some more random irks about S.I.
first off, I hope to see all of the fans of my show at the coney island sat nite film series on aug. 6th 8:30 PM admission $5.00
went down to the "back to the beach" event at midland....ummm, I think we could use a few more gyro vendors! (sarcasm) ...and lets put the stands so close together that no one can walk when there's a crowd!
I also love the fact that 2 outta every three people I seen were overweight! (warms the cockles of my heart, it does!) I heard "Jimmy" (molinaro) was treated lke a rock star when he appeared. Great, nobody remembers the over-crowding, lack of funds for wed. nite concerts, under-the-table deals made with contractors, union-busting of CTV, incessant potholes, alleged mob ties, ...etc....etc...ad naseum...It's sad, reallly sad.
OK, ralph's opened late in the season, but the lines are waaaaaay outta control. (and what's up with 77 flavors? Shit, I remember so few that when they added "rainbow" flavor ice-it was a big deal!) But those lines-Who would wait 45 minutes for an ice? Jeez, it's the same "cattle heard" mentality that drives ALL profitable food businesses on SI!!! I try to seek out the other Ralph ices outlets on the island, where there's no wait! (or even "Rita's" or "Uncle Louie G's!")....best of all, screw 'em...go to Eggers!
Outdoor dining-but you can't smoke! was recently at Tugs, good food-nice outdoor dining area, watch the boats go by, ....but if you want to smoke, please walk 30-40 feet away, down by the tracks. Ummmm....we're OUTSIDE!...just another win for the "nico-nazis", I'm afraid. ...it's gotten so bad, I seen an outdoor cafe on Hylan, where they make the smoker stand on the other side of the 3' fence...less than 5 feet away from the tables!...amazing.
went down to the "back to the beach" event at midland....ummm, I think we could use a few more gyro vendors! (sarcasm) ...and lets put the stands so close together that no one can walk when there's a crowd!
I also love the fact that 2 outta every three people I seen were overweight! (warms the cockles of my heart, it does!) I heard "Jimmy" (molinaro) was treated lke a rock star when he appeared. Great, nobody remembers the over-crowding, lack of funds for wed. nite concerts, under-the-table deals made with contractors, union-busting of CTV, incessant potholes, alleged mob ties, ...etc....etc...ad naseum...It's sad, reallly sad.
OK, ralph's opened late in the season, but the lines are waaaaaay outta control. (and what's up with 77 flavors? Shit, I remember so few that when they added "rainbow" flavor ice-it was a big deal!) But those lines-Who would wait 45 minutes for an ice? Jeez, it's the same "cattle heard" mentality that drives ALL profitable food businesses on SI!!! I try to seek out the other Ralph ices outlets on the island, where there's no wait! (or even "Rita's" or "Uncle Louie G's!")....best of all, screw 'em...go to Eggers!
Outdoor dining-but you can't smoke! was recently at Tugs, good food-nice outdoor dining area, watch the boats go by, ....but if you want to smoke, please walk 30-40 feet away, down by the tracks. Ummmm....we're OUTSIDE!...just another win for the "nico-nazis", I'm afraid. ...it's gotten so bad, I seen an outdoor cafe on Hylan, where they make the smoker stand on the other side of the 3' fence...less than 5 feet away from the tables!...amazing.
posted by edroogie at 5:46 PM
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as far as ralphs, i have been there at least 5x this summer and i never waited more than 15 min, the lines are deceiving they never take 45 min
as far as ralphs, i have been there at least 5x this summer and i never waited more than 15 min, the lines are deceiving they never take 45 min
Uncle Louie Gs on Hylan is really great though. They are so nice and they have new owners now i heard. Plus they are open during the winter and even sell hot soup!!
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