Upper West Side Openings & Closings: Candle Cafe West, Trattoria di Vino, Chase, Oz Moving & Storage

Looks like 2427 Broadway (between 89th & 90th) is turning over again.
In 2009, Accademia di Vino moved in to what had previously been home to Dock’s Oyster Bar, and eventually that transformed into Trattoria di Vino.
TDV recently closed to make way for yet another new restaurant: Candle Cafe West — an offshoot of the popular [...]

Upper West Side Openings & Closings: Mama Mexico, Maria Bonita, Joanne, Payless Shoes

Catching up on some opening/closing news that’s been building up during my brief hiatus…
Mentioned a few weeks ago that Mexican restaurant Mama Mexico (2672 Broadway, between 101st & 102nd) shuttered rather suddenly (previous coverage here, here, and here).
It was unclear at the time whether or not the closing was temporary or permanent, but it now [...]

Three UWS Closing/Liquidation/Going-Out-Of-Business Sales Taking Place Now

If you’re looking to get some shopping in this weekend, just a quick reminder that there are three different closing/going-out-of-business/liquidation sales taking place on the Upper West Side right now:

Upper West Side Openings & Closings

Mentioned last month that a 7-11 was opening at 600 Columbus (corner of 89th).
Thanks to MUW reader Kevin for sending in this shot of the new “Sevies” in all its orange, red, white, and green glory.

UWS Closing Sale: Roam Boutique Going Out Of Business — Everything Is 50% Off

Thanks to MUW readers Anita and Christina (that’s Anita’s photo) for passing along word that local boutique Roam (488 Amsterdam, between 83rd & 84th) is closing.
As you can see see from the sign above, they’re having a pretty big liquidation sale to clear out inventory.