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May 16, 2012
HOT WHEELS
Fuel up before your next ride
Blogs
March 13, 2012
Say Hello to Neta, Casa Enrique
Here are the latest newcomers to New York City's cutthroat dining scene. If you hear of any new openings or closings, let us know. Neta, a sushi restaurant in the Village run by the people behind Masa, opened last Friday. [Grub Street] Today is opening day for Russian restaurant Brasserie Pushkin ... More >>
Blogs
March 2, 2012
Blogroll Gazette: Food Mashups, Restaurant Nostalgia
Inspired by Taco Bell's Doritos shells, McSweeney's imagines other food mashups. Serious Eats gives us Frank Bruni's recommendations for dining on the Upper West Side.
Blogs
February 2, 2012
Daddy Gaga's Joanne and Caffe Bene Open
Here are the latest newcomers to New York City's cutthroat dining scene. If you hear of any new openings or closings, let us know.Lady Gaga's father and chef Art Smith's buzzy new restaurant, Joanne, is open on the Upper West Side. Though it's already been bashed by the Post's Steve Cuozzo, who repo ... More >>
Blogs
December 15, 2011
Tuna Ravioli at Ozen Asian Fusion
One fish, two fish...Say you come across as intriguing a menu item as "tuna ravioli."
Blogs
December 7, 2011
'This Is Neighborhood Rot' Stickers Now Available Online
viaIn late November, West Side Rag (a nominee for a Village Voice "best neighborhood blog" award!) pointed out that someone had been papering the empty storefronts of the Upper West Side with stickers that read "This Is Neighborhood Rot," "This Is Neighborhood Decay," "This Is a Neighborhood ... More >>
Blogs
November 11, 2011
Starbucks Sees Liquidity in Juice Market; Papasito Grill Burned by Noise Complaints
Starbucks, no longer satisfied with being everywhere, has decided to be everywhere even more. The Seattle-based chain bought Evolution, a high-end juice company, Thursday. Execs plan on opening health and wellness-themed stores.[Washington Post]Papasito Grill and Agave Bar's Upper West Side locat ... More >>
Blogs
November 1, 2011
Elizabeth's Neighborhood Table Brings Locavorism to the Upper West Side
Ye ole Upper West Side farmhouse.The Upper West Side is about to get a dose of wholesome, locally sourced food. Elizabeth's Neighborhood Table (680 Columbus Avenue, 212-280-6501) is a new restaurant working with organic and biodynamic ingredients for its menu of American comfort food classics ... More >>
Blogs
October 19, 2011
OWS Protesters Still Eating Like Kings; NYC's Most Beloved Diners
Daniel Boulud will indeed be opening a new restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto, as previously rumored. [Toronto Star] More on those in-flight American Airlines meals designed by Richard Sandoval and Marcus Samuelsson. [Chicago Tribune] Occupy Wall Street protesters are sitting o ... More >>
Blogs
September 28, 2011
This Week in the Voice: Inside Suckadelic Enterprises, R.E.M.'s Reckoning
This week in the Voice, out today: Camille Dodero profiles the Sucklord, 42-year-old Morgan Phillips, who lived with his mother till the age of 36 but is now an important figure in the designer toy world despite thinking that everyone sucks. Maura Johnston takes stock of R.E.M.'s breakup in light o ... More >>
Blogs
September 23, 2011
Watch It Rain in the Subway
A flash flood watch is still in effect for New York City and surrounding areas, though the rain seems to have calmed down a bit, for the moment. But earlier today it was pretty awful, outside and apparently in the subway as well. AM New York's Tim Herrera shot this video, in which commuters actually ... More >>
Blogs
September 13, 2011
Linguine Alle Vongole at Osteria Cotta, Dish No. 23
The world's cuisines possess too few bitter dishes -- and clams with linguine in white sauce is one of the best.
Blogs
July 28, 2011
David Malbequi 'Out' at La Silhouette; Michael White May Be Headed to UWS
La Silhouette has a new chef. Matthew Tropeano, who most recently cooked at La Grenouille, is replacing David Malbequi after just seven months in the kitchen. [Eater] Michael White has revealed that he is scouting locations for his next venture on the Upper West Side. [Grub Street] David Bo ... More >>
Blogs
July 14, 2011
One Day, Momofuku Milk Bar May Go to the UWS, and Sara Jenkins May Have a Falafel Shop
What better way to pass a slow summer day than with idle speculation?
Blogs
June 27, 2011
This Evening, You Can Rally to Save H&H Bagels
H&H Bagels may be closing its iconic Upper West Side store this week, but that doesn't mean its admirers are going to let it go gentle into that good night.
Blogs
June 24, 2011
Sparkling Rosés on the Rise; London Takes Pop-Up Restaurants to New Level
Beer archaeologist Patrick McGovern is working with Dogfish's Sam Calagione to investigate brewing methods that go as far back as 18,000 years ago. [io9] Sparkling rosés might not be the most complex or sophisticated wines, but they are great for summer picnics, which would explain their gr ... More >>
Blogs
June 23, 2011
French Restaurant Gives Back Michelin Star; Food Blogger Sent to Jail For Negative Review
French eatery Le Lisita just couldn't take the pressure anymore and decided to voluntarily give back its Michelin star after the increased staff costs that came with the ranking hurt profits post-global financial meltdown. [The Telegraph] A food blogger in Taipei was sentenced to 30 days in ... More >>
Blogs
June 21, 2011
The Parks Department Is Bringing Purple Yam to the Upper West Side
Purple YamBroadway bound.Some encouraging news for Purple Yam fans who are weary of the Q train: the Ditmas Park Filipino restaurant will soon have two outposts on the Upper West Side, thanks to the NYC Parks Department.
Voice Choices
May 18, 2011
Daniel Bennett & Steve Kuhn
Purple YamBroadway bound.Some encouraging news for Purple Yam fans who are weary of the Q train: the Ditmas Park Filipino restaurant will soon have two outposts on the Upper West Side, thanks to the NYC Parks Department.
Blogs
April 22, 2011
Flex Mussels Looking to Open More Locations. Prepare for a Bivalve Bonanza!
flickr/rdpeytonFlex those musselsAccording to Crain's New York, Flex Mussels owners Alex, Bobby, and Laura Shapiro's bivalve business has done so well over the past three years since its opening, in addition to their Upper East Side and West Village digs, they're currently scouting for an Upp ... More >>
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April 8, 2011
NYC's 10 Best Bar Food Snacks
10. Fatty dog at Upper West Side Fatty Crab - The sausage is prodigal, a fat homemade link laced with a scalding Southeast Asian XO sauce. Add a good bun, fronds of cilantro, pickled purple radish, pickled cuke spear, and smear of wet mayo, and you have one great and gloppy bar snack. 2170 B ... More >>
Blogs
April 8, 2011
Ask the Critics: Where Can I Take Someone Who Likes Chain Restaurants?
Jacob B. asks: Where would you take someone who seems to generally prefer chain (or mini-chain) restaurants? Ideally on the Upper West Side, but I'm open to elsewhere in the city. Dear Jacob: A better question: Why does your friend like chain restaurants? Sure, maybe portion sizes are large ... More >>
Blogs
April 7, 2011
Dave Schuttenberg 'In' at Dickson's Farmstand Meats; George Mendes and Carlo Mirarchi Named Food & Wine Best New Chefs
Dave Schuttenberg, formerly of Fatty Crab on the Upper West Side, will be the new chef at Dickson's Farmstand Meats in Chelsea Market, replacing Gabriel Ross. [NY Times] Nate Appleman, of Chipotle's, won Chopped All-Stars, going up against Michael Proietti, Anne Burrell, and Aaron Sanchez. ... More >>
Blogs
April 7, 2011
Mugger Armed With Guns, Knives, and a Smile Roams Manhattan, Ripping Off Cells
Suspected muggerA little guy who may not even be out of his teens is suspected of being a cell-phone bandit who stalks his victims, strikes up conversations with them, and then snatches their property at the point of a gun or knife, cops say. So far, the 18- to 22-year-old, only 5-5 and no more ... More >>
Blogs
March 4, 2011
The Week in Food Blogs: NYC's Best Slices, Worst Restaurant Websites
This week in food blogs... Eater rounded up the "Best Worst" New York City bar and restaurant websites. And, yes, a Todd English joint makes the cut. Grub Street wondered if Columbus Tavern, which opened last week on the Upper West Side, is the latest media haunt. A Hamburger Today created an In- ... More >>
Blogs
February 18, 2011
Open & Closed: Say Hello to Colonie, Goodbye to Niko's
Restaurants and bars, they come and they go. Here are a few making their debuts and bowing out this week. Satsko on the Lower East Side has been shuttered recently and plastered with bright orange "seizure" stickers, apparently due to state taxes owed. [Bowery Boogie] Salt & Pepper in Midtown West ... More >>
Blogs
January 20, 2011
Fancy Upper West Side Building Hires Its Own Creative Director
Ever felt that the seafoam green interior and moldy moldings of your Lower East Side walkup just don't "go" with the authentic door paint or vintage-scented elevator or occasional atmospheric shrieks and scufflings? Ah, if we lived at the Upper West Side's historic condo The Apthorp (resident ... More >>
Blogs
January 20, 2011
Tarallucci e Vino Migrates to the Upper West Side
Tarallucci e Vino, the Italian café and wine bar chainlet with three downtown locations, spawned an Upper West Side outpost earlier today. It's located at 475 Columbus Avenue, near West 83rd Street, and it'll be serving breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch. In the evenings, it will bec ... More >>
Blogs
December 17, 2010
Open & Closed: Say Hello to Danji; Goodbye to Benito's One Restaurant
Restaurants and bars, they come and they go. Here are a few making their debuts and bowing out this week. Benito's One Restaurant has been evicted from its Little Italy space and has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, with some $481,000 in liabilities. [Crain's] La Bonne Bouffe in the East Village ha ... More >>
Blogs
December 1, 2010
Anthi's Greek Food's Spanokopita
Anthi's Greek Food opened a few weeks ago on Amsterdam Avenue. Hidden among a strip of businesses that include a deli, dry cleaner, hair salon, and barbershop, it's so small that it doesn't even get a full street number -- finding its address, 614A, brings to mind Harry Potter's secret trai ... More >>
Blogs
November 1, 2010
The Best Midterm Elections Viral Video, Period: "My Girl's a Republican"
Just in time for tomorrow's midterm elections, the following video -- by the finest working act in hip-hop sketch comedy, It's The Real (three white, mostly-Jewish guys living on the Upper West Side) -- comes this: "My Girl's A Republican."
Blogs
October 8, 2010
Police Seek Upper West Side Sexual Assault Suspect
The NYPD has released a sketch of a man wanted for two sexual assault/robberies on the Upper West Side. The first happened in May at about 1 a.m. in the vicinity of Manhattan Avenue and Columbus Avenue. The suspect approached the victim, a 30-year-old female, inside an elevator, groped her, s ... More >>
Blogs
August 17, 2010
Adults Want Kids' Birthday Parties; Restaurants Accept Cash Only
An English professor from Manhattan was forcibly ejected from an Upper West Side Starbucks after refusing to order her bagel "without butter or cheese," which she claimed was linguistically stupid. [NY Post] Fruits and vegetables are ripening early this year due to warm weather, likely leadi ... More >>
Blogs
May 17, 2010
Gazala Place Is Opening a New Location on the Upper West Side
Photo courtesy of Gazala PlaceGazala HalabiThe Upper West Side will soon be able to get a taste of the spinach boreks and excellent Druze cuisine that has so endeared Fork in the Road to Gazala Place: the tiny Hell's Kitchen restaurant is opening a second location on the Upper West Side.
Blogs
May 6, 2010
Kesté Isn't Opening a Pizzeria on the Upper West Side. Yet.
Robert SietsemaOur Man Sietsema called Kesté's margherita "an enduring thing of beauty."Some disappointing news for Neapolitan pizza freaks on the Upper West Side: it looks like Kesté won't be opening a pizzeria there after all. At least not anytime soon.
Blogs
April 29, 2010
Evan Spingarn of Tangled Vine Talks Sustainable Wine, Pairing Myths & Drinking What You Don't Know
Evan Spingarn wants you to try something other than the Cab.The term sustainable has made its way to the wine glass, but the point for wine geeks isn't necessarily eco-friendliness. At Tangled Vine, a newish wine bar on the Upper West Side that our own Sarah DiGregorio found delightful, touts ... More >>
Dining
April 20, 2010
Off to the Pour House: The Tangled Vine Wine Bar & Kitchen
The Upper West Side sips and nibbles a bit of Spain
Blogs
April 12, 2010
Your Monday Morning Links
Good morning! In case you fell into a hole over the weekend (no judgments from us), here's your list of what everybody will be talking about today: • There was a 7-alarm fire at Grand Street and Allen (285 and 283 Grand) in Chinatown last night, bringing more than 250 firefighters and 60 f ... More >>
Blogs
March 15, 2010
Bomboloni Descends Upon Columbus Avenue
nromagna/FlickrBeauteous bomboloni.Behold, more fried dough fetishization: following months of delays, Bomboloni has opened on the Upper West Side. A project of David Ruggerio, who owns the neighborhood restaurant's Lansky's Old World Deli and Sushi a Go-Go, it will sell, as its name suggests ... More >>
Blogs
January 22, 2010
Have You Seen... This Mustachioed Upper West Side Bank Robber
This guy is suspected of bank robbery at 2350 Broadway (between 85th and 86th) on the Upper West Side. At 2:06 p.m., January 20 (Wednesday), he entered a Citibank branch, passed a note demanding money, got an unknown amount, and fled on foot. No one was injured. He's described as 30 to 40 years old ... More >>
Blogs
January 6, 2010
This Week's Voice: Vampire Weekend, Ke$ha, MC Paul Barman, Rosanne Cash, and More
The cast of Survivor: Upper West Side. Photo by Soren Solkaer StarbirdIn this week's Village Voice, Rob Harvilla wrestles with Vampire Weekend's vastly ambitious, vastly improved Contra, Ben Westhoff hangs out in MOMA's outdoor sculpture garden with MC Paul Barman, Ryan Dombal chronicles the ... More >>
Blogs
December 15, 2009
Smallest Apartment in Town? The New York Post Isn't Even Close
The New York Post thinks it's found the tiniest studio in New York City. Reporter Angela Montefinise has a fun story about a couple sharing a 175-square-foot Upper West Side apartment with a couple of cats, but that place is a castle in comparison to the living situation we wrote about last m ... More >>
Blogs
October 13, 2009
It's All in the Delivery: Fatty Crab Comes to Your Door & Restaurant Week for Lazy Asses
Couch potatoes can rejoice this week. Not only is Zak Pelaccio's Upper West Side Malaysian-fusion mecca starting delivery service, but more than 100 restaurants around the city are participating in Delivery Week, a stay-at-home version of Restaurant Week. From October 19-31, order dinner at h ... More >>
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December 18, 2007
Checking Out
Renters around town are getting ousted from illegal hotels
NYC Life
March 1, 2005
Unearthly Delights
Renters around town are getting ousted from illegal hotels
Dining
March 16, 2004
Woman in White
A sign of the apocalypse on the first block of Bleecker Street
NYC Life
November 25, 2003
Biggest Ball in the World
A sign of the apocalypse on the first block of Bleecker Street
NYC Life
May 9, 2000
Studio in Brownstone Row House
A sign of the apocalypse on the first block of Bleecker Street
Dining
July 20, 1999
Goodbye Ruby Foo’s
A sign of the apocalypse on the first block of Bleecker Street
NYC Life
June 22, 1999
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