http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread en-US Sun, 19 May 2013 12:15:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://brooklynian.com/forum/search.php http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-767299 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:08:10 +0000 Whatchuwant 767299@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>I think the original name alone was the death of it. Changing it hasn't changed anything. </p> <p>Their coffee is undrinkable. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-767136 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:42:55 +0000 Epiclylaterd 767136@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>It changed from Vag to Vague </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-767132 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:25:32 +0000 whynot_31 767132@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>I would have preferred Novel Vag.</p> <p>As if hers was different than anyone else's. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-767130 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:04:08 +0000 tateinbk 767130@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>I thought it was changed to Nouvelle Vague? But I did notice that. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-767129 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:46:57 +0000 Epiclylaterd 767129@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Nouveau Vag is now called Nouveau Vague in case anyone didn't catch it </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-766460 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:10:57 +0000 catsondean 766460@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Old news at this point, but Pacific Oasis Cafe has closed. I visited once, when I first moved to Dean St (I lived on Carroll St before then) and it was nice but I forgot to go back.</p> <p>I'm a fan of Crosby Coffee and CT Muffin, which have pretty different vibes but fill different needs. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-766449 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:27:14 +0000 whynot_31 766449@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>I agree with JoshB. </p> <p>Readers, please note: Passover 2013 began in the evening of Monday, March 25 and ends in the evening of Tuesday, April 2.</p> <p>If they don't re-open tomorrow, we should be concerned. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-766448 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:16:36 +0000 newguy88 766448@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>JoshB <a href="http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-766445">said</a>:</cite><br /> Religious Jewish owners = closed for Passover. Bad for business, but hey—what do I know. </p></blockquote> <p>Hmm, my friend didn't mention a note or a sign on the door. But seeing how they close for the Sabbath this makes sense. With business decisions like this I maintain their not going to be open much longer. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-766445 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:49:38 +0000 JoshB 766445@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Religious Jewish owners = closed for Passover. Bad for business, but hey—what do I know. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-766444 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:41:06 +0000 newguy88 766444@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>I think Park Place Coffee is gone. I was supposed to meet a friend there this morning. But he texted me and said they were closed.... at 10am on a weekday. I'm kinda of sad I liked that place! And I thought the coffee was getting better. &lt;img src=&quot;http://brooklynian.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_sad.gif&quot; title=&quot;:(&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; At least Glass Shop is still alive and kicking! </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-765573 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:49:50 +0000 ehgee 765573@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Apparently, there was one coffeehouse for every 300 residents of London in 1700:<br /> <a href="http://www.ineedcoffee.com/03/english/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ineedcoffee.com/03/english/</a><br /> So, you never know how many coffeeshops an area can support.</p> <p>Apparently 11238 has 24,525 people, and, while it's not quite conterminous with the region we're talking about here, that number still gives a rough estimate of one coffeeshop for every 2000 residents. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-765514 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 15:23:09 +0000 whynot_31 765514@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>As a result of:</p> <p>1. Its proximity to 100 Dean St<br /> 2. The food and Beer hall to be built on Bergen St.<br /> 3. It's loyal customer base,</p> <p>I predict <strong>Crosby will survive and thrive.</strong> </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-764497 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:06:21 +0000 Chekhovian 764497@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Well, I would say your posting/announcing the unfortunate event from yesterday should serve as some notice to other coffee shops in the neighborhood. For that, you should not feel bad.</p> <p>I'm glad to hear nobody was hurt and I hope there aren't any repeat instances at other local businesses.</p> <p>I would have put Coffee Bites near the top of the list even prior to this robbery. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-764487 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:16:37 +0000 whynot_31 764487@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>It may be.</p> <p>I am just glad they are ok after the robbery, in part because I would feel really bad about creating a thread entitled "Coffee Shop Deathwatch", and then to have an employee of a local coffee shop literally killed or harmed.</p> <p><a href="http://brooklynian.com/forum/prospect-heights/coffee-bites-robbed-today-feb-14-2013" rel="nofollow">http://brooklynian.com/forum/prospect-heights/coffee-bites-robbed-today-feb-14-2013</a> </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-764485 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:57:36 +0000 Chekhovian 764485@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Is it unsympathetic to predict Coffee Bites ascends the rankings above after the alleged armed robbery? </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-764478 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:33:16 +0000 Tacamahac 764478@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>BobMarvin <a href="http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-763885">said</a>:</cite><br /> You guys north of Empire Blvd. are lucky. Down here in PLG we had no real coffee shop for many months after K-Dog closed in 2011 and again after Blue Roost closed; we finally have a good one once again since Tugboat opened a few weeks ago. I'm not sure if I could cope with actually having to CHOOSE &lt;img src=&quot;http://brooklynian.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:-)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p></blockquote> <p>Perhaps a coffee choice in PLG is too tough because you once again have to choose between smoothie shops! </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-764464 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:23:51 +0000 The Invisible Lines 764464@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>newguy88 <a href="http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-764445">said</a>:</cite></p> <p>Invisible Lines, I'm pretty shocked that you had such an experience at Glass Shop! I would have, at the least, pointed out the fact that I bought something. </p></blockquote> <p>Yeah, I was surprised. I'm not there often, but whenever I have gone it's always been a good, friendly experience. C'est la vie! </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-764448 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:59:17 +0000 whynot_31 764448@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>They may have a generous lease...</p> <p>My commentary is largely limited to things I am privy to observing and learning. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-764446 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:48:06 +0000 Chekhovian 764446@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>I'm not sure that being an observant Jewish business owner doesn't come with certain advantages. For starters, they might have a very generous lease. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-coffee-shop-deathwatch-thread#post-764445 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:29:09 +0000 newguy88 764445@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>whynot I just don't see any scenario where Park Place Coffee makes it. And that was before you told me that they shoot themselves in the foot by closing during some peak times. </p> <p>Invisible Lines, I'm pretty shocked that you had such an experience at Glass Shop! I would have, at the least, pointed out the fact that I bought something. </p>