tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post3186753472565355530..comments2024-03-29T03:35:13.051-04:00Comments on EV Grieve: The Shake Shack effect? McDonald's on 3rd Avenue at St. Mark's Place has closed after 20 yearsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-65705743628991681562017-06-05T19:39:08.050-04:002017-06-05T19:39:08.050-04:00what i wonder is, whatever happened to the DJ guy ...what i wonder is, whatever happened to the DJ guy that used to be a couple doors down???Catzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03175409853831546576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-49673512717643473852017-06-05T13:22:06.978-04:002017-06-05T13:22:06.978-04:00My god, I had forgotten about the west 3rd street ...My god, I had forgotten about the west 3rd street one! It really was like the Rikers cafeteria! I once saw some thug beat up a girl there because he wanted her spot on line. The one on Essex and Delancey is also full of a pretty creepy cast of characters. <br /><br />What is it about McDonalds that attracts people like that? It's not like its the only cheap joint to get food. Is it because the people there really don't care what goes on and that it's too corporate to just throw loitering junkies and hustlers out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-7731998149228670732017-06-05T11:08:16.890-04:002017-06-05T11:08:16.890-04:00This is too bad because the food was always slight...This is too bad because the food was always slightly better at this one than on first ave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-43940658914124905722017-06-04T16:15:35.498-04:002017-06-04T16:15:35.498-04:00Stop with the urban myths. Their shakes are regula...Stop with the urban myths. Their shakes are regular shakes, geez. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-15498770042669129732017-06-04T10:42:55.102-04:002017-06-04T10:42:55.102-04:00@Scuba Diva - Maybe the thickener is pectin, also ...@Scuba Diva - Maybe the thickener is pectin, also used in Kaopectate. That would explain a few things (and not just the taste).DrGeckohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480708164024012673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-49347793858285971862017-06-04T08:41:16.592-04:002017-06-04T08:41:16.592-04:00An example how lemming like the Shack's custom...An example how lemming like the Shack's customers and foodies are : http://www.grubstreet.com/2014/06/shake-shack-line-david-chang-shrimp-stack-burger.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-89718705782605933532017-06-03T23:40:07.525-04:002017-06-03T23:40:07.525-04:00Always remember the Shake Shack motto: "The l...Always remember the Shake Shack motto: "The longer the line is, the better our food tastes."Giovannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061991537085810824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-34776402192318941612017-06-03T23:39:42.101-04:002017-06-03T23:39:42.101-04:00I can't even deal with this right now. First,...I can't even deal with this right now. First, I've had to deal with the onset of Trump and his draconian cabinet of dinosaurs. But, now this? I will have issues coping with this loss. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-67014915699098683702017-06-03T22:43:26.899-04:002017-06-03T22:43:26.899-04:00DrGecko said: @Giovanni. Those aren't milk sha...DrGecko said: <i>@Giovanni. Those aren't milk shakes at McD's. They're called "thick shakes" for a reason.</i><br /><br />I think we've known for years that little plastic beads are what makes 'em thick, amirite?Scuba Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326884503725331349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-51532196006266867072017-06-03T15:37:43.629-04:002017-06-03T15:37:43.629-04:00Never even though about going to a Shake Shack sin...Never even though about going to a Shake Shack since they made a deal with Bloomie to take a chunk of Madison Sq park to privatize. If I ate that kind of food I would simply make it at home, eating out is for the stuff that demands some decent cooking skills, a big variety of herbs, seasoning and ingredients, not ground beef, lettuce and a tomato.<br /><br />Tourist don't eat at mom and pop unless some foodie blogger has anointed it worthy, SS has enough of a corporate chain look to make tourist feel "safe" and unchallenged. To each his or her own but look at the larger gentrification picture and decide if you want to slow it or keep it coming full speed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-8518186280500734542017-06-03T12:13:36.862-04:002017-06-03T12:13:36.862-04:00I live and work in the EV, and frankly, I can'...I live and work in the EV, and frankly, I can't wait for Shake Shack. To some people everything is a "tourist magnet"--as if those of us who live in the neighborhood aren't consumers of widely commented-upon places. Are there going to be lines, yes, indeed. Will that upset some people who post here? I sure hope so. If Shake Shack bothers you, there are lots of MacDonalds to choose from (is the one on Broadway south of Astor Place still there?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-45463293582112490432017-06-03T12:10:29.258-04:002017-06-03T12:10:29.258-04:00McDonalds is not real food. Shake Shack is more e...McDonalds is not real food. Shake Shack is more expensive but real ingredients usually are. Yeah !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-46095462525419096102017-06-03T11:45:35.796-04:002017-06-03T11:45:35.796-04:00In my mind the McDonald's corp is essentially ...In my mind the McDonald's corp is essentially an enemy of good health. They only started reforming their menu choices once the profits began to dip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-24791863562083080762017-06-03T11:12:12.653-04:002017-06-03T11:12:12.653-04:00@Giovanni. Those aren't milk shakes at McD'...@Giovanni. Those aren't milk shakes at McD's. They're called "thick shakes" for a reason.DrGeckohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480708164024012673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-84187509238634846222017-06-03T08:41:40.215-04:002017-06-03T08:41:40.215-04:00Shake Shack is a tourist magnet, the EV although n...Shake Shack is a tourist magnet, the EV although not Times Sq gets a lot more tourist each year. I work from home and have a very flexible schedule so I'm out all times of the day and I see them walking slowly around taking it all in and wondering why our neighborhood is listed as a place to see in guide blogs and books. More Starbucks and written up foodie place will open here to cater to these people and not the residents. Expect low end chains like McDonalds to disappear as well. As many have commented check out a McD during the day and there are only low income and the elderly people with a few truck drivers who are in and out. The elderly will not live here after this generation dies and encroaching high end development will push out public housing sooner or later. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-65477633684372422462017-06-03T00:05:47.783-04:002017-06-03T00:05:47.783-04:00Since I bank with Lower Eastside People's Fede...Since I bank with Lower Eastside People's Federal Credit Union, I'm sorry to see this McDonald's go; <a href="https://lespeoples.org/" rel="nofollow">LESPFCU</a> belongs to the network of cash machines in McDonald's restaurants everywhere, and it's one less place I can get cash in a pinch. <br /><br />Other than that, I never eat Mickey D's food; that stuff'll kill ya.Scuba Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326884503725331349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-2716383088104177772017-06-02T21:18:53.053-04:002017-06-02T21:18:53.053-04:002:31pm They won't close up shop in NYC as that...2:31pm They won't close up shop in NYC as that'd be business suicide in the Maine to DC corridor. NYC is where it's at for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-25890634205760262962017-06-02T19:18:09.758-04:002017-06-02T19:18:09.758-04:00@Mk They've had so many robberies, late night ...@Mk They've had so many robberies, late night fights and near riots in the West 3rd St McDonalds they should call in McRiker's. All those ballers from the basketball courts turn that place into the Rikers Island cafeteria. If you ever dare to go there, remember to brig a shank and a well-armed backup.Giovannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061991537085810824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-19304289998444605392017-06-02T18:11:34.842-04:002017-06-02T18:11:34.842-04:00If only they would close the one on 3rd street and...If only they would close the one on 3rd street and Sixth ave. next...talk anout sketchy...Mkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00402319855171136795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-9955970201889965372017-06-02T14:31:49.758-04:002017-06-02T14:31:49.758-04:00You'll only see more of this as the $15 minimu...You'll only see more of this as the $15 minimum wage nears. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-36554821078159324882017-06-02T14:07:31.103-04:002017-06-02T14:07:31.103-04:00I am mystified by the defense of McDonald's. I...I am mystified by the defense of McDonald's. It provides jobs? The food is good? What planet are you all on? Good riddanceJBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560590260333131225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-22967210529728544552017-06-02T13:56:30.447-04:002017-06-02T13:56:30.447-04:00Wow im old i remember when everyone was upset that...Wow im old i remember when everyone was upset that they were building one there. Everyone said it was the begining of the end and it wasSashanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-23123253967628222012017-06-02T13:06:36.050-04:002017-06-02T13:06:36.050-04:00McDonald's in the city has turned into a combi... McDonald's in the city has turned into a combination of a parole office in a homeless shelter. It's sad to see them go because their fries are really good, even if their milkshakes are going downhill. This year they finally got the Shamrock shake right again, but it's gone the day after St. Patrick's Day so what's the point? Their newer McCafe drinks that compete with Starbucks or actually pretty good and they're pricing is better. You can get a giant iced tea for a dollar. Plus those hot apple pie's with a cup of hot coffee always hits the spot. Now you can just pay double across the street at Shake Shack. Welcome to the future.Giovannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061991537085810824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-53547795159199305502017-06-02T12:08:48.498-04:002017-06-02T12:08:48.498-04:00I don't think McDonald's preemptively clos...I don't think McDonald's preemptively closed because they thought Shake Shack would put them out of business (which it wouldn't because the prices for their food are much higher than McD'), McD's moved out because they didn't want to pay higher rent and/or they weren't making enough money at the St.Mark's location to justify renewing the lease. They also probably figured it's better to have just one location in the East Village like they have one location in Greenwich Village.<br /><br />Could this mean the end of Continental soon? I hope so because Trigger sold out to the NYU/bro/yuppie crowd years ago. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-84953943041604605172017-06-02T12:06:30.548-04:002017-06-02T12:06:30.548-04:00McD closing hurts employment in the area. And hurt...McD closing hurts employment in the area. And hurts low income people who need to eat cheap. But it also points our nabe's problem with the homeless. Twice in the last 3 weeks walking down 10th near 3rd at night 9:30? 2 different men were taking dumps in a bag between parked cars. While we rename streets for strangers and hurl insults at Shake Shack, where is the plan by our beloved Mayor and his one-party-rule government to try and solve this problem? cmarrtyynoreply@blogger.com