Chain Links: Good and Bad
In my book there's no such thing as a bad chain–I have room in my heart for them all–but clearly not everyone agrees.
New Yorkers have been crapping themselves over the soon-to-open Trader Joe's. Part of me can't blame them. $2.99 vegan pad thai? Amazing (I guess), though I'm more of a discount Niman Ranch bacon and Total Greek yogurt shopper.
The new Bed-Stuy Applebee's isn't being met with so much love. What kind of foolish freaks line up for honey bbq Riblets, they ask? Well, these people, apparently. There are worse crimes than Applebee's fascination. I'll admit that a new chain in a formerly chain-less area can be weirdly thrilling.
I'm just excited to hear that the Applebee's is housed in a former Lerner's. If they'd only create a two-in-one concept.