Diesel Closed this week?

[unbelman.livejournal.com]

Anyone know what the renovations are that are closing Diesel this week?

A friend told me they are putting boths in the front section where tables and chairs are now.

Comments

[on-reserve.livejournal.com]

I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. I think buying lunch buys about an hour's worth of hanging out. Maybe two. I don't think it buys 6+ hours. I know Emack & Bolio's in JP has free Internet, but limits it to 3 hours per day. I think that's a great idea. Friendly, generous but with a hint.

I really only object to the most egregious of space hogs. The ones who sit there alllll day (e.g. 6+ hours) because unless they are buying a steady stream of something I find it quite unfair to new customers coming in and looking for a seat.

Another point I disagree on -- a booth is not meant for one person to "really spread out," it's meant to hold 2-4 people enjoying a coffeehouse purchase. If someone wants to "really spread out" then perhaps a crowded coffeehouse isn't the best bet.

And last -- I only really and truly objet to this behavior when the place is packed. If people want to space hog and spread out when the join is empty I have no objections.

[on-reserve.livejournal.com]

Actually, the crowding and my frequent inability to get a seat usually keeps me away. I don't go precisely because there *isn't* enough room. I got tired of buying a coffee and snack only to be standing around holding it and feeling like an idiot.