StreetLevel: At Oko, Solar Energy and Bad Vibes
Oko, the frozen yogurt shop that opened on Fifth Avenue a few months ago, is bringing the heat—and getting some of its customers hot and bothered. The store, which already boasts eco-friendly creds like biodegradable packaging and bamboo walls, recently installed a new awning with solar panels that are going to help power some of…
Oko, the frozen yogurt shop that opened on Fifth Avenue a few months ago, is bringing the heat—and getting some of its customers hot and bothered. The store, which already boasts eco-friendly creds like biodegradable packaging and bamboo walls, recently installed a new awning with solar panels that are going to help power some of its appliances. Oko’s think-global-act-local m.o. isn’t enough for a couple folks on Brooklynian who say the pricey eatery is skimping on toppings. Per one post:
I’ve heard that the owner was unhappy with the amount of toppings being given and ordered the staff to scale back their generosity. Last night, we saw this when my partner ordered a regular (ie, medium) with raspberries and got a grand total of SEVEN berries. Seven. My toppings, while less sparse, were still solidly on the unsatisfying side.
Any truth to the frugal froyo rumors? GMAP
i only see 6 solar panels! what a rip off!
You people are ridiculous.
This place is more green than 99% of businesses in New York City.
Their spoons, the containers…ALL OF IT…is made from compressed sunflowers.
I believe even the walls are freakin recycled.
Good lord. Some people will NEVER be happy.
It’s not necessary to actually DO something about the environment, just as long as it APPEARS you’re doing something!
9:30 – Ever been to Curbed.com?
People on brooklynian.com do nothing but complain. I’ve never encountered such a miserable, whiny group of people.
Squirrels are tasty and local.
people should just live off what they can forage.
the place is too self-consciously eco, and as the solar panels attest it is mainly for show. What is ecological about a plasma tv or running the a/c at 65 degrees when it was 90 outside? all the signs shouting about this or that. And finally, their main mission is to sell an over-priced chemical confection generated by power hungry appliances?
Ive never had their yogurt but love their tea. That being said, it’s about 4 bucks a cup.I cant make it a regular thing but it’s really good