Restaurant Retrofits Week 7: Mapping
At this point, I’ve picked up food from a lot of restaurants. But it occurred to me that I haven’t thought much about their spatial distribution across the city.
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Update #11: Silver Linings
Last week’s update, I Hope I’m Wrong, was a bit dark for some of you (yes, I’m OK — and yes, I am still, generally, a proud optimist), so this week I’m turning the corner with something a bit more upbeat and hopeful.
read moreTake 3: Liquor License Buybacks, Now In City Council Testimony Form
The thrust of this idea is that the City would pay existing license holders a cash for their licenses and in exchange would re-issue a new license that was no-value and non-transferable for a relatively small annual fee.
read moreDrew’s Rules Of Engagement
I imagine that simple things like taking walks are no longer enjoyable for my wife, as I’m constantly voicing distain for those people walking around without masks and ignoring protocols, many of which I have created in my head and somehow expect others to follow.
read moreDon’t Step On The Lava
There is so much I could write here about Revival (and Liza)(and Nookie), but for now I just want to callout they way in which they repurposed and beautified their patio for pick-up and proper queueing with the help of their favorite local muralist, Chloe Rubenstein.
read moreRestaurant Retrofits Week 6: The Twofer, the Finish-at-Home Phenomenon, and the Aesthetic Refinement of Contactless Pickup
We’re at the point where the novelty of getting takeout has worn off, people are antsy to get outside, and everyone’s more than a little anxious about what the future holds. It’s also fair to say that when it comes to takeout, particularly from finer dining establishments, people are expecting more. It’s not always clear what more precisely, but more.
read moreUpdate #10: I Hope I’m Wrong
And here at Graffito we’ve all embraced a strategy of not bull-shitting each other or our clients. And I guess being a realist right now just feels and looks a lot like being a pessimist.
read moreSpatial Distancing
Something that has been bothering me for months is the phrase “social distancing.” Why? Because it’s a misnomer. Nobody wants to encourage social distancing; what we actually want is spatial distance.
read moreThe Great Gift Card Debate
When I started purchasing gift cards, I briefly wondered what would happen if the place I’m buying from never reopens. Even if the restaurant reopens, when will it be ok for us to use these gift cards?
read moreBusinesses Reopen…And Then What?
It’s anyone’s guess when sales return to pre COVID-19 levels, and even when they do, is it possible to carry the added rent burden in future years by just kicking the can down the road?
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