Gothamist: Smell Ya Later: The Maple Syrup Scent Returns

Field Office Research Staff

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 12:24:13 -0500

With the arrival of spring and the concurrent decrease in air pressure, Field Office Research will begin our maple syrup odor experiments once again in sections of New York City. We intend to go public with a series of press releases this year, as unfortunately, our intentions have been questioned to the point of absurdity. www.fieldofficeresearch.com

tine kjaergaard

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 04:56:47 -0500

I am living in Denmark, and I have read about this syrup scent. Does anyone know where it comes from, is it a media stunt or is it a marketing stunt? What do you think?

tine kjaergaard

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 04:56:19 -0500

I am living in Denmark, and I have read about this syrup scent. Does anyone know where it comes from, is it a media stunt or is it a marketing stunt? What do you think?

David

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:33:37 -0500

Smelled like bacon and syrup at Main Street and 6th, across from the Red Fox Grill. 45202

Matt

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 14:44:24 -0500

This may sound strange-- or it might give some insight-- but I've encountered this strong maple syrup smell in my gym's locker room (on West 73rd). Honest.

kw

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 13:44:59 -0500

God, you people complain when it smells bad, you complain when it smells good. I can't figure it out!

Bess

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 13:44:30 -0500

Sorry, this link works: http://www.ihop.com/pics/caramelcombos.jpg

Bess

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 13:40:01 -0500

Not many are aware of this, but there's an IHOP on 137th St. and ACP Blvd in Central Harlem. It's the only one in Manhattan. I bet you the smell is somehow connected to their current, limited-time-only "Sweet Caramel Combos" special: http://data.gointranet.com/cgi-bin/unitloc/ihop/locator.cgi?cpage=main.html&cu=rmanning&cl=4783. Just kidding... sort of.

Tim N.

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 12:14:24 -0500

Jen Chung, quoted in the Times!!! You go, girl!!

mike c

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 12:08:12 -0500

er, I should say I smelled IT very strong. I smell ok, for the record.

mike c

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 12:00:53 -0500

I smelled pretty strong in Hell's Kitchen this morning.

Carl Marks

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 11:59:20 -0500

The strong odor here on the upper west side continues. But that's only because the vile shitstink emanating from my upstairs neighbor's crapper has leaked out through the bathroom ventillation duct and caused massive asphyxiation in the nabe. No one is safe. Not even you Aunt Jemima.

Gwin

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 11:40:42 -0500

I was crossing Park Avenue at 46th Street at lunch yesterday and my friend and I smelled it bigtime right there.

Cookie Guggleman

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 11:37:48 -0500

Has anyone suggested that the smell is rotting garbage? I've smelled that on hot summer garbage nights.

Hogger

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 11:18:59 -0500

Faint smell of it in Maspeth, Queens, in the late afternoon.. around 4pm. It gave me the notion to make pankcakes for dinner.

a side of pancakes, please

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 10:26:48 -0500

I smelled it at NYU (Mercer and 4th St.) yesterday afternoon, too.

nisey79

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 10:17:16 -0500

Uptown has dirtier air (bus depots, etc.), hence the higher asthma rate.