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Give a local business its first hello
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Give a local business its first hello

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The newly renovated and remodeled Watson’s Soda Fountain & Cafe in Orange on March 16, 2016. First opened in 1899 as a drugstore, Watson’s has been an Orange favorite for over a century, maintaining a sense of nostalgia as many of the circle’s oldest shops have come and gone. Photo: File Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG

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Your favorite neighborhood business was once a place you had never tried. This week, give another local business the chance to become a favorite.

Choose the café you keep driving past, a restaurant a friend recommended, or a shop you have been curious about. Keep it comfortable for your budget. Ask what they offer, notice the service, and learn something about the people behind the counter. If the experience is good, share an honest review or tell a neighbor.

For business owners, that first visit starts before the front door. Clear hours, accurate contact details, and a useful description help people decide to come in. That is where a strong OrangeCountyScoop.com listing can help make the introduction. The archival Old Towne Orange photo reminds us of the storefronts that give neighborhoods their character. Readers, tell us about a local place you are glad you discovered. Your recommendation might be someone else’s first hello.

Photo credits

Cover: File Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG.