I remember having Imam Bayildi for the first time at that meal. It wisely opened near Columbia, where the highest percentage of international students are from China. El Mitote in the West 70s makes the neighborhoods best Mexican food, including delicious comida corrida platters that come with rice and brothy Guadalajara-style black beans. Which means you should be ordering their turkey sandwich. Alan looked a little like Howard Stern who worked out at the same gym as I. According to their website, Westside Restaurant, Broadway and 69th, has been around since 1965. 18. Places I miss: Al Buon Gusto: first on 72nd St, then around the corner (I think @SQC has that space now.) ABG was inexpensive italian, I remember t The nightlife of the hood has slowed down, but now drinks on the rooftop terrace have replaced our crazy days:). I have a sneaking suspicion I know the author from one of my favorite coffee shops. 35 Of The Best Restaurants On The Upper West Side: Eater The popular food website Eater just published a list of 35 local restaurants that give you a reason to During a past visit, some of our favorite pieces were the lightly seared sea bass, striped jack with smoky yuzu sauce, and flaky, sweet unagi. Known as a family The restaurant no relation to Ren Redzepis 108 is the first one devoted specifically to the Chongqing municipality in the city. Also, for double bonus points, can you tell us what Al Buon Gusto's slogan was? Tel: (212) 737-1700. Gjelinas Owners Insist Their New York Restaurant Will Reopen. You beautifully described why this frequent visitor loves visiting NYC. WebMo Gridder's Montrachet (restaurant) Moondance Diner Mori (restaurant) Munson Diner N Nedick's O Oak Room (Plaza Hotel) Old London Inc. Onyx Club P Le Pavillon (Henri I loved that picture of the woman hovering over the NY skyline. Settle down with Bone-in BBQ Beef Rib with a smoky, sweet, savory, and full of flavors, then served with jalapeno cheese grits, biscuit, hot sour pickle chips, and pickled jalapenos. Indulgent, expensive, and absolutely amazing in every bite! We had to wear pants under our pants, and it was worth it. Though my exploits were tamer, I loved many of the same hangouts during my 40 years on the uws. Sink your teeth into our pasta, seafood, or meat entrees with our A tortellini pie veal meatballs, bolognese, mortadella-stuffed tortellini is equal parts Medieval Times and GBBO. Little amaryllis of meat, said a friend, who works at a nearby flower shop. Eat a bagel with smoked whitefish or nova from their takeout area on the corner of 80th Street and Broadway. As is the food. I believe it was called Susse Chalet, in the Hotel Olcott building, which then became Dallas Jones BBQ, then Dallas BBQ, and now everybody just calls it BBQ -- there are also quite a few branches around the city now, at least 5. Cafe Edgar on 84th Street, named after Edgar Allen Poe, because he lived in that building where he wrote The Raven. And the waiters at The Saloon on roller skates! 14. Most such places would have likely been wiped out during the UWS's Dark Ages of urban decline, but surely a few other than Fine & Schapiro stayed in the game through those times. Thus has it been for the last century at this Upper West Side institution. another Cherry patron! The article includes this photo of a cool-looking Reed taken in front of an anonymous pizza shop somewhere in New York City, with a great chalkboard menu beside him (veal and peppers parm $4.75). I look forward to seeing her again and telling her how much I appreciated her memoir. It brought me to those places because you were so specific! Not knowing anyone with only $500 in my pocket I came to New York to pursue acting and dancing just like Gene Kelly had done. Ephemeral New York was interviewed in a July 25 piece in The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation's blog, Off the Grid. And the bakery next door where they gave out free cookies to the neighborhood kids I forget the name. Or you can grab The Ox Burger, an open-face monstrosity of a burger smothered in oxtail marmalade and topped with a poached egg atop challah toast. Born in Germany with a mother of Jewish background, I always felt I had been born into the wrong country. Grays Papaya2090 Broadway, nr. This upscale Japanese spot operates out of the bottom floor of Korean restaurant Boka, and with its high-quality sushi and nice garden patio, it's one of the most impressive dining options on the Upper West Side. Thanks for sharing! You have to read a book to find a boyfriend? There is no way he could have known the title which I had hidden. We especially like the hummus. Fancy. Those were the days. Fine & Schapiro138 W. 72nd St., nr. WebUpper West Area Restaurant Guide. The 2nd Floor Bar & Essen is located on top of the 2nd Ave Deli at 1442 1st Avenue with a separate entrance on East 75th Street between 1st & York avenues. Thanks for the lovely article. Go to Appearance > Customize > Subscribe Pop-up to set this up. How does German Doner Kebab measure up against the citys best? What to order: Shakshuka, Croissant Sandwich, Burekas, Herbed Eggs, Address: 300 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023. He introduced me to many of his friends in the biz like the late Raul Julia at Wilsons restaurant at the Lucerne, Gregory Hines at the China Club in the basement of the Beacon Hotel where we danced the night away and where I turned down a modeling contract by John Casablancas, owner of the Elite Model Mgmt, because I wanted to be an artist rather than a model. Adam Pally Is His Familys Short-Order Cook, The Best Way to Stop Taking Chicken for Granted. The neighborhood bistro was no more. God, do you people understand every language except English? You aint gonna try this gem elsewhere but Chick Chick! Brought me right back. Cafe Rouge (Hotel Pennsylvania) La Caravelle (New York City) Carnegie Deli. Geodes form in small spaces. 6. I don't say that I do. Opening Night at Jacs, the New Spot in the Old Smile Space. The Village Voice gave Ephemeral New York's new book a nice thumbs up. At the end of the wooden burnt pier was a tent pitched by a homeless guy named Barry, who would push around a stroller with a large Shakespearean book in it, blowing into a straw making shrill noises. I came to NYC (and the UWS) one year after you 1989 and am also here still. Bird Dog offers the most useful luxury of all. Kaito on West 72nd Street serves a 15-course omakase for less than $100 that doesn't follow the same progression as most other high-end options in the neighborhood. The Amsterdam Avenue location of this Washington Heights Dominican spot serves dishes like emparedados, mofongo de chicharron, and our personal favorite, rotisserie chicken. its quite spacious at Miriam, so keep it in mind for group hangs! The best things about this French bistro on 104th Street and Broadway are the long list of French wines in the $20 range and the food thats consistently buttery and delicious. How many generations of Columbus Avenue we have seen! 2. Not exactly pre-WWII, but close. 452 Amsterdam Ave, New York. I hope she gets to see what all of her fans have to say Hesitate no more, and lets jump right into the best Upper West Side Restaurants that we have specially picked for you! I can't remember it ever not being there. And the tables, though hard to come by, turn often. Now on its third owner, a guy named Ira, Murrays continues to shine, smaller but no less brilliant. Or thin slices of fatty beef? UPPER WEST SIDE, NY An Upper West Side restaurant was just named among the best Mexican eateries in New York City. The Cattleman. If we had to pick one bagel to reign supreme, it would be the untoasted everything bagel with scallion cream cheese from Absolute Bagels. Click click bloody click pancakes! Tags: Big Nick's Burger and Pizza Joint, East Village Eye, East Village in the 1980s, Lou Reed, New York City 1984, How about the older lady who roamed Columbus with a red wagon loaded with her many small (virtually identical) dogs, all with colorful bows in their hair? One day I was reading a book with the title How to find the perfect mate. I had folded the cover over so no one could see this embarrassing title. Caf Luxembourg200 W. 70th St., nr. Their outsides are substantial but ultimately yielding. Beef-bone broth arrives in a delicate Ginori porcelain cup. 1991). By signing up, I agree to the .css-bwwgd3{transition-property:var(--chakra-transition-property-common);transition-duration:var(--chakra-transition-duration-fast);transition-timing-function:var(--chakra-transition-easing-ease-out);cursor:pointer;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;outline:2px solid transparent;outline-offset:2px;color:currentColor;font-size:inherit;line-height:160%;}.css-bwwgd3:hover,.css-bwwgd3[data-hover]{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-bwwgd3:focus,.css-bwwgd3[data-focus]{box-shadow:var(--chakra-shadows-outline);}Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. On the next warm, breezy night, grab a wicker chair on the sidewalk patio here and eat some mussels in a dijonnaise sauce. A few years later I moved to 71st Street into an old brownstone budding with a crooked staircase in which a friend had built a wooden platform where I could tap dance I would time it so I wouldnt bother my downstairs neighbor Ned Eisenberg, a fine Broadway actor, and jumped only during his matinee and evening performances. Day Drinking at the East Village Dive Bar Sophies on Valentines Day, Who has a drink at 3 p.m. on a Tuesday? Thank you, Marianne, for taking me down memory lane- the article is well written and the abundant memories are a reminder why I love the upper west side . I recall seeing Leonard Bernstein and Tiny Tim walking around on 72, the actor Martin Balsam at a nearby table in some Italian joint whose name escapes me. At Steps I would see Bill Murray take a beginner Jazz class, an aging Rudolf Nureyev showing off in ballet class dressed in bright red outfits, robocop actor Peter Weller, Brooke Shields and many others. Dominic Pellegrino makes the best soppressata you cant buy. Having said that, you could order the French onion soup and a martini and be perfectly satisfied by your meal here. The combination of fat, salt, and spice makes any fried chicken sandwich at least some degree of delicious. This is a wonderful recollection of the UWS back in the day. If you think of the best place in the Upper West Side to serve the best dumplings, think of Jing Fong. The sense of time is both seductive and deceiving. rely on virtuosically prepared product, from silvery iwashi (Japanese sardines) and tuna otoro, to ikura (roe) cured in-house and a tangle of uni tongues from Hokkaido. Im convinced to this day that this man had psychic abilities. Perhaps shrimp balls or squid balls or duck feet? Keep exploring our best restaurants in New York here! Mid 80s walking along Columbus at night. I had a summer job sty Ruelles. While exploring The Ribbons menu, youll notice that The Ribbon mainly serves the classics with enough of a twist to make the food stand out. According to William Grimes in the New York Times, Cafe des Artistes has been in business since 1917. While the Shakshuka is a simple dish made of soft cooked eggs, gently poached in a delicious chunky tomato and bell pepper sauce; the Croissant Sandwich is served hot and packed with flavors from bacon, fries, and roasted veggie! ", Martin's Restaurant & Pub, Bway betw. a few kids and a move to the suburbs might have blurred this memory.. corrections appreciated. It was great. by the dakota, in 1982-5ish? Ah, thank you Marianne. Victor's Cafe was on the corner of 71 St. and Columbus. In the 18th century, Lucknow was the seat of the Nawabs, an aristocratic bunch whose love of luxury was so great they lost all of their teeth, which good news for us resulted in the development of the galouti kebab, a patty of leg of lamb, minced six times and then tenderized with papaya and mixed with masala. Not sure what might have been there in the interim. The Red Baron -- that was a really strange place; so dark and ominous, corner of 69th and Columbus, Sidewalkers -- the crab place on 72nd between Columbus and CPW, I think where Sambuca is now, Captain Nemo -- 72nd between Columbus and Amsterdam, seafood. The Milling Room446 Columbus Ave., nr. Re Caffe Taci, City Opera, not New York State Opera. 198?- present. And remember Ernies, the restaurant on Broadway not far from Bear Bar? I want pancakes! 84th St.; 212-874-4559. It was on something like 74 St. and Columbus, and I remember my brother taking me out for dinner there when our folks were out separately. 98th St.; 646-861-3604. Whenever you feel like dining out, enjoying some really good wine with live music at weekends, Bar Boulud is the place! Im moving back to where I was born in a month or so, Ill miss all of it but I already have been missing so much more. Had a nice truffle festival as I recall. Delicatessen, the art of making tough meat tender, is alive and well at this sliver of a kosher restaurant on West 72nd Street. Well written , , , Wilsons and China Club, two of my favorite spots of ALL time in the UWS. Im about a decade behind the author, but remember fondly much of what she writes aboutand wish I had gotten to experience the rest! Report. My mother still lives at the same address. West End Ave.;212-799-1278. 108th St.; 212-510-7256. A tourist favorite. During the three nightly seatings at this tiny, crazily affordable sushi-ya owned by Yoko Hasegawa, there are but 12 people and then the rest of the world. 2023 West Side Rag | All rights reserved. In these challenging times of the pandemic, I reflect back on what life was like for me on the Upper West Side, my favorite place in the world, as a budding actor/dancer/director in the late 1980s. (Do you think they were dropping Acid when they named it? ) This gourmet deli and grocer has been in the same location for over 80 years. I can't remember it ever not being there. Trust us, the portion is huge! The square pepperoni one is worth a trip across the city, and the classic margherita with fresh basil is just about as noteworthy as the one at Di Fara. Some of the Cuban-Chinese and Dominican places have been around seemingly forever. The space is bright and pleasant, with big windows and some leafy vines scattered throughout, and theres a bar in the back in case you want to dine solo. Upon learning this tidbit, I checked it against Zagat's historic restaurant list and didn't find it. Thanks. I was taken out there for my birthday when I was, I don't know, 9 maybe? And yes, Victor's (Cuban) was somewhere up there, before it opened on 52nd Street. I'll have to check with my wife to try and remember the slogan. Did it have something to do with meatballs? Yes, the ABC space did become Peretti's ABG was inexpensive italian, I remember their meatballs. Thanks for your smiles and happy recollections. Always had a good meal there. Sometimes a crisis that stops you in ur tracks allows new truths. Or you can pick Homemade Chicken Liver, smeared on a toasted bialy, with hard-boiled egg and caramelized onions can also do you good. You can choose to add Labneh cheese to your dish to make the flavor even more phenomenal! Thank you, neighbors! If you have 99 problems and you live on the Upper West Side, its safe to say that a neighborhood Thai spot is not one of those problems. Every day was a new adventure, if I managed to do a triple pirouette on point in front of Barishnikov who used to come to Willie Burmanns advanced/professional class which I took religiously 3 hours a day for 4 years or climbed a tree in Riverside Park with a famous football player who didnt know how to get back down. But Im not sure how many patrons know about the almost ridiculous pedigree of chef Phillip Kirschen-Clark (Ducasse, Dufresne, Liebrandt). With some ginger and yuzu zest on top of every piece, youre all set! Before the space has SQC, it had Peretti's for many years (back into the 1980s); in the early 1970s I believe it had a version of O'Neal's (used to have my Sunday Harvey Wallbangers there ). But the real star of the show is Bun Bo Bo with sizzling butter beef and Bun Cha with fire-charred pork skewers and patties, crispy roll, served with a noodle and veggie platter! 's Sacred Cow. The Kebab Chain Poised to Shake Up New Yorks Doner Scene. La Tacita de Oro, a Cuban-Chinese place, was in the old wooden former-general-store corner building on 100 St. and Broadway for the longest time until a few years ago, when they were forced to move and moved half a block south. From classic Jewish delis and Dominican standbys to some of the best places to eat Szechuan or Vietnamese food in Manhattanthe options on the Upper West Side will satisfy nearly any mood you (or the people you need to please) are in. Yo quiero pancakes! Oh my, you just cant resist them! Thank you SO much for the wonderful, wonderful memories! With little room to maneuver, Hasegawa et al. 5. 6. Every two or three nigiri rounds will be broken up by a cooked dish like tempura fried hake in a mushroom broth and maybe a smoked goldeneye snapper collar if youre lucky. Our goal is to help you easily find the best food and things to do in the city! But theres never been a better time to eat in the neighborhood. The southwest corner was a revolving door of places. Balletomanes and boldface names (and Bob and Barbara and everyone else you know) meet at Lynn Wagenknechts excellent bistro. This New York restaurant is run by grandmothers. What pizza place is Lou Reed posingbeside? There must be a bunch of them around, since there are so many pre-WWII buildings in the neighborhood that were obviously designed for well-to-do people to live in. 1. They totally nail it! Columbus tween 70,71. Joe, who was Mr. Olympia number 18 in the 1950s, exercises every night in Riverside park, with two shopping bags at 96, his mind sharp as a tack. When you stop by Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, an employee behind the counter might shout something like, I got that cornbread, and the whole team will reply with Oooooooh in unison. Or the Crab Meat & Shrimp Dimsum which is no less mouth-watering! What about all the Chinese restaurants on the UWS, especially in the 90s? View ephemeralnewyorks profile on Facebook. What to order: Hot Chicken Sandwich, Heavenly Crispy Chicken Bites, Chicken Ramen, Address: 618 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024. Gramercy Tavern. The Ribbon is here to rescue! A very close look reveals a phone number under Free Delivery. And that number turns out to still belong to . La Caridad on 78th has been around for a while I think. If youre looking for somewhere on the UWS to bring your whole family for a great dinner thatll cost around $15 per person, this is the place. 74th Street Cafe & Steakhouse2121 Broadway, nr. I miss Teachers Too. This slow-cooked rib is incredibly melt-off-the-bone and youll never regret having it! Recently, while reading a novel published in the 80s I discovered a reference to it. The dough itself tastes malty and sweet, like it had a daydream years ago about being a dessert. I agree with your love of the neighborhood. Write a Review! Herbed Eggs are no less mouth-watering when wholesomely seasoned with parsley, cilantro, and scallion. The Ribbon is smart, too. this is going to be a great thread to read, albiet not one I can contribute tomy only reference was the rib place on 72nd? by the dakota, in If youre lucky enough, you can get a smoked goldeneye snapper collar too! 11. Oxbow Tavern240 Columbus Ave., nr. Ephemeral New York in the NEW YORK DAILYNEWS! I would watch sunsets at Riverside Park and read self help books. I arrived on the UWS in 1989, and remember Cafe la Fortuna well such fond memories. Almost every dish at Senn Thai costs less than $15, and theres a big variety of above-average options involving rice and noodles. The oldest restaurant guide I have (NY Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1986) lists: Of course, these are only places that paid $$ to NYC&VB. What to order: Buffalo Cauliflower, Prime Rib Of Pork, The Ox Burger, Smoked Salmon & Egg Benedict, Address: 20 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023. Al Buon Gusto also had a great pizza, though I couldn't tell you what their slogan was I also seem to recall them being on 68th between Broadway Leonti103 W. 77th St., nr. This extremely rich, fatty pork broth, fresh noodles, soft-yolk eggs, and tender pork belly that melts in the mouth can make you fall in love in just a bite! We once went to Mamas Too when it was 15 degrees outside. My "Uncle Levy", opened up "Hebrew National", "Zion" and "Morgan David", Deli's on every few blocks that he set up, operated and sold after they became established. Mental Floss magazine named ENY's new book "New York City in 3D in the Gilded Age" one of their 5 favorite reads for August 2014! It fell into disrepair -- no surprise here -- in the early 1970s and closed in 1974, to be reopened by Warner LeRoy (at the time best known as the creator of Maxwell's Plum) in 1976. I remember these and more. The Best Restaurants On The Upper West Side. This casual Thai restaurant on Amsterdam Avenue specializes in street food. Broadway; 212-595-1313. Up on 100 St. was the Harbin Inn. The sturgeon, however, is golden, the schmaltz herring properly cured, and the salmon as silken as a lullaby. Upon entering, youll be amazed by their bustling atmosphere and the stunning aroma of steamed dumplings in the air. thank you so much. Truffle Cheddar Burger is also something to try. (sorry) I LOVED that chain; they were all over, until when? Director, New Media Studies, International Culinary Center (take my food-blogging course). During happy hour, he does brisk business in gaufrettes and gougres at the bar, incidentally the longest zinc bar in Manhattan, And the menu is AP Bistro. Barry, came by and asked me straight out: how to find the perfect mate? Feels like heaven all the time! I was married for over 40 yrs and only learned about myself when my son died. This fluffy, savory dish is to die for! Boulud Sud20 W. 64th St., nr. You should never miss their Siu Mai Dimsum, the filling is tasty with a mild ginger taste, and soy sauce adds additional savory flavor to it. Al Buon Gusto: first on 72nd St, then around the corner (I think @SQC has that space now.) thank you so much for recognizing and celebrating all that is so great about this area! Dont think of leaving if you havent had the Basbousa, a delicious coconut, yogurt, and semolina cake that gets sprinkled with nuts and drizzled with syrup to put the final seal of perfection! The thick-cut slices of pepperoni turn into little cups that hold drops of precious grease, glistening like pork nectar. Went there at least once a week for years, and yes, everbody knew my name. The 2nd Floor Bar & Essen is a speakeasy style cocktail bar serving a twist on classic Jewish Deli favorites. Results 1 - 1 of 1 restaurants. Lived on the west side since 1974 when things were a bit different, but every place you mentioned has a spot in my heart. Grab your chore coat. Smaller than Greengrass, Murrays Sturgeon is strictly a takeaway operation, but no less a marvel of mid-century Jewry. 6. Dagon is one of the few places on the Upper West Side that serves equally delicious brunch, dinner, and late-night drinks. The steakhouse Irwin refers to was Mrs. Love the dance picture! What to order: Nova Scotia Salmon Scrambled Eggs, Pastrami Sandwich, Chicken Liver, Address: 541 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024. I LOVE NY. This deli and appetizing storeopen for over 100 years nowhas a small dining room with vinyl seating and historical murals on the walls, and that's where you should be eating bagels, sturgeon, latkes, and eggs with a side of lox. You were so adventurous and brave and gained many memories. 10. I hung out on the UWS a lot during the late 80s and moved here in 1993 so this brought back so many memories! Shake Shack (366 Columbus, 77th) great burgers, fries and shakes with a huge NYC following.. 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