NY Post Restaurant Critic Takes Huge Shit On UWS Newcomer Joanne (Lady Gaga’s Papa’s Place)

There are positive restaurant reviews, there are negative restaurant reviews, and then there are reviews like the one Steve Cuozzo of the New York Post wrote yesterday about Joanne (70 W. 68th), the highly-anticipated restaurant venture from Lady Gaga’s dad (aka Joe Germanotta) and celebrity chef Art Smith that opened on Wednesday (previous coverage here, [...]

Upper West Side Openings: Westside Market, Slightly Oliver

Posted in December (here & here) that the Subway Sandwich shop at 2595 Broadway (between 97th & 98th) closed rather suddenly with no explanation.
Looks like they were bought out by the Westside Market slated to open next door at 2589 Broadway.

Upper West Side Openings & Closings: Mama Mexico, Maria Bonita, Joanne, Payless Shoes

Catching up on some opening/closing news that’s been building up during my brief hiatus…
Mentioned a few weeks ago that Mexican restaurant Mama Mexico (2672 Broadway, between 101st & 102nd) shuttered rather suddenly (previous coverage here, here, and here).
It was unclear at the time whether or not the closing was temporary or permanent, but it now [...]

Upper West Side Openings & Closings

Mentioned last month that a 7-11 was opening at 600 Columbus (corner of 89th).
Thanks to MUW reader Kevin for sending in this shot of the new “Sevies” in all its orange, red, white, and green glory.

Upper West Side Openings & Closings: Joanne, Uneeda Check Cashing

February 1st. That’s the date Joanne (70 West 68th, near Columbus), the restaurant venture from Lady Gaga’s dad (aka Joe Germanotta) and celebrity chef Art Smith, will finally open its doors.
Originally scheduled to open by Thanksgiving, then pushed back to sometime around New Years, the much-talked about restaurant is now officially taking reservations for 2/1/12.