Posted on 05/10/2016 12:43:46 PM PDT by SamAdams76
A few days ago, the Chick-Fil-A restaurant chain came under attack from the hateful and intolerant mayor of the city - Bill DeBlasio. The fact that this chain was founded by and is operated by church-going people who have strong family values and who actually close their restaurants on Sundays evidently irks the mayor to the point that he has made it clear that this restaurant chain is not welcome in "his" city.
Evidently it rubs the mayor the wrong way that some executives in this company espouse political and social opinions that are not lock-step with his own views. Therefore they should be banned.
Fortunately the operators of the restaurant chain itself are not as narrow-minded and bigoted as the mayor. In response to the mayor's hate and intolerance, the chain has a statement on their website as follows: "The Chick-fil-A culture and service tradition in our Restaurants is to treat every person with honor, dignity and respect – regardless of their belief, race, creed, sexual orientation or gender.
Upon hearing that the mayor is trying to shame Chick-Fil-A into leaving the NYC marketplace, I decided to go to one of their locations today over at 6th Avenue and 46th Street.
Now for those not from the city, let me explain the enormity of the various dining options available. If you randomly place yourself anywhere in midtown Manhattan with a blindfold and throw a rock, chances are that that rock would bounce off a window of at least one of the dozen or so delis, pubs, restaurants or food trucks that would be within range of your rock throw. There are a LOT of options for eating in New York City and it is very competitive.
So I wanted to give Chick-Fil-A my support by going there for lunch, even though fried chicken sandwiches and waffle fries are not part of my diet plan. I was concerned that nobody was going there due to the mayor's ugly comments and wanted to show some support.
Well I got there about 1PM this afternoon, just after the lunch rush. Even then, the line to get in was snaked around the block. I stood in line for nearly 10 minutes before I got inside and was welcomed by the incredibly friendly and un-frazzled crew. About a half dozen Chick-Fil-A employees toting menus and clipboards were moving up and down the lines taking orders and explaining about their menu choices. There were so many people in line that they were taking our first names AND last name initials.
It was a very long line but very efficient. Somehow when I got to the register, they knew my name and what I had ordered. I got the famous chicken sandwich and I have to say it was pretty darn good. It was obvious to see why they lead the industry in average sales per restaurant - even higher than McDonalds.
As you can see from the photos below, looks like Chick-Fil-A is in Manhattan to stay!
“The bun is like lingerie”
Ok, I can identify with that. I’ve eaten my share of lingerie
I’ve been to that one.
You bad.
Try the chicken soup. Oh man, it is good. One of the nearby Chicks serves it straight and it is good, another Chick a few miles away thickens the broth. MMMMMMMM... perfection, sheer perfection.
Peach milkshake sounds so good right now.
I love their chicken soup. I wish they’d bring back the coleslaw.
The coleslaw rocked, it was one of my favorites. Well, they will probably bring it back at some point.
Two of my 5 sons work at Chick Fil A. I’ll have to share this with them, thanks for the post.
I hope so!
I used to add a packet or two of salt and pepper to it. I want some right now.
I’ve heard it’s a great organization to work for.
Have you heard of the Chick Fil A customer’s tradition of “paying forward”? That’s when someone in line decides to pay for the guy behind him. So the guy behind finds out he is paid for and pays for the guy behind him, etc.
DeBlowsio will soon send in a swarm of faggies to invade, hurl glitter, and disrupt. That’s how fascists operate.
Well, it would entertain the line-standers.
Bad but not evil.
Okay will give it a go.
The food is good although I’d like to dump that small bun for some thick, fluffy bread with the option to toast it.
A big, seeded kaiser roll would be nice too IMO.
DeBlasio is just mad ‘cause Chick Fil A doesn’t serve dark meat.
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