Today's visit to Panera Bread wasn't the usual fine experience - for out of the ordinary reasons. Apparently I picked the wrong corner. The quiet, casual, snack, or dinner dinning joint, a favorite lunch and meeting spot for many took an ugly turn in my corner when a cross looking woman stomped in and sat down at the table 6 feet away. Five minutes later she unpleasantly said hi to the guy that carefully walked in and sat across from her. I felt sorry for him as she started the verbal torrent unswayed by any common sense coming from him. I really felt like interjecting a few words, but good judgement probably prevented it :) Soon she stomped out and he wimped out the other door. With her attitude I didn't see how she could be married to anyone.
But, more importantly, Panera Bread is still a wonderful place. I just wish we had them in Washington! The restaurant is largely designed around their amazing breads. So many types, and they all look and smell so good! Then of course are the pastries, and other snacks, lunches, and coffees. The entire experience is always pleasant with the exceptional 1 in 30. But that's ok, it's not the restaurants fault.
The best way to describe Panera Bread is a cross between Starbucks and a bakery, yet with a much quieter and more pleasant environment. I'm afraid I'll have to give Woods and Starbucks a back seat.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
2 comments:
There are far too many adult children roaming this earth. However, "But by the grace of God, I am what I am." :)
Hey, Raph - I totally agree with your assessment of Panera Bread. My favorite is the lunch special of a half sandwich and cup of soup (accompanied by the all-important hard sourdough roll). . . sandwich and soup of choice: grilled turkey-artichoke and french onion. Yum! For the techies out there, I believe all of the Panera locations have wireless internet.
Post a Comment