We went to Encore this morning as we usually do twice a month. We invited some friends to join us for there for their first time at one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants. It was a beautiful fall day and our friends were bringing their dog with them. Encore is the perfect patio to tie up the hound and enjoy an awesome burger on the patio. When we got there, we noticed another couple sitting on the patio and were excited to take a spot out there as well. After checking with the hostess, we were informed that the patio was closed and that we would have to sit inside. What a bummer. When I asked why another couple was out on the patio we were informed that they, ""just sat themselves"". Asking for an exception on this gorgeous day the owner of the restaraunt said that the patio was closed for the season. I would like to think that in an economic recession a restaurant, which relys on faithful neighborhood customers, would have opened up there lovely patio to some long time customers and possibly gain some new ones. We took our $150 to Vine Street pub and had a lovely time on their patio (which they opened up to folks who want to enjoy this beautifl fall day). I'll take my money there in the future.
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