Gothamist: Charity is Indeed Sweet

Windsor Terracite

Thu, 25 May 2006 09:12:36 -0500

I have not tried the coffee at Crossroads...but they get in some nice muffins, which are good for a snack as you wait for the F train. One thing about the Lonelyville building (which I take it is owned by the same folks who started the cafe): they have put in the beginnings of some very pretty window boxes. That building is no beauty architecturally, so it's a real improvement to the block's rather bedraggled look. Now, if we can just get Mike's deli to take down those ugly pennants, and maybe get Louie G's big sign on the corner dimmed down a bit... There's a lot going on in this area that highlights how the real estate bubble is shifting the neighborhood's population. Up on 7th Ave. south, pricey boutique Shoe Mania is carrying some leather jackets that cost $812.00 (!!!!). On SEVENTH AVE. SOUTH, which at least doesn't LOOK like it's gotten as gentrified as the north side of the Slope. But looks are deceiving, clearly. Makes Lonelyville's $2 cups of tea seem like a bargain.

Samantha T

Tue, 23 May 2006 09:32:52 -0500

Oh, my God - could the picture accompanying that article in the NY Times be more irritating? I live somewhat near Crossroads and am bummed to hear that the coffee is terrible. The only other cafe near me is Vox Pop on Cortelyou (which is great, actually).

cm

Tue, 23 May 2006 00:03:54 -0500

WT, is Lonelyville any better than Crossroads (also mentioned in the article)? Now that is some terrible coffee (though the baristas are friendly).

Windsor Terracite

Mon, 22 May 2006 18:35:32 -0500

"The New York Times says it's in Windsor Terrace..." Puh-leeze. It actually IS in Windsor Terrace. Gothamist, get your dogs off Manhattan's streets and a walk bit further into Brooklyn than a Billyburg bar! The coffee at Lonelyville is at best average. New young WT parents block the counter with their strollers that are sized (on a relative scale) like Hummers for the barely walking set. The prices are more worthy of Union Square than Bartel Pritchard Square. It's nice to have a cafe in the nabe and I'm happy to hear the owners are charitably minded. But with Lonelyville, WT has officially jumped the shark as a neighborhood.

Victoria

Mon, 22 May 2006 15:15:21 -0500

I support my alma mater and several environmental organizations. Lots of friends and family members have been involved in fundraising walks and runs and I always give to them. Among those, my friend Lisa's efforts stand out, because she has a fundraising store on CafePress to benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. I got most of my Christmas gifts there last year.

Samantha T

Mon, 22 May 2006 14:56:31 -0500

I'm a misanthrope, but animal welfare is probably lowest on my list for charitable giving. I give to my alma mater, cancer research, and lots of services for the homeless.

meg

Mon, 22 May 2006 13:36:45 -0500

My favorite charity-themed business is Dog Walking For Rainforests, a wonderful collective that donates at least 30% of their profits to small nonprofits & philanthropic projects. Not to mention that my dog loves his walker....

Cortney

Mon, 22 May 2006 13:32:57 -0500

I'm glad you're giving props to Lonelyville- the coffee is great, the treats are tasty, and the baristas are super sweet.