Popped in there often enough. The $1 special, while nice, clearly didn't make for a sustainable business model.
Also, with Mamoun's a block away, and just clearly more exceptional, there ought not to be room for mediocrity.
Apparently, markets are more efficient than we give them credit for.
No need to have a falafel place every half-block. Pick the best one and frequent it. Fast Food Darwinism! Same goes for pizza, and we've seen a bit of a shakeout in that market, as well, these past few months.
I loved the place. One time they tried to sell us a sandwich that was bitten into (they cut off the end). We obviously saw what they did so he offered us the sandwich for half off. Now that's a great business model.
Being dismantled right now... At Second Avenue near St. Mark's Place...another low-budget food option gone...remember when falafels were marked down to a $1?
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Close this window Jump to comment formThe $1.00 falafel was great!! The people there were nice too.
January 7, 2010 at 8:54 PM
they also just don't make names like that anymore. it's snacklicious!
January 8, 2010 at 12:26 AM
Cinderella was one of my favorite spots for many years. I'm sad to see it go away.
January 8, 2010 at 10:12 AM
What? This place was god awful and creepy. Sadly, though, this leaves the block vulnerable to an upscale gelato option.
January 8, 2010 at 1:06 PM
Good point, Daniel — this location is ripe for dessert.
January 8, 2010 at 1:29 PM
the people there were nice when I used to go there a few years ago. That's just too bad...wonder what's next...please...no froyo.
January 8, 2010 at 1:41 PM
Popped in there often enough. The $1 special, while nice, clearly didn't make for a sustainable business model.
Also, with Mamoun's a block away, and just clearly more exceptional, there ought not to be room for mediocrity.
Apparently, markets are more efficient than we give them credit for.
No need to have a falafel place every half-block. Pick the best one and frequent it. Fast Food Darwinism! Same goes for pizza, and we've seen a bit of a shakeout in that market, as well, these past few months.
January 8, 2010 at 5:35 PM
And LOVE the above comments!
Another gelato place! Haha!
No, wait, noodles, or Korean wings, or Subway...
;-)
January 8, 2010 at 5:38 PM
I loved the place. One time they tried to sell us a sandwich that was bitten into (they cut off the end). We obviously saw what they did so he offered us the sandwich for half off. Now that's a great business model.
January 13, 2010 at 6:24 PM
@FL
Ha! Classic...
January 13, 2010 at 7:19 PM