Patio area expands seating into alleyway near downtown
restaurant
Knife
&
amp; Fork Cafe co-owner Sheila Stevens believes her
restaurant
– and the downtown as a whole – will benefit greatly from the
ambience of the business’ newest feature, an outdoor courtyard.
Knife
&
amp; Fork over the July 4 weekend opened the courtyard in the
alley neighboring the restaurant at 650 San Benito St. Stevens
noted how it helped to have all the legal requirements taken care
of, especially having the street already closed. That was in place
because the prior restaurant at the location, Main Street Bistro,
had established a courtyard several years back.
Patio area expands seating into alleyway near downtown restaurant
Knife & Fork Cafe co-owner Sheila Stevens believes her restaurant – and the downtown as a whole – will benefit greatly from the ambience of the business’ newest feature, an outdoor courtyard.
Knife & Fork over the July 4 weekend opened the courtyard in the alley neighboring the restaurant at 650 San Benito St. Stevens noted how it helped to have all the legal requirements taken care of, especially having the street already closed. That was in place because the prior restaurant at the location, Main Street Bistro, had established a courtyard several years back.
“There’s nothing like that around,” Stevens said. “I feel it can add character. It’s not only good for our restaurant, but I think it’s good for the downtown.”
She pointed out that she often gets customers who drive into Hollister from out of town and remark how they enjoy the atmosphere of the merchant-heavy area. She said a courtyard like the one outside Knife & Fork will only help add to the character here.
“People like to eat out,” she said, noting how Knife & Fork has plans to add heaters outside during the fall “until it gets really cold.”
Aside from the added option of eating outside, Knife & Fork’s success since opening a year ago has played a role, too, in the need for extra seating.
Stevens said the business is doing well.
“Believe me, when they tell you restaurant work is hard, believe them, because it is, but it’s worth it,” she said. “I just love it. My husband does, too.”
Aside from the daily convenience of having the courtyard, Stevens also pointed out that Knife & Fork can host parties in the enclosed area as well.
Stevens and her husband also own She’s apparel store neighboring the restaurant.
For more information on Knife & Fork, call 636-2952.
