Sweet Jesus: The Donald Has an Old-Timey Ice Cream Parlor

Donald Trump is many things - real estate titan, reality television star, hairpiece cautionary tale -- little did I know that there is one more string to his bow: Old-Timey Ice Cream Parlor owner.

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That's right, The Donald keeps a good old American Ice Cream Parlor in the basement of the Trump Building on 5th ave. Nestled in a sea of gold-trim and fine corinthian marble, Trump's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shoppe is an oasis calm amongst the frenzied dealings of high finance. A place for businessmen to get their two scoops of peanut brickle and mint chip, and let the worries melt away.

Ice Cream not your thing? Donald's got you covered, with his own line of Trump Jelly Beans. Cheer up Charlie! No golden ticket or glass elevator is necessary to enter this world of pure imagination, just use the escalator to the basement.

The Final Touch: Motorino 2's Snappy New Signage

With just hours to go until Motorino Part Deux opens its doors, I present a photo of its totally awesome new signage. It's official: this baby is ready to go!

The Smell of Desperation: Oliver's Brunch Signage

I know that times are tough out there, and I suppose that $13.95 for a two-drink brunch in a West Village pub inspired by Raiders of the Lost Ark is a pretty good deal, but if the gigantic sign in Oliver's window doesn't scream desperation then I don't know what does.[bxA]

Birdbath In the Old Vesuvio Space, Huh?

I guess it's cool that Birdbath is moving into the space old Vesuvio space. I know this doesn't make any sense, but it would be great if they could just keep the old window and awning signage the way it is.

Sneak Peak Inside Motorino 2!

With just a few days to go until the second branch of Mathieu Palombino's Motorino Pizza opens up in the old Una Pizza Napoletana space, I present a few walk-by snapshots of its remodeled interior! 

Green stripes? Check.  Framed photos of the Old Country? Check. Also, looks like Motorino Part Deux will be packing more tables than UPN ever did. So far, the decor kind of reminds me of a cross between an old-timey ice cream parlor and somewhere young Ray Liotta would work at the beginning of Goodfellas.  Cool! [bxA]