Appropriate attire requested

jrc · 03-28-2010, 10:53 AM

I can imagine a "coat and tie" restaurant surviving in a large city like Boston. But to have such a rule in a lake vacation area is just plain silly.

Even with a "proper attire" rule, what are you gaining by limiting your customer base? Are there a meaniful amount of people in central NH that would not go to restaurant because other patrons may be dressed in casual clothing? Are there people that would search out a restaurant that required "proper attire" and chose it above a more flexible alternative?

Now ask the same question with regards to a "tappas" restaurant, which is essentially bar food. I just don't get it.

03-28-2010, 10:53 AM	#40
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	I can imagine a "coat and tie" restaurant surviving in a large city like Boston. But to have such a rule in a lake vacation area is just plain silly. Even with a "proper attire" rule, what are you gaining by limiting your customer base? Are there a meaniful amount of people in central NH that would not go to restaurant because other patrons may be dressed in casual clothing? Are there people that would search out a restaurant that required "proper attire" and chose it above a more flexible alternative? Now ask the same question with regards to a "tappas" restaurant, which is essentially bar food. I just don't get it.

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