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Message: [QUOTE="All4SU, post: 947939, member: 381"] Some of those responding make good points. But I think they miss one key component. Local restaurants reflect the communities they serve more so than do chains ...even chain locations owned by local franchisees. They are a big part of the personality of a community... e.g., Asti Cafe on the north side; Coleman's on Tipp Hill; Alto Cinco on Westcott; Eva's in Solvay; all great places to eat. Chains design their offerings to a mass market, where everything is controlled. I'm not saying it's bad food, or that the owners don't work just as hard. I just prefer the flavor of local restaurants, and want them to succeed. The Village of Liverpool has a local coffee shop, Cafe at 407, and we absolutely love it. As much as I love Starbucks coffee, I will choose to patronize 407 as much as possible. It contributes more to the quality of life in my area, in my opinion. [/QUOTE]