Random Notes
Random notes:
Just dropped by the newest Star Supermarket franchise located in Zeytun. Very impressive, and probably the most modern supermarket in Armenia. They're open 24 hours a day, and its layout is the closest thing to resembling a European or North American supermarket. Prices are also very reasonable, but too bad they are located far from downtown Yerevan. Modern supermarkets are the latest trend in Yerevan, popping up on every corner of the city.
I've heard many people mention how good Armenians seem to be in interior designs of retail stores, restaurants and cafes. But like most things in Armenia, there are extremes. Mocka is a brand new café located by Cascade. Small, very original design, decent menu, but hopefully they don't cheat customers like we were almost cheated. Our total was 3 times more than it was supposed to be. Hin Yerevan (which has a tendency to cheat customers the same way) has turned into a 7-story restaurant. In the same complex is a pizzeria with an ugly sign which reads Santa Rita Four Pizza. Not sure what the "Four Pizza" means. Giani Jewellers is opening a shop on Northern Avenue with another ugly sign that reads SAVE THE QUEEN! GIANI. Huh? Across from that, there is a restaurant of some sort opening up on the first floor of an "elite" business building. Inside you'll find a built-in barbecue, similar to those found on Proshyan Street. Can you guys picture what the new and elite European-style Northern Avenue is turning into?
Sort of off topic, but I just heard a couple of stories dealing with corruption and powerless police.
1 - Someone got their car broken into, and their laptop was stolen. Of course data in the computer was more valuable than the actual computer. Cops were notified and eventually the laptop returned. How? The cops called the local thieves of that community and asked them to return the computer because it had lots of important files inside, and so they did.
2 - A car is stolen. The owner calls the cops, but they tell him they can't really help. Eventually, the cops make a deal with the local thieves of that community to return the car. The car is returned for a fee of $500.
Sad isn't it.
Just dropped by the newest Star Supermarket franchise located in Zeytun. Very impressive, and probably the most modern supermarket in Armenia. They're open 24 hours a day, and its layout is the closest thing to resembling a European or North American supermarket. Prices are also very reasonable, but too bad they are located far from downtown Yerevan. Modern supermarkets are the latest trend in Yerevan, popping up on every corner of the city.
I've heard many people mention how good Armenians seem to be in interior designs of retail stores, restaurants and cafes. But like most things in Armenia, there are extremes. Mocka is a brand new café located by Cascade. Small, very original design, decent menu, but hopefully they don't cheat customers like we were almost cheated. Our total was 3 times more than it was supposed to be. Hin Yerevan (which has a tendency to cheat customers the same way) has turned into a 7-story restaurant. In the same complex is a pizzeria with an ugly sign which reads Santa Rita Four Pizza. Not sure what the "Four Pizza" means. Giani Jewellers is opening a shop on Northern Avenue with another ugly sign that reads SAVE THE QUEEN! GIANI. Huh? Across from that, there is a restaurant of some sort opening up on the first floor of an "elite" business building. Inside you'll find a built-in barbecue, similar to those found on Proshyan Street. Can you guys picture what the new and elite European-style Northern Avenue is turning into?
Sort of off topic, but I just heard a couple of stories dealing with corruption and powerless police.
1 - Someone got their car broken into, and their laptop was stolen. Of course data in the computer was more valuable than the actual computer. Cops were notified and eventually the laptop returned. How? The cops called the local thieves of that community and asked them to return the computer because it had lots of important files inside, and so they did.
2 - A car is stolen. The owner calls the cops, but they tell him they can't really help. Eventually, the cops make a deal with the local thieves of that community to return the car. The car is returned for a fee of $500.
Sad isn't it.
posted by Der Hova at 1:11 AM
8 Comments:
So sad....corruption isn't that surprising, but what is really sad is that Northern Ave is turning into a ....I can't find a suitable word:) I can’t believe it’s going to degrade just like that. Just another proof, there is no elite class in Armenia, they surely try hard. (Don’t get me wrong, I don’t blame the locals for not being sophisticated enough)
If they know who the theives are that stole it, why don't they put them away to prevent future theivery? Oh, sorry, I'm thinking with too much common sense. After all, who will pay those jerks off for doing a pathetic investigation job anyway? When they came to "investigate" our house being broken into, I did a better job solving the case from the US over the phone than they did with all the equiptment they jack from the Glendale Police Department every year. Losers.
LOL... so what you're saying is... next time my purse is stolen, I should just give the cop $500 to call the damn guy who took it (since apparently, they knowwwww) and get him to atleast bring my sentimentally valuable items back? Life Lesson #221 .. lol got it!
pictures harout, pictures dammit ! please
It's worth a chuckle if the stolen property was returned even if you had to pay to get it back!
After all the money will be spent in Armenia right?
My comment is two-fold. Firstly, I was looking for blog writers from countries not yet appearing on my blog to come and visit. Secondly, having spent some time reading your blog, this post made me think it not very unlike some other countries I have visited. Keep up the good effort, I'll definitely be back to read more from time to time. Regards, Peter NZ
We would really appreciate it if one of the bloggers could put up pics of what's going on in Northern Avenue. I was there in the summer, but I guess much has changed since then.
Thanks
Pics at http://armeniadiaspora.com/gallery/yerevan/frameset.html
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