UPDATE 2:10 pm: Brilliant MUW readers Eileen and @sourcows pointed out that I omitted Grandaisy, which also has an UWS location. I’ve updated the post to reflect that the Upper West Side actually has FIVE of the top 10 spots, not just four as I had originally written. Posted last week that UWS Grom Gelato [...]

Looking for an Upper West Side foodie date for that won’t break the bank? Eater just put out a list of five “Cheap-Ass Foodie Dates” — a drink, dinner, and dessert for about $20/person — and one of them involves three UWS locales.

A round-up of some of the most popular posts from the past week: Massive UWS Water Main Break Turns CPW Into River & Snarls Subway Service Tickets On Sale For 49th Annual New York Film Festival At Lincoln Center UWS Becomes “Wild West” Side As Horse Gallops Wildly Through The Streets Dead Body Pulled From [...]

The plywood is down. The signage is going up. T-Minus 38 hours & 25 minutes until Crack Pie and pork buns arrive on the Upper West Side. MUW reader Kevin (who has become a de facto staff photographer of sorts) noticed the plywood covering the Milk Bar storefront (561 Columbus, at 87th) has been removed [...]

Today was supposed to be the official opening of the new Upper West Side Milk Bar. Unfortunately, if you were hoping to pick up some Crack Pie on your way home from work you’re SOL — it looks like you’re going to have to wait until at least this weekend.

The big news today is that restaurateur Jason Denton (’ino, ’inoteca, Corsino, and Betto) is opening a 45-seat cafe at the new Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center in Lincoln Center.

A round-up of some of the most popular posts from the past week: Mugger Who Targets Senior Citizens Is On The Loose On The Upper West Side Zabar’s Renames Lobsterless Lobster Salad The  “Zabster Zalad” Zagat Names UWS Luke’s Lobster One Of NYC’s “8 Best Seafood Restaurants” DOT Finally Starts Improvements On Upper West Side [...]

Mentioned back in May that Vai Restaurant/Wine Bar was moving back to the neighborhood after being forced out of their 77th Street location by condo construction. They’ve been having some sort of unofficial soft-opening over the past few days and MUW reader Jay was able to sample some of their goods. Per Jay:

If last night’s news about a new Crumbs Bake Shop didn’t get your blood-sugar levels jumping for joy, perhaps this will: The rumored Upper West Side Momofuku Milk Bar opening mentioned last month is a rumor no more. In a matter of weeks you’ll be able to get all the Crack Pie (and other decadent [...]