I inquired with the City of Decatur yesterday if the Decatur Diner had been issued a Certificate of Occupancy yet – the final legal hurdle before an establishment can open.  I was told that the Diner only had to install their alarm system and receive final approval from the Fire Marshall and Health Department and they would be issued their CO.  This is leagues closer than the last time I asked about a month ago, when I was told that most of the final inspections hadn’t even been requested yet.

And then there’s this comment posted last night from someone claiming to be the Diner’s chef, promising to give us his recipes if they don’t open by February 18th.

So throw this report on the pile and take it for what it’s worth!