tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post6042706237589355109..comments2024-03-29T02:53:45.372-07:00Comments on Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row: Bethesda restaurants blast MoCo liquor special orders systemRobert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-31307421574597447892015-07-27T15:09:20.468-07:002015-07-27T15:09:20.468-07:00Really the most logical way to deal with this will...Really the most logical way to deal with this will just be to rewrite the code at the State Legislative level and therefore make the beer/liquor distribution laws uniform within Maryland.<br /><br />It did not seem to be mentioned elsewhere in the comments, but the obligatory history lesson/reminder, is that the Amendment repealing Prohibition left it to the individual states on how to regulate. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_option; and the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholic_beverage_control_state is a good further general source.<br /><br />Y'all know if course that Virginia runs into this discussion all the time, right?Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-5721069308429125522015-07-23T17:52:14.897-07:002015-07-23T17:52:14.897-07:004:43: I doubt Trump would want someone on his tick...4:43: I doubt Trump would want someone on his ticket with my position on immigration, which is to the left of President Obama.Robert Dyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-47132109217413273992015-07-23T17:50:17.325-07:002015-07-23T17:50:17.325-07:009:41: So why is California out of water and having...9:41: So why is California out of water and having to have severe restrictions, and we're not hearing about that in the other states? They mismanaged their water resources. Robert Dyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-5725169496005921122015-07-23T06:43:11.948-07:002015-07-23T06:43:11.948-07:00I just want to weigh in to yesterday's AM comm...I just want to weigh in to yesterday's AM comments on Tyber Bierhaus. Their service and atmosphere are, indeed, terrible. Not having certain beers is the least of my worries whenever I visit (in fact, I never notice a beer problem...yes, they're frequently out of something, but they have a good enough selection that I can always find a good alternative). But...getting someone to serve it to me (and show a modicum of respect when they do) is usually a struggle. <br /><br />Not related to the thrust of the article, I know. Generally I think the DLC should be dismantled. And to 6:37am's homeless winos comment... I walked past three today on my way to the Metro, so... Will that number increase? Or...? <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-20928926330623503502015-07-23T04:43:48.610-07:002015-07-23T04:43:48.610-07:00Trump/Dyer 2016!Trump/Dyer 2016!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-19970862133707015362015-07-22T23:08:25.205-07:002015-07-22T23:08:25.205-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-37445353815484477872015-07-22T21:41:53.527-07:002015-07-22T21:41:53.527-07:00"Droughts" are never man-made. Why don&..."Droughts" are never man-made. Why don't you just admit that you made a mistake, that you used the wrong word?<br /><br />The entire Pacific Coast and adjacent states are in drought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-58557466803235185902015-07-22T20:32:28.710-07:002015-07-22T20:32:28.710-07:007:17: Because it is man-made. If it was "stri...7:17: Because it is man-made. If it was "strictly weather," there would be a drought and water shortage in many other nearby states.Robert Dyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-2689770334659879012015-07-22T19:17:48.806-07:002015-07-22T19:17:48.806-07:00The word "drought" refers strictly to we...The word "drought" refers strictly to weather. Why don't you just admit that you made a mistake?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-64251733758527638142015-07-22T18:39:42.009-07:002015-07-22T18:39:42.009-07:006:16: "Dyer" not only knows what it mean...6:16: "Dyer" not only knows what it means, but also knows that bad management of water resources leads to the current predicament in California. Maybe you'd like Jerry Brown to be hired to run Metro and MCPS next?Robert Dyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-13199474552027131222015-07-22T18:16:28.273-07:002015-07-22T18:16:28.273-07:00Dyer does not seem to understand what the word &qu...Dyer does not seem to understand what the word "drought" means.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-411884146069796342015-07-22T18:09:26.377-07:002015-07-22T18:09:26.377-07:003:59: It's probably more accurate to say it...3:59: It's probably more accurate to say it's what California's government *didn't* do that caused the drought.Robert Dyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-84607501314759681032015-07-22T16:01:10.819-07:002015-07-22T16:01:10.819-07:00"The alcohol to cent ratio is way to low.&quo..."The alcohol to cent ratio is way to low."<br /><br />Now there is a man after my heart. Kamchatka and Aristocrat is where it's at. Far more "alcohol to cents" than even malt liquor or bumwines.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-73324758840138843432015-07-22T15:59:18.678-07:002015-07-22T15:59:18.678-07:00"I wouldn't want to follow California on ..."I wouldn't want to follow California on much - they're so smart in government out there, they don't even have any water anymore."<br /><br />The California state government caused the drought? Wut???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-64452691566351982372015-07-22T15:30:28.703-07:002015-07-22T15:30:28.703-07:00The homeless don't waste their precious earnin...The homeless don't waste their precious earnings on bud light. The alcohol to cent ratio is way to low.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-6814593694491357032015-07-22T15:26:22.289-07:002015-07-22T15:26:22.289-07:00It's true. Homeless population is up in MoCo. ...It's true. Homeless population is up in MoCo. A lot of families on hard times too, not just the "hobo" stereotype that anonymous mentions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-57950065063806703752015-07-22T15:11:17.013-07:002015-07-22T15:11:17.013-07:002:44: It's not the case here yet, but that'...2:44: It's not the case here yet, but that's just one aspect in which the two differ. I wouldn't want to follow California on much - they're so smart in government out there, they don't even have any water anymore. Robert Dyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-79167118608974783532015-07-22T15:08:52.548-07:002015-07-22T15:08:52.548-07:002:13: No, but your claim that Bud Light being sold...2:13: No, but your claim that Bud Light being sold at CVS would result in homeless people at the store has been disproven. The Council has created enough homeless in its own. Robert Dyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-79999348529748505242015-07-22T14:44:10.323-07:002015-07-22T14:44:10.323-07:00@ 1:46 PM - Uber drivers are "independent con...@ 1:46 PM - Uber drivers are "independent contractors" who are responsible for their own vehicles. Barwood drivers are "independent contractors" who lease vehicles which Barwood owns. Many other taxi drivers own their own taxis. That doesn't change the definition of taxi driver.<br /><br />The reason I put "independent contractor" in quotes is because California has determined that Uber drivers are in fact employees of Uber. Other jurisdictions are expected to follow. And the same could very easily happen to Barwood and their drivers as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-36665459173988054742015-07-22T14:13:19.804-07:002015-07-22T14:13:19.804-07:00"There are more homeless in Montgomery County..."There are more homeless in Montgomery County now than a year ago - and <b>we</b> still can't buy Bud Light at either store you mentioned."<br /><br />Dyer is a homeless person who is disappointed that he can't buy Bud Light at the 7-11 or the CVS?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-87775140725520360542015-07-22T13:51:17.859-07:002015-07-22T13:51:17.859-07:00ISIS takes Barwood just like the moco machineISIS takes Barwood just like the moco machineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-1862106723631950532015-07-22T13:50:33.038-07:002015-07-22T13:50:33.038-07:007:38: The selection of beer I find in Virginia gro...7:38: The selection of beer I find in Virginia grocery stores is quite different from what is found at Capital Beer & Wine or Gilly's. And those latter stores have expert staff, and tasting events, unlike a grocery store. Those are 2 different retail categories. Robert Dyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-47189837297333470392015-07-22T13:46:43.806-07:002015-07-22T13:46:43.806-07:0011:39: Nope. Who owns the Uber vehicles vs. who ow...11:39: Nope. Who owns the Uber vehicles vs. who owns the Barwood cabs, for example? There are many differences in business and operational models. Robert Dyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-37443598487545110462015-07-22T13:43:28.506-07:002015-07-22T13:43:28.506-07:006:37: There are more homeless in Montgomery County...6:37: There are more homeless in Montgomery County now than a year ago - and we still can't buy Bud Light at either store you mentioned. Meanwhile, I've never encountered the homeless exiting Virginia grocery and convenience stores. Hmm...Robert Dyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-65256925011713449612015-07-22T12:30:58.919-07:002015-07-22T12:30:58.919-07:00"Anonymous Anonymous said...
It's also wo..."Anonymous Anonymous said...<br />It's also worth noting that the state and county restrictions on the number of licensed locations that any given licencee may hold, are a key reason why the Bethesda restaurant scene isn't overrun with depressing national chains such as Olive Garden or Red Lobster.<br /><br />9:23 AM"<br /><br />Those chains don't generally dare to venture where real Italian and seafood restaurants exist.Steve D.noreply@blogger.com