The owner is a friend of Andrei's (of course). He believes in the future of Zhovti Vody and has invested in his business. The area including the building and the surrounding land is about 1/4 of a city block. He has landscaped it, beautifully. Tanya is envious. The parking area and the area in front of the store is all paving blocks. the deck is loaded with stuff to entertain small kids and attracts many mothers of pre-schoolers for lunch and afternoon tea. Tanya and I go there for lunch at least once a month.
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| Marichka. The bakery is upstairs, cafe to the left, bake shop to the right |
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| Looking east from the edge of the property along the front of the store |
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| This part of the deck is a little kids' playground |
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| The deck, looking north |
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| Landscaping to die for along the east side of the lot |
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| Looking north the length of the lot. Note kids sandbox in the "park" |
Nice! I've recently been looking for a hang-out in the downtown area here. I used to have a favorite coffee shop, but the place went into decline.
ReplyDeleteWhen I grow up, I want to get a job as a cafe and restaurant critic.
Interesting post!
What a nice place! They would have to roll me out of that bakery though if I lived nearby.
ReplyDeleteI think I'm beginning to like the lack of commercialism I see in all of your photos. No ugly billboards to spoil the landscape.
ReplyDeleteI used to think owning a coffee shop and restaurant in a small prairie town would be great retirement. Visit with everyone in the community.
ReplyDeleteThere are a few billboards around the city but not many. Maybe 5 or 6.
Cheers for the biscuit recipe! Finally found an interesting blog. Thanks!
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