They’ve closed down the Italian restaurant (Italo’s) that was located in the area on top of GAP over looking Lorenzino and there looks like a lot of construction taking place there. I wonder if that’s where Shake Shack will end up? I guess it could although there would be a problem. The way Shake Shack works is you wait in line to order your burgers and then you go find a place to sit. Originally the Italian restaurants kitchen was located to the side near Mango which means if they apply the same Shake Shack system here then you will have a line of people waiting in the main passage way causing a lot of traffic. But, the idea of having the seating area separate from the kitchen and main ordering area works like Shake Shack. I guess we will have to wait and see.
This does go against what I previously had heard which is that they are planning to open Shake Shack in front of PF Chang. The restaurant will be built where the elevator currently is and the elevator shaft will be used for the ventilation (kinda like a chimney). The seating will be in the open.
Update: OK so it seems Italo’s Cafe was closed down to make way for Cafe Meem. BUT, they had to give up the kitchen location next to Mango. So now I am assuming the space next to Mango that was used by Italo’s as their kitchen is now going to be the second Pinkberry location.
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nope this will be cafe MeeeM the same as the one in 360 mall like the old place italos its owned by mmc “lenotre” so the new place Meem is owned by them as well
Not to worry, that’s just another Starbucks.
doesnt matter coz it will look like a line for mcdonalds. which is perfect for the avenues clientelle.
the avenues needs more starbucks, i just cant stand how i have to walk 5 steps to get from one to the other.. JEESSSUUUUSSSS
noo, its because they are fixing and painting the burned cieling from last year Esprit fire.
lolll
so now there’s 3 diff answers to wht it is ;p
but but!
are shake shack burgers niceeee???
😀
Fonzie I doubt they would shut down a restaurant, close down the kitchen and remove all the signage and decoration just so they can repaint the ceiling….
Shake Shack will most probably be opening in the place that is now “Le Pain Quotodien” but since its still up & running not sure if they changed their mind. This place is for sure goin to be “cafe meem” same owners of “Italo’s”.
I wonder what color shake shack is going to be. In new york its blue, miami green and in kuwait … i don’t know. Anyone knows? probably red cause blue and green are taken. I asked one of the guys in shack shake and told me that every location has its own color. Just curious nothing important
I h8 to break it to u but it’s not going to anywhere as good as it is over seas
Mark,
were you by any chance a fan of Bret “The Hitman” Hart?
I loved italos! I will miss my “Trio P” drink 🙁
@fateena,
Don’t worry, u can find a better one! 😉