Comments on: I’ll Never Step Foot in Amsterdam Falafelshop Again!

By: Tim Carman

Tim Carman — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:07:10 +0000

Gosh, I really think someone needs to brush up on his reading comprehension skills.

By: Heekee

Heekee — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:37:55 +0000

This is an abuse of power. There's nothing funny. It's a guy with a mouthpiece airing grievances like some sort of highschooler. The usher solved the problem and it was a done deal. Is the City Paper the source of anything other than invective, immoral trysts, and tranny escort ads?

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By: Carrie the Red

Carrie the Red — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:06:32 +0000

Arianne, I'm just sorry they made you guys leave! Just when we were getting to know each other And btw, you don't have to coerce me to stay at the Falafelshop -- every time I visit our designers on 14th Street, I get sucked in by the Amsterdam tractor beam. Having spent 4 formative years in Holland, the mayo fries give me such a huge nostalgia hit!

By: Arianne

Arianne — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:46:57 +0000

Actually, we the plan al along was to spirit Tim's wife away with us and keep her at the Falafelshop forever! LOL! Just kidding - the ushers who sat us there didn't look closely at our tickets, so we apologize for sitting in Tim's seats - but we were delighted to realize it was him... what are the chances of such a random thing, huh? It certainly added to our night, and will be a treasured fun memory going forward!

By: Carrie the Red

Carrie the Red — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:35:18 +0000

They were totally joking. They were completely charming, actually. By the time they were forced out, I liked them all enough to let them all sit on my lap.

By: Tim Carman

Tim Carman — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:32:48 +0000

They didn't know the situation at that point. They only learned who I was after I showed up.

As to dcrat's point, I don't think this incident rises to any level of seriousness. We got our seats. I just thought it was a funny story. I certainly hold no grudges whatsoever. I walked out of the show in a great mood.

By: dcrat

dcrat — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:29:17 +0000

He who laughs last. . . Of course, now you can't step in their shops b/c if you find a bug in an oyster or a mouse in the falafel you could never write about it or you'll find yourself in a Tom problem.

By: dc foodieeee

dc foodieeee — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:06:12 +0000

Were they being mean-spirited with the joking or truly just making fun of the situation? If they were jerks then let them have it - although I venture a guess that your journalistic integrity wouldnt let you write negative stuff just after this.