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[S.W.A.G. UPDATE BELOW] Predictably, it's being called the doughnut wars: news that beloved Canadian coffee-and-doughnuts chain Tim Hortons will replace thirteen prominent NYC Dunkin' Donuts locations operated by the Riese Organization on Monday morning has all kinds of North Americans drawing battle lines in the powdered sugar. By the end of next month, sixteen Tim Hortons will be open in NYC, pitting Munchkins against Timbits (thankfully no A-holes are involved).
Riese announced on Wednesday they were splitting with Dunkin' because a contract was up; a Dunkin' spokesperson cited irreconcilable differences of sorts, stemming from a lawsuit involving a 1998 Post photo depicting a mouse dreamily chomping on a chocolate glazed in the window of a 46th Street shop.
Refering to the Tim's invasion, NY1 news anchor (and Calgary native) Pat Kiernan tells the Daily News "It's a glorious day for Canadians in the city," while the Times contemplates the sheer numbers of the more established chain, noting "There are 427 Dunkin’ Donuts within 10 miles of Times Square." Though clearly outnumbered, this may be an easier than expected fight for the scrappy, frontier-forged Tim Hortons: an Ottawa native living in New York puts it this way: “When you’re crossing the prairie and going through bear-infested territory, Tim’s is your friend.”
Let's hope (perhaps pray) the same follows when the infestation of sandwich-loving bears from Vernon finally master public transportation, visit the Statue of Liberty's Crown, and/or otherwise clog SoHo. UPDATE: On Monday morning from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., the new Tim Hortons in Penn Station will open by giving out 100 gallons of coffee to commuters, no questions asked. So start lining up now for your first free taste of Canadian black medicine; the T-Hos is located at north end of LIRR concourse, by the 34th Street and 7th Avenue entrance.
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"Timbits"? Is that like "Tim's naughty bits?"
I think I'll pass...
Can I get a list, A-holes? ;)
People will go the place which has the best prices.
how do you explain starbucks?
Welcome Tim! The Tim Horton's shops are one of our favorite things about Canada. We spotted several this week at Jazzfest in Montreal. Donut wars should be a great ongoing event here in NYC. Is there a Tim's alternative to the Box of Joe?
Hey I was there too! BTW, TPoutine is opening soon on the LES.
Timmy's is evil... you will become addicted to their coffee. Go in and ask for a double-double, or if you like it really sweet, a 4 by 4!
I wonder if employees in the NYC locations will know those Canadian terms. Those aren't Tim Horton-exclusive, but are used anywhere in Canada.
Tim Hortons is actually very good... However, the Reise Organization does to fast food what Sarah Palin does to the English language.
To paraphrase H.G. Wells:
"Yet across the gulf of the Great Lakes, minds that are to our minds as ours are to those of the beasts that perish, intellects vast and cool and unsympathetic, regarded this city with envious eyes, and slowly and surely drew their plans against us."
"T-Hos" just don't sound right, eh.
Timmy's the best! Long nights back-in-the-days study friend and road partner. Good luck with NY launch.
boycott Canadian goods until they stop clubbing baby seals
have you ever tasted baby seal? duck liver's got NOTHING on baby seal!
can someone please tell me where the other timmy's are!
tucker:
Here you go.
Tim's is an iconic Canadian brand, but Canada's culinary roots are much deeper. The Halifax Farmer's Market is the longest-running market in North America, opening in 1750. Have a look!