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99.9% of time that nails it for most. Often Gristedes or a DAG is only supermarket close (usually because they've been in same location since God made dirt and spit), so a convenient place in nabe.
Usually avoid Grosstedes like the plague, but sometimes you're passing, just need a few things and don't feel like going out of your way.
Gristedes is one of few places that has frozen collard greens and kale, so there's that anyway.
Gristedes quality has gone way down. This isn't a surprise that they're closing.
Would be good to see a Trader Joe's go in that spot.
Closest one is on 59th street. None on the UES yet.
Gristedes had no say in matter; building gave them the boot due to redevelopment plans for space. That store actually did pretty good numbers, as it did when was Food Emporium. In both instances it is (was) the only supermarket in that part of UES. Well there's DAG around corner on Lexington one block north, but that store is smaller, more cramped and DAG had gone way downhill to point was nearly going to file for bankruptcy and shut. Red Apple Group (who own Gristedes) stepped in and made major investment then subsequently buying entire thing from DAG family who ran the place into ground.
There used to be a huge Gristedes on 86th between First and Second that was open 24/7. Shut down years ago due to half that block being bought up for redevelopment.
Went in there late one night (it was only thing open) and upon walking down meat aisle saw a huge rat behind counter jump down and scurry away. That was it for me; but basket down and never bothered again.
Rodents aside that Gristedes on 86th did good business. Again it was the only supermarket in that part of Yorkville until C-Town opened several blocks north.
John Catsimatidis's money is probably one of if not only thing keeping that supermarket chain alive.
Profit margins on supermarkets aren't that great, this especially in a high CODB area like NYC. Then you have all new competition such as online (Fresh Direct, Amazon....) and new supermarket chains such as Whole Foods, Trader Joe's...). Then also pile on places such as CVS, Duane Reade, Target, et al who sell groceries among other things.
Keep in mind latter stores are all non-union, whereas virtually all old school supermarkets (DAG, Gristedes, Morton Williams...) are union.
John Catsimatidis's money
Most likely and there is nothing wrong with that.
It takes courage to invest in risky times like this
and those that do and turn the investment into
something better for the neighborhood earn my
respect and approval.
Gristedes had no say in matter; building gave them the boot due to redevelopment plans for space. That store actually did pretty good numbers, as it did when was Food Emporium. In both instances it is (was) the only supermarket in that part of UES. Well there's DAG around corner on Lexington one block north, but that store is smaller, more cramped and DAG had gone way downhill to point was nearly going to file for bankruptcy and shut. Red Apple Group (who own Gristedes) stepped in and made major investment then subsequently buying entire thing from DAG family who ran the place into ground.
There used to be a huge Gristedes on 86th between First and Second that was open 24/7. Shut down years ago due to half that block being bought up for redevelopment.
Went in there late one night (it was only thing open) and upon walking down meat aisle saw a huge rat behind counter jump down and scurry away. That was it for me; but basket down and never bothered again.
Rodents aside that Gristedes on 86th did good business. Again it was the only supermarket in that part of Yorkville until C-Town opened several blocks north.
Ah! Would be awesome if a TJ's does go into that spot once redevelopment happens.
I've never been a Gristedes fan, but I guess it isn't the worst. The "worst" overall, in my opinion, goes to C-Town, usually. LOL
A prime location for one to locate in, and one of the more logical spots left for a TJ's locate in, at least for Manhattan.
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