Sidewalk Dining to be discussed at Monthly Forum

Could sidewalk dining in downtown Northfield be a boon to the local economy? What are the disadvantages of having alcohol sold outdoors, within full view of minors? Is there a risk to restaurateurs?

Perhaps most important, could sidewalk dining provide the spark your relationship needs?

Those questions and more will be discussed at the next NDDC Downtown Forum on Tuesday, May 2, at 8 a.m. in the lower-level conference room of the Archer House.

Panelists will include Northfield Chief of Police Gary Smith, Contented Cow and Chapati owner Norman Butler, and attorney David Hvistendahl, owner of Froggy Bottoms. Also in the audience will be several restaurateurs, including Todd Byhre of the Ole Store Café and Joe Grundhoefer of the Rueb-n-Stein.

Coffee and cookies will be served, as always, and a lively discussion is the goal.

For more information, visit nddc.org or call 663-0319.