How do these PS businesses stay open?
Am I missing any hidden charms here? Everytime I see these places they look empty....
Java - an Indonesian restaurant on 7th Ave. at 16th Street
Computer Cafe - 7th Ave near 15th Street
I'm sure there are others, but I just passed these 2 a few minutes ago.
Java - an Indonesian restaurant on 7th Ave. at 16th Street
Computer Cafe - 7th Ave near 15th Street
I'm sure there are others, but I just passed these 2 a few minutes ago.
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What about that Indian place that finally just closed on 7th between 7th and 8th Streets? My friend went in there and they were overtly hostile and didn't want to wait on her. I never saw anyone in there in over 10 years. Did anyone ever eat there?
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I ate at that Indian place a couple of times long ago when it was the only Indian restaurant in Park Slope -- it was horrible! I can't believe they stayed in business for even a month after they had some competition.
I always wonder about Java too -- I actually ate there once years ago and it was good; I don't know why we never went back. Maybe they do a decent delivery business. -
java does great with the deliveries
i love their food. and typically order it for my birthday parties
i'm not crazy about going in to eat there in person
cause the woman owner is cloyingly sweet
"eat your rice. you still have food. you must finish the food"
but otherwise their food is amazing. -
I've always been mystified by the Microchip Cafe. Their original space on 7th (now occupied by Sweet Melissa) was as bleak as could be. I was shocked to discover they merely relocated across the street!
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what about the drama cafe on 5th ave?
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Java is yummy, I go there once in while.
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I totally agree about the rude staff at the indian place. I went there once and never went back.
What about that place on 7th ave around 15th St. that sells handcrafted stuff? It's looks a little bare, but not in a minimalist way. It looks more like the stuff that was left over from the yard sale. -
java is lovely. true, it doesn't get a lot of bodies eating in, but they do a decent amount of takeout business. and i think the computer cafe gets most of its business from people waiting for the god-awful will-it-ever-come B67. they run in, grab a cuppa and a bite, and go back to their wait in front of the place.
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Subject: Re: How do these PS businesses stay open?
Flexichick wrote: Am I missing any hidden charms here? Everytime I see these places they look empty....
Good question. I walk by 7th Avenue and 16th street daily and can barely picture these two businesses.
Java - an Indonesian restaurant on 7th Ave. at 16th Street
Computer Cafe - 7th Ave near 15th Street -
I went to Java once with my friend and we tried the Rijsttafel-- $32 for two people (there were about 6 tasting courses). It was a great deal, delicious and the owner was very sweet and friendly.
I think the lighting could be a little more subdued, maybe most people are turned off from the brightly lit room and the simplicity of the decor.
Greenjeans is the name of the crafty store on 7th between 15/16th.
I live nearby and always wonder how they manage to stay in business. The way they display their products looks very hodge-podge and definitely more like a "garage-sale" than a store. The items might have more appeal if they were displayed nicer, maybe they should get some ideas from Rare Device. -
Does Java have a website? Do they deliver to north Slope?
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Subject: Java
Another vote here for Java. There's very few Indonesian / Malaysian places in The Greatest City In The World, let alone in Brooklyn. -
sarajean8 wrote: I went to Java once with my friend and we tried the Rijsttafel-- $32 for two people (there were about 6 tasting courses). It was a great deal, delicious and the owner was very sweet and friendly.
green-jeans is kind of freaky; i prefer rare device, then again, they carry my work.
I think the lighting could be a little more subdued, maybe most people are turned off from the brightly lit room and the simplicity of the decor.
Greenjeans is the name of the crafty store on 7th between 15/16th.
I live nearby and always wonder how they manage to stay in business. The way they display their products looks very hodge-podge and definitely more like a "garage-sale" than a store. The items might have more appeal if they were displayed nicer, maybe they should get some ideas from Rare Device.
but, what is the story with green-jeans? it's like one of those places in jersey where the elderly make the crafts--and nothing against the elderly, but when my grandmother knit a sweater it rocked. -
Maybe Java has changed since I was last there. I thought the food sucked too be honest. Way too much sugar in all of their peanut sauce.
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how do any indian places stay open? they're always a sea of empty square tables with white paper tableclothes and a sad fat hindu balefully looking out the window at passerbys.
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young snitch wrote: how do any indian places stay open? they're always a sea of empty square tables with white paper tableclothes and a sad fat hindu balefully looking out the window at passerbys.
i love, love, love indian food, but every time i eat it in a restaurant i get food poisoning. luckily, i have a friend who makes the best indian food ever, so i can eat it at her house and enjoy it without regret. -
Subject: Tonio's?
One place that always looks dead is Tonio's Italian restaurant on 7th ave, between 7th and 8th st.
I've never been, so I don't have an opinion, but I have no idea how they stay open. It seem so uninviting.
As for that old indian restaurant, I have to think it was a front for something. It's the only explaination. I ate their once. Horrible food, crappy service, bad decor and expensive prices. Needless to say it was dead. And they were there for years and years. I can't think of any other way they made enough to even pay the waiter.
Has anyone tried NoNo yet? -
I always wonder about the large Cyber cafe on 7th ave b/t 14th and 15th. I pass by all the time and each time there is only one or two people inside (sometimes that includes the sorry looking girl behind the counter.)
I went in once in attempt to support the place, but when I asked for a muffin, I was presented with just a few items in saran wrap that look about a week old. I haven't been back since.
I have no idea how they stay in business. -
Subject: Re: Tonio's?
Kid_Baco wrote:
I used to think that too. It was so unbelievably bad.
As for that old indian restaurant, I have to think it was a front for something. It's the only explaination. -
young snitch wrote: how do any indian places stay open? they're always a sea of empty square tables with white paper tableclothes and a sad fat hindu balefully looking out the window at passerbys.
I always think that when I pass the place on Vanderbilt. The only answer that makes sense is that their delivery business keeps them alive. -
some of those places could be fronts for organized crime
they could use the store to launder drug money.
restaurants and coffee shops are perfect for this because its a mostly cash business.
i have no idea whats up with green geens
my girl friend lives near that place and ive never seen anybody in there.sarajean8 wrote: I always wonder about the large Cyber cafe on 7th ave b/t 14th and 15th. I pass by all the time and each time there is only one or two people inside (sometimes that includes the sorry looking girl behind the counter.)
I went in once in attempt to support the place, but when I asked for a muffin, I was presented with just a few items in saran wrap that look about a week old. I haven't been back since.
I have no idea how they stay in business. -
I made the mistake of going to that Indian place once when I first moved to PS in 1992, it was vile!
I have never seen even one person in the Drama Cafe, ever.
As for the Computer Caffe [sic], I went there this summer when my computer died ... the pastries are horrible, but the empanadas are decent and the women who work there are nice. -
Subject: Re: Tonio's?
Kid_Baco wrote: One place that always looks dead is Tonio's Italian restaurant on 7th ave, between 7th and 8th st.
I'm chock-full of their take-out right now. I've never been in, but my husband and I get delivery from 'em fairly often. It's fast, fresh, and flavorful. If something on the menu isn't at its prime that night (i.e. a vegetable), they'll let you know.
I've never been, so I don't have an opinion, but I have no idea how they stay open. It sfresheem so uninviting.
Betcha delivery makes up a solid percentage of their business. -
Subject: Re: Tonio's?
kwk wrote: [quote=Kid_Baco]One place that always looks dead is Tonio's Italian restaurant on 7th ave, between 7th and 8th st.
I'm chock-full of their take-out right now. I've never been in, but my husband and I get delivery from 'em fairly often. It's fast, fresh, and flavorful. If something on the menu isn't at its prime that night (i.e. a vegetable), they'll let you know.
I've never been, so I don't have an opinion, but I have no idea how they stay open. It sfresheem so uninviting.
Betcha delivery makes up a solid percentage of their business.
I've always wondered about Tonio's as well. Seems so outdated compared to the other local places, and I don't think I know a single person who has eaten there before -
Jack's on 5th (and what... 13th?)?? At the most I've only ever seen two tables filled there at a time, even at peak times - always thought that's gotta be a front. BRUNCH, for crying out loud: empty.
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Tonio's is probably one of the better old school Italian places in Brooklyn. The owner is an incredibly nice guy who I know on more than one occasion has comped his Clams Oregenato (I think that's the dish) to new customers. He wants everyone to try it.
I know many people assume the place is mobbed up or something because there is no one eating in the front dining room, but they never stop to look in and find out that there is indeed a larger, nicer back room.
TIf you like the style of food at Aunt Suzie's and can afford a bit more (and better), go there, you won't be disappointed. -
I've been to Tonio's a few times and I agree with everything that Steve said. It's not as precious as a lot of newer restaurants in the Slope seem to be, but don't let the old school decor put you off. It's worth eating there.
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Took a walk down 5th last night. A two block stretch of 5th has developed into the Land of Mystifying Cafes
Drama Cafe: completely empty. suffers from being on the diciest block of 5th Ave, across from the school. totally incoherent concept and the most unfortunate name ever.
ComfortZone: crazy name. have no idea what this place is. again, totally empty.
Ugly Neon Burger Joint: so forgettable I can't even remember its name. overly lighted, neon overload, shiny metal. -
I used to order in from Jack's a lot. They must survive by the takeout.
Comfort Zone is the worst name ever. It reminds me of Jerri Blank's stretch pants. -
jennitrixie wrote: I used to order in from Jack's a lot. They must survive by the takeout.
Oh man - if Jerri/Amy Sedaris had anything to do with that place, I'd be there every night!
Comfort Zone is the worst name ever. It reminds me of Jerri Blank's stretch pants.
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