Comments on: On Nathan’s and Coney Island…

By: Michelle Leder

Michelle Leder — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:02:10 +0000

@ Aaron: Glad you liked Spumoni Gardens. IMO, it is the best pizza in New York. I only wish I lived closer!

By: Rhoda Coleman

Rhoda Coleman — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:52:14 +0000

Michelle,

It was interesting to read what you wrote about my home town of Coney Island. You brought back lots of memories. I was very young when Luna Park burned down, but the drama of the sky glowing orange and red is etched into my memory. Steeple Chase was a fun place and a big lose when it was torn down by developers, however Coney Island still maintained it’s reputation as an amusement park.

With the lose of Astroland, what will draw the crowds to Coney Island besides sand and surf? The financial impact on Nathans remains to be seen, but without Nathans, Coney Island may just pass into oblivion.

Rhoda Coleman

Mom of Brad Coleman (Proxy Democracy)

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:52:48 +0000

I forgot to tell you that I recently finally made the trip out to L&B Spumoni Gardens based on your recommendation. Great place. Thanks for the occasional non-financial stuff like this!

By: Frank Graham

Frank Graham — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:57:34 +0000

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2009/05/coney_island_20.html

Lot of videos, esp 2008 Mermaid Parade. Scheduled for June 20, 09.
Also a spat about Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus June 18
and a possible City bill to block said show over animal treatment.
After all the local rains and coolness it’s hoped the Boardwalk gets
the summer mojo on.

By: Frank Graham

Frank Graham — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:38:24 +0000

Ah memories. One freezing New Year’s am, bunch of us Pratties piled into a car with no heater, just blankets. It was decided that only Nathan’s would do for chow. Bounced there forever. Beat the long subway rides as a kid tho to Astroland and Steel Pier.
At Nathan’s it turns out they had frog’s legs. Wow hot fresh frog’s legs was so restorative. Better than any Upper East Side French find.
Last I’ve read about future was in Gotham Gazette couple weeks back that a rescue of sorts may keep it all afloat another 2 years.
Hopefully some of the 10% estimated stimulus fraud makes its way to
this cherished institution. Closer than Hamptons. lol
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