Comments on: Contributor Opinion By John Cooper-Martin: Continuing the Dialogue on What Kind of Businesses People Want in Town Square and Parking in Town Square

By: Kate Savage

Kate Savage — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:56:52 +0000

love the idea of a bookstore and more child/family friendly dining options.(The diner idea was good) We have done a good job enticing families to come in the warm weather to play in the square and listen to entertainment, but they need other options for the cooler weather including a place selling kids clothes or shoes.

By: Sam Elowitch

Sam Elowitch — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:44:07 +0000

Like Deb, I think a bookstore is essential to create a desire to linger in Town Square.I also think restricting Maryland Ave and Gibbs St within Town Square to pedestrian traffic only is an idea worth exploring.

By: Ken Sandin

Ken Sandin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:57:41 +0000

Cindy – Re #s 21 and 22. I submitted a misspelled Brenda. Sorry

By: Ken Sandin

Ken Sandin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:54:13 +0000

KenSBranda (Comment #6) and Bryan (#18) recommended Roots Market for RTS. I third that and would add Great Sage, the Conscious Corner neighbor of Roots in Clarksville. How green would that be: to walk to my favorite restaurant.

By: Ken Sandin

Ken Sandin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:54:13 +0000

By: Brad Rourke

Brad Rourke — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:25:26 +0000

I love Mi Rancho! I have not yet been to the Rockville one and I am excited to give it a try.

By: Saul Parker

Saul Parker — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:13:35 +0000

Brad, I finally admit you are a gentleman and a scholar…….thanks for all you do!!!If y’all haven’t tried Mi Rancho on The Pike, they have a great menu and a great plato grande for 1 and/or 2. Not as good yet as the one in Germantown but getting there. And Brad, I was hoping to attend next Roundtable and add some “spice” to the conversation, however unfortunately or otherwise, I’m otherwise engaged. Perhaps next time……..love being a 15 yr old kid.

By: Bryan Slavin

Bryan Slavin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:03:34 +0000

I second Brenda Dunham’s comments on a Roots or MOM’s in lieu of SuperFresh!

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:42:54 +0000

Something I always end up driving for: art/craft supplies above and beyond what CVS carries. A place like Pla-Za – an art supply chain but not a big one like Michaels or ACMoore and relatively local to this part of the country – would be nice to have, especially in proximity to VisArts. Already one in Rockville, across from Congressional and behind the Pier One, although rent may be much more affordable for them back there.It’d be nice to have a Staples back in town too; I still miss the one on N. Hungerford – service was always friendlier than in the Congressional North store. Failing that, Office Depot or even a smaller locally-owned office supply store would be great.And perhaps in the area of the old Giant, along with the hardware store, how about a Post Office with adequate parking AND space to stand in line with more spaces at the counter for service? At the moment it’s worth the drive for me to go down to Twinbrook or even to Shady Grove and bypass the Rockville branch entirely for easier parking and quicker (not to mention friendlier) service.

By: Saul Parker

Saul Parker — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:04:30 +0000

Theresa, in my not so humble opinion, you are a total insult. And it’s Dr Parket to you!!!

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:41:48 +0000

Oh, a Trader Joe’s I didn’t have to drive to would be nice, although the one in Federal really isn’t so far away. Failing that, I can still hope for a MOM’s or similar.Speaking of Federal Plaza, their Massage Envy must be doing well since I usually have to wait several days to book a massage; I’d LOVE to have one I could walk to and from!And I LOVE the idea of having the Farmer’s Market there, although in its current location it’s probably easier for the trucks to get in and out with the produce.I have heard of empty stores in places in Fairfax County being used by crafters on weekends for impromptu craft shows; they rent space by the day (Saturday or Sunday or both) and set up tables. That might be something for the realty folks to consider for any stores that are empty between the end of Summer and the Holiday season – not a permanent store per se, but at least a use of space and some income in the meantime.

By: Theresa Defino

Theresa Defino — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:18:01 +0000

@saul, would be so nice to read a post from you that didn’t always contain some snide comment or insult.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:59:52 +0000

I’d love to see a Trader Joe’s in the grocery story slot. If superfresh is coming, where is it?

By: Saul Parker

Saul Parker — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:03:37 +0000

I might be a 15-yr old kid but Greystone’s was reasonably priced and best hamburgers anywhere. Y’all can keep the current restaurants……bad food, high prices, terrible service…..just what (to paraphrase HL Mencken) y’all deserve.

By: Todð

Todð — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:38:50 +0000

Before RTS opened I remember there being talk about moving the farmer’s market there on Saturday mornings. I could imagine the square bustling with people walking between all the booths. Seems like an easy and enjoyable way to get more foot traffic for the businesses there.