How can it be government overreach if the tax was specifically voted on and approved by a direct democratic vote by the citizens of Worcester?

I'm rapidly closing on forty, so hardly a zoomer, and I agree with this measure. I think you're just an absolutely useless numpty.

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You think thats because they don’t want to open though…? I’d bet that’s because of lack of staff. You can’t open if you don’t have people to work, and you can’t hire people if you aren’t making money. It’s the classic catch-22 of the small business world.

Welcome to the new normal in restaurant industry post-COVID. Reduced hours, fewer staff, inexperienced staff, shortened menus, higher prices, etc. Restaurants are still struggling to get by.

Over half of the restaurants I consider go-to spots in Worcester County have reduced their hours, shortened their menus, and raised their prices. Wife & I went to our favorite hibachi place last week and they had one hibachi chef cooking at 4 tables, running back and forth like a bat out of hell. Couldn’t find any chefs to work.

Parking isn’t an issue. Been down that way plenty of times during the games and find walkable parking with no issues.

All these places are pointing the blame at the ballpark, but they should be thriving because of it.

In reality, these and the other that are closing have just been poorly managed and honestly, are very unwelcoming.

Shrewsbury st is popping and that’s where everyone tends to go. These places need to step it up

Those hours are an effect, not a cause.

Been going to Edie sense she worked at a shop in Mendon! She is the absolute best!!

Fourthed! I love them. Just had mine done by Fabienne in October. She's an excellent stylist and colorist.

I've seen no good thing about eating in the street. I avoid places that have forced out door tables like in street or parking lots.

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That sounds good. What do you taste like?

Literally not true.

Seconding this. It’s a great place and known for being an ally. Be warned that they have an adorable dog who will lick you and try to play fetch with you!

1000x this.

I'm not sure if she still works there (I haven't been in ages) but JiJi at 126 Post Salon on June Street was always a treat to see! Trans friendly and familiar with different hair textures if that's something you need.

I totally agree!!!! That stupid fucking park!! What a waste of space!!

That website is amazing

To bad you live in Worcester. I am on the Cape and can do trans friendly styling!

Definitely Rats Nest!

Fleet Street Barbering Company on Grafton Street. Go see Edie! They are LGBTQ friendly!

https://ratsnest.hair/

Can’t vouch for them personally but their IG looks great!

Lol these were their hours, it’s like they wanted to fail

Monday Closed

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday Closed

Thursday 4–8PM

Friday 4–9PM

Saturday 12–9PM

Sunday 9AM–2PM

This place was open like 10 hours a week

Honestly I’ve not been going out to eat. Prices are way to high and service is shoddy. Easier and cheaper just to cook myself.

What is the actual reason these places are closing? Are rents going up or is it lack of buisness?

The outside of the place looks abandon. I’m sure that’s why it isn’t more popular. I feel like it’s also a place you need to be “brought to” by a regular.