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7-11 coming to 5th avenue.

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  • jane_birkin
    jane_birkin
    Maybe I missed a post saying this, but 7-11s have been been in Brooklyn for a good 20 years. There's one on New Utrecht Ave and 65th street, 2 down in Sheepshead Bay, and possibly others I've never seen. They just tend to be in places that are the sticks of Brooklyn, not PS.
  • mcmannors
    mcmannors
    jane_birkin wrote: Maybe I missed a post saying this, but 7-11s have been been in Brooklyn for a good 20 years. There's one on New Utrecht Ave and 65th street, 2 down in Sheepshead Bay, and possibly others I've never seen. They just tend to be in places that are the sticks of Brooklyn, not PS.
    Yes, I know. The first 7-Eleven in Brooklyn opened at Ralph Ave and Avenue J in December of 1985. And as we speak, there are 14 7-Elevens located throughout Brooklyn.

    The point of my recent post was in response to the original posts from people who thought that a 7-Eleven coming to Park Slope would destroy the neighborhood. Typical "knee jerk" reaction from people who are afraid of the "unknown".
  • michaelkeys
    michaelkeys
    mcmannors wrote: The point of my recent post was in response to the original posts from people who thought that a 7-Eleven coming to Park Slope would destroy the neighborhood. Typical "knee jerk" reaction from people who are afraid of the "unknown".
    At the very least, single-handedly destroying the neighborhood is too much to saddle this particular 7-11 with. But some see it as one more step in the continuing "suburbanization" of NYC. Which is quite lame. (Of course, anyone up in arms about 7-11 moving in but routinely getting their latte at Starbucks needs to recuse themself from the discussion.) Now, is 7-11 a welcome, positive addition to the 'hood? Dunno yet. (And I drunkenly patronize the joint in the wee hours, so I'm not a disinterested party in this.) Jury's still out, IMHO.

    caaahyoko, are you getting your alcoholic Slushies?
  • caaahyoko
    caaahyoko
    MichaelKeys wrote:

    caaahyoko, are you getting your alcoholic Slushies?
    I did try out a little B&B--which Jill got me hooked on--in a coke slurpee. Yum!
  • mcmannors
    mcmannors
    MichaelKeys wrote: [quote=mcmannors]The point of my recent post was in response to the original posts from people who thought that a 7-Eleven coming to Park Slope would destroy the neighborhood. Typical "knee jerk" reaction from people who are afraid of the "unknown".
    At the very least, single-handedly destroying the neighborhood is too much to saddle this particular 7-11 with. But some see it as one more step in the continuing "suburbanization" of NYC. Which is quite lame. (Of course, anyone up in arms about 7-11 moving in but routinely getting their latte at Starbucks needs to recuse themself from the discussion.) Now, is 7-11 a welcome, positive addition to the 'hood? Dunno yet. (And I drunkenly patronize the joint in the wee hours, so I'm not a disinterested party in this.) Jury's still out, IMHO.



    Just a question: did everybody go crazy when McDonald's started popping up all over the place? IMHO, that started the "suburbanization" of NYC, which dates back to the early 70's.

    BTW, what's wrong with a little "suburbanization"? If you can be close to Manhattan and all it has to offer, and still get the conveniences of the suburbs, I don't see anything wrong with that. You can have the "best of both worlds".
  • brooklynpotter
    brooklynpotter
    gotta say, my coke slurpee was one of the best local beverages i've had in a long time. it rivaled the frozen passionfruit margarita at bogota. was delish.
  • caaahyoko
    caaahyoko
    Has anyone tried the Mountain Dew one?
  • michaelkeys
    michaelkeys
    mcmannors wrote: what's wrong with a little "suburbanization"? If you can be close to Manhattan and all it has to offer, and still get the conveniences of the suburbs, I don't see anything wrong with that. You can have the "best of both worlds".
    I can't speak for anyone but myself but it's not so much the convenience but who's offering that convenience. In other words, it seems people would like to have a Tony's Pizza rather than a Domino's; or a neighborhood coffee shop instead of another Starbucks. Maybe that's why Quizzno's failed on 5th. As for Mickey Dees, I have nothing against 'em--had my lunch from there today, as a matter of fact--but I would much prefer to see another down home burger joint open in the 'hood in lieu of another set of golden arches. Let Manhattan be Disneyland; we can at least try to be Coney Island.
  • caaahyoko
    caaahyoko
    MichaelKeys wrote:
    I can't speak for anyone but myself but it's not so much the convenience but who's offering that convenience. In other words, it seems people would like to have a Tony's Pizza rather than a Domino's; or a neighborhood coffee shop instead of another Starbucks. Maybe that's why Quizzno's failed on 5th. As for Mickey Dees, I have nothing against 'em--had my lunch from there today, as a matter of fact--but I would much prefer to see another down home burger joint open in the 'hood in lieu of another set of golden arches. Let Manhattan be Disneyland; we can at least try to be Coney Island.
    Nicely put, my friend.

    BTW, have you been to Fuel yet? JM and I eat there constantly. They have great burgers and grilled chicken dishes and huge-ass wraps for just a dollar or two more than the chains. The Bison burger is awesome, huge, and only $6.
  • carmen
    carmen
    caaahyoko wrote: [quote=MichaelKeys]
    I can't speak for anyone but myself but it's not so much the convenience but who's offering that convenience. In other words, it seems people would like to have a Tony's Pizza rather than a Domino's; or a neighborhood coffee shop instead of another Starbucks. Maybe that's why Quizzno's failed on 5th. As for Mickey Dees, I have nothing against 'em--had my lunch from there today, as a matter of fact--but I would much prefer to see another down home burger joint open in the 'hood in lieu of another set of golden arches. Let Manhattan be Disneyland; we can at least try to be Coney Island.
    Nicely put, my friend.

    BTW, have you been to Fuel yet? JM and I eat there constantly. They have great burgers and grilled chicken dishes and huge-ass wraps for just a dollar or two more than the chains. The Bison burger is awesome, huge, and only $6.

    My boyfriend and I ordered from there last week and it was excellent. We got a bison wrap, some fries, a cup of soup and a salad for like $15. It was way good and the delivery was pretty fast. Their menu is extensive, I plan on ordering from them again!
  • mcmannors
    mcmannors
    MichaelKeys wrote: [quote=mcmannors]what's wrong with a little "suburbanization"? If you can be close to Manhattan and all it has to offer, and still get the conveniences of the suburbs, I don't see anything wrong with that. You can have the "best of both worlds".
    I can't speak for anyone but myself but it's not so much the convenience but who's offering that convenience. In other words, it seems people would like to have a Tony's Pizza rather than a Domino's; or a neighborhood coffee shop instead of another Starbucks. Maybe that's why Quizzno's failed on 5th. As for Mickey Dees, I have nothing against 'em--had my lunch from there today, as a matter of fact--but I would much prefer to see another down home burger joint open in the 'hood in lieu of another set of golden arches. Let Manhattan be Disneyland; we can at least try to be Coney Island.

    I agree that "mom and pop" shops are usually better or at least more interesting than the chain stores. When it comes to pizza and burgers. However, to me, the all night bodegas (urban versions of convenience stores) leave a lot to be desired. They are usually dingy and dark looking, and are not the kind of place where I would want to get a cup of coffee and a buttered roll. 7-Elevens are well lit, clean (or at least appear clean), and are more "inviting" to my eyes, anyway. Just my opinion.
  • michaelkeys
    michaelkeys
    caaahyoko wrote: Nicely put, my friend.

    BTW, have you been to Fuel yet? JM and I eat there constantly. They have great burgers and grilled chicken dishes and huge-ass wraps for just a dollar or two more than the chains. The Bison burger is awesome, huge, and only $6.
    Thanks.
    Gotta check out Fuel, then...
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