired its permit for the streatery on Nov. 20, 2020, and has maintained this permit in good standing since then. In the restaurant industry, we have a responsibility for the health and safety of our clientele in addition to the promise of providing excellent cuisine. The streatery was first envisioned as a place for people to come together safely as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As rates of illness continue to fluctuate, health continues to be of upmost importance to the Chevy Chase community. In recognition of the continuing concerns about Covid-19, DDOT has extended the permits for streateries through 2025.
 
The Chevy Chase community and its surrounding neighborhoods are demographically significant for youth, families, and aging individuals. They speak on a daily basis of their appreciation of the choice to eat outside. The clientele tells Rosemary Bistro Cafe staff that they feel comfortable, safe, and happy to gather together when dining in the streatery. They also share that the combined efforts of Rosemary Bistro Cafe have enlivened the neighborhood, with the streatery being a beautiful representation of the cohesion of the neighborhood. Additionally, the streatery has promoted more business engagement on the block as a whole and created a safer environment by slowing traffic circulation. These sentiments are substantiated by the signatures gathered and provided for this rebuttal to the aforementioned petition. The hope of Rosemary Bistro Cafe, and which the community shares, is to continue to serve the needs of the community in its inside and outside spaces. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
Frederic Darricarrere, Owner 
And Rosemary Bistro Cafe Staff[/quote]

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