Functioning restaurants being "hangouts" = shrinkage and losing money. I don't know why anyone would want their restaurant, bar, etc. to be a hangout for partners in crime. Pacino said it in Brasco, "Wiseguy doesn't pay for a drink". Imagine 10 of them standing around scamming with ever-growing tabs. That Westside skipper PB is describing probably wants everyone staying the fuck away from his wife's place. Maybe he keeps himself on as Food/ Beverage manager for tax purposes, TOPS.