Wow. Reading that old story from 1982 leaves me agog at the real estate prices in that era.
On the east side of Broadway, north of 111th St., and upstairs? Hmm …
Wasn’t the falafel stand outside the gates in the early 80’s called Pierre’s Erotic Felafel? I only remember eating that felafel (and Amir’s though I usually had the smoky flavored baba ganoush there). Funny I don’t remember Amy’s at all.
Hey - I found a great run down of all the local joints in the Spectator from August 30, 1982 page 8. And yep I was right about Pierre’s Erotic Falafel. I’m not allowed to post links as a new member but should be easy to find.
Here’s the roundup …
… in which the restaurants of the day each get a brief mention. And here’s the relevant passage:
"What Columbia lacks in academics, it makes up in falafel. Not eved the old section of Jerusalem offers such a a fine variety. Amir’s (Broadway between 112th and 113th) is small, greasy and as authentic as it comes. Don’t be put off by appearances, go in.
“Amys, just across the street from Amir’s, is a chain, is clean, and reasonably priced—i.e., it lacks the old world charm. Also good and fairly priced is Pierre’s erotic falafel, which is a push cart that usually shows up for lunch outside of the main Broadway gate. It’s convenience itself.”
