Pinkberry

12/16/07

A line down the street all the time

by lizziebrhodes at Citysearch

I think that this "tasteful treat" makes everyone blind at what the ingredients could be or the cost. Though it is a delectable afternoon snack, next time you shall go, think twice! In the news a month ago it was said that the manager will not give up the ingredients. Was that because he didn't want people copying them, or was that because there was something in it that no one would want? But that still doesn't stop Pinkberry people from going there. But still, the cost for a small original is meerly the cost of 2 scoops of ice cream from ?Baskin Robbins.

• Pros: tasty
• Cons: expensive

07/15/07

Candy in a Cup!

by justfacts at Citysearch

Pinkberry or PinkScary

It?s Candy in a cup?

One 13-ounce large size has 65 grams of sugar. That?s 16 teaspoons of sugar and 300 calories in just the yogurt.

One 8-ounce medium size has 40 grams of sugar, which equals 10 teaspoons of sugar for 200 calories.

The sugary toppings like white chocolate add even more sugar and fat.

Pinkberry has refused to release the ingredients in their yogurt. Why, if it?s just yogurt?

Go for an icecream. Pinkberry is just junk and they are hiding the truth from you.

• Pros: none
• Cons: more junk food being sold as heath food.

06/28/07

ONE MORE GATHERING OF NUMB-MINDED TREND-RATS!

by j_james at Citysearch

Yes, yes, yes. Pinkberry's trendy as hell. Its decor falls somewhere between that of an IKEA cafeteria & a Tokyo nightmare & the lines are out the door. I'm most familiar with the establishment on Vermont in Los Feliz but friends in New York say it's a hotspot there as well. The place is packed all day & night. Glassy-eyed hipsters wander out into the street with trays of the stuff. I tried it twice & personally found the "yogurt" to taste like a tarnished silver spoon. But maybe that's just me. Here's something: The yogurt they serve is delivered to the place in powdered form. And there's word it's not fat-free. Their website currently offers a vague assurance of wholesomeness but notes the company is "investigating" recent inquiries into the nature of the product (see "About " at www.pinkberry.c_m). So, if you're after a low calorie, "fat-free" wretched mystery then climb on board - the ship of fools is hoppin' - but be sure to wear your black All-Stars if you want a seat at the cool table. My humble suggestion (for those in the Los Feliz area)... cowboy up fattys & check out the Hollywood Gelato Co. on Hillhurst. Gelato's not fat-free either but it's significantly richer yet healthier than ice cream (due to the making process & the fact it's key ingredient is milk rather than cream) & there's way more than two flavors to choose from. In closing, it is my firm belief that the sooner we shake baseless trends, crucify mediocrity in the parking lots of shopping malls & demand good products the better off we'll be as a race. That said, let's hope Pinkberry shortly packs the powder in its bags & takes the dopey hordes with 'em. - J_James