When I lived in Arlington there was a Starbucks in the building next to mine.
Now that I live elsewhere, I am 30 miles to the closest Starbucks. And that one is in a Target.
That is assuming that parents actually use strollers. That is assuming that parents would find walking through the restaurant to be an "inconvenience". Wish you well with your second floor. My family and I won't be there.
I find it most fitting that only chains are going into Reston Town Center.
Chain restaurants, chain stores, total homogenization.
But then again I'm a New England girl that thinks the whole idea of the fake/planned center is odd.
I was also at Chez Sophie last week.
How was your experience? How did you find the food?
I was a bit hesitant going there, because I thought some of the charm might be lost with the end of the diner.
Very interested in hearing about your experience.
I love the Jacques and Julia series that still runs now and then on PBS.
I also love Barefoot Contessa, but I suspect it's because I love, love, love her house.
I don't know the backstory of most of the restaurants that I go to, and I don't see how that takes away from my experience.
To suggest otherwise I find very snobbish.