Mr. Lorence said that by considering the issue a matter of freedom of speech, the courts gave short shrift to the constitutional clause that mandates the free establishment of religion, and therefore prohibits discrimination against it.
Equal time should be given to child-free establishments.
And this is the problem I have with most meat-free establishments: the food just isn't memorable – at least not in a good way.
And where are the meat-free establishments that serve simply cooked, ingredient-led food made from fresh, seasonal or speciality local produce, inspired by the likes of Alice Waters or Deborah Madison?
Nonsmokers, like me, who love to dance, have a good meal and enjoy the company of others without a cloud over our heads will flock to these now smoke-free establishments for a night out without someone else's cigarette smoke in their face, lungs, clothing and hair.
I'm not suggesting that all meat-free establishments are awful, but rather than dishing up an indistinct menu of global greatest hits like falafel, pad Thai and vegetable curry, I would love to visit vegetarian restaurants that showcase specific regional specialities – be it meat-free Sicilian dishes, traditional Greek classics or the home cooking of Maharashtra.
Unlike the Colorado Cafe, which attracts a younger crowd, Dance'n Style in Rockaway is an alcohol- and smoke-free establishment that closes at midnight on the weekends.
The Bawa Continental is a frills-free establishment, with standard rooms ideal for guests who plan to spend most of their time outdoors.
In New York, David Chang opened Momofuku Nishi as a gratuity-free establishment, in January, 2016, but by the time summer came around he had decided to accept tips.
With some 25 restaurants around the world, 3 with 3 Michelin stars each, Mr. Ducasse has taken on the challenge of an alcohol-free establishment with mixed but undeniably interesting results.
For example, a cage-free establishment near Hershey, Pennsylvania, has 18,000 birds in house, all with no access to the outdoors but plenty of opportunity to perch and dust bathe, things chickens instinctively do for safety and hygiene respectively.
