Upper West Side Openings & Closings: Candle Cafe West, Amsterdam Diner

As I mentioned earlier today, I’m traveling until Sunday. With that in mind, here’s a slightly abbreviated “I’m On Vacation” edition of “Openings & Closings”:

UWS Hungarian Pastry Shop Closed By Health Department

UPDATE: Hungarian Pastry Shop has reopened The Department Of Health carnage continues. In the past week, DOH has closed UWS restaurants Bellini (since reopened), Dinastia China (I believe they have also reopened), and The Abbey Pub. Now comes word that 50-year-old neighborhood stalwart Hungarian Pastry Shop (1030 Amsterdam, 110th/111th) has fallen victim to DOH inspectors.

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.

UWS Abbey Pub Closed By Health Department

UPDATE: Abbey Pub has reopened Busy times on the Upper West Side for DOH restaurant inspectors. Last week they shuttered Bellini (since reopened) and Dinastia China (still closed, to the best of my knowledge reopened as of 3/13). MUW reader Matt sends in word that Abbey Pub (237 W. 105th, between Broadway & Amsterdam) is [...]

Upper West Side Openings, Re-Openings & Temporary Closings: Brooks Brothers, Bellini, Papasito, Amsterdam Diner

The new Brooks Brothers (2381 Broadway, between 87th & 88th), first mentioned back in November, officially opened last week. They were aiming to be open by February and their signage had said “Spring 2012,” so if you split the difference it appears they were able to meet their goals.