Today I had lunch at a new-to-me restaurant called the Friendly Fox. It is on South Wayne, just a block south of Rudisill Blvd. Since I used to live only a few blocks further south, it was familiar territory to me and I found it easily. The fact that it was part of a commercial corner in an old residential neighborhood made it even easier to spot. The lunch was very good and they have a lovely selection of pastries, which I did not buy this time. But what most impressed me today was the friendly part of Friendly Fox. When I walked up the block from my car I was impressed by the friendly chatter of the crowded outdoor dining space. When I got to that terrace, before I even had to ask, a very pleasant waitress showed me to the entrance, after I explained I had not been there before. When I said that a friend and I would be discussing business, she suggested that we sit in the back room where it was quieter. Everywhere was crowded but not overcrowded and it was quieter in the back room. When I explained that the lady I was meeting was delayed, she suggested that I sit in a comfy seat outside, near the entrance, which I was glad to do. After I was seated I was offered water and a menu. Before my friend arrived I was taken to our table in the back room, which really was a quieter area. The food was good, the service was efficient, and we sat and talked for over two hours with no hassle or hint that it was time to move on. I will be back, for the food (I had the hummus appetizer by the way), the fun casual atmosphere and the friendly service.
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