One recent sunny afternoon, a woman burst through the doors of Shop One with a perplexed expression on her face and exclaimed, “Are we still on the RIT campus?” Her husband and son came through the doors soon after, equally puzzled. Clearly, they did not think they were still on a college campus and somehow had strayed. Why the disorientation?
Shop One is located in Global Village on the RIT campus and the environment resembles an urban European plaza or the pleasure deck of an ocean liner, not a typical college campus. A landscaped plaza with tables and chairs with upholstered cushions, large canvas umbrellas, a water wall, fountains, and a fire pit for when the temperatures cool and people still want to gather. It’s spectacular. Often students bring musical instruments for an impromptu jam session. There are many amenities including food venues. What do you prefer? Mexican fare, a fresh ingredient stir-fry, or sushi?
To many visitors from the greater Rochester area, Shop One is a challenge to locate, but once done, always makes a memorable experience. Make an afternoon of it and take the Global Village plunge. You won’t be disappointed.