Spring really is here, because Gordy's Hi-Hat is opening Wednesday, April 8.

Owner Dan Lundquist made it official on April Fool's Day, changing the sign to reveal the new opening day.

The now 60-year-old restaurant - famous for its burgers, fish, fries, malts and more - will be open for takeout and car hop, when servers take orders from vehicles outside and bring the order back out.

Lundquist said staff has been working hard to get a safe plan in place before opening for the season.

"I really wanted to make sure we had a safe plan for customers, employees, even suppliers," he said. "And we...