Streetlevel: Traif Bike Gesheft
[nggallery id=”35492″ template=galleryview] The chickens at Traif Bike Gesheft obviously don’t fix the bikes; they’re just there to keep Joe Diamond company. Joe opened his bike shop (which translates from Yiddish to “Non-kosher Bike Shop”) a few months ago in a space behind the Time’s Up bicycle organization in Williamsburg, where he repairs and sells…
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The chickens at Traif Bike Gesheft obviously don’t fix the bikes; they’re just there to keep Joe Diamond company. Joe opened his bike shop (which translates from Yiddish to “Non-kosher Bike Shop”) a few months ago in a space behind the Time’s Up bicycle organization in Williamsburg, where he repairs and sells used bicycles, and raises chickens. It’s easy to miss. The entrance is a set of swinging saloon doors painted bright yellow that lead to a narrow alley to the right of the building. We stopped by the other day for some bicycle advice, and Joe mentioned that he has received 500 new used bikes, so if you’re looking for a reliable and well-loved steed—and, if you’re lucky, a freshly laid egg—check out his shop at 99 South Sixth Street between Berry and Bedford, or call (347) 245-8759 for opening hours. GMAP
Ha ha ha Brenda, love your post. I am still looking for the ice man.
Bob, I do believe combining chickens and bicycles together might not be strictly kosher, in that it’s unexpected. Obviously the proprietor is a fan of Mary Douglas, as well as fresh eggs.
Which part of Manchester did you live in mshook? I grew up there, but not near any domestic peacocks.
If the kid wants to fix bikes and raise chickens in the same place, he has every right. I think it’s odd, but I’d prefer to see that over a chinese restaurant, a dollar store or a condo. That’s the sort of weird stuff that makes Brooklyn unique.
Someone had a peacock in Manchester, England when I lived there. They make scary noises.
it starts with chickens, then wild turkeys, then you know what’s next right? f’ing peacocks!
*rob*
but that’s just it, stuff like this is JUST as generic!
*rob*
“Williamsburg, like Camelot, is…a silly place.”
And, Brenda, thank God for it. Or, should I say, thank adonai for it?
Seriously, everyone complains that Brooklyn is becoming some sort of generic condo-land, but when something like this appears, you want the weirdos gone? I don’t get it.
oh gross, im all for real believe me 🙂 and heather im loving Back To Concrete!!!
B2C REPRESENT!!!!!
*rob*
I like chicken.