Sign O’ the Times (aka, “A Hen of a Different Name”)–by Steve Nadis
I’ve been a little slow in turning my attention to this development but, what can I say, it’s been a busy year. Still I personally find it somewhat distressing to see that the White Hen Pantry in Porter Square has been converted to a Gourmet Express. Is that a sign o’ the times? Speaking of signs, the former White Hen sign, which used to cover the upper part of the building, has been stripped down to reveal an underlying brick facade. Very classy. But inside, it still looks like the same old White Hen–a place I liked partly because of the name as in “Let’s go to the Hen!” or “See ya’ at the Hen.” I suppose I could say, “See ya’ at the Gourmet Express,” but that doesn’t quite have the same ring, now does it?
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05:14:18
Well, since White Hen is a chain that specializes in poorly stocked stores, melted ice cream, cancer-inducing prepared foods, and an endless parade of financially strapped people buying lottery tickets, I can’t say I’m sorry to see them go. Anyway, it’s just one chain replacing another. What difference does it make whether it has a bucolic name like White Hen or an upscale one like Gourmet Express?
U still have a 7-11, I trust? Or atleast a “Cumby’s”?
Where else can 19yr olds hang out to hassle us older ‘hip-looking’ folks for booze?
(that reminds me…gotta go buy my Powerball)
I’m afraid we don’t have a Cumby’s, MP, though I wish we did. That’s a pretty good nickname. And your remarks, Gatemouth, are once again dead on. There is no difference. And I must have temporarily taken leave of my senses.
YEAH youlost it alright but then again its an era gone by like the soda fountain and the dime stores.