Café, superette, free WiFi, extended hours, what's not to love about Chez Jean, the forward-thinking love child of Relay and Casino?
The French take on the American convenience store, is well, very convenient, especially if you're looking for batteries, cash, Champagne, a copy of the International Herald Tribune, and a clean place to tinkle all under the same roof.
I've been a supported of this place ever since it opened, and am delighted to see the concept spreading to other corners of the city.
I've been here over a dozen times and have always been greeted warmly. Just the other day one of the staff caught himself cooing and my kid and sprung into place to ring up my order. Now if only they'd open a location closer to where I live so I can take advantage of their fabulous 2E coffee + daily newspaper morning menu! read more