Comments on: Butcher Juice Bar and Hookah Cafe brings LIC some more authentic flavor http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor A Blog About Life and Real Estate in Long Island City, Queens, NYC Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:10:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11243 Anonymous Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:10:48 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11243 What's the deal with Blend's liquor license? Did they ever get that thing? What’s the deal with Blend’s liquor license? Did they ever get that thing?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11226 Anonymous Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:47:32 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11226 #19 & #20- it sounds like your reaction was directed towards my comment... I cant tell if the comments on this site are vehemently sarcastic or trying to be humorous- either way- I don't live in LIC, who said anything about being a vegan from Michigan? Not familiar with Blend and their liquor license disaster, and don't know what a rust belt refugee or a beard is... could you fill me in? I simply dont drink because I'm allergic, so I tend to stay away from bars in terms of night life. I believe that alcohol is prohibited within the Islamic religion- so that's why many hookah shops (which are often run by Muslims) dont provide alcohol. At least that has been my general observation and experience #19 & #20- it sounds like your reaction was directed towards my comment… I cant tell if the comments on this site are vehemently sarcastic or trying to be humorous- either way- I don’t live in LIC, who said anything about being a vegan from Michigan? Not familiar with Blend and their liquor license disaster, and don’t know what a rust belt refugee or a beard is… could you fill me in? I simply dont drink because I’m allergic, so I tend to stay away from bars in terms of night life. I believe that alcohol is prohibited within the Islamic religion- so that’s why many hookah shops (which are often run by Muslims) dont provide alcohol. At least that has been my general observation and experience

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11225 Anonymous Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:52:21 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11225 #19 - I'm worried about your anger issues and your blood pressure. I think you might want to call Dr. Jay: http://gawker.com/news/no-scrubs/williamsburgs-hipster-doctor-will-diagnose-you-via-im-302311.php #19 –
I’m worried about your anger issues and your blood pressure. I think you might want to call Dr. Jay:

http://gawker.com/news/no-scrubs/williamsburgs-hipster-doctor-will-diagnose-you-via-im-302311.php

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11224 Anonymous Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:19:51 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11224 16, hookahs? of course I know hookahs! I've been smoking hookahs since I was a child. All of my friends and family smoke hookahs too. What family event, including Thanksgiving, would be complete without mom taking out the family hookah? What a silly question! 16, hookahs? of course I know hookahs! I’ve been smoking hookahs since I was a child. All of my friends and family smoke hookahs too. What family event, including Thanksgiving, would be complete without mom taking out the family hookah? What a silly question!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11223 Anonymous Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:25:47 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11223 You forgot to mention beards and rust-belt refugees. You forgot to mention beards and rust-belt refugees.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11222 Anonymous Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:15:40 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11222 Yeah no one in the 'new' LIC where this is located drink alcohol. How quickly we forgot about Blend's liquor license disaster! At least they may do okay if they offer free wi-fi to get the vegan hipster middle american slackers from Michigan crowd. Yeah no one in the ‘new’ LIC where this is located drink alcohol. How quickly we forgot about Blend’s liquor license disaster! At least they may do okay if they offer free wi-fi to get the vegan hipster middle american slackers from Michigan crowd.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11221 Anonymous Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:47:33 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11221 I've been to a lot of hookah cafes- and generally the establishments use those fans that "suck" up the smoke so it's not a major problem. The shops are usually arabic- so they don't provide alcohol- it provides a social atmosphere, and depending on where you go it can either be very diverse or mostly middle eastern. I really enjoy these places- but they are not for everyone. I'm not a smoker and dont particularly like cigarette smoke... or any other kind, but I do like smoking hookahs on occasions and the smoke really isnt an issue because these pipes use water. They can also be a nice alternative for people who enjoy a low key atmosphere and dont drink alcohol and don't frequent bars- like myself. I’ve been to a lot of hookah cafes- and generally the establishments use those fans that “suck” up the smoke so it’s not a major problem. The shops are usually arabic- so they don’t provide alcohol- it provides a social atmosphere, and depending on where you go it can either be very diverse or mostly middle eastern. I really enjoy these places- but they are not for everyone. I’m not a smoker and dont particularly like cigarette smoke… or any other kind, but I do like smoking hookahs on occasions and the smoke really isnt an issue because these pipes use water. They can also be a nice alternative for people who enjoy a low key atmosphere and dont drink alcohol and don’t frequent bars- like myself.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11220 Anonymous Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:27:12 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11220 I think #14 was kidding. I think #14 was kidding.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11219 Anonymous Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:26:42 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11219 wow. do people really not know about hookah bars? wow. do people really not know about hookah bars?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11218 Anonymous Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:17:55 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11218 I tend to agree with 14. The only thing that will save this place is the food. Otherwise, I can't imagine many people will go upstairs over a deli to sip juice and cough. I tend to agree with 14. The only thing that will save this place is the food. Otherwise, I can’t imagine many people will go upstairs over a deli to sip juice and cough.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11217 Anonymous Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:47:34 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11217 i give that place 2 months. It looks pretty lame! sorry. When does Dutch Kills open? i need a $15 drink, NOW! i give that place 2 months. It looks pretty lame! sorry. When does Dutch Kills open? i need a $15 drink, NOW!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11208 Anonymous Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:48:31 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11208 i think #9 is the same guy who is always talking about how great the 'free market' is. that's another good one! apparently its good to have an "opinion", unless its different then his. in that case, you should move to indiana or something... i think #9 is the same guy who is always talking about how great the ‘free market’ is. that’s another good one!

apparently its good to have an “opinion”, unless its different then his. in that case, you should move to indiana or something…

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11207 Anonymous Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:06:31 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11207 er #8. er #8.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11206 Anonymous Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:06:09 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11206 #9, it's not Indiana, it's Michigan. Bearded Michigan rust-belt refugee hipsters. Get it right. #9, it’s not Indiana, it’s Michigan. Bearded Michigan rust-belt refugee hipsters. Get it right.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11205 Anonymous Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:05:08 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11205 #9 - you are a never-ending source on entertainment. #9 – you are a never-ending source on entertainment.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11204 Anonymous Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:19:30 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11204 8, wtf are you talking about? It's called giving an opinion. Do you have to go along with the herd to meet your approval? If you don't like "haters," go back home to Indiana. 8, wtf are you talking about? It’s called giving an opinion. Do you have to go along with the herd to meet your approval? If you don’t like “haters,” go back home to Indiana.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11202 Anonymous Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:21:30 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11202 I'm surprised by the number of haters in LIC. I’m surprised by the number of haters in LIC.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11199 Anonymous Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:55:29 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11199 WOW - photo looks much better then the old place! WOW – photo looks much better then the old place!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11198 Anonymous Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:54:09 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11198 Well according to top chef LIC is known for it's middle eastern food. I know shocked me too. I think in the past I would have thought LIC was known Italian but now I think sushi. Well according to top chef LIC is known for it’s middle eastern food. I know shocked me too. I think in the past I would have thought LIC was known Italian but now I think sushi.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11197 Anonymous Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:17:44 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11197 You don't have to smoke the hookah. I usually don't, but I like the sweetened mint tea usually served at joints like this. Hookah bars are basically just Arab tea houses. It's just some flavored tobacco that you smoke communally. It's nice to see some Middle Eastern culture here... and I agree it is nice that it's not some yuppy trendy overdone thing. I like simple. You don’t have to smoke the hookah. I usually don’t, but I like the sweetened mint tea usually served at joints like this. Hookah bars are basically just Arab tea houses. It’s just some flavored tobacco that you smoke communally. It’s nice to see some Middle Eastern culture here… and I agree it is nice that it’s not some yuppy trendy overdone thing. I like simple.

]]> By: anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11196 anonymous Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:02:24 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11196 I do not really see the point of hookah bars, but I do want to point out: 1. They do not smoke tobacco - no nicotine - just herbal mixtures(whatever that means). 2. As Liqcity already mentioned - no alcohol - just juice(does anyone monitor for hidden flasks?). It is because of these "rules" that they are allowed to exist and flourish throughout the city and various neighborhoods. I must say that the room is a big improvement over the old "upstairs" at the Butcher Deli, and if these owners have honest intentions, we will no longer see drunken riff-raff sprawled about up there. I do not really see the point of hookah bars, but I do want to point out:
1. They do not smoke tobacco – no nicotine – just herbal mixtures(whatever that means).
2. As Liqcity already mentioned – no alcohol – just juice(does anyone monitor for hidden flasks?).
It is because of these “rules” that they are allowed to exist and flourish throughout the city and various neighborhoods.
I must say that the room is a big improvement over the old “upstairs” at the Butcher Deli, and if these owners have honest intentions, we will no longer see drunken riff-raff sprawled about up there.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11195 Anonymous Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:13:03 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11195 How clean can the place be with smoke everywhere? yuck. How clean can the place be with smoke everywhere? yuck.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11193 Anonymous Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:14:48 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11193 People are such suckers. You inhale up to 200 times the amount of smoke with those things than you do from cigarettes. A "promising addition"? I think not. People are such suckers. You inhale up to 200 times the amount of smoke with those things than you do from cigarettes. A “promising addition”? I think not.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor/comment-page-1#comment-11192 Anonymous Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:58:30 +0000 http://www.liqcity.com/?p=1643#comment-11192 I really don't understand the appeal of smoking a hookah. Can anyone explain it? And do they serve beer? I really don’t understand the appeal of smoking a hookah. Can anyone explain it? And do they serve beer?

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