Destination retail in the works for Georgetown

From News 8 Austin, December 31, 2008...

Down the Alley Bistro in Downtown Georgetown has been in business for five years.

Owner Ralph Acquaro said he's got a good customer base, but it could be better.

"During the day we do fairly well because we have all the businesses, banks and law offices," he said. "It's at night that we're really looking to have more of an attraction down here."

Hearing about the possibility of a winery coming to town piqued Acquaro's interest.

"Yeah, it's a compliment for us," he said. "It would be great."

Georgetown's Economic Development Director Mark Thomas said retail development is a goal of the city's.

"Part of the downtown master plan is to get as much destination retail down on the square," he said.

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