NoLIta Resistance to Planned Shake Shack

A group of NoLIta residents is fighting plans for the fourth Shake Shake to open at the corner of Mulberry and Prince streets, across from St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral.  Most of the objection seems to center on the potential for crowds, trash, noise, and strolling alcoholic beverages.  Plans for the new Shake Shack include an open-air rooftop deck.  Rebecca Marx writes about the struggle in The Village Voice’s food blog.  Pictured above is the original Shake Shack in Madison Square Park.  Check out Roadfood.com’s review of that Shake Shack here.  FYI: NoLIta is a neighborhood in New York City, meaning North of Little Italy.