Comments on: Tina’s Diner: A Bushwick Fixture Since 1969

By: penelope

penelope — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:06:13 +0000

But, come on now, people. Isn’t the point here that this “person” was burning his baby unattended with cigarettes (on the outside of the restaurant) while leaving his food unattended to? Can’t we all just think of the children? My god.

By: james

james — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:55:36 +0000

BUT LAST WEEKEND…. IT WASN’T OPEN!

By: ZORRO

ZORRO — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:15:16 +0000

Beware of smoking people whose names begin with “Z”!!!!!

But did this guy light up a baby or am I confused? (don’t really need an answer on that one)

By: Armstrong

Armstrong — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:57:21 +0000

a cigarette, a baby.. nope, no discernible difference to me. LOL
I was just saying I’m not surprised at all that the proprietor was upset.

By: jessica

jessica — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:22:21 +0000

Missy? wow, i haven’t been called that by anyone since my seventh grade math teacher!

I’m very familiar with the incident with the Danish woman and her American husband at the Dallas BBQ, as well as the many issues of cultural differences surrounding it, having lived extensively in both Europe and the US.

Stepping out for a smoke, whether before, during, or after a meal should not be a big deal..leaving a baby unattended on Second Avenue however, should be. How exactly the two are related is my question. And all I am saying is that I agree with Zulkifar that the guy overreacted. Sure, maybe he has been robbed before, maybe he’s just suspicious of people whose names begin with “Z”, but when you see your customer right out front with a cigarette dangling from his mouth, it’s pretty clear what’s going on. Not robbery. Not babies being left in prams.

By: ricmac01

ricmac01 — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:11:44 +0000

Heck, just so you know, I didn’t “quit” anything – I choose to enjoy plenty of vices, some of which may even be considered socially unacceptable. And any smoker (and most every smoker) can and does quit smoking so no big deal there (some do it quite often over their lifetime)! But FOR ME, any time my vices or habits (or drugs) start dictating my actions they stop becoming enjoyable so adios, no?

If the example given had taken place at a fine dining establishment during a multi-course dinner I’m sure I would have been more understanding. But at a DINER in the MIDDLE of eating (what’s that, 15 min max for diner meals?) the guy runs out for a smoke! Didn’t his mom teach HIM any manners?

By: Armstrong

Armstrong — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:23:44 +0000

a few years back, a european woman (danish maybe) left her baby in its carriage outside a restaurant here in NYC as she ate inside because apparently such things are done in northwestern europe as it’s such a safe, honest culture. so bone up on your cultural studies missy. my reference is quite apropos!

By: jessica

jessica — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:23:12 +0000

Lighten up Ric and Arm! (and there’s nothing worse than a self-righteous quitter). Also, pram reference–totally irrelevant.

By: ricmac01

ricmac01 — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:17:01 +0000

People actually need (or want) a cigarette break “in the middle of eating”? I think that’s the most embarrassing part Zulfikar’s story. Thank God I kicked that habit to the curb!

By: Armstrong

Armstrong — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:59:36 +0000

this is NYC zulfikar, what makes you think you can leave a restaurant without paying for any reason? if you’re eating at a table with others who don’t go out for a smoke that’s one thing; or at least let the owner know what you’re doing. even in that case, most restaurants would ask that you pay up before walking out the door, even if you say you’re coming back.
this isn’t Europe where you get to leave your baby in its pram outside the door of a restaurant. sheesh!