Food & Drink
Michael Imperioli’s Upscale Cocktail Lounge Brings Quality & Class
Upper West Siders seeking a swanky, sexy cocktail lounge finally have a keeper. Scarlet, located at the corner of Amsterdam and W. 83rd, is proving a welcome addition to the neighborhood. This elegant…
10 Best Happy Hour Spots on the Upper West Side
Who came up with the idea of a Happy Hour? It looks like Happy Hours started around 1915, when the United States Navy started a “happy hour” for sailors. These happy hours weren’t…
Popup Bagels: A New Bagel Shop Coming to the UWS
We’re excited to share our recent interview with Adam Goldberg, the founder of Popup Bagels, soon to open on the Upper West Side. With seven successful bagel shops under his belt, including four…
Best Bagels on the Upper West Side
New York City has long been renowned for its cultural diversity. This, everybody knows. All of these different cultures bring their unique style to the food mecca that is New York, a city…
7 of The Best Romantic Restaurants on the Upper West Side
Looking for a romantic restaurant on Manhattan’s Upper West Side? Among the favorites of locals are some well-established eateries that have stood the test of time. On W. 67th Street you will find…
The Best Brunch Spots on the Upper West Side
Along with its beautiful brownstone blocks and vibrant cultural scene, the Upper West Side is also a brunch lover’s paradise. With edible treats and temptations everywhere, there’s lots to consider before embarking on…
The Magic of The Levain Bakery
The Upper West Side is home to Levain Bakery, famous for its freshly baked and hefty cookies. These incomparable treats are known for being crisp on the outside and melt in your mouth…
10 Ultimate Celebrity Restaurants on the Upper West Side
Celebrity sightings are inherently unpredictable, and there is no guaranteed formula for encountering a celebrity at a restaurant. If you’re hoping for a celebrity sighting, choosing a popular spot in a celebrity-heavy location…
8 New Michelin Stars Awarded to New York Restaurants
The Michelin Guide recently awarded new Michelin stars for 2023. New York City has over 25,000 restaurants serving 8 million inhabitants and is home to over 400 Michelin-star restaurants. Eight restaurants across the…
Celebrate The Lunar New Year at an Upper West Side Restaurant
The Chinese New Year, sometimes known as the Lunar New Year, generally falls somewhere between late January and mid-February. In 2024, Saturday, February 10th starts the Chinese New Year and with that, a…