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
um, who cares? nothing else worth posting i guess…
I love this place!! The yogurt is fantastic (not too sweet…similar to the Fage Greek yogurt, but frozen) and I’ve never once had an issue with toppings. I go here about once a week, and on more than one occassion the blueberries fell off the edge.
I’ve taken a few former Pinkberryholics here over the past several months and every one said they preferred Oko.
I still have never tried Pinkberry so I can’t compare, but I certainly am happy they are in the neighborhood.
And delighted about the “green” ways.
More should follow suit.
I would like to know how many appliances they expect to run of 6 solar panels? These panels are not just for show. They have to be facing South for direct sunlight for most of the day which is why most people put them on top of buildings.
If you examine how much energy actually went into making the solar panels and how much energy they will be able to generate, there is a huge difference….. Not very green at all in my eyes!!
3:11…
Gabby wrote this article number one.
Number two, what pressing issue facing our great borough have you tackled today besides criticizing another human being?
The wrong one, I might add.
they were skimpy with the toppings from day one. I could count the number of choco chips w/ one hand and there were 4 quarters of strawberries (actually it was less than one whole strawberry.) not impressed
Once again Mr. Butler tackles the most pressing issues facing our great borough. Kudos!
and people wonder why park slope has a reputation for being 99% nuts.
People are suckers for marketing. I wonder how many people would be lining up for TCBY in 2007?
go to Mcdonalds and get a Mcflurry you hosers. They was a time only vicadin was sold on 5th so its yogurt, now. and no rasberries. that sucks