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Post by sinikala » Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:02 pm

Phil wrote:
sinikala wrote:
Did Behnford's spill your pint? You seem to take every opportunity to rubbish the service they provide.
Nah, just disappointed. They had a nice big store with a wide variety of actually good, then it turned into a tiny junk food store with expensive prices.
And do you think they downsized (a) because not enough people bought the wide variety of good stuff at low prices to turn a profit or (b) just to piss you off?

Behnfords = better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.


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Post by karen » Thu Nov 16, 2006 6:56 pm

Mr. Nibble has nothing but candy. Behnfords at least tries to have some savory items.

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Post by Kevin Westwood » Thu Nov 16, 2006 7:47 pm

efahey wrote: I was really pleased as my skittles + Reese's Pieces + Cake was a LOT cheaper then Behnford's had been.

Basically , if your walking along Mannerheimintie towards the Art Museum (say from Stockmann's, on the Stockmann's side of the road). A bit before you hit Simonkatu (I think this is the road, its the big road that goes past the Railway Station as well as Kamppi etc.) there is an entrance to your right that leads to a an area with a bunch of shops on either side. You should see specifically Pizza Hut in front of you. Now this area goes all the way through to Rautatientori. There is a point at which there is a stairway that leads to the Metro station. Mr. Nibbles is straight ahead there somewhere (I think right away on your left) if you walk PAST the metro station entrance.
Liz
Just how many bags of "skittles" does it take to make a success of a business with a rental location like that?!

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Post by Hank W. » Thu Nov 16, 2006 9:28 pm

Thats the main thoroughfare of the city :lol:

Though that description made me still wonder where it was...

Mr Nibble wrote: corner of Citykäytävä and Marmorikuja, between Tiimari and Rosso

Now that is exactly clear.
Cheers, Hank W.
sitting here like a lemon looking for a gin.

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Post by enk » Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:06 am

Hank W. wrote:Mr Nibble wrote: corner of Citykäytävä and Marmorikuja, between Tiimari and Rosso

Now that is exactly clear.
Sounds like it's in the old Oriental kiosk that was between the two under
the stairs going up to the car park.

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Post by karen » Fri Nov 17, 2006 7:29 am

Yes, it's under the stairs.

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Post by efahey » Fri Nov 17, 2006 11:07 am

You know, it never ceases to amaze me how much people on this forums like to piss in other people's cherrios. Good reminder not to come back here for a long time again.

Find some other forums to piss on, its annoying.

Apparently as far as I can tell from this - every american is fat, every store is stupid, every poster is an idiot. Sweet.

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Post by superiorinferior » Fri Nov 17, 2006 12:43 pm

efahey wrote:You know, it never ceases to amaze me how much people on this forums like to piss in other people's cherrios.
That's Cheerios.

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Post by CH » Fri Nov 17, 2006 7:26 pm

Xochiquetzal wrote:
llewellyn wrote:Maybe this has been covered here, but I was most amazed to see quite a sizable selection of American candy and cookies in the K-Pikkolo at Pasila station, what can be the deal?
And also at the K market in the Kamppi mall.
The IsoOmena Citymarket had also the same stuff. But where the K-market in Kamppi had a special shelf, Citymarket had the stuff among the "ordinary" stuff. Run into Canada Dry ginger ale, root beer, Keebler Graham Cinnamon Crisps, Duncan Hines Creamy Home Style Chocolate Frosting, creamy peanut butter, chocolate syrup, and mapel syrup. Sorry that I don't remember all the brands. I totally forgot to check the candy section, darn it!

So, I'm pretty sure these things are available to all K stores, just ask if your local one doesn't have it yet. The importer for all this is His and Hers from Vantaa, so one could always try lobbying them for your favorite stuff (or the K-chain).

Now, I and the chocolate frosting have a date with a spoon... :)

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Post by Xochiquetzal » Fri Nov 17, 2006 7:48 pm

CH wrote:
Xochiquetzal wrote:
llewellyn wrote:Maybe this has been covered here, but I was most amazed to see quite a sizable selection of American candy and cookies in the K-Pikkolo at Pasila station, what can be the deal?
Now, I and the chocolate frosting have a date with a spoon... :)
Ah, I knew there was a reason we are good friends - I also have some chocolate frosting awaiting a date with the spoon and me!

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Post by Phil » Fri Nov 17, 2006 11:31 pm

sinikala wrote: And do you think they downsized (a) because not enough people bought the wide variety of good stuff at low prices to turn a profit or (b) just to piss you off?
They never did any advertising. And they're just too expensive.

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Post by Xochiquetzal » Fri Sep 07, 2007 6:40 pm

Mr Nibble has gone to online purchases only and closed the store in the City Center. But I can't seem to find the website. Anyone know what it is?

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Post by karen » Fri Sep 07, 2007 6:44 pm

I saw that, too, but haven't been able to find the site. I'm pretty sure it was misternibble.com or .fi, but neither is correct. I've tried other variations, but no luck.

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Post by Sara » Fri Sep 07, 2007 7:46 pm

I wonder if its this http://www.misternibble.com/ it says coming soon on the site!

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Post by Xochiquetzal » Sat Sep 08, 2007 4:46 pm

Hopefully they get something up :) Thanks Sara :)


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