When iconic fry spot Pommes Frites closed three months ago after a massive gas explosion destroyed its building, fans turned to the Internet to mourn the loss of one the neighborhood’s most popular eateries.
Ok guys I'm actually more upset about Pommes Frites burning down than I am Zayn leaving One Direction
— Hannah Miller (@hmill1) March 27, 2015So when DNAinfo first reported the owners' plan to reopen in Greenwich Village this fall, customers quickly shared their excitement on social media.
“I’m not gonna lie,” wrote Andrea Vasilescu on Pommes Frites’ Facebook page, “I just almost started crying tears of joy.”
Finding out Pommes Frites is opening back up just made my day!!! 😍
— Alexa Goldman (@ay0lexx) June 3, 2015Thank you fry gods. #pommesfrites #homeiswherethefriesare http://t.co/xPEO3UrsZr
— Emily Smith (Rudy) (@tweeteemmllee) June 3, 2015But not everyone was overjoyed. Community Board 3 member Chad Marlow, who lives in the neighborhood, tweeted he was sad to see the longtime East Village staple move west to Greenwich Village, near Washington Square Park.
@evgrieve My heart is breaking (and probably healthier, but BREAKING!!). http://t.co/aGdhHlKqGD
— Chad Marlow (@ChadAaronMarlow) June 3, 2015Others worried about their waistlines.
Oh god Pommes Frites is re-opening around the corner from my apartment, RIP me
— Zach (@BarroldBonds) June 3, 2015The new Pommes Frites is opening up next to an Artichoke Pizza. Nice knowin' ya, buttoning my pants: http://t.co/sxQ1igfUJc
— Keith Whamond (@keithwhamond) June 3, 2015How do you feel about Pommes Frite’s new location?
