Wine Events this Week on the UWS

Are you a wine lover?  Here are a few of the fun wine events on the Upper West Side this week.  First, Bar Boulud (Broadway between 63rd and 64th) offers a nice wine and food evening this Tuesday with the Wiengut Knipser German Wine Dinner.  Wiengut Knipser is a family-run domaine dating back to [...]

Enjoy Free Music on the Upper West Side

There’s always some great free music to enjoy on the Upper West Side… here’s a few options for free music this week.  First, Target Free Thursdays at David Rubenstein Atrium continues tomorrow with Hector Del Curto’s Eternal Tango Quartet.  Come to the atrium (Broadway between 62nd and 63rd) to tango to this acclaimed Argentine bandoneónist [...]

Starting Next Week: Jazz Legend Winter Series at Whole Foods

The new Whole Foods Market in Columbus Square (Columbus near 97th) has been offering a plethora of free events and specials since its opening, with the store working hard to connect with its community.  One such offering, the Jazz Legend Series, brings the heritage of the neighborhood to Whole Foods by honor the great musicians [...]

Tuesdays in January: Whole Foods Health Tours

Whole Foods Market Columbus Square (Columbus near 97th) is holding a great free tour each Tuesday this month.  Come to the store for a “Health Starts Here” tour and tasting, an insightful series that will give you tips on living and eating natural, nutritious, and nourishing meals.  From Gluten free diets to alternative sweeteners, Ali, [...]

Shmaltz Brewing Company Tastings Tonight

Shmaltz Brewing Company, the San Fransisco-based brewer with a fun approach to beer naming and a fast-growing following (especially among the Jewish community), will be offering tastings throughout the Upper West Side this evening.  If you are near the Food Emporium on Broadway between 89th and 90th this afternoon, stop by to sample He’Brew Genesis, [...]

Turkey Tasting and Carving Techniques at Whole Foods

Come to the Columbus Square Whole Foods (Columbus at 97th) tomorrow for a free event to help you prepare for Thanksgiving.  Get a taste of free range turkeys (raised on Jaindl Farms in nearby Pennsylvania) while picking up a few tips on how to carve the turkey to perfection.  While you’re there, Whole Foods will [...]

Famous New Residents of 808 Columbus

808 Columbus, the newest big residential and commercial complex on Columbus between 97th and 100th, has drawn in some celebrities. Law & Order star Anthony Anderson has rented a two-bedroom while American Pie beauty Shannon Elizabeth has rented a one-bedroom apartment in the complex, according to the New York Post.  The apartments in the complex [...]

Martha Stewart at Michaels Tomorrow

The brand new Michaels arts & crafts store, with a grand opening celebration occurring today, is kicking off its Upper West Side premiere in a big way with a huge celebrity appearance tomorrow.  Martha Stewart herself will be at the store tomorrow at 5:00 pm to sign copies of two of her books.  Her newest [...]

T.J. Maxx Columbus Square Opens Next Week

The retail portion of Columbus Square (808 Columbus, between 97th and 100th) is gradually opening its doors, with Whole Foods Market and Michaels leading the way, and another grand opening is scheduled next week.  T.J. Maxx, the discounted clothing retailer with ubiquitous locations throughout the country, is opening its doors at 8:00 am next Thursday, [...]

Columbus Square Michaels Opens this Weekend

The much-buzzed about Columbus Square (808 Columbus, between 97th and 100th) retail and residential development has seen parts gradually open recently, from the apartments to the Whole Foods Market, and now arts and crafts store Michaels is ready to open!  Although the store has already had a soft open according to The Shophound, the grand [...]