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Early Addition
Though it officially opens today, blogger Dessert Buzz was on the scene this weekend for the "soft opening" of the hotly anticipated new Upper West Side location of Shake Shack. It's okay to be jealous. The 'Shroom burger, the Bird Dog, the fries and the Custard of the Day, Shack Shiraz Poached Pear, were reportedly "all spot on. The Custard of the day was particularly superb. They had a designated greeter to explain things and hand out samples of the custard of the day. They gave me a remote electronic device to signal when to come get my food, which took about three minutes."
Did you go? Anyone quaff any of the Shake Shack wine? If you're planning on attacking the shack this week, the above custard calendar lets you plan your visit according to your taste. Serious Eats also has photos from the historic, life-affirming opening night.
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Why the obsession on this blog about this mediocre burger joint?
What's next? A new Wendy's opens up in Parkchester?
"snobs got tired of going downtown" should be the title of the article.
What recession? The Shit Shack has another location! Hooray!
This is good news for me, i work and the area and welcome another place in a rather boring location for food.
I heard the lines at the new location are just as long.
it just won't be the same without rats running around the floor while i eat.
YYaaaaaaawwwwnnnnnn......
Shake Shack is waaay overrated.
I went last night (Sunday) for the soft opening. It was great. All the food was equally as good as the downtown location. Actually, I think the fries may have been even better!
The kitchen is massive, and tons of staff. There was plenty of seating upstairs and down as well.
We caught it just before it closed (8p this week only), so the line was about 15 minutes long.
But you can bet that the lines will be down the block, just like the downtown location.
BUT, you can grab your food to-go and walk over to Central Park (on a warmer day I guess) just a block away.
A new Wendys is opening in Parkchester? Really? Don't lie to me!
I don't get the appeal of standing in line for 40 minutes to pay for a hamburger & a mix of lemonade & ice tea.
Shake Shack in Parkchester?? My Gram would have been so happy if it was there in 1972. Too bad she moved out in the 70's.
When is it coming to Hudson Heights? There is a perfect spot for it on W. 177 and St. Nich....next to Pedro Gonzalez selling his juice on the street..
(oh in case you are new to NYC, Hudson Heights is where Washington Heights used to be!) WORD!