I'd suggest they put a couple of picnic tables out in the parking lot for take-o...

untog · on March 16, 2020

> I'd suggest they put a couple of picnic tables out in the parking lot for take-out.

Why, though? The whole point is to stop people gathering in public places.

> Curious about other commercial operations that could satisfy the rule

Again, why? These rules weren't put into place as a challenge for entrepreneurs.

blendo · on March 16, 2020

I want to eat and drink with my family and friends. And it's spring, so I want to do it outdoors.

A food truck with a couple of outdoor tables has got to be lower risk than a full-service bar/restaurant, while still giving us human companionship.

untog · on March 16, 2020

The combination of “I want” with “lower risk” (rather than “no risk”) speaks to a lot of the problems we are facing right now.

jpindar · on March 16, 2020

Our grandfathers wanted to eat and drink with their families, but they ate k-rations with their fellow soldiers.

They got called to war. We are called to sit on our couches. We can do this.

cavisne · on March 16, 2020

Rules like this dont need to be enforced (or even enforceable) because by and large the community is onboard. Ie if Canlis, a Seattle institution ,was seen as looking for loopholes and risking lives it would be the end of their entire business.

blendo · on March 16, 2020

I didn't mean to suggest anything nefarious. On the contrary, I'm curious as to what kinds of "fun" and "social" celebrations we can do these days while still limiting coronavirus risk.