California ‘liberal elites’ can afford it - and besides it keep the common people out of restaurants (unless they’re serving elite diners) so it’s a twofer for liberal elites.
The elites pay a little more but the wait for a good table is less with the middle class thrown to the street. We have Gavin to thank...
Are Chipotle and Wendy’s that crowded that people have to wait for a table?