Oh, I had not heard that Veranda would re-open further south. I hope so.
Let's face it, Pandera has good food but all the charm and comfortable seating of any other hurry-up-and-eat-and-get-the-heck-out-so-we-can-serve-the-next-customer box. Don't get me wrong. I actually like Pandera. I go there sometimes in Atlanta. I wouldn't go there at SS or LSL (except with friends who wanted to) for two reasons. One, why would I go there when I could go to Toojays, a similar but far superior family-owned chain? Second, I know I'm in the vast minority, but it wouldn't break my heart if national franchises weren't event permitted in the squares. Instead, I would love to see more charming locally owned shops and restaurants like Veranda.
Please don't pounce. There's just no need to fret about my personal preference. Thankfully for everyone, it's not up to me.
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