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: The Smith, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Posted back in August there was a rumor that The Smith might be opening in the former Josephina space at 1900 Broadway (at 63rd). Thanks to a tip from a reader, that rumor got a little stronger in October. It appears to be a rumor no more — NYT’s Diner’s Journal confirmed the popular eatery [...]

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 & Closings: Blockheads, Loi, 420 Bar

The Blockheads Burritos slated for 635 Amsterdam is getting closer to opening. MUW reader Kevin sent in this photo earlier today along with the following note: “Signs are up. Paper down from windows. Looks like it could open soon. $4 frozen margaritas!” The burrito chain had been targeting an October opening, so it looks like [...]

UWS Restauranteur Files Bankruptcy Protection For Bombolino & Jalapeno; Also Owns Lansky’s

Hard not to see this coming… Upper West Side restauranteur David Ruggerio, whose restaurant Sushi A-Go-Go was seized by the state last month for non-payment of taxes, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for two of his other neighborhood restaurants: Bomboloni and Jalapeno. Of note, Ruggerio is also the owner of Lansky’s Old World [...]