shadowsurge t1_j9w52mu wrote
Reply to comment by GoodDecision in I Like Killing Flies (2004) profound and profane philosophies from an iconic New York restauranteur as he navigates gentrification in his neighborhood [1:18:14] by maxkmiller
The modern shopsins is essentially a novelty run by his kids, it's a shame but they probably make more from that merch than food now.
GoodDecision t1_j9w5rd9 wrote
I'm well aware. I'd rather that than it close all together though. I am sad I missed my window to visit while Kenny was alive.
mata_dan t1_j9xyftc wrote
I wonder how much of that is indeed due to economic changes over time. Trying to make a profit off prepared food is er, a bit of a challenge to say the least. In cities the margins are usually pushed as close to just barely possible as they can be.
-Vagabond t1_j9ylbdg wrote
He actually discussed margins in his book and how most of his profit is from drinks like iced tea.
shadowsurge t1_ja064fa wrote
That's part of it, but nowadays it's mostly a counter in an upscale food hall, the neighborhood they're in has rapidly gentrified in the past few decades and little eateries like that have trouble surviving.
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