Upper West Side Openings: Pet Central, Candle Cafe West, The Smith

Frequent tipster Jim sent in the photo above, showing a new Pet Central store is moving into the space at 2643 Broadway (between 100th & 101st).

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”:

Upper West Side Openings & Closings: Candle Cafe West, Trattoria di Vino, Chase, Oz Moving & Storage

Looks like 2427 Broadway (between 89th & 90th) is turning over again. In 2009, Accademia di Vino moved in to what had previously been home to Dock’s Oyster Bar, and eventually that transformed into Trattoria di Vino. TDV recently closed to make way for yet another new restaurant: Candle Cafe West — an offshoot of [...]

Upper West Side Openings: Blossom Du Jour

According to MUW reader (and kindergarten classmate) Jessica, the Blossom Du Jour at 165 Amsterdam (between 67th & 68th) had their official grand opening yesterday. First mentioned in May, BDJ had been targeting a September 9th opening. Compared to other places in the neighborhood, being only a month behind schedule is actually pretty good!

Upper West Side Restaurant Review: Blossom Du Jour

In last night’s “Openings & Closes” post I mentioned Blossom Du Jour, a new organic/vegan/vegetarian/kosher joint with the tagline “Shrewd Fast Food.” I just came across a rather extensive review of their Chelsea location on www.Healthy-Happy-Life.com. Author Kathy Patalsky raves about the place, providing a ton of information and photos. I don’t see why the [...]