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There is, to be sure, lemonade to be made of living next to Wendy’s. Because this one was built in the classic Wendy’s architectural style, and not in any way that acknowledged its dense urban surroundings, it has one of those greenhouse-like dining rooms with windows that look out over two streets. I’ve always found the Wendy’s solarium to be a nice touch for diners, but, against a sidewalk, it means that pedestrians have the pleasure of an up-close look at what people are eating. I like seeing what people eat. I also get to see how people treat a space like a Wendy’s dining room, which can be equally interesting. Some will sit there for a while after eating, reading or doing crossword puzzles below plastic ivy in hanging baskets. I’ve seen some who sit there for hours and just stare out the window. A lot of these people are recurring characters in the Wendy’s tableau.