Upper West Side Week In Review: 10/10 - 10/16/11

A round-up of some of the most popular posts from the past week:

Actor Paul Sorvino Hit By Car At Amsterdam & 79th
Mystery Skywriting Over The UWS A Mystery No More (But Still Stupid)

Two Hurt In Crash At Amsterdam & 79th (Dangerous Corner This Week)

Neighborhood Meeting On Proposed West End Avenue Historic District Extension
Police Car Involved [...]

Upper West Side Openings & Closings: Farrow & Ball, Plus Changes At Recipe, Bar Luna & Cafe Deux Margot

If you’re planning to redecorate your home any time soon, take note that the neighborhood is getting a new high-end paint and wallpaper store.
MUW reader Eric reports that British retailer Farrow & Ball will open a showroom on Columbus, between 75th & 76th. Per F&B’s website:

John McEnroe Allegedly Annoys Fellow Diners At Recipe

The Post reported that John McEnroe dined at Recipe (452 Amsterdam) last week and loudly recounted tales of “beating Bjorn Borg,” drawing the ire of some fellow diners in the tiny restaurant.
“He was several decibels louder than the average restaurant noise. It was obnoxious,” said the paper’s unnamed source.
The restaurant confirmed that [...]

My Upper West Pick of the Month: Recipe

Each month, My Upper West chooses an Upper West Side business as Pick of the Month.  These businesses are part of what makes our neighborhood great, and we highly recommend checking them out if you haven’t yet had the chance.  This month’s pick is Recipe, the new American restaurant on Amsterdam between 81st and 82nd.  [...]