Are you talking about the Manhattan HoJO? That was on the corner of 46th and Broadway…right around the corner from the Gaiety theatre which we discussed in a thread about 3 weeks ago.
I think the point is not whether or not you like or shop at Fortunoff. I think the point is more to do with the fact that we have lost, and will continue to lose, well-known businesses in this city – one of which is Fortunoff. I don’t shop at Tiffany’s, but if the store on 5th Avenue went out of business, it would indicate the end of an era. I don’t drink at the Ear Inn, but would feel a sense of loss if it went under as well. Shoot, some people were even distraught when the Howard Johnson’s on 8th Avenue closed a few years back!
It’s not an urban myth, ditto. It actually happened. I assume that it would move rather quickly if a large tank burst and it all flowed out. Molasses and chowderheads don’t mix. They were storing all that stuff to make Boston Baked Beans I guess.
DIBS, you’re right. I looked it up – it was between Broadway and 8th but definitely on Broadway. As for your assessment of maple syrup…not so much.
Are you talking about the Manhattan HoJO? That was on the corner of 46th and Broadway…right around the corner from the Gaiety theatre which we discussed in a thread about 3 weeks ago.
I think the point is not whether or not you like or shop at Fortunoff. I think the point is more to do with the fact that we have lost, and will continue to lose, well-known businesses in this city – one of which is Fortunoff. I don’t shop at Tiffany’s, but if the store on 5th Avenue went out of business, it would indicate the end of an era. I don’t drink at the Ear Inn, but would feel a sense of loss if it went under as well. Shoot, some people were even distraught when the Howard Johnson’s on 8th Avenue closed a few years back!
Slipping on a patch of ice is almost as hilarious as seeing a person walk into a subway door that was malfunctioning.
I just happened to see something like that on the V train heading into Queens.
Vermont maple syrup has it all over that cheap imported Canadian maple syrup. Sometimes there are valid reasons for xenophobia.
“Walking in Park Slope = Hiking in the Adirondacks. ”
QOTD.
Re Fortunoff, they don’t know what the hell they were. I wouldn’t classify them as ‘luxury’. Not sorry to see them go.
You’re all a bunch of xenophobes knocking maple syrup and French Toast. What next, you’ll demand Patriot Syrup and Freedom Toast?
Mmmmm, all that molasses talk makes me want shoo fly pie!
It’s not an urban myth, ditto. It actually happened. I assume that it would move rather quickly if a large tank burst and it all flowed out. Molasses and chowderheads don’t mix. They were storing all that stuff to make Boston Baked Beans I guess.