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 thought they were real!
Hey – I started the OP over on Brooklynian (which was totally true) and have since followed up with more recent experiences that were very generous on the toppings.
I started the post bc I felt that, if I’m paying $10 for two yogurts, I expect more than a dusting of topping. That said, Oko rocks and I go there nearly every night.
Since I don’t think 99% of people walking by would think those are anything other than decoration on an orange awning, I don’t see how your marketing excuse flies?
Simple, those panels will not work! They are for feel good only. If you don’t believe me, why would they place all the panels in the shade including two panels on the right hand side under a fire escape ladder? does not make any sense other than a marketing ploy.
For a solar installation, you would require at least 22 solar panels in direct sunlight to gain just 4 to 5 kW of power, think about it?
I almost never get a topping, but have always thought the serving size of the froyo didn’t match the cup. seems that if they’re so green they wouldn’t over-package by only half-filling the cups.
It’s better than no solar panels.
And using electricity to run cars is better than using gasoline.
People who are all or nothing usually end up with the latter in life.
Certainly handing over a couple thousand dollars to buy the solar panels did not use any coal, so what’t your beef exactly?
That the whole f*cking place isn’t run on wind power?
3:19: What you said.
I hate feel-good no-thought green. It’s like those hybrid cars that save gas by using electricity…electricity generated by burning oil and coal, or hydrogen that costs more energy to extract and store than it saves.
I’d chalk it up to fashion, only people get so religious about it… OMG! GREEN! WE ARE SAVING THE WORLD!
i live in park slope and eat at oko
and I agree that park slope is completely crazy
considering there’s been 20 comments in the last 40 mins, I think some people do care negative nancy…i mean 3:22.