Michael Bauer: Between Meals : Do San Francisco restaurants rush diners?
I've noticed a disturbing trend in SF restaurants: kicking you out at a predetermined time. I've lived in many European countries, travel quite frequently, eat all around the world, and am very concerned that London restaurant trends have made their way across the pond. At least Brit restaurants (especially in Westminster) have their decree written on their menus: "This is not a destination restaurant." In most cases this means that you can't stay longer than 2.5 hours. In SF, I've been given as little as 1.5. My question to you is this: how do you feel about this subject? If you are as offended by this practice as I am, would you do your own research, write about the experience, and shame these people into changing their business practices (helping to kill this trend before it ruins San Francisco dining)?