Got a note from the folks at clothing retailer Brooklyn Industries about a shopping event tomorrow afternoon (Saturday, 4/20) that might be of interest: They’re launching their Summer 2013 collection with free mimosas and a 20% discount of one full-priced item.

Wrote back in January about Zypsee, a mobile app providing on-demand access to livery and black cars at near-taxi rates that is doing a beta launch on the Upper West Side. I’ve become friendly with the company’s founders in the time since that initial post and I’m happy to report they’re now offering a $10 [...]

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is returning to the Upper West Side tomorrow, running through 2/14. The celebrate, the Lincoln Square Business Improvement District is once again organizing their popular “Fashion Plate Prix Fixe.” 28 restaurants located between Columbus Circle and West 70th Street are participating with a variety of dining discounts for their own mini Restaurant [...]

Haven’t posted any Upper West Side group deals in a while. Was just browsing through Groupon and came across six discounts at various neighborhood businesses. All of these expire soon, so if you’re interested you should act fast:

UPDATE 2/7: UWS RUMOR: Applebee’s Slated To Take Over Blockbuster Space UPDATE 2/6: I poked my head in the store earlier today and agree with Alexandra — the selection is actually pretty decent. I don’t usually buy DVDs, but I managed to snag copies of the original Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back for [...]

If you’ve been meaning to check out any of the more than two dozen Upper West Side restaurants participating in Winter Restaurant Week, now is the time. The bi-annual event offering discounted eats at well known restaurants enters its final week today, with the deals ending on Friday (2/8). Here’s the complete list of participating [...]

Mentioned this in last night’s “Openings & Closings” but figured it deserves its own post. Laytner’s Linen & Home (2270 Broadway, at 82nd) is consolidating their store into about half their current space and offering steep discounts off select items during the process. Discounts ranging from 20% – 70% are being offered on a variety [...]

UPDATE 4/11: Zypsee service improvements + $10 off for new users I’ve written many times that the monthly “UWS Work From Home” meetings are a great place to meet interesting people, and last week was no exception. While there, I had an opportunity to speak with the co-founders of Zypsee, a startup company that provides [...]

Got a note a little while ago from a reader asking if I had any updates on Big Nick’s, which MyUpperWest first reported earlier this month may be closing. I just happened upon their Facebook page and noticed that earlier today they posted “Kids Eat Free On Tuesdays.” The deal is good for kids 12 [...]

Mentioned last Monday that reservations were being taken for 2013 Winter Restaurant Week. Just a quick reminder that the actual eating begins today.

Posted last night that boutique card and gift shop Card-o-Mat is closing after 20 years on the Upper West Side (2884 Broadway, between 112th & 113th). Earlier today I heard from an employee that the entire store is 50% off (except for bags, which are 25% off). The store will remain open until they clear [...]

It’s that time of year again… Winter Restaurant Week is just around the corner (January 14 – February 8th), and once again there are plenty of  Upper West Side options for you to sample the goods at. Unless otherwise noted, the restaurants listed below are offering their Restaurant Week menus for both lunch ($25) and [...]