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From my experiences, the first page is a pretty good indication of what to expect, or do you think it gets better? If you think that two types of cuisines are diverse, then no, it's not a food desert.
Just from a quick glance of the first page, I saw Mexican food and Italian food as well.
After looking at the first page more carefully, I just realized most of the places are in Inwood, NOT Washington Heights. Nice try.
Okay, give us your definition of the boundaries of Washington Heights and we'll try to work from there. Are you going to cut off parts of it that was commonly known as Washington Heights or a subsection of Washington Heights, but often marketed as a completely separate neighborhood of Hudson Heights now?
I lived in the Hudson Heights subsection and then East of Broadway of Washington Heights for a few years. Even then, there were places that were neither chains nor Dominican and that was a decade ago.
I figured maybe you have an idiosyncratic idea of what Washington Heights consists of, so let's hear what you think the physical boundaries of Washington Heights are. Mine is basically Dyckman on the North, 155th on the South, Hudson River to the West, Harlem River to the East. Do you think those might be the boundaries or do you have a very different interpretation?
My neighborhood is NOT a "food desert" -- such places are uncommon in NYC.
But neighborhoods like this typically have ****ty food options for dining out. It's all mostly 1-3 ethnic foods, general American food, and pizza. And 90% of it is greasy and fattening. Very little in terms of fast casual health foods or sit down quality food restaurants. Unless you want to sit down to some fried chicken or a big fat burrito heh heh
Okay, give us your definition of the boundaries of Washington Heights and we'll try to work from there. Are you going to cut off parts of it that was commonly known as Washington Heights or a subsection of Washington Heights, but often marketed as a completely separate neighborhood of Hudson Heights now?
I lived in the Hudson Heights subsection and then East of Broadway of Washington Heights for a few years. Even then, there were places that were neither chains nor Dominican and that was a decade ago.
I figured maybe you have an idiosyncratic idea of what Washington Heights consists of, so let's hear what you think the physical boundaries of Washington Heights are. Mine is basically Dyckman on the North, 155th on the South, Hudson River to the West, Harlem River to the East. Do you think those might be the boundaries or do you have a very different interpretation?
Last I checked, Washington Heights sure as hell isn't in the 200s that's for sure. The majority of those places are in Inwood on the first page, and it's absurd to even argue otherwise, given how small Inwood is in comparison to Washington Heights.
OP, what rent are you paying? You do know that NYC is a big city with good parts and bad parts, right? You get what you pay for. If you live in an area that's supposedly gentrifying, then there are still plenty of low-income folks around. Businesses have to cater to the local demographic. Did you not realize this when you moved in?
Last I checked, Washington Heights sure as hell isn't in the 200s that's for sure. The majority of those places are in Inwood on the first page, and it's absurd to even argue otherwise, given how small Inwood is in comparison to Washington Heights.
Sure, that's why I asked for your definition of Washington Heights. Let's make sure we both agree it's reasonable and then I can give you a pretty good list of restaurants that are neither Dominican nor chains.
Overall, Washington Heights being a food desert is pretty silly, but let's go with the premise here first. What are your boundaries for Washington Heights?
OP, what rent are you paying? You do know that NYC is a big city with good parts and bad parts, right? You get what you pay for. If you live in an area that's supposedly gentrifying, then there are still plenty of low-income folks where you live. Businesses have to cater to the local demographic. Did you not realize this when you moved in?
I'm not speaking of the apartment itself, the infrastructure, the square footage or the price in rent. I'm speaking about the third world behaviors and third world culture in a first rate city. It's insanity that we have neighborhoods like this
I'm not speaking of the apartment itself, the infrastructure, the square footage or the price in rent. I'm speaking about the third world behaviors and third world culture in a first rate city. It's insanity that we have neighborhoods like this
Then you move to a middle or upper class area. And it's ridiculous that you're comparing your current situation to the third world.
I'm leaving this neighborhood soon, and I won't name the 'hood but it's been written up by the NYtimes as a gentrifying place. It's relatively safe and full of families.... But...
Litter everywhere, every-fokin-where. People love donating their trash to the sidewalk. Limited amenities. Restaurants around here serve food that is tasty but it's mostly greasy, obesity-inducing grub. Want grilled chicken? NO, YOU TAKE IT FRIED LIKE A GOOD FATTY.
What else is charming about my neighborhood? I'm glad you asked. First.. People blasting their music with zero regard for their neighbors. Every other household has a subwoofer and you must listen to what they listen to! Sharing is caring.
What else? People letting their dogs sh1te everywhere without picking up. People illegally breeding multiple dogs. Parents who let their children run around like wild animals with zero oversight. Really bad parenting in general, I think. Half the kids in my neighborhood are overweight by the time they are 8.
Anyone recognize this? It's insane that we live in such a wealthy city but have so many neighborhoods like this
Yea, I agree the litter and dog crap in a lot of places is pretty bad. I think third world is a stretch for most of this. I think an overhaul of the sanitation system, frequent but small monetary amounts of fining people for littering and not curbing their dog, community programs for cleaning up parks and a directed program within schools of trying to teach kids not to grow up to be slobs are all in order.
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If you think that two types of cuisines are diverse, then no, it's not a food desert.
Nice try.
