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August 12, 2005

First Blimpies in FG, Now Subway in the Burg

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We noticed on the way to work this morning that Subway is setting up shop on Bedford Avenue at North 5th in Williamsburg. We remember the outcry when Tasti DeLite opened up in, what, 2003? We haven't heard a peep of resistance this go-round though. Has the community just resigned itself to corporate mediocrity?




Posted by Brownstoner at 9:33 AM | Comments (13)
Categories: Neighborhoods

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Subway is corporate mediocrity, but isn't each resturant a franchise? So isn't it really a small business with just a built in how-to manual? A local resident could have opened this place up. (But I could be wrong.)

Posted by: mf at August 12, 2005 9:50 AM

We all need to try to put in the extra effort and cook at home. Maybe a big meal on the weekends and left-overs throughout the week. This fast food nonsense is getting out control. Unless we can come up with some healthier faster food alternatives...cuz the corporate stuff is addictive garbage.

Posted by: Anonymous at August 12, 2005 10:05 AM

mf - Excellent point.

Tasti Delite opened up later than 2003 I think - more like 04? And there's constantly a huge line. And guaranteed there will constantly be a huge line at Subway, too with all the bars and late-night debauchery going on...

Posted by: i own a condo at August 12, 2005 10:08 AM

we call it "taz-day-lee-tay", and there's sometimes a line because it takes them FOREVER to do anything. they're rude to boot. feh.

Posted by: suzy at August 12, 2005 11:32 AM

Wake me up when there's a Starbucks on Nostrand.

Posted by: Anonymous at August 12, 2005 11:52 AM

You'll probably get a Dunkin Donuts instead. They are sprouting up everywhere.

Posted by: Anonymous at August 12, 2005 11:59 AM

There already is a subway in Clinton Hill on Fulton near Washington. Pretty unobtrusive in my opinion.

If you are looking for nice coffee in Clinton Hill, please go the Outpost Cafe on Fulton between Grand and Classon. It's a great place, displays art for sale too. Support the local businesses if you can!

Posted by: Anonymous at August 12, 2005 12:05 PM

We didn't need another Indian restaruant to replace Kitchen of Bengal because Taj Mahal is half a block away, so Subway kinda fits in food-wise. I mean, I'd rather see an independent deli open up, but when you are losing places like L Cafe and gaining places like Tasti DeLite, its obvious where Bedford Ave is headed..

I'm just glad it wasn't another Bagel/Pizza/Thai place that opened up.

Posted by: Herb at August 12, 2005 12:34 PM

I second the recommendation for Outpost on Fulton (approximately at Irving or Downing.) It's a bit hidden (i.e. not much going on on that block) but they make great coffee and their pastries are fresh every day.

Posted by: Anonymous at August 12, 2005 1:26 PM

many in the neighborhood are quite concerned about this.
check out:
http://williamsburgwarriors.org/subway.html

for more on the subject

Posted by: Eve at August 14, 2005 6:32 PM

Outpost in Clinton Hill is indeed a very welcome addition to the neighborhood. Excellent coffee and espresso, comfortable atmosphere, and locally owned. Please no Duncan Donuts. Just say no!!!

Posted by: gdf at August 15, 2005 8:56 AM

i want a tuna sub.

Posted by: suzy at August 15, 2005 8:21 PM

Few people will go out of their way just to get a meal from Subway. If people in the community won't eat there, then the place will go out of business. If it stays in business, then it's fulfilling some kind of need. The real question, as I see it, is why so many people are willing to abandon the Mom & Pop stores in favor of chains.

Posted by: Daniel at August 16, 2005 12:55 PM

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