Word on the Street - Utica Square

"What is your favorite thing to do during the holiday season at Utica Square?"

“Definitely getting Starbucks and visiting Santa, and I love The Nutcracker Suite.”

"What is your favorite drink to get to stay warm while window shopping?"

“Caramel apple cider from Starbucks.”

"What is the best place to shop for holiday dresses?"

“Miss Jackson’s – duh! I love to get all dressed up in our sequin dresses.”

- Cristina Young, Miss Jackson's employee

"What is your favorite cookie at Queenie’s?"

“Peanut butter. I just love it – I love Queenie’s and their egg salad sandwich.”

"What do you think about this year’s holiday decorations in Utica Square?"

“I love the nutcrackers – they’re so eye-catching.”

"Will your kids be visiting Santa this year?"

“I have grandchildren who will be visiting Santa. They’ll probably ask for dinosaurs, purses and a pendulum.”

- Katie DeAtley, buyer of cosmetics for Miss Jackson's

"Where do you go to find your holiday dresses?"

“Saks! I just got some black velvet pumps, and I have a Christmas dress to go with them.”

"What is your favorite drink to sip on while holiday shopping?"

“When it’s cold, hot chocolate. The Olive Garden has amazing raspberry tea. Sometimes when I’m shopping, I run in and get one to go.”

"What is your favorite holiday memory at Utica Square?"

“That would have to be Thanksgiving in 1982. It was freezing cold. My husband and I were freezing to death, but my son Aaron didn’t even notice the cold. He was just staring at all the lights.”

- Sharon Bogle, registered nurse

"What is your favorite holiday memory at Utica Square?"

“The lighting of the square on Thanksgiving. It’s always packed.”

"Favorite beverage to sip to stay warm?"

“The triple tall peppermint mocha from Starbucks, of course!”

"What is your favorite holiday decoration at Utica Square?"

“The lights and the ambience here. It just puts you in the mood of the season.”

"Favorite cookie from Queenie’s?"

“Snickerdoodle.”

- Shayne Hart, Starbucks employee