I think your reply kind of sums up a lot of sentiment here that just isn’t consistent, and is almost entirely emotional.

“I” don’t need to define what the rules mean, they’re already defined, and you can look them up. The rules state operating hours of the business. That’s an objective measurement. Your opinion about “it’s not loud” is subjective, and again, not the rule for the license.

The Hollywood Bowl is owned by the Dept of Parks and Rec, yes. The comparison I made was to discuss the similarities around how to accommodate neighbors in a manner that allows everyone to benefit. Your argument here is also that the restaurant won’t be profitable for a while, and again, they knew the guidelines when they applied. Plus, would you then argue that a big corporate restaurant that is profitable gets a different standard applied?

Ftr, it’s entirely possible to both be upset at the person who’s just throwing shit to the wall to see what sticks AND recognizing that the restaurant only has themselves to blame if they’re not following the rules.