"Angry Customers Clash with NYC Restaurants Over Strict Bar Rules"

NYC restaurants, including popular spots like Hillstone, are implementing new policies around bar seating, requiring customers to put their name on a waitlist and limiting parties to one or two people. This has sparked outrage among patrons, with one regular starting a petition that has garnered over 870 signatures. Other establishments, such as Lure Fishbar and Bond Street, have also faced criticism for making bar seating reservation-only. While some restaurants continue to offer bar seats on reservation sites, others, like Temple Bar, have switched to walk-in only. Customers are expressing frustration over the loss of bar culture and the inconvenience of these new rules.