Upper West Side Openings

Although the area around the Trump and Extell residential developments on the far west side of the neighborhood is currently lacking in shops and restaurants, there is hope on the horizon for Riverside South dwellers.  Two establishments are in the works, with possible openings soon.  Wei West, a restaurant featuring “Asian cuisine,” and The Yard, [...]

25 CPW Wine Bar Approved by Community Board

On Tuesday night, Community Board 7 voted 22-11 to approve the opening of a wine bar named Central Park West Café, which hopes to move into the ground floor of the residential building at 25 Central Park West (at 62nd), despite a vocal disapproval of the building’s residents, neighbors, and other community members.  The board’s [...]

Upper West Side Openings and Closings

Westside Independent reports that Zen Palate, the vegetarian restaurant with a location on Ninth Avenue at 46th, is opening an UWS location on 105th near Broadway.  The restaurant previously had a location at 77th and Broadway which closed in the summer of 2007.
Also opening is a third location of frozen yogurt joint Berrywild.  Eater New [...]

Upper West Side Openings

My Upper West tipster @Brazil_nut (via Twitter) found a new location of Maoz, a vegetarian restaurant with falafel sandwiches, fries, and a yummy salad bar, opening soon on Broadway between 110th and 111th.  The chain currently has four locations in New York City, including one on Broadway between 70th and 71st.
Another opening is a second [...]

Coming Soon to the Upper West Side

Eater reports that renovations are underway to the space on 88th and Broadway that used to house AIX/Bloomingdale Road.  An Eater tipster describes: “There’s now a sign that says something is coming soon. I think it’s called (aged) and will be a steakhouse, but I have to admit I was across Broadway and couldn’t see [...]

Possible Wine Bar by Telepan Opening on Columbus

The New York Times‘ Diner’s Journal is reporting that Bill Telepan, chef and owner of Telepan (69th between Columbus and CPW), is looking into opening a wine bar near his upscale restaurant.  According to the article, Telepan and his business partners are considering the space that used to house Elite Cafe & Restaurant (Columbus between [...]

Music at UnWINEd: Scott Stein

Come to UnWINEd at the Symphony Space (Broadway and 95th) to enjoy some good wine and free music.  Tonight, 25-year-old singer/pianist/songwriter Scott Stein will be performing at the wine bar at 9:00 pm.  There is no cover charge or drink minimum, so it’s a good chance to hang out on the Upper West Side on [...]