StreetLevel: Associated Expanding on 5th Ave.

Damn, DONUT SHOP is closing? Truly the end of an era...

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 2:36 PM

I like the Associated. The deli guy is real friendly!

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 2:40 PM

Donut shop was the best place for egg sandwiches. Loved the counter girls accent. what will I do now when I want breakfast for under $2?

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 2:41 PM

i hope someone is able to salvage the sign for the donus shop. it's so cute!!!

also, did anyone else notice that FLIGHT001 has now opened on 5th ave and bergen!!

such an amazing store.

i for one, welcome the expanded associated. one of the better markets in the neighborhood.

we've got plenty of good restaurants already.

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 2:43 PM

Beso had descended into awfulness. The expanded grocery store is VERY welcome.

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 2:49 PM

Once AY is built ... I mean Whole Foods, Associated will be worthless (in 2026).

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 2:53 PM

The Chinese take out on the South Side of the Associated is now out of business so a restaurant can open there - or Associated can et even bigger!

Good for Associated - perfect example of a local merchant taking ADVANTAGE of gentrification. They upgraded the store, improved merchandise (probably raised prices) and now is set for an expansion. American capitalism at its finest!

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 2:53 PM

I think that Associated should hire the interior designer who did that House of the Day over on 3rd St!

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 3:04 PM

Expect another "What we're losing" type column to soon appear in "Forgotten New York" about the Donut Shop. You know, another of those "This is the end of civilization as we know it" stories.

Benson

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 3:27 PM

It still said for rent when I walked by on Sunday.

I had once heard doctor's offices, but I'm rather hoping for an Amish Market myself.

Or maybe a Jamba Juice and an Ethiopian place.

Wishful thinking, I know.

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 4:00 PM

I heard the D'Ag will be a BANK.

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 4:05 PM

i think the bank is just taking the portion where gothic cabinet was. that part does not have a for rent sign.

but the d'ag space does.

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 4:08 PM

Can they stuff a mini-Trader Joe's in the former D'Agastinko's space?

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 4:14 PM

I think we would all LOVE that.

I actually emailed Trader Joe's to see if they would take a look at that space. No response.

How about a small, boutique apple store?

That space is so so prime. It really should be something good that can take advantage of all the foot traffic from the neighborhood and hospital. All those wealthy doctors need a place to spend their bucks.

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 4:18 PM

I doubt TJ's would open a place so close to the Atlantic and Court location.

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 4:33 PM

yeah, it's a pipe dream...i know.

but the place would seriously BANK.

would be a gold mine in park dope.

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 4:37 PM

Will miss Beso. I know people were down on it (and service could be spotty at certain hours), but it's on the very fwe brunch places open BEFORE 11am. I'm a morning person, so I went there when it opened; and had great service. Will miss the donut shop.

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 5:04 PM

everytime ive bought chicken from Associated it smelled like fish.

plus, there were the cats that used to roam around inside.

I go there for the occaisional jamon serrano fix. otherwise, no.

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 5:08 PM

i agree. i also really enjoyed beso a lot.

still haven't found a brunch place i liked as much as there.

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 5:08 PM

Only ever buy factory sealed non perishables from Assoc.

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 6:05 PM

are you serious, 6:05?

the place really isn't that bad.

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 8:41 PM

8:40 - Try the Pink Pussycat on 5th Ave.

Posted by: guest at November 21, 2007 1:34 AM

Hopefully the expanded associated will have sashimi-grade fish. is that too much to ask?

Posted by: guest at November 21, 2007 8:01 AM

8:01, yes.

Posted by: guest at November 21, 2007 8:44 AM

I dont know about you guys, but i think the associated expanding plan is a pretty good idea for the store, just hope there are a more variety of items and maybe More sea food, i also like the idea of the new Front cashier renovation, much more space a bit faster, one final remark is that they should hire as one of you said, a real Butcher!! The cats are ok, very friendly :)

Posted by: guest at December 22, 2007 11:32 PM