Another bad storefront that knocks the neighborhood down. Speaking of bad storefronts, I went into C-Town the other day for milk because the line in Natural was so long. C-Town reeks of spoiled food and foul odors. I can't understand how this place stays open?
I don't see anything wrong with a 7-Eleven coming into that location. It's right across from the subway, etc.. what else did you expect to go there? Seriously... And besides, some of the newer 7-Elevens are really nice. Not saying this will be one of those pilot 7-Elevens, but we shall see.
Seriously??? Sorry Drake but you're willing to settle for mediocracy and this is what holds the neighborhood back. How about a nice fruit market in that space so you don't have to walk all the way over to Natural? You have to have an imagination to upgrade a neighborhood.
Firstly, I recommend limiting it to just one cup of coffee tomorrow, not several. Either that or try to include one punctuation mark, not several. It is frightening the readers.
Secondly, fruits are always nice - but fruits near subway entrances make me think of dirty fruit. So not sure that would work.
7-11 is a perfect fit for Forest Hills! Convenience and low prices on coffee, snacks, etc, what more could you ask for?
As to C-Town, that place just looks dirty! I could never feel good about buying any food there. I guess others feel differently, since they're still in business.
I cant imagine why anyone would go to CTown when there are two really good supermarkets a block away on queens blvd. Like you said CTown is just dirty.
The Key Food a block away from Cobblestones is heads above the C Town. I cant remember the name of the other one but its between Ascan and 75th on queens blvd and its also not bad.
I don't get it, what were you hoping for? Forest Hills is mostly chain shops and eateries, this is just another addition of the same. It (7-11) fulfills the needs and demands of an area that requires affordablibilty.
The only good "supermarkets" IMO are Stop and Shop, and Trader Joe's. Both require either a car or taking a bus though, so not very convenient. If either of these would open on or around the Austin St. area, they would do amazing business! But I'm not getting my hopes up, I just don't think that will happen. There used to be rumors about a Whole Foods opening here, but that will definitely never happen since very few residents could ever afford the Whole Paycheck prices.
I agree with a lot of what you said, regarding Stop and Shop and Trader Joe's, but the rest of your comment is absurd. We shop at Whole Foods every week and it certainly doesn't bankrupt us. It's about the same as any other decent supermarket in terms of buying better quality food. I don't know where this idea came from that it is somehow so much more.
So, we shop there every week, often more than once a week. The only thing is we have to shuttle it from one of their locations in Manhattan back to Forest Hills, which is ridiculous. If they opened here, they'd do great.
Here's your so-called "Whole Paycheck" for ya. As you can see, it's barely more to shop for these quality items at Whole Foods. Maybe it's the fact that their stores are so clean and gorgeous that people who don't shop there just assume it costs so much more? http://thebillfold.com/2012/04/is-whole-foods-really-that-more-expensive/
I agree, if you shop strategically it is not that much more expensive. Fresh Direct in just as expensive as Whole Foods and their trucks are all over the neighborhood. I resort to them because I cannot commute to the city and back to do my grocery shopping but if Whole Foods was local I would shop there rather than Fresh Direct.
Actually, I find Fresh Direct prices very reasonable on many of their food items -- especially if you take advantage of the weekly President's Picks. Stay away from household cleaning goods however -- they soak you on those.
The rent was asking 20k per month. No fruit stand can pay that rent. Besides 7-eleven is clean and the most upscale of any convenience store. The newer 7-elevens are fantastic. Lots of fresh foods.
We don't need another chain in the neighborhood. This is bad for the area. Support your local shops. boutique businesses, mom and pop shops. Boycott the Gordon Gecko chain businesses.
Just what we needed to raise the bar on the area.
ReplyDeleteLOL. Agreed.
DeleteAnother bad storefront that knocks the neighborhood down. Speaking of bad storefronts, I went into C-Town the other day for milk because the line in Natural was so long. C-Town reeks of spoiled food and foul odors. I can't understand how this place stays open?
ReplyDeleteI don't see anything wrong with a 7-Eleven coming into that location. It's right across from the subway, etc.. what else did you expect to go there? Seriously...
DeleteAnd besides, some of the newer 7-Elevens are really nice. Not saying this will be one of those pilot 7-Elevens, but we shall see.
7-11 has ugly storefronts but pretty good coffee.
DeleteSeriously??? Sorry Drake but you're willing to settle for mediocracy and this is what holds the neighborhood back. How about a nice fruit market in that space so you don't have to walk all the way over to Natural? You have to have an imagination to upgrade a neighborhood.
DeleteFirstly, I recommend limiting it to just one cup of coffee tomorrow, not several. Either that or try to include one punctuation mark, not several. It is frightening the readers.
DeleteSecondly, fruits are always nice - but fruits near subway entrances make me think of dirty fruit. So not sure that would work.
... and fruits along Queens Blvd. makes me think of VERY dirty fruit, so again...
Delete7-11 is a perfect fit for Forest Hills! Convenience and low prices on coffee, snacks, etc, what more could you ask for?
ReplyDeleteAs to C-Town, that place just looks dirty! I could never feel good about buying any food there. I guess others feel differently, since they're still in business.
I cant imagine why anyone would go to CTown when there are two really good supermarkets a block away on queens blvd. Like you said CTown is just dirty.
ReplyDeleteAnd those "really good" supermarkets would be what exactly? Can't wait to find out!
DeleteThe Key Food a block away from Cobblestones is heads above the C Town. I cant remember the name of the other one but its between Ascan and 75th on queens blvd and its also not bad.
DeleteSuch a great location, so much potential, and THIS is what they choose to do with it? Ugh. So disappointing.
ReplyDeleteI don't get it, what were you hoping for? Forest Hills is mostly chain shops and eateries, this is just another addition of the same. It (7-11) fulfills the needs and demands of an area that requires affordablibilty.
Deletewhere is that?
ReplyDeleteNext to Red Mango on the beautiful Queens Blvd. of course
DeleteGod forbid they should open a 7-Eleven on Queens Blvd! The horror! The horror!
DeleteI'm happy about it actually, I like their coffee and if I get the occasional Slurpee craving during the warm weather months I can go there.
ReplyDeleteC-Town is awful, the newly named Orchard Foods (formerly Fine Fare) next to Portofino is pretty good.
7-11 = More litter for Forest Hills.
ReplyDeleteHalf a notch above the OTB...
ReplyDelete99 Cent Paradise was looking at that spot as well.
DeleteSo lesser of 2 evils ?
I'm just glad something is filling that spot
I agree and am fascinated by the name "99 Cent Paradise"
DeleteThe only good "supermarkets" IMO are Stop and Shop, and Trader Joe's. Both require either a car or taking a bus though, so not very convenient. If either of these would open on or around the Austin St. area, they would do amazing business! But I'm not getting my hopes up, I just don't think that will happen. There used to be rumors about a Whole Foods opening here, but that will definitely never happen since very few residents could ever afford the Whole Paycheck prices.
ReplyDeleteI agree with a lot of what you said, regarding Stop and Shop and Trader Joe's, but the rest of your comment is absurd. We shop at Whole Foods every week and it certainly doesn't bankrupt us. It's about the same as any other decent supermarket in terms of buying better quality food. I don't know where this idea came from that it is somehow so much more.
DeleteSo, we shop there every week, often more than once a week. The only thing is we have to shuttle it from one of their locations in Manhattan back to Forest Hills, which is ridiculous. If they opened here, they'd do great.
Here's your so-called "Whole Paycheck" for ya. As you can see, it's barely more to shop for these quality items at Whole Foods. Maybe it's the fact that their stores are so clean and gorgeous that people who don't shop there just assume it costs so much more?
Deletehttp://thebillfold.com/2012/04/is-whole-foods-really-that-more-expensive/
I agree, if you shop strategically it is not that much more expensive. Fresh Direct in just as expensive as Whole Foods and their trucks are all over the neighborhood. I resort to them because I cannot commute to the city and back to do my grocery shopping but if Whole Foods was local I would shop there rather than Fresh Direct.
DeleteYou can try Stop and Shop's Peapod delivery service
DeleteActually, I find Fresh Direct prices very reasonable on many of their food items -- especially if you take advantage of the weekly President's Picks. Stay away from household cleaning goods however -- they soak you on those.
DeleteWe're fighting the 7-Eleven takeover of the East Village: http://nypress.com/7-eleven-and-the-east-village/
ReplyDeleteThe rent was asking 20k per month. No fruit stand can pay that rent. Besides 7-eleven is clean and the most upscale of any convenience store. The newer 7-elevens are fantastic. Lots of fresh foods.
ReplyDeleteWe don't need another chain in the neighborhood. This is bad for the area. Support your local shops. boutique businesses, mom and pop shops. Boycott the Gordon Gecko chain businesses.
ReplyDelete