My beautiful Lola already goes with me to dine Al Fresco at Paneras and outdoors for coffee at Starbucks. Get over it...in Europe dogs are allowed IN many restaurants and on buses, subways and trains.
Chicago allows dogs to dine along with owners outside if the proprietor allows . . . .
Avoiding comment on whether this suggestion is right or wrong, I generally disagree with making decisions based on what's happening in Europe.
Why do so many assume that because something is done in Europe, we should do it here:
IN EUROPE:
The drinking age is 16, but the driving age is 18
A man of 30 having sex with a 16 year old is accepted
Prostitution is legal
Marijuana and hash are sold at drive through windows (Venlo, NL)
Nuclear power plants supply a far larger percentage of the electrical requirements
Female bathroom attendents are often stationed in men's bathrooms
Cousins who marry can be heads of states (Not Arkansas)
Prostitutes are stationed in glass booths on public display for all to see (including minors)
They drive Citroens
They eat horses, snails and rodents (rabbits).
They make wine by stomping grapes with their feet (Port)
And they allow their dogs to dine at restaurants!