As you may have heard, a giant Duane Reade opened on Wall Street today. It includes the standard items you’d expect at a DR, plus hairstyling services, a nail salon, a smoothie bar, beer growlers, a stock ticker and sushi. Clearly the company is hoping to be a big hit with the financial services professional who work nearby and while Duane Reade president Joe Magnacca said he and his team “believe it’s the most exciting drugstore in the world,” where one should not think twice about buying and consuming the fish, some remain skeptical.
Michael Fram and Tom McDonnell, who work at 40 Wall Street, were chatting outside the building Thursday afternoon. Both men said they were unaware that the store was opening, despite the gigantic banners that flapped directly overhead. Told of its arrival, they said they thought the store would be convenient, but they were not sure they would go there for lunch. “I don’t know about the sushi,” Mr. Fram said. “I’d have to smell it first. But I’ll try anything once.”
Clearly there’s only one person who can truly be the judge of the sushi situation down there: Greg Lippmann. The former Deutsche Bank employee who was famously “short your house” is also known for his serious sushi spreadsheet, which he’s said to still update. His stamp of approval could give everyone the piece of mind they need to dive in or alternatively stick with the manicures only. Though Lippmann is probably a bit busy running his new firm, Libre Max, perhaps he can find it in his heart to help out the cause?
It only takes one time to learn your lesson, a smell test is always advised.
You’re not talking about sushi are you?
A box of magnums and a California roll please.
A hairstyling services, a nail salon, a smoothie bar, beer growlers, a stock ticker, sushi and of course the most popular choice quick BJ by security guard in the toilet.
–Dude who saw shit
Sweet! Now if only I could find a safe and reasonably priced place to park my vintage 87 Honda Civic I would mos def move back to the city!
UBS MD
Well, looks like we’ve got a winner for the location of this years holiday party! And yes, it will be BYOB again.
BSD @ DB HR/60 Wall
Clams Casino – Chef recommends!
“the judge of the sushi situation down there…..”
At last! My new pickup line at the GCS Taco Bell!
Wouldn’t the most exciting drug store in the world be the outdoor pharma market in East New York?
Dwayne Reed is a friend of mine.
I’ll take 4 orders of Toro, a double roll of Charmin with aloe, and magazine please.