Come to the Columbus Square Whole Foods Market (Columbus near 97th) tonight or upcoming Fridays through April 8th to enjoy some jazz while you pick up your groceries.  The Jazz Legend Spring Series, a weekly series of performances honoring the great musicians that played at Mikell’s Jazz Club, the former resident of 97th and Columbus, [...]

It’s time for some Upper West Side celebrity sightings, coming in via Twitter… comedian Richard Kind, best known for roles in Mad About You, Spin City, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, was spotted by @ZiaJD at The Cottage (Amsterdam between 77th and 78th) on Friday.  Over the weekend, Upper West Sider Alec Baldwin visited Lincoln Center.  [...]

The Upper West Side’s newest Duane Reade is sure getting a lot of attention this week… after the massive store on the second floor of The Corner (Broadway at 72nd) opened a few days ago, it first got some flack for the bright video billboard illuminating the outside corner of the building.  Now, attention is [...]

Looking to treat yourself tonight?  Consider making reservations for a special dinner.  Each Monday, Chef Damian Sansonetti prepares a “Monday Night Dinner for Two” at Bar Boulud (Broadway between 63rd and 64th).  Savor inspired seasonal dishes served family-style.  Selections have included côte de boeuf, whole roast chicken, and loup de mer en croûte, each dish [...]

Gilt City is another website devoted to limited-time-only, hard-to-beat discounts on places throughout the city.  This week, in addition to great discounts at David Barton Gym and Clarins Skin Spa, Gilt City is offering a special deal at the Empire Hotel’s Rooftop Lounge (63rd between Broadway and Columbus).  Pay just $49 and get 4 cocktails [...]