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Exploring The Upper West Side

Exploring The Upper West Side

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Food & Drink, Featured

8 Reliable Restaurants Close to the Lincoln Center

Upper West Siders, New Yorkers, and visitors who enjoy music, opera, dance, film, theater, and even the circus often head to the couple of city blocks that comprise the Lincoln…

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August 5, 2025
Featured, Events, Activities, Children

Kids’ Arts and Crafts Afternoon in the Lotus Garden

The Children’s Event at the Lotus Garden is set for September 13th, 2025, and promises a magical afternoon filled with nature, play, and creativity for families in the neighborhood. This event…

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September 1, 2025
Featured, Shopping

UWS Adds New Licensed Cannabis Dispensary

Legal cannabis dispensaries in Manhattan offer a modern and safe environment for both new and experienced consumers. These state-licensed shops provide a selection of lab-tested cannabis products, including premium flower,…

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July 29, 2025
Featured, Community

Best Manhattan Independent Book Stores on the UWS

You might have wondered recently what’s going on with the independent bookstores in your neighborhood. According to people who follow these things, the end of the nineties and early 2000’s…

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March 3, 2025
Days Gone By, Featured, Hidden Treasures

7 Architectual Landmarks on the Upper West Side

The Upper West Side of Manhattan is a showcase of architectural grandeur, blending historic elegance with modern innovation. Its streets are lined with buildings that not only define the skyline…

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July 16, 2025
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    Jeremy Wladis – President of The Restaurant Group

    Amanda Ward / April 7, 2024 / 0 Comments

    Exploring the Upper West Side spoke recently with the longtime Westsider who partnered with Michael and Victoria Imperioli to open up Scarlet Lounge. To hear him tell it, Scarlet was both a uniquely creative…

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  • Food & Drink

    Michael Imperioli’s Upscale Cocktail Lounge Brings Quality & Class

    Amanda Ward / March 29, 2024 / 0 Comments

    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…

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  • Food & Drink

    10 Best Happy Hour Spots on the Upper West Side

    Desmond Walker / March 13, 2024 / 0 Comments

    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…

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  • Food & Drink

    Popup Bagels: A New Bagel Shop Coming to the UWS

    Eric Young / March 1, 2024 / 0 Comments

    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…

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  • Food & Drink

    Best Bagels on the Upper West Side

    Eric Young / February 13, 2024 / 2 Comments

    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…

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    7 of The Best Romantic Restaurants on the Upper West Side

    Amanda Ward / February 5, 2024 / 0 Comments

    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…

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  • Food & Drink

    The Best Brunch Spots on the Upper West Side

    Desmond Walker / January 10, 2024 / 0 Comments

    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…

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  • Food & Drink

    The Magic of The Levain Bakery

    Eric Young / January 3, 2024 / 1 Comment

    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…

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  • Food & Drink

    10 Ultimate Celebrity Restaurants on the Upper West Side

    Eric Young / December 20, 2023 / 0 Comments

    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…

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    11 Iconic West End Avenue, New York City Buildings

    Desmond Walker / December 14, 2023 / 1 Comment

    West End Avenue from W. 70th Street north to W. 107th Street, has always been considered a prominent avenue in New York City. The avenue went through two phases of growth. From 1885-1900,…

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