UPDATE 4/16/13: Looks like Birch will be opening on April 30 If you live anywhere near Columbus & 96th, you’ve probably seen the “Coming Soon” signage for Birch Coffee — it’s been been up since August. Finally got an update on this space and it looks like they’re planning to open in February.

Previously posted in June & in September about the 7-Eleven slated for the former Gourmet Garage space at 2567 Broadway (between 96th & 97th). When Gourmet Garage closed last December, the early rumor was that the space would be subdivided into two units. It looks like that’s the case, with 7-Eleven only taking the northern [...]

I’ve spent the past three days speculating that The Purple Fig had closed for good (here, here & here). It turned out to be as unproductive as speculation usually is… Looks like Purple Fig will indeed be reopening.

It’s 7/11 today, which can mean only one thing… The annual “Free Slurpee Day” at 7-Eleven.

It’s been just about six months since the Gourmet Garage at 2567 Broadway (between 96th & 97th) closed. Now it looks like something less “gourmet” and more “garage” is moving into the space — 7-Eleven will be opening their third UWS location there.

Quick reminder if you missed the post yesterday: 7-Eleven is giving out free Slurpees today from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (or while supplies last). The Upper West Side has two locations: 676 Amsterdam (at 93rd) and 600 Columbus (at 89th). I believe most locations are NYC and the rest of the country are participating [...]

If you like free stuff and you like Slurpees, you’re in luck. Tomorrow (Wednesday, 5/23) is “SlurpFree” day at 7-Eleven. Participating locations, including the two on the UWS, are handing out free Slurpees throughout the day.

Alternate side parking rules are suspended today and Friday in observance of Rosh Hashanah. Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Thursday, September 29th, 2011… Free Coffee From 7-Elevel For “National Coffee Day” 7-Eleven (676 Amsterdam, at 93rd) 7:00 – 11:00 am FREE medium coffee Summer On The Hudson Presents Human Chess Soldiers’ & [...]

Apparently Thursday is “National Coffee Day.” There actually aren’t many events going on, but you CAN get a a free medium coffee from 7-Eleven in the morning, and there just so happens to be one on the Upper West Side.

The first 7-Eleven on the Upper West Side has opened, and the brightly lit store is ready to go, Slurpees and all.  The photo to the left came to Racked via a tipster, with the insightful observation that a bottom-lit awning over a brick wall makes for a prime loitering area.  Jay and Silent Bob, [...]