Popular Upper West Side Outdoor Dining Spot Reopening For Spring

Ellington in the Park is now open again. The Riverside Park spot is one of the best-known outdoor dining spots in the neighborhood.

H&H Bagels Reopens On UWS With New Concept: Assembly Line Style

After a nine-week remodeling project, the iconic H&H Bagels reopened at 526 Columbus Ave. on Monday. Here's what to know.

New Zabar's Book To Explain Family History And Reveal Recipes

The book coming out on May 3 is written by Lori Zabar, the late granddaughter of the iconic grocery store's founders.

UWS Metro Theater To Reopen As Multi-Screen Movie Theater: Levine

Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine confirmed Monday that the long-vacant UWS theater will reopen as a multi-screen movie theater.

2 UWS 'Dark Stores' Close Amid Delivery Companies' Implosions

Fridge No More and Buyk have shut down their UWS warehouses after both companies rapidly imploded — possibly due to the war in Ukraine.

Iconic UWS Grocery Store Zabar's Releases $500 Sweater

The beloved Upper West Side store Zabar's has partnered with Coach to release a cotton t-shirt, wool sweater, and leather handbag.

Popular French Bakery To Open 2nd Upper West Side Location

Maman, which was dubbed NYC's best cookie maker, is opening a second UWS location by the end of March near Columbus and West 66th Street.

Big Gay Ice Cream Ousted From UWS Outpost, Records Show

This is the second Big Gay Ice Cream shop to close during the pandemic.

Amazon Closing All Bookstores, Including On Upper West Side

Amazon Books is closing after opening in the Shops at Columbus Circle in 2017. Here's what to know.

'Dark Stores' Continue To Spread On Upper West Side, Map Shows

"Dark Stores" are another name for the 15-minute quick delivery centers that have been popping up throughout the city in recent months.

Harry's Shoes For Kids On The UWS Is Moving Storefronts

The iconic Upper West Side business is consolidating its outpost back into its original neighborhood location.

Huge Gold Cube Replaced By Massive Block Of Cheese

A day after the world's largest gold cube appeared in Central Park, Velveeta unveiled its own liquid gold cube in the same spot on Friday.

American Museum Of Natural History Workers Decide To Unionize

Nearly 200 workers at the world-famous museum filed this week a unionization petition to the National Labor Relations Board, records show.

Upper West Side Hotel Can Soon Serve Booze, Host Live Music

The Wallace Hotel, at 242 West 76th Street, is set to add a 55 seat bar in the lobby and an 18,000 square feet event space in the basement.

Upper West Side Key Food Moving Locations, Doubling Its Size

Key Food on the UWS is moving from the corner of Amsterdam and 97th Street to 96th Street — and giving shoppers more space to shop.

Upper West Side Duane Reade Location Closing In February

An employee confirmed to Patch that the Duane Reade on the corner of 106th Street and Broadway will close on Feb. 16.

Upper West Side Restaurant Openings: 2 Bakeries, Noodles Shop

A gluten-free bakery moving its storefront, an Australian bakery group, and a noodle shop replacing a noodle shop — UWS openings to know.

Shuttered Upper West Side Hotel Sold For $80 Million: Report

The Excelsior Hotel, a century-old landmark on the UWS, has been sold for nearly $80M, the New York Post reported.

Apple Closes Its Upper West Side Store Amid COVID Spike

Apple closed its NYC stores on Monday, including its location on the Upper West Side. You can still pick up from outside the store, though.

UWS Business Openings/Closings: Sushi Spot, 7/11, Chocolate Store

One of the neighborhood's 7-Eleven locations is shuttering while a new affordable sushi option recently opened on the Upper West Side.

2 'Dark Stores' Are Illegally Operating On The UWS: Brewer

Two grocery delivery centers have recently opened on the UWS, neither of which are within proper zoning law, according to Gale Brewer.

Cannabis Dispensary Opens On The Upper West Side

"The neighborhood (UWS) has a relaxed vibe and customers will find the same welcoming atmosphere inside our store," said CBD Kratom.

Developer Buys Former UWS Hotel For $15M From Controversial Owner

A major developer just bought the Broadway Hotel & Hostel on the corner of Broadway and West 101st Street for $15.5 million.

Victoria's Secret Permanently Closes UWS Store: Report

A listing posted for the shuttered UWS storefront on the corner of Broadway and 85th Street has an asking rent of $156,250 a month.

DSW To Shutter Massive 30K-Sq-Ft UWS Storefront: Report

The DSW Shoe Warehouse on the corner of Broadway and West 79th Street will abandon the storefront by February 2022, reports Crain's NY.

New Upper West Side Openings: Taqueria, Dog Cafe, Boutique

An authentic Mexican restaurant at Amsterdam Avenue between West 84th and 85th Streets is among the new establishments opening on the UWS.

Upper West Side Rite Aid On Amsterdam To Close: Report

The longtime Rite Aid on Amsterdam Avenue between West 69th and 70th Streets will close for good on Nov. 16, reports the West Side Rag.

Coffee Company On Meteoric Rise Opens Outpost On Upper West Side

Blank Street, a coffee company founded in late 2020, announced a $25 million investment in October. It has opened 15 locations in 15 months.

The Lucerne Hotel Reopens 4 Months After Closing As Shelter

You can now book a room in The Lucerne again on the Upper West Side. The hotel served as a temporary homeless shelter for nearly a year.

French Cafe Dubbed NYC's Best Cookie Maker Opens Up Shop On UWS

Maman, a French bakery and cafe, opened recently on the UWS. Oprah Winfrey has praised it for its cookie-making abilities.

Levain Bakery To Reopen Flagship Upper West Side Location

The popular bakery is reopening its flagship location at 167 West 74th Street in time for the NYC Marathon and Thanksgiving Day Parade.

2 Grocery Delivery Centers Open 190 Feet Apart On UWS: Breakdown

Gale Brewer says she is concerned about the quick-service grocery fulfillment centers popping up around Manhattan, including on the UWS.

BLM Holding 'Cancel Carmine's' Rally Outside UWS Restaurant

After allegations that it was a racial slur that led to a brawl outside Carmine's, BLM has planned a rally on Monday in protest.

2 Popular UWS Eateries Push To Add Live Music With License Change

Gin Mill and The Consulate are petitioning the UWS Community Board this month for the ability to host live music within the establishments.

Target Opens On The Upper West Side: What To Know

The long-awaited second Target location on the UWS opened at 98th Street this week and will have its grand opening Sunday.

These Upper West Side Area Restaurants Got Revitalization Funds

Upper West Side area restaurants were helped by a federal program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

UWS Ben & Jerry's Takes Pro-Israel Stand, Spurning Parent Company

Independent owners of the Ben & Jerry's at West 104th and Broadway will donate 10 percent of profits to educational causes in Israel.

PPP Loans Benefited Upper West Side Businesses

The Paycheck Protection Program benefited nearly 12 million businesses in the U.S., including some in Upper West Side.

New Starbucks Coming To The Upper West Side: Here's Where

The popular coffee chain will be getting another location on the Upper West Side. It will be the 15th Starbucks in the neighborhood.

A New Bareburger Appears Closer To Opening On The UWS

A long-awaited Bareburger on Broadway between 79th and 80th Street looks closer to opening after a new paint job.