Upper West Side Openings: The Smith, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Posted back in August there was a rumor that The Smith might be opening in the former Josephina space at 1900 Broadway (at 63rd). Thanks to a tip from a reader, that rumor got a little stronger in October. It appears to be a rumor no more — NYT’s Diner’s Journal confirmed the popular eatery [...]

Upper West Side Syms/Filene’s Increases Liquidation Sale Discount Again; Now 30% – 50% Off

The discounts have been upped again at the Syms/Filene’s Basement liquidation sale. First they started at 10% – 30% off. Less than two weeks later, they increased the discount to 20% – 40%. Last weekend they raised it to 25% – 40%.

Upper West Side Week In Review: 11/28 – 12/4/11

A round-up of some of the most popular posts from the past week: Top 10 Family-Friendly Restaurants On The Upper West Side Annual Columbus Circle Holiday Market Now Open Cabbies Praying At UWS Mosque Create Traffic Nightmare Along W. 72nd More Than A Dozen UWS Drop-Off Locations For Annual NY Cares Coat Drive UWS “Unattainable” [...]

Upper West Side Syms/Filene’s Increases Liquidation Sale Discount Again; Now Starting At 25% Off

Looks like they’ve upped the stakes again in the Syms/Filene’s Basement liquidation sale.

Upper West Side Openings & Closings: Pecan Cafe, Sugar & Plumm Purveyors Of Yumm, Classic Kids Photography, Blockheads Burritos, Syms/Filene’s Basement

The depressing east side of Amsterdam, between 78th & 79th, is starting to come back to life. Pecan Cafe (387 Amsterdam), first mentioned all the way back in February (with a follow-up last month), has finally opened their doors for business (thanks to MUW readers Gaby & Andrew for the photo).