I quickvisited Panera on Woodhaven, just to pick up a takeout menu, and the place was pretty full for a late Sunday afternoon. I think people like the soup and sandwich combo. The place has nice looking artisanal breads, plenty of space for dining, and seemed to appeal to couples. I see just a few doors down they are making space for a hamburger place--something called Five Guys or something? A chain, I guess, like Panera (which is not named after a big hair band). There is also a mixed martial arts school ready to open. I guess the micro-economy of the neighborhood is improving. Glendale was pretty quiet for years. Our deceased neighbor Mr. Phleghardt, who lived here forever told us candidly that "the problem with this area is too many old people!" He was old. I liked that. The area is changing, with young people moving in, more dog walkers. Hard to get a fix on who they are or what they do. Not quite like hipsterhaven Bklyn, but....changing.
We attended a meeting of theGlendale Civic Association and the 104 Pct. reps told us about crime stats (slightly up in some of the 7 major categories), and several of us neighbors complained about Yerman's Pub and also the Amici Cafe/Bar. The commander knew both places.
Our favorite site queenscrap.com has a story about Atlas Mall today. I like that site, and like reading the lively comments.
A little closer to home, in fact inside our home there has been a name change. Pawla Newcat now goes by the name Nosey Nora.
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Ummm...that's NOISY Nora.
YOU'RE the NOSEY Nora, honey (see post above)
Uh, oh. Is them some fightin' words in the comment above?
There's a Five Guys opening up just off 86th near me (next to the Burger King/Popeye's chicken 2fer establishment.) I ate there once with Soo and Shell. All they have are burgers, hot dogs and fries. Mmmm, heart attack in a paper wrapper. Their food was good, especially the fries, which were hand cut and abundant. Perhaps okay for a once or twice a year splurge and then plenty of CSA veggies to offset the damage.
I like the name Nora. Isn't Noisy Nora a little girl mouse in a children's book? I think I remember reading it as a kid. She wore a little dress and was jealous of her new baby brother mouse getting all the attention?
I thought Five Guys was yummalicious. I know you guys aren't thrilled with all the new traffic in your neck of the woods, but if you're a fan of a good hamburger, you'll like Five Guys...
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