With the spring weather, some of the area businesses with outdoor seating see an increase in customers. Typically, specials aren't offered in the spring but sometimes specials more conducive to casual-type food, such as appetizers, are offered, he said. We have more room to accommodate people in the spring. Students rush to the Cafe in the warm weather, and it quickly gets crowded. I enjoy the Cafe in the spring because you can go and sit outside.
People watch, drink and enjoy the spring atmosphere.
John Henry's has outdoor seating to accommodate 176 people, he said. But bars are not the only businesses that find an increase. There is no set rhyme or reason. One store owner with outdoor seating, however, says spring weather does not bring a significant increase of customers. She said she does not advertise more extensively in the spring months.