UWS Closings: Charm Thai, Freddie & Pepper’s

A slightly abbreviated post tonight… MUW reader Aaron reports Charm Thai (722 Amsterdam, between 95th & 96th) may have gone out of business. Per Aaron:

UWS Openings & Closings: Fratelli la Bufala, The Purple Fig, Sip, The ‘Dam

Posted last month that Fratelli la Bufala was slated to open on March 27th. That date came and went without any activity, but now the wait is really just about over. I attended a preview event at the restaurant this afternoon and, barring the unforeseen, they’ll be open for business starting on Friday (4/27).

UWS Openings & Closings: Georgia’s Cafe & Bakery, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Posted back in December about an early-morning fire that ripped through Georgia’s Cafe & Bakery (2418 Broadway, at 89th) — they’ve been closed ever since. Staff had originally said they planned to reopen “soon” after the fire, but it looks like that won’t be the case, as “For Rent” signage went up yesterday.

Upper West Side Closings: Patagonia Tin Shed, Verizon Wireless, The Abbey Pub, Broadway Gourmet Deli

So long, Patagonia Tin Shed — we hardly knew ya! MUW reader Anthony reports the store that opened in November at 2625 Broadway (near 100th) is set to close on March 26th.

Upper West Side Openings & Closings: Baked By Melissa, Clear Wireless, Lululemon, 16 Handles, Bellini, Sprinkles Cupcake ATM

If you live in the southern part of the Upper West Side and are jealous of the Baked By Melissa that opened at 2325 Broadway (between 84th & 85th) in October, you can now rest easy — you’re getting one a bit closer to home.