Anonymous
Post 10/19/2025 21:03     Subject: End of the "Streatery" eyesores
Anonymous wrote:And yet Rosemary's Bistro still maintains its trashy concrete block tented streetery on Connecticut Avenue. Unbelievable!


Bribes.
Anonymous
Post 10/19/2025 21:00     Subject: Re:End of the "Streatery" eyesores
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes because diminishing the vibrancy of street dining is sure to start solving the city’s problems.


Be real. There is no vibrancy to empty, ugly, tables in the middle of the street.


The barriers around the “vibrant” streeteries on upper Wisconsin look like they were procured at a rubbage sale in Gaza.
Anonymous
Post 10/19/2025 14:23     Subject: Re:End of the "Streatery" eyesores
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:We should not remove outdoor spaces that are free for people to use. It's nice to be able to grab something small at a local take out salad/sandwich place or an icecream shop and sit and people watch without having to pay $$$ to have a restaurant meal, a hefty tip, and be pressured to buy more food/drinks you don't need. I like the European model where you don't have to spend a lot to sit and enjoy public outdoor places. Anyone who doesn't like it is welcome to go to Tysons Plenty of parking and no blocked lanes


I agree with this. I like what has been done at Franklin Square and Eastern Market with public tables and chairs in and near parks so people can get food at local businesses (including low cost options) and then enjoy the public space.

I think ceding sidewalks and streets to privately owned restaurants is an irresponsible use of a public good.


idk, i think there should be balance. Having most sidewalks occupied by private restaurants is wrong IMO, as I prefer to have more open seating areas for people to use for free, but it's also wrong to ban restaurants from having outdoor seating because in nice weather months it gets competitive to get a table and it helps them make their money and stay in business. I don't see which area of DC is so heavily inundated by private restaurant outdoor space though to the point that it is such a nuisance. I like seeing outdoor dining places and passing by them, it's what keeps the city vibrant. But it's also sad when there is too much outdoor space and it's mostly empty, these places should lose their spots if they cannot fill them and don't have customers.
Anonymous
Post 10/18/2025 17:28     Subject: End of the "Streatery" eyesores
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Really bummed about this. Had lunch at le diplomate outside in one of their chalets last week and it was great. Love having so many more outdoor dining options to stop at when out on a dog walk.


Have you considered not expecting there to be a million places to take your dog out to dinner?


When restaurants are hurting for customers, they should try to accommodate as many as are willing to pay. I don't have a dog, but if it takes dog owners to keep businesses afloat and add vibrancy to teh streets that would be empty otherwise, then so be it. As long as it's not pitbulls or other breeds (unmuzzled)


Gross.
Anonymous
Post 10/18/2025 17:21     Subject: Re:End of the "Streatery" eyesores
Anonymous wrote:We should not remove outdoor spaces that are free for people to use. It's nice to be able to grab something small at a local take out salad/sandwich place or an icecream shop and sit and people watch without having to pay $$$ to have a restaurant meal, a hefty tip, and be pressured to buy more food/drinks you don't need. I like the European model where you don't have to spend a lot to sit and enjoy public outdoor places. Anyone who doesn't like it is welcome to go to Tysons Plenty of parking and no blocked lanes


I agree with this. I like what has been done at Franklin Square and Eastern Market with public tables and chairs in and near parks so people can get food at local businesses (including low cost options) and then enjoy the public space.

I think ceding sidewalks and streets to privately owned restaurants is an irresponsible use of a public good.
Anonymous
Post 10/18/2025 16:55     Subject: Re:End of the "Streatery" eyesores
We should not remove outdoor spaces that are free for people to use. It's nice to be able to grab something small at a local take out salad/sandwich place or an icecream shop and sit and people watch without having to pay $$$ to have a restaurant meal, a hefty tip, and be pressured to buy more food/drinks you don't need. I like the European model where you don't have to spend a lot to sit and enjoy public outdoor places. Anyone who doesn't like it is welcome to go to Tysons Plenty of parking and no blocked lanes
Anonymous
Post 10/18/2025 16:50     Subject: End of the "Streatery" eyesores
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Really bummed about this. Had lunch at le diplomate outside in one of their chalets last week and it was great. Love having so many more outdoor dining options to stop at when out on a dog walk.


Have you considered not expecting there to be a million places to take your dog out to dinner?


When restaurants are hurting for customers, they should try to accommodate as many as are willing to pay. I don't have a dog, but if it takes dog owners to keep businesses afloat and add vibrancy to teh streets that would be empty otherwise, then so be it. As long as it's not pitbulls or other breeds (unmuzzled)
Anonymous
Post 10/17/2025 21:16     Subject: End of the "Streatery" eyesores
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The real question is whether DC will enforce their own rules. With Rosemarys Bistro on Conn Ave they approved it against all the streatery rules ( emergency route, rush hour lane , the list goes on ) and despite constant complaints just ignored anyone who objected.


Constant complaints from the same three people, probably all associated with the neighboring restaurant, which apparently has it in for Rosemary. Jealous much?



Not associated with any nearby business, but live in the neighborhood and would like to see the streatery come down. It blocks traffic, it’s unsightly, and it makes it hard for the other businesses on that block to be seen. The number of hours it’s used are far smaller than the number of hours it’s occupied. I would be in favor of allowing a few tables on the sidewalk on a seasonal basis (e.g. April-October).
Anonymous
Post 10/17/2025 20:58     Subject: End of the "Streatery" eyesores
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Really bummed about this. Had lunch at le diplomate outside in one of their chalets last week and it was great. Love having so many more outdoor dining options to stop at when out on a dog walk.


Have you considered not expecting there to be a million places to take your dog out to dinner?


Have you considered I don't care about the 4 parking spaces this will free up?
Anonymous
Post 10/17/2025 20:44     Subject: End of the "Streatery" eyesores
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The real question is whether DC will enforce their own rules. With Rosemarys Bistro on Conn Ave they approved it against all the streatery rules ( emergency route, rush hour lane , the list goes on ) and despite constant complaints just ignored anyone who objected.


Constant complaints from the same three people, probably all associated with the neighboring restaurant, which apparently has it in for Rosemary. Jealous much?[/quote

Doubt it. Tens of thousands of people drive that stretch every day. It causes a bottle kneck at one of the busiest intersections in DC.

I would be fine with it if it was removed during rush hours.
Anonymous
Post 10/17/2025 20:21     Subject: End of the "Streatery" eyesores
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Really bummed about this. Had lunch at le diplomate outside in one of their chalets last week and it was great. Love having so many more outdoor dining options to stop at when out on a dog walk.


Have you considered not expecting there to be a million places to take your dog out to dinner?


I don't think the PP said they expected it. They just said they like it.
Anonymous
Post 10/17/2025 19:48     Subject: End of the "Streatery" eyesores
Anonymous wrote:The real question is whether DC will enforce their own rules. With Rosemarys Bistro on Conn Ave they approved it against all the streatery rules ( emergency route, rush hour lane , the list goes on ) and despite constant complaints just ignored anyone who objected.


Constant complaints from the same three people, probably all associated with the neighboring restaurant, which apparently has it in for Rosemary. Jealous much?
Anonymous
Post 10/17/2025 14:22     Subject: End of the "Streatery" eyesores
Anonymous wrote:Really bummed about this. Had lunch at le diplomate outside in one of their chalets last week and it was great. Love having so many more outdoor dining options to stop at when out on a dog walk.


Have you considered not expecting there to be a million places to take your dog out to dinner?
Anonymous
Post 10/17/2025 14:13     Subject: End of the "Streatery" eyesores
Really bummed about this. Had lunch at le diplomate outside in one of their chalets last week and it was great. Love having so many more outdoor dining options to stop at when out on a dog walk.
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2025 08:31     Subject: End of the "Streatery" eyesores
I don’t think I’ve ever eaten in one of these setups here in D.C., but I can’t say I care one way or the other about them. I also don’t drive to work. Perhaps related!