Gothamist: The Mystery of the Disappearing Shake: SOLVED

Rance

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:27:23 -0500

One of the interesting things about the Shamrock Shake is that the green coloring seems to be untouched by the human digestive system. A friends son was totally spooked when the day after, everything came through bright green.

Insatiable

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:59:46 -0500

Original sandwich and waffle fries for $4.25. Never on Sunday, but it sure made this Monday more bearable. There's a catering menu kicking around, too, if you're looking for 30 "finger" sandwiches and a gallon of lemonade.

Minerva

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 12:41:35 -0500

This is but the latest in a long line of reasons to hate NYU students.

Alex

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 12:39:43 -0500

Hey, 15... Suck my two delicious pickle slices, you knob; either you're a blackhearted communist vegetarian or you know not of that which you speak. I'd trade all the McDonalds and all the Shamrock Shakes in all of Christendom for one single Chik-fil-A with reasonable access to a convenient subway line. I'd trade up every White Castle, too. I'd even trade ever pizza maker using the name Ray's. I'm infiltrating NYU to-day!

jessica

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:26:04 -0500

[24] Rich: Sadly, the Shamrock shake is no longer present in LA either. Check www.blogging.la for the story. Bastards.

smitty

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:28:29 -0500

Mc/Mac surnames are of Gaelic origin and mean Son of. People from Scotland can have those surnames, but their ancient ancestors came from Ireland. Happy St. Paddy's day (tomorrow).

J$

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:12:53 -0500

forget the shamrock shake, when is NYC going to get the cadbury mini-eggs mcflurry? velvet-sea.blogspot.com/2006/04/cadbury-mini-eggs-mcflurry.html

Rich

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:25:04 -0500

Too funny how I was always able to get my shamrock shake fix after moving to LA and now back in NYC, can't get it.

Schadenfreudian Mensch

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:16:05 -0500

"McDonalds has cursed it's irish name" Irish? I thought McDonalds was a Scottish name, like you know...Scrooge McDuck.

mark

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:12:03 -0500

i absolutely love chick fil a and also drive to paramus regularly. i can't wait to hit NYU. if i need an ID, i will sign up for a walking tour through the school of continuing education just to get a temporary ID. there is no chick fil a in manhattan because they can't be open on sundays. i would think it would be tough to pay manhattan rent on only 6 days of revenues, no?

zincink

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:00:54 -0500

my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard.. oh wait..not in NY... How can you call yourself McDonalds and get rid of the Shamrock Shake.

fgfsdf

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:36:33 -0500

I moved to New York to GET AWAY from Shamrock Shakes and Chik-Fil-As. [19] Posted by: Gregoire | March 16, 2007 2:09 PM Were Shamrock Shakes really plaguing you that much in your old town?

Gregoire

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:09:27 -0500

I moved to New York to GET AWAY from Shamrock Shakes and Chik-Fil-As.

smitty

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:55:47 -0500

Jess - NJ Transit to PA's Septa - an hour and a half into Philly.

Amen

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:53:29 -0500

Amen #15

emily

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:52:10 -0500

I'm a current NYU student. You don't need an ID to get into the Weinstein food court (straight ahead when you walk in the front door), but I don't think you can get a shamrock shake there, unfortunately.

less chain and big box stores

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:35:05 -0500

i have an idea: why don't you assholes that want chick-fil-a so badly, move to fucking paramus or shut the fuck up? thanks

whatever

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:12:35 -0500

At least one McDonald's in Chicago still has the green "Shamrock" shake. At least they were advertising these shakes a few weeks ago when I was there.

Holly Golightly

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:12:28 -0500

#12, much like Tiffany's, Chick-fil-A isn't open on Sunday. Unlike Tiffany's, it's a national policy predicated on the fact that people should be in church. For an NYC QSR, this is a business plan challenge the likes of cracking the interstate redemption of Michigan's 10 cent bottle refund. If anyone can come up with a way to make this work, I'll come in with half the franchise fee.

Sally Tomato

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:46:44 -0500

God bless you, Gothamist. You have solved the mystery of the disappearing Shamrock Shake that has plagued me since the early 90s. Oh and Chick-fil-A? Don't even get me started. They should just acquiesce and open a proper outpost, like Trader Joe's.

Jess

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:41:21 -0500

I'm completely willing to cross state lines for a shamrock shake. Where do y'all think I can get one the fastest via Path, NJ Transit, Metro-North, or other?

ew

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:39:53 -0500

what is wrong with you people? eating at mcdonalds? nyc has far better places to even get a minty milkshake other than that shithole.

irish man

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:36:03 -0500

McDonalds has cursed it's irish name and brought shame to us who are from there, and the final slap in the face, on the eve of celebrating our history, no shamrock shake. McDonalds hates the irish there fore i hate McDonalds

Parker

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:23:09 -0500

My friend, who does not attend NYU but is college age, has no trouble getting into the Chick Fil A at Weinstein. You don't need to flash an ID to the guard, but maybe if you look like you definitely aren't a student they'll stop you. And wouldn't that be embarrassing?

alumna

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:56:33 -0500

When I was at NYU, you did need an id to get into the food court at Weinstein. Might not be in the secure area, but you do still have to walk past security guards. Of course, when I was there, we didn't have Chik Fil A, either... dammit. I would have eaten there everyday.

Bubba

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:40:45 -0500

No McDonalds Shamrock Shakes allowed in the 5 boroughs due to rat turd content

Max

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:38:16 -0500

The Chick-Fil-A is located at the Weinstein Food Court inside the Weinstein Residence Hall (5-11 University Place). Those without an NYU ID should be able to get inside the food court since the food court is outside the secure area.

T.R.

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:35:48 -0500

I've been going to Baskin & Robbins for their mint chocolate chip ice cream shake the past couple of years. Closest you can come Shamrock shake in NYC these days.

Wallard

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:34:58 -0500

I hit the Paramus Chick-fil-A with some frequency, to make up for NYC's lack of chicken sandwiches topped with pickles. That said, if you need a shamrock shake stand-in, Ben & Jerry's is your destination for the Dublin O'Chillo - Dublin Mudslide ice cream mixed with Cappachillo® coffee, milk & ice, topped with fresh whipped cream.

jtg

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:30:56 -0500

Ah, if only there was a chick-fil-A in NYC... I'd be there every damn day.

Jen Chung

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:27:55 -0500

I think I saw a Coldstone Creamery advertise some sort of minty shake.