The actual store is stunning.
Here are pictures of the store. The first image is of the store before the unveiling. Scroll down to see what the actual design looks like.
They probably got the idea of it being Mecca by stories that said stuff like "This new store is going to be Mecca for Apple fans." I don't think Apple itself ever used the term when describing the store.
We wouldn't have much of a culture left if we complied every time they started to feel insulted :-(. I'm afraid they will just have to be as insulted as can be on this one.
Hopefully someone will explain that alcohol was never served at the Genius Bar. Sadly, they discontinued their opening day policy of giving away small bottles of Evian to Genius Bar attendees. I suppose it would have cost millions of dollars a year :-(.
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That all-glass stair rocks, too.
Nice photos!