As we've been reporting, Popeyes is opening an outpost at 39 First Ave. here between Second Street and Third Street.
The other day, EVG Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen correspondent Stacie Joy was invited to take a look inside the chicken-fried paradise...
This outpost is expected to open at the end of the week. There are more than 15 Popeyes in the metropolitan area.This retail space has sat empty for four-and-a-half years ... ever since NY Village Deli moved to a smaller storefront on the block.
P.S.
Because someone will ask about the top photo: the people outside the incoming Popeyes were NOT waiting to be first inside when they open. They were looking at the John Lennon bus that was making the rounds in honor of his birthday this past Friday.
Previously on EV Grieve:
A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen for 1st Avenue?
Previously on EV Grieve:
A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen for 1st Avenue?
The real question is what is going on with DBA? I haven't seen any signs of life.
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame that bar became such a doosh bag magnet
DeleteThe crowd the last few years has been absolutely awful, truly a shame. Living next door I’ve seen the worst of it.
DeleteThis is wonderful news. I dont have to venture to 14th and 6th now. So happy :)
ReplyDeleteEven more reason to double down on the local places!
ReplyDeleteCant be mad at this!! Delancey location used to have elite level chicken. Canal location aint far off but this is great for filling the craving. I will say Bobwhite on Ave C is pretty fire...
ReplyDeleteThere used to be a Popeye's on 13th and 1st but, it didn't last. I hope this does. Popeye's chicken is my kryptonite
ReplyDeletePopeye's has returned to Delancey and Ludlow, as of a few weeks ago.
ReplyDeleteI am craving spicy chicken tenders and dirty rice. Our hood needs this place. YAY.
ReplyDeleteProbably a franchise, so in some part, qualifies as supporting a local business? But as far as fried chicken, my cholesterol Level can’t support both Popeye’s and HMart!! What a dilemma...
ReplyDeleteNo one could prefer Popeyes to Bobwhite (now also doing pulled pork)!
ReplyDeleteSpoken by someone who has clearly never had popeyes.
DeleteDoes HMart have fried chicken now? Every time I go in, they say it's "coming soon."
ReplyDeleteYes, it does. It's in the sort of nook area with the other prepared foods between the two main areas. I saw it on Monday. Looked/smelled good but I'd already had Koko Wings that weekend!
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