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As evidenced by the throngs of students braving out-the-door lines to try yet another place to get a burrito, UC Berkeley students embraced the opening of the Chipotle on Telegraph Avenue in late November. Perhaps not audible over the clamor of lip smacking, but at the same time a death knell began to sound on the other end of Southside to mark the passing of a far more important institution, The Patio.
Born in 2005 at 2525 Dwight Way, The Patio served great beers and delicious food, including the best lamb sandwich ever made. But early on, the city of Berkeley stepped in, stopping the flow of libation and forced it to close at 8:30 p.m. daily.
While The Patio regained its right to open the taps, the early closing time remained, which undoubtedly cut into the bottom line. Finally, despite some assistance from Councilmember Kriss Worthington, The Patio closed for good late last month.
Why the city didn’t do everything in its power to keep The Patio open is beyond us—it was exactly the kind of place Berkeley needs, independent and distinctive.
Comments:
Mar 10, 2007 at 3:04 pm
The City didn’t do anything because it is run by a bunch of boring old Baby Boomers who would rather have a fancy dinner and go to bed early than socialize at cafe that serves beer.