Comments for General Greene

Comment on Fort Greene Coffee by downtownpony

downtownpony — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:03:45 +0000

Yesterday we stopped by Fresh Gardens on Fulton in Ft Greene to pick up a few items. Amongst them we wanted sugar cubes (1 lb box) and Walkers Shortbread Rounds (5.3 oz). When we saw the Walkers price tag of $6.89 and the sugar cubes for $9.99 we were astounded and figured something was amiss. We walked out empty handed and made our way to the Korean deli next to CT Muffin on Lafayette to compare. True enough, we found our Walkers for $3.89 and sugar cubes for $5.69! Buyers beware!

Comment on Dogs fight for space in FG Park by Meepa

Meepa — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:24:12 +0000

what happened to this blog?

Comment on Sundance Comes to Brooklyn by Sibbittyt

Sibbittyt — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:17:20 +0000

I think Slamdance would have to be in Williamsburgh..no?

Comment on No Love for Book Store by AshlandGuy

AshlandGuy — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:33:19 +0000

I went in the store once. Not only was the offering very limited and within a specific niche, but the lady working at the store was downright overbearing. When she finally came to the realization that I was just browsing and checking out a new business, she decided to go back behind the counter and ignore me completely. It was an odd experience to say the least. But hey I wish I’d known she was going out of business, maybe I could have gotten a deal on that Pan Flute Sonatas of the World disc I had my eye on the book of inspirational haikus written by kindergarteners. Oh well.

Comment on No Love for Book Store by Abita7

Abita7 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:58:59 +0000

Give me a friggin’ break! If the owner had taken the time to do the slightest amount of research, she would have figured out that this whole New Age bookstore thing is about as trendy these days as the smooth stylings of Kenny G, and that the neighborhood is dying for a general-interest bookstore. I think she should read some of the self-help books she was carrying. Maybe they can help her get over her anger.

Comment on No Love for Book Store by FGNewbie

FGNewbie — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:20:35 +0000

Oh it gets much better - there’s a new sign outside now that the store is closed, and this one is really hostile. Basically scolding FG’ers for not liking her store and its “holistic” offerings. Filled with terrible grammar and a lot of bitterness, it promises (threatens) to reopen in a neighborhood that can appreciate it. Then after a lot of bitter vitriol, signs off “Peace and Blessings” Makes me nutty.
I second the sentiment that there seems to be a segment of bus owners here that don’t feel their businesses need to meet residents needs or wants..you know, market demand. Sort of entitled somehow.

Comment on No Love for Book Store by JT

JT — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:33:39 +0000

never heard of it, and walked by that intersection many times. maybe it was more a lack of appreciation for the value of signage and advertising.

Comment on Fort Greene Coffee by julie

julie — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:14:00 +0000

What about La Bagel Delite?!! That place is the best. I crave their coffee every morning and the service is happy and efficient. The owner is very proud of his store. He even can be heard sometimes speaking out to the customers: “We’ve got fresh squeezed orange juice today folks!”

Comment on Connecticut Muffin Moves in on Lafayette by julie

julie — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:36:31 +0000

You can also get amazing fish and meat at the farmer’s market on Saturday mornings.

Comment on Dogs fight for space in FG Park by greenster

greenster — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:37:40 +0000

When is everyone going to realize that the world is not perfect. A dog is going to bite someone, an owner is not going to pick up the crap. BUT not all dogs will bite nor owners leave the crap. I don’t have a dog and i think the park rules should stay as they are.