When it comes to eating outdoors, downtown State College diners have many alternatives to the traditional blanket and picnic basket. I think they're very good at what they do. McCullough said he views outdoor seating as an asset to business because people enjoy sitting outside when the weather is nice, especially at night.
Students view the increase in outdoor seating as more of a competition between the restaurants.
Sportscenter is trying to get the same people to go there. Keith Dickert, manager at the Lion's Den, another downtown restaurant that offers outdoor seating, said he doesn't think the new sports bar will affect his business since they are relatively far from each other.