" Sounds like the Smoking Cat should move on out of the residential neighborhood. Sounds like a great idea, but just the wrong location. "

" I hope it works out for them. You just know someone will complain. To some, the faint sounds of others enjoying themselves is intolerable and reminds them that they hate their lives. "

" It seems like the city of Napa is pretty relaxed when it comes to allowing outdoor seating. After all, Tuscany has tables along first street and Main which nearly block the entire sidewalk and force people to walk in the street during periods of heavy pedestrian traffic. "

" No mercy for the people in that neighborhood. "

" A place for young people and adults to hang out,listen to music,smoke outside,eat,drink and be merry-have a great time, maybe we need this in Napa!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish they could take over the Zare rest. location! Battle of the bands, live music (and I dont mean a sax), dance, karoake, poetry readings, open mic, singles night, so many options!!!!!!! There is no night life here, some of us still like to do these things and not drive to SF or Walnut Creek! And no I don't smoke and no I'm not a young adult! And yes I would be there for good live music and affordable food!!!!!!!!!!PARTY ON! "

" It certainly seems that the owners have been more than reasonable and have changed their plans several times to meet the needs of the neighborhood.
They have remained positive and have removed aspects that were objectionable, like the smoking.
I hope they are given a chance to succeed. They are doing their part to blend and I hope the city council will approve their efforts and give them a chance to survive as a business. "

" Outdoor dining until 5p? Why does Napa encourage businesses to roll up the sidewalks at 5p? I hope that this business is supported since they have been playing by the rules. "

" How about the neighbors retire to some of the many fine assisted-living facilities here in geriatric old Napa and stop hassling the young folks who want to socialize here in Napa? These restrictions are ridiculous, and I can only give kudos to the Cat owners for being so willing to accomodate. Spots like this provide vitality to a town, something Napa is sorely lacking in. Half of this town shuts down by 5pm and the other half by 9pm - even on the weekends. No wonder nobody wants to be here. "

" tvchick, truthteller,

Right on!

Meow! Meow! "

" Just an observation. Aren't they both businesses? Aren't they entitled to the same rules? I'm not sure how the zoning laws are(for that location) but I would think they are the same for both businesses. I live right next to a church, and one of my biggest fears is that it will become a bar someday. (Unless I own it, then I would have the best bar around.,) I fear this because it is right next door. Way too convinient. "

" Sorry to sound racist. 30 years ago in Napa, it wasn't like this. "

" I've enjoyed the good food and great service at the Smoking Cat. The business is a good neighbor. The Smoking Cat. has improved the neighborhood in which it is located. "

" Tvchick is right on about the Old Red Hen building. Great place for something fun. Good luck. "

" For those of you...have them set up shop next to your house and see how long you will enjoy the atomsphere. "

" " Well, I guess here's a chance at supporting locals for locals.
I don't understand the reason behind limiting the hours for the outdoors seating ...but again, there are many regulations out there that I don't understand the reson behind it.
Silly me. " "

" Hey hudds5, I live next to two buisnesses that could be described as a little noisey and leads to parking issues. When you move into a residential/commercial zoned area, you gotta know what you're getting into. If you can't stand the heat move to north Napa. "

" FYI- If you are looking for a place to live I suggest "Main Street" or Broadway or First Street etc. might not be just a residential area! Cat is on a corner downtown Main St. with businesses next door-so do you live on the corner hudd? Across the street where the other businesses are? Do you protest all businesses that might attract young people? Are you an old fuddy duddy who goes to bed at 5pm?WE NEED SOME FUN IN THIS TOWN OTHER THAN WINERIES! GET A CLUE! THE OWNERS ARE TRYING TO WORK WITH YOU AND THE CITY AND PROVIDE SOMETHING FOR MANY PEOPLE! Please, anyone who can attend the meeting tomorrow, please speak up and support local business! Have a nice day! See ya at The Cat!!! "

" Who eats dinner before 5 pm? Who even gets home from work before 5 pm? Maybe the geriatric crowd could eat before 5 pm, go to bed and let the young people eat outside after 5 pm. Ridiculous. "

" I think the Smoking Cat Cafe is an awesome idea for te city of Napa. Napa "night life" or any kind of entertainment is usually just wine and eating. Well, personally, i dont feel like eating and drinking wine every second of my free time so it's nice to have somewhere else to go to chat with friends! I have been there on the "open mic nights" and its extremely mellow and not rowdy at all, in contrast with the picture the city is trying to set. The owners of the cafe are good people trying to change things up. The hours of 4 to 830 for entertainment is great because kids get out of school at 3 so its not like there is a yard full of kids, besides, the entertainment is indoors! Smoking Cat is great and I'd be very very sad to see it go anywhere!

p.s. LOVE LOVE LOVE the coffee!!! and they have goodies for vegans! not many places can say that! "

" IT SOUND'S LIKE THE SAME OLD THING, HERE IN THE CITY OF NAPA. IF THAT LITTLE THREE LETTER WORD ''FUN'' POP'S UP IN FRONT OF OUR SO CALLED CITY FATHER'S THEY WILL SHUT IT DOWN. IT ALWAY'S HAPPENS WHEN FUN AND YOUNG ADULT'S ARE PUT TOGETHER, THEY TURN IT DOWN. THAT'S WHY WE ALWAY'S HAVE TO GO OUT OF TOWN.
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" I don't understand why the Smoking Cat cannot just leave all this controversy behind and move to another location where they are embraced by everyone. The neighbors would be happy and then they could go back to their original vision of offering beer, wine, and hookah. The increased revenue from being able to offer these extra items would probably offset the cost of having to move pretty quickly. It seems like a win win situation for everyone. The Smoking Cat has been open for less than a year, so surely it would not be very hard for them to relocate. I am not saying that this place should move because I live right next door and am losing sleep at night; I actually live about 200 miles away but previously lived in Napa, and probably wouldn't have minded living right next to the Smoking Cat. I am simply a reader who has been watching this ridiculous problem unfold for months and found myself wondering if anyone else has come across such an easy solution. In other cities, residents are worrying about the dead bodies that keep piling up on the streets. In Napa, residents are worrying about too many tables on a sidewalk and someone playing their guitar at 8:00 in the evening. What a joke. "

" samaker, are you kidding. In the real world where many of us inhabit there are these things called "leases" And "contracts". Not to mention that things like "rent" are quite high all over Napa and good locations are scarce. They should not have to move, Their location is on Main St. Downtown Napa where it is zoned residential/commercial. The residents should be aware of that. Its not like The Cat owners are complaining about the residents junky unkempt property which is very prevalent in that part of town. People do some yardwork. "

" That corner (4-way stop) is a cluster you know what!! Can't imagine having an enjoyable sandwich on that busy intersection, breathing the car exhaust and dodging the skateboarders. Not to mention there's "zero" parking there until after 07:00 pm or so.. Good luck with that. "

" Why not let free enterprise offer something for the young people in this community? As long as they are not breaking any laws; that space was a deli before it became the "Smoking Cat." Requiring them to close at 5:00 is ridiculous. They shouldn't have to close before any of the other downtown restaurants. "

" zoned residential/commercial, they should be able to put a blow-up doll outside of their property if they wanted! "