and to the best of my knowledge this happened because one single person in Mt Pleasant decided not to enforce their views on the community. No one made a major protest of this and so progress was achieved.

I think that one single person actually lives in Cleveland Park, not MtP.

Don’t worry, there will be outrage soon enough, once the neighborhood finds out there are “Mexicans” sitting out on their sidewalks, having a good time.

neener please explain your post to me i’ll be glad to respond thanks

Neener’s right regarding the outdoor seating prohibition [and live music and dancing] that was in place here for many years was primarily caused by one person. Because of the city’s backwards ANC and ‘neighborhood association’ policies these groups [or individuals] have the ability to hold hostage an establishment’s liquor license until the establishment signs what is humorously called a ‘voluntary agreement’. Nothing voluntary about it – you sign or you lose your license. Nice huh?

Also did Don Juan’s actually get a patio/public space license? Last I heard these were really expensive and paid for annually. If they did get a license I would think it may have been better to wait until spring rather than pay for a few more weeks of nice weather, then the whole winter when it will likely be un-usable. Either way though – it’s nice to have more outdoor seating anywhere in the city.