Out of Cheese

Bill Bumgarner notes that California’s ban on smoking in bars and restaurants hasn’t hurt bars’ revenues and has improved the health of bartenders statewide. I’m glad to hear that — the smoking ban is one of the reasons why I liked living in California. Since that ban, it’s been a little odd (and disturbing) whenever I walk into a restaurant and am asked, “Smoking or non?” Of course non, and hopefully no smoking anywhere around me either, thanks.