Wow!
I was intrigued by the idea of water being refused at restaurants. I'd always thought that restaurants had to offer it upon demand?
I mean regular tap water, as opposed to the bottled kind.
After a quick computer search, I quickly found out that there a number of places around the world that do indeed charge for tap water, although around here, I've never seen that practice.
I do understand that beverages can constitute a significant part of a restaurant's billing, and also- that yes, there is a cost to the restaurant for that water, as well as the labor to wash glasses and all.
Seems too though, that some of the eco-advocacy people are also supporting restaurant water charges as being an environmentally supportable action, as well.
I was, however, unable to find either an Ohio law, or a Lakewood ordinance about this issue.
Perhaps one of our Observers can come up with the answer to this one.
I do think, however, that tap water should be free upon request; as a basic customer courtesy, if for no other reason.
All just my opinion anyway....
Back to the banjo....
