June 10, 2010

Dignified

The second dining room of Café 1771 is called "The Lounge" and it's easy to see why. This long table was the one set up for our group, friends from college. The books on the shelves are real; old, used ones but bound like new in hardcover. In fact, the first book I pulled out to check whether they were real happened to come from the library of the university where we studied, which gave us all a good laugh.

The Lounge dining room of Café 1771


My friends and I agree that the earth tones and subdued lighting of The Lounge provide a more relaxing atmosphere than the bright colors and fluorescent lights of yesterday's Whimsy, which is through the doorway where the waiter is standing. We also noticed that the ones who chose Whimsy were in their twenties, while those in The Lounge were all at least in their forties.

The Lounge dining room of Café 1771


Replace the painting on the wall with a wide video screen and The Lounge can very well be in someone's lovely home. A movie would be perfect with the popcorn served as an appetizer.

The Lounge dining room of Café 1771

11 comments:

  1. Chattahoochee Valley DailyJune 10, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    I prefer the lounge. At least I fit the age group you mentioned.

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  2. UrselJune 10, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    Wonder if they make it so that the books fit the group meeting at the table?

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  3. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaJune 10, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    Lounge or living room, it looks very comfortable. Well shot.

    Darryl and Ruth : )

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  4. brattcatJune 10, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    What a relaxing and appealing decor. I bet it was an excellent evening.

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  5. AlJune 10, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Interesting difference between the two dining rooms. I also prefer the quiet elegance of the Lounge, and yes I'm in that age group...

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  6. OlivierJune 10, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    un beau restaurant, belle lumiere, tres douce, on doit etre tranquille pour manger dans ce restaurant

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  7. Cezar and LéiaJune 10, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    Beautiful and I'm surprise about that popcorn appetizer! :)
    Léia

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  8. ABJune 10, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    I like the view through the popcorn.

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  9. HalcyonJune 10, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    This side looks much more sophisticated. But both areas have their charm.

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  10. KaoriJune 11, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    That is a lovely setting! So elegant!

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  11. lewi14@gmail.comJune 14, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    What a lovely restaurant! I like the lights very much. It looks like a very classy one!

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