In a recent article in The Washington Post, C-ville’s Downtown Mall is described as “giving a pleasureable new meaning to the term ‘mall-walking.’ ” Lined with boutiques, the pedestrian zone is mostly chain-free, as most locals happily appreciate. The Post gives a shout-out to such lovely shops as Alakazam! (a toy store), the Cat House (catnip and pleasantries for felines), and restaurants like C & O, which undoubtedly deserve an “over-night stay.”