It’s been about 2 1/2 weeks since Cafe Tallulah opened at 240 Columbus (at 71st). In addition to the classic French bistro and large bar area upstairs, Cafe Tallulah’s lower-level features an intimate lounge space that’s a rarity on the Upper West Side. I had been under the impression that the lounge had been open [...]

Looks like the Upper West Side is getting another frozen yogurt place, although this one apparently also includes a juice bar. No word yet if the store will be exclusively for women in skimpy clothing and seductive poses, as its signage implies.

UPDATE 1/8: UWS Liquidation Sale: Up To 50% Off At Card-o-Mat UPDATE 1/30: Card-o-Mat officially closed Looks like Card-o-Mat (2884 Broadway, between 112th & 113th), a boutique card and gift shop, is closing after 20 years on the Upper West Side. “Store Closing” and “Everything Must Go!” signage appeared over the weekend.

UPDATE 1/25: Grand Opening Of The Lounge At Upper West Side Cafe Tallulah UPDATE 1/9: More details on Cafe Tallulah UPDATE 1/7: Food and drink menus for Cafe Tallulah It’s been 18 months to the day since word first broke that a new cafe and cocktail lounge from Upper West Sider and Amsterdam Billiards founder [...]

French bistro Alouette (Broadway, btw. 97th/98th) is back with yet another discount, this time through Groupon — this is their 4th online discount since April 14th. I actually bought the LivingSocial deal last month but haven’t had a chance to use it yet. I’ll try and do a review when I finally make it there [...]

Today’s Upper West Side deal comes from Alouette, the French bistro on Broadway, between 97th & 98th. For $26, you’ll get a three-course prix-fixe meal and a glass of wine, discounted from $52. I’ve heard decent things about Alouette, with the biggest knock against it usually being the prices. With this deal, that’s one negative [...]