A Bookstore is Back in Town!

Barnes and Noble has debuted a beautiful new store at the Vernon Hills Shopping Center in the space formerly occupied by Borders Books. The site has undergone a stunning renovation and is light, bright and spacious. It includes a coffee and wine bar, a full service restaurant and an outdoor seating area with a fire pit. Customers are even permitted to buy a coffee or a glass of beer or wine and browse the store with drink in hand.

The entry wall features a huge 600 square foot, 432-letter grid including the names of 80 authors which you can search for as you descend the escalator. There's an inviting children'ssection, a roomy central seating area, a wall of cookbooks and a curated selection of titles, hand-picked for this location by the store's staff. If you're looking for something specific there are iPad kiosks around the store which map out where you'll find what you need.

The menu at "Kitchen," Barnes and Noble signature restaurant, includes appetizers to share – like guacamole and meatballs, salads, a soup of the day and some nice comfort food entrees. My friend loved the grilled cheese and tomato soup and there are also burgers, short ribs and salmon. The restaurant is open from 9 am to 10 pm, making it a great place to meet a friend, do business or enjoy a late night bite.

This weekend, the store has planned an ambitious schedule of events to celebrate their opening. There's face painting and balloon art all day on Friday December 2, as well as story time at 11 am with Alyssa Capucilli, the author of Biscuit and at 4 pm, Helen Perlman author of Candy Fairies will lead a candy fest and reading. Hear Jazz sung by Alexis Cole at 6 pm and bring kids in their pajamas at 7 pm for a Polar Express story time and activities. There's lots more in store – see the entire lineup here: 

The new addition is just what the neighborhood needs and it's sure to be flooded with locals soon.

Barnes and Noble
680 White Plains Road
Scarsdale, NY
914-472-0689