“Fashion’s Night Out,” the annual shopping event marked by parties, discounts, celebrities, and other events, descends upon NYC and the Upper West Side tomorrow (Thursday, 9/6). While SoHo might be a sexier destination, the Upper West Side has nearly four dozen stores participating in the evening’s festivities — plenty keep you occupied if you prefer [...]

Looks like the J. Crew Mens Shop in the Time Warner Center first mentioned over the summer is finally open. Tipster Kevin, who should probably have his own section on MyUpperWest at this point, sent word that the store officially opened for business yesterday.

Slightly shortened “Week In Review” due to last week’s Labor Day holiday and fewer posts during the week due to some travel… A round-up of some of the most popular posts from the past week: NYPD On The Hunt For Two Gunmen Wanted For Recent UWS Armed Robberies “Boarding School Bandit” Gets 16 Months In [...]

The big news today is that restaurateur Jason Denton (’ino, ’inoteca, Corsino, and Betto) is opening a 45-seat cafe at the new Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center in Lincoln Center.

If you happen to think the Upper West Side doesn’t have enough cupcake options, you’ll be pleased to know we’re getting one more. Crain’s reports that Baked By Melissa has just signed a 10-year lease at 2325 Broadway (between 84th & 85th). Thanks to MUW reader Christina for the link.

Looks like Mexican restaurant Rancho (570 Amsterdam) has bitten the dust — thanks to @Rubinville, @Pabiceps, and John for the tip. @Rubinville (Dave Rubin) tweeted to say Rancho had the best margarita in the neighborhood, but John e-mailed that they committed the cardinal sin of Mexican restaurants — charging for chips and salsa. Either way, [...]

A round-up of some of the most popular posts from the past week: Photo Of The Week: CUTENESS OVERLOAD! You can now sell your UWS parking spot 45th Annual Mostly Mozart Festival opens, runs through 8/27 Central Park officials want people to stop eating… the park Weekly UWS crab boils at Ditch Plains & Mermaid [...]

Racked (via Women’s Wear Daily) reports that J. Crew is opening a men’s shop at the Time Warner Center. Per Racked: Taking a page from the Soho and Madison Avenue men’s stores, the new shop will include a suiting department, a shirt shop, shoes, and “third-party” items.