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December 28, 2006
Bye Bye Blimpie
It's official — the Blimpie on the corner of Lafayette and South Elliott in Fort Greene is closed for good. Its opening back in the summer of '05 prompted a ton of controversy on Brownstoner, but the market has spoken, and now all the Blimpie-haters can rejoice because this fast food chain has been removed from their landmark district. But where's the best place to get a sandwich in this neighborhood, anyway?
Blimpie Is Coming, Like It or Not [Brownstoner]
The people have spoken... [Set Speed]
Blimpie's Closed [Brooklynian]
Photo by Set Speed
Comments
Best place to get a sandwich is Choice at Grand and Lafayette. It's a bit far, but worth it.
Also, the sammys at the bodega on Lafayette & Fulton are good.
Posted by: Anonymous at December 28, 2006 12:11 PM
Boo hoo. I liked the place and the guys who worked there. I had a temp job with late hours and used to go there for a $5 sandwich on my way home.
Now, I have a full-time job and go to the Subway's on Fulton near Clinton Ave.
People may turn their noses up at places like these, but they are welcome for the broke renters like myself who make the majority of FG/CH residents.
Posted by: supergirl at December 28, 2006 12:17 PM
What's next for this spot? Maybe Smoke will expand?
Posted by: Anonymous at December 28, 2006 1:31 PM
Yes, more seating for Smoke please!
Posted by: Anonymous at December 28, 2006 1:45 PM
Try Farmer on the Deli on Myrtle, bit farther but cheap and sooo good.
Posted by: Anonymous at December 28, 2006 2:06 PM
What is it with the smell coming out of EVERY Subway? Is that supposed to be bread baking? Smells kind of vinegary. Very unappetizing.
Posted by: Anonymous at December 28, 2006 5:08 PM
Whoo hoo! Hopefully all the other chains will take notice.
And saying that you're poor and cant afford to eat anywhere else in the nabe is BS. You can go across the street to bagel delight and get a sandwich there. Its still a "chain" but not nearly as horrible as blimpies.
Posted by: KP at December 28, 2006 6:16 PM
I live in a fancy brownstone that I own and I love subway. Never actually went to that one though. As far as fast food goes they are better than most. And I think it's funny to get pissed off about the looks of this chain when it obviously stood out like a sore thumb. I remember when I used to get pissed off about the shabby looking bodegas. Now they seem charming. So maybe I'm just nostalgic for crappy food too?
Posted by: Anonymous at December 28, 2006 7:08 PM
Ask me how I lost weight at Subway and became rich enough to live in Fort Greene.
Posted by: Jared at December 28, 2006 8:41 PM
No, no we are talking Blimpie's here. Don't confuse your fast food.
Posted by: Anonymous at January 2, 2007 12:16 AM
La bagel delight is great and the new burger place is awesome. If we can just close that new bar across the street on Lafayette.
Posted by: Anonymous at January 2, 2007 2:49 PM
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