Blimpie, Dunkin' Donuts To Mar Lafayette
We hear that the boom in Fort Greene is attracting more than genteel brownstone residents. One concerned homeowner on South Elliott Place has tipped us off to a rumor that her historic block is about to get whacked by a nasty fast food one-two punch. Two shops on opposite corners of Lafayette and South Elliott…
We hear that the boom in Fort Greene is attracting more than genteel brownstone residents. One concerned homeowner on South Elliott Place has tipped us off to a rumor that her historic block is about to get whacked by a nasty fast food one-two punch. Two shops on opposite corners of Lafayette and South Elliott are in the process of changing hands. According to a workman on site, a Blimpie is going into the Triangular Floor space (top) and a 24-hour Dunkin’ Donuts is taking over the former bodega (bottom). We hope the workman was just having a little fun at a nosy neighbor’s expense. It won’t come as a surprise to anyone that we think that this stretch of Lafayette needs fast food restaurants like a hole in the head. We bet that the owners of the upscale restaurant Gia across the street agree.
I’m not at all happy to hear about these 2 places opening (no scarcasm what-so-ever). I think landmark districts should also have rules for no gross fast food chains. Makes total sense to me. They doesn’t fit in with the historic landscape and they hurt the small locally owned shops.
i don’t think it’s a case of careful what you wish for. I lived in the west village for 7 years- an area where high prices and prosperity doesn’t mean an invasion of fast food chains.
Yes, these comments are for real. I just believe that retail stores should be in context with the surrounding neighborhood.
Especially near historic, residential neighborhoods. Same way you don’t see a McDonald’s smack dead on Madison Avenue, or a
tire shop on the promenade in Bklyn Heights.
are these comments for real? i can’t tell if they’re sarcastic? protest? are you kidding me. boo hoo yuppies. why not just move to a gated community in the suburbs? maybe you guys could start a committee that could approve every new store, every residential renovation, and any pothole repairs that go on in you precious (recently appropriated from others) neighborhood.
Decent food for low prices is fine…but Blimpie and (gasp!!!) a 24 HOUR Dunkin’ Donuts? You gotta be kidding me. On a quiet, historic, mostly residential block? A deli, panini shop, or muffin store would be one thing. But do YOU want a giant coffee cup emerging from an orange and purple awning on your block? Have you seen those tacky restaurants? We gotta deal with people in and out of this thing 24 HOURS a day? Give me a break.
And by the way, I think calling Dunkin’ Donuts “decent food” is a stretch.
YES! You people are crazy. This area needs decent food for low prices, instead of nasty Kennedy Fried Chicken. Especially late night hours after leaving Moe’s. A good mix of amenities is needed… not chi-chi gourmet places combined with nasty holes in the wall.
I think we need to get in touch with the Fort Greene Association (http://www.historicfortgreene.org/index.html)
and other local business associations like the Pratt Area Community Council (http://prattarea.org/) & Fulton Area Business Association
FGA is embarking on an ambitious RB6 rezoning plan for the area.
Horrible news…..Blimpie IS coming, according to the Brooklyn Blimpie franchise office. They just called us back and said they are opening a slew of restys in the Brooklyn area, and the Lafayette location is indeed one of them. Any ideas from anyone on ways to block/protest this- or is it too late??
This cannot be happening!
I mean in recent years we’ve seen beautiful, quality restaurants emerge like Gia, Scopello, and Stonehome Wine Bar… and even newcomers like Pequena and Habana Outpost.
To think, Not even on Flatbush Ave (in Prospect Heights)do you see such a disgrace!
Us too!