There are two types of business owners in NYC. The first type think of a store name as little more than a simple way for the general public to understand what their business is all about. The others, however, regard it as an opportunity to flex their punning muscles with about as much regard to the consequences as a drunk teenager in a tattoo parlour. This is a celebration of the second group…
1. Mud, Sweat & Tears Pottery
[Animal New York]Right out of the gate with a classic. This pottery store goes the extra mile to entice you with the Ghost poster in the window. If we ever take up pottery, 90% of the decision will be based on the late great Patrick Swayze’s messy performance.
654 10th Ave
2. Kropps & Bobbers
[Bowery Boogie]Not one, but two hairdressing puns got crammed onto this funky storefront.
15 Clinton St
3. A Salt & Battery
[Serious Eats]This one gets the slow clap. Genius.
112 Greenwich Ave
4. Chopshtix
[Where You Eat]It’s a kosher Chinese restaurant. Geddit?
2003 Victory Blvd
5. Pita Pan
[New York Magazine]Extra points if you knew “pan” is Spanish for bread, bringing the pun full circle.
167 7th Ave
6. City Sliquors
[Tanks a Lot]You can tell whoever came up with that was very pleased with themselves. And rightly so.
