The Arby’s sandwich chain is going to open a location in the historic — and landmarked — site of the former Gage and Tollner restaurant on the Fulton Mall in Downtown Brooklyn. We asked shoppers — all potential customers for those fast-food roast beef sandwiches — what they thought:
“I’m surprised that’s allowed. It’s a historical landmark and it’s not fair for those corporate posses to take it over.”
Michael Calicchio, Carroll Gardens
Michael Calicchio, Carroll Gardens
The Brooklyn Paper / Heather Holland
“What? They think because it’s a historical building an Arby’s can’t go in? It’s a business and I think the person paying the rent should have that choice.”
Bruce Jacobs, Queens
Bruce Jacobs, Queens
The Brooklyn Paper / Heather Holland
“It’s memories for some people. They should leave it alone.”
Dinorva Richberg, East New York
Dinorva Richberg, East New York
The Brooklyn Paper / Heather Holland
“The building has a history to it. They should keep it classy and keep its history alive.”
Eamon Almonte, Bedford-Stuyvesant
Eamon Almonte, Bedford-Stuyvesant
The Brooklyn Paper / Heather Holland
