Tuesday, December 4, 2012

New deli on First Avenue looks like every other new deli

The deli on First Avenue near St. Mark's Place closed for a renovation (same owners) back on Oct. 22...


...and yesterday, workers unveiled the new sign...

[Bobby Williams]

Well, most new delis have this food court/regional airport terminal look these days... all selling panini, tossed salad, etc. Two quick examples...



Or maybe we need to say that they're better than [fill in the blank] a 7-Eleven...?

Previously on EV Grieve:
[Updated] Another East Village corner market closes; 13 and counting for the last year or so
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11 comments:

  1. JMDecember 4, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    You should have seen it at night. The awning lights could guide 747s down at Kennedy. Horrid.

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  2. bayouDecember 4, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    It is unique in that it offers "coffet" in lieu of coffee.

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  3. Big Gay Ice Cream ManDecember 4, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    This is just what Frist [sic] Ave needs!

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  4. GojiraDecember 4, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    I hate these new "upscale" signs. As cold and generic as the old ones were neighborly and subdued.

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  5. MakeoutDecember 4, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Classic & gourmet. Two great adjectives that go great together.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    There must be some kind of starter kit or manual for opening a New York bodega in 2012. I mean they seem to be getting so genericized and samey that its not much different from a 7-11 innit.

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  7. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Dang I remember when a panini was something a little special now I guess its just another item in the laundry list of everyday shit.

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  8. Laura Goggin PhotographyDecember 4, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Anyone know what's happened to the one across the street, just south of 7th St? I used to get my lotto tickets there, but it's suddenly shuttered without a note. The guys in there were always so nice.

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  9. THE NOTORIOUS L.I.B.E.R.A.T.I.O.N.December 4, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    I alwiys get my cofet on Frist Ave same plave I get my bath solts.

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  10. Dr GeckoDecember 4, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    @Anonymous 1:25: I remember when "panini" was plural.

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  11. AnonymousDecember 6, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    I think it's in response to Bloombergian NYC- they have to look shiny and new or Bloomberg will set his sights on their destruction- like bus shelters and Newsstands.

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