Gothamist: Currently NYC's Public Enemy #1: Restaurant Rats

Andrea

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 01:20:33 -0500

The Vegas Diner is open! They were ready to re-open immediately.... And, when they re-inspected it, there were no violations found! It's amazing how a good place could get so screwed! 25 years in business and never a problem, then suddenly something happens in the City and they are made an example of for no reason!

Shmurf

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 09:11:06 -0500

LOL, I stopped eating fast food years ago ! If the server doesn't put something in your food, Then you might have to worry about their level of pest control .

SLI

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 14:24:52 -0500

EWWWW! I also used to work at Court TV and ate there frequently. I am so grossed out.

penny

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:59:44 -0500

Do staff still get paid when stores like this close down temporarily?

Rudy

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 10:35:46 -0500

Ugh! I just vomited in my mouth a little. I work in 605 Third directly across the street and while I usually bring my lunch, I have occasionally hit up this ABP in a pinch. Feeling like Ace Ventura whe he finds out that Einhorn is Ray Finkle - "Your gun is digging into my hip". Blech!

Tex

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 10:16:59 -0500

What about a cute kitty sitting in the window with a dead, mangled mouse dangling from its mouth?

MT

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 09:03:55 -0500

I LOVE that idea Shirley. It would attract more customers too. I know I can't resist a store or a deli with a cute kitty sitting in the window!

shirley J

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:52:15 -0500

Or they could get a store cat to stay overnight. They are non-toxic, self sustaining rodent control, and nice to pet, too.

BODYGUARDS

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:16:54 -0500

Companies who REALLY want to discover how bad their RAT or MOUSE problems are could simply do the following: --> get several mousetraps/ rattraps with bait and leave them in dark places ... --> or for get several inexpensive night vision Cctv Cameras or Webcams with a motion detection and a DVR recorder - then install them in suspected places along with the traps to see what percentages were caught. BTW: If the latter seems like an ordeal - just imagine the bad PR and the money lost when any midtown store is closed....even with insurance, yet they still have to pay rent and taxes and get their customers back.

edEx

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:42:09 -0500

Next stop, Starbucks!

Teddy N.

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 21:25:38 -0500

evidence of smoking in the restaurant (Vegas Diner)- probably some waitresses who didn't want to freeze their butt off during the cold temps recently.

Freddy

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:40:03 -0500

How is the food faux French? What does that mean? Are the croissants actually biscuits in a crescent shape?

Qbertplaya

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:21:28 -0500

F*ck! I just had a coffee and muffin from there this morning!

llcoolgirl

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:37:36 -0500

them rats is nasty bud they need to find they own place to eat j/p!!!!

TeesMyBody.com T-Shirts

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:08:34 -0500

Wow that's gross. Is that how you yankees live up there? Lol just kidding, I love The City. Bob Hasko www.TeesMyBody.com T-Shirts

robin.g

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:58:27 -0500

Bummer about the Vegas!! Good thing no rats though, maybe they will reopen?

robin.g

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:57:44 -0500

Bummer about the Vegas Diner, that place is great.

smitty

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:00:12 -0500

Is that rats picture from KFC or from ABP?

tien

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:30:14 -0500

their bread is so good that even rats want to eat there!

SP

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:27:32 -0500

eeewwwwwwww, i've eaten stuff from the ABP! I used to freelance at court tv in that building, they were a convenient source of breakfast and mid day snacks.

Kevin Bracken

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:27:09 -0500

You have to admit, rats are kinda cute.