Upper West Side Openings: Fratelli la Bufala, Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant & Steak House

If you live anywhere even remotely near Broadway & West 76th you’ve likely walked past this plywood signage on the corner. The space has been vacant since Niko’s closed in February of last year, and its replacement, Fratelli la Bufala has been slated to take over the prime corner spot since last June. Nine months [...]

Upper West Side Openings: Serafina, Geisha, Lululemon

Signs indicating that popular Italian eatery Serafina was planning an Upper West Side branch first popped up over the summer. More signage in October made is clear that in addition to Serafina, the former West Branch space at 2178 Broadway (corner of 77th) would also house an outpost of Geisha, a Japanese restaurant and sushi [...]

Upper West Side Week In Review: 12/19 – 12/25/11

A round-up of Upper West Side news, deals, photos, real estate, and openings/closings from the past week (Abbreviated Christmas Edition):

Upper West Side Openings, Closings & Rumors: Serafine, Geisha, RedFarm, Westside Market

The Serafina that’s moving into the old West Branch space at 2178 Broadway (at 77th) looks to be coming along nicely. Actually, it’s supposed to be a Serafina/Geisha combo. Still no word of an opening date, but MUW reader @jmagNYC sent in this “spy” shot of sorts. Perhaps more interestingly, that same 2178 Broadway space [...]

Upper West Side Week In Review: 10/17 – 10/23/11

A round-up of some of the most popular posts from the past week: Mystery Pervert Enters UWS Dorm Room;  Stroking Student’s Hair Fall Spa Week Extended At Two UWS Spas & Dozens More Throughout NYC Upper West Side “420 Bar” Seized By City Marshal, Likely Closed For Good Casual UWS Meet For Upper West Siders [...]

Upper West Side Openings: Serafina, Geisha, Hummus Kitchen

Mentioned last month that Serafina was planning to move into the long-vacant former West Branch space at 2178 Broadway (corner of 77th). It now looks like they won’t be alone. Geisha, a Japanese restaurant and sushi bar that is part of the same ownership group as Serafina, appears to be slated as a co-tenant.

Upper West Side Week In Review: 8/29 – 9/5/11

A round-up of some of the most popular posts from the past week: Mugger Who Targets Senior Citizens Is On The Loose On The Upper West Side Zabar’s Renames Lobsterless Lobster Salad The  “Zabster Zalad” Zagat Names UWS Luke’s Lobster One Of NYC’s “8 Best Seafood Restaurants” DOT Finally Starts Improvements On Upper West Side [...]

Upper West Side Openings (And A Small Rumor): Serafina, Mamajuana, Pizza

It looks like the long-vacant former West Branch space at 2178 Broadway (corner of 77th) may have finally found a new tenant. MUW readers Erica, Robert, Tamara, and Sara all wrote in to say they spotted a liquor license application for Serafina taped to the window (thanks to Sara for the photo, and h/t to [...]