Upper West Side Openings: Elizabeth’s Neighborhood Table, Biryani Grill

A few people have been asking me if I knew what was coming to to the corner of Columbus & 93rd — now I finally have an answer for you.
MUW reader and tipster extraordinaire Kevin reports that a new restaurant called Elizabeth’s Neighborhood Table is slated to open next Tuesday, November 1st.
Located at 680 Columbus, [...]

Upper West Side Duane Reade Picket Scheduled For Sunday

The latest salvo has been fired in the on-going battle between the new Duane Reade at Broadway & 72nd and neighbors who are upset by its video billboard. If you need some background, MyUpperWest has previously discussed it here and here.
I was handed the flier pictured above earlier today as I walked out of Trader [...]

Duane Reade Gets Hit with Violations for New Sign

DNAinfo reports that the Department of Buildings ruled against the new Upper West Side Duane Reade and determined that the use of their video billboard is illegal.  The DOB, who investigated the bright sign after neighbors complained and New York State Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal announced her opposition to the sign and sprang into action, determined [...]

Photo of the Day: Duane Reade Beer Counter

The Upper West Side’s newest Duane Reade is sure getting a lot of attention this week… after the massive store on the second floor of The Corner (Broadway at 72nd) opened a few days ago, it first got some flack for the bright video billboard illuminating the outside corner of the building.  Now, attention is [...]

Local Pol Angered Over Sign on Newest UWS Duane Reade

One politician is joining some community members in disapproval over one new addition to The Corner.  Along with the opening of the gigantic second-floor Duane Reade in the new building at 72nd and Broadway came a huge bright sign.  The video billboard, installed last week, displays advertisements such as beer sold in “growler” form and [...]