Amsterdam Ave.; 212-873-7411. Big Nicks Burger and Pizza Joint at Broadway and 77th Street. There doesn't seem to be a history/about page on the web site: http://www.bbqnyc.com/. 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. And the gruff bodega owner on the east side of Columbus between 76-77th Streets who wore roller blades? I felt the same way when I was growing up and always knew I wanted to live here. 452 Amsterdam Ave, New York. J. Stone: I think Ernie's has been gone for a few years; the space became some sort of Latin American place that didn't last long (UWSers, correct me if I'm wrong). Typically, these mix of traits make for an extra awesome Restaurant Team Member - Crew (1122 - Upper West Side). Are you certain that Al Buon Gusto took the SQC space after closing on 72nd? Anyone may read the forums, but to post you must create a freeaccount. The Best Restaurants On The Upper West Side. 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 cal Powered by Invision Community. When youre eating hefty pieces of king salmon and Japanese mackerel, youll really feel like youre getting your moneys worth. first adult apartment was in 1977 w/2 roomates in a one bedroom walk up(now a million dollar brownstone) on W 75th between Amsterdam and Columbus. Since it opened in the early aughts, the cafe has drawn from the shelves during the day (silver dollar pancakes, tuna melts) and the meat counter at night (skirt steak Toscana, beef Wellington with foie gras, a panoply of burgers). Its overflowing with people, and, more importantly, happiness. Make sure you have a really empty tummy because once entered, youd love to try a bit of everything at Jacobs Pickles! Thanks to everyone for their support. Eat a bagel with smoked whitefish or nova from their takeout area on the corner of 80th Street and Broadway. Co-founder, Society for Culinary Arts & Letters, sshaw@egstaff.org This Israeli restaurant is also open for dinner, and its a great option for a nice, casual night out. WebBooked 37 times today. Loved reading itespecially during a time when the Upper West is not getting such great play. Mid 80s walking along Columbus at night. A tourist favorite. I've mentioned some before. Come by and immerse yourself in their French-inspired menu and award-winning wine list, they can never disappoint you! 74th St.; 212-595-1888. As a teenager I made my dream come true. could that be? The joy is in the physics of heat and meat. That was the first time we tried their shroom and sausage slice as well as the cacio e pepe pizza with its four types of cheese and cracked black pepper, both of which will enrich your life in ways you have yet to fathom. We had to wear pants under our pants, and it was worth it. They often appear as ordinary rocks, yet, broken open, reveal true beauty. According to their website, Westside Restaurant, Broadway and 69th, has been around since 1965. How wonderful, thank you so much for writing this. Really well done!!! And yes, Victor's (Cuban) was somewhere up there, before it opened on 52nd Street. 6. Located across from New York Citys Lincoln Center, Bar Boulud is a fancy bistro and wine bar that is French-inspired. Loved this! It almost didn't occur to me to look at the Zagat entry for Fine & Schapiro to see if the date is noted there. The Vegan Chocolatier Who Wants to Turn Edible Butt Plugs Into a Business. Keep exploring our best restaurants in New York here! I had only one decade, but it was glorious! 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. Leonti. 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 . 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. (sorry) I LOVED that chain; they were all over, until when? I think La Rosita, further north on Broadway between 107th and 108th Sts., has been there equally long. My clearest memories are from when I was in high school in the mid-1980s because that's when I was dining autonomously, but I remember a lot of restaurant experiences all the way back to preschool. 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 94th St.; 212-932-2400. Its impossible to leave un-full or unsatisfied. thank you so much. Barney Greengrass is an old-school Jewish brunch destination you shouldnt miss in the Upper West Side. This gourmet deli and grocer has been in the same location for over 80 years. My grandfather was a regular there when he worked as a newspaper reporter at several (most now defunct) New York papers throughout the 60s and 70s. Culinarians in the know may be familiar with Daniel Bouluds Skybox, a four-top tucked above the kitchen at his flagship, Daniel. Day Drinking at the East Village Dive Bar Sophies on Valentines Day, Who has a drink at 3 p.m. on a Tuesday? Caviar canaps, corn dogs, and the worlds biggest spring rolls, to start. La Caridad on 78th has been around for a while I think. Favorite hangouts were Cafe La Fortuna lined with pictures of opera singers and opera music playing non-stop as you could enjoy a small European slice of cake, According to their web site, the Kosher butcher Fischer Bros. & Leslie has been on 72nd street since 1949. But don't let it get around that I don't. Opera night at Caffe Taci was the best. This is a wonderful recollection of the UWS back in the day. This casual Thai restaurant on Amsterdam Avenue specializes in street food. Everybody has Problems, but Chemists have Solutions. Director, New Media Studies, International Culinary Center (take my food-blogging course). 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! Fun memories. They only serve Omakase with the Classic option (13 courses) and the Premium option (17 courses). Boulud Sud20 W. 64th St., nr. 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. I still love the people but those places and people were special. No extra cost is added to you. Theres a bar area upstairs and a large dining room in the basement, and the whole space leans into the coastal-Greek theme. Announcing a new leader in the competition: V&T Pizza says 1945. 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. By The big booths and midnight closing time make this a good option if you want to eat some pancakes for your second dinner. And David Brenners pool hall on Amsterdam with a lounge and fireplace!! 15. In this narrow shop, the walls are ancient tile and the clock works, but, nonetheless, seems stuck in the 1960s. Those were the days. What to order: Pork Buns, Tonkotsu Ramen, Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, Shoyu Ramen, Address: 462 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024. We once went to Mamas Too when it was 15 degrees outside. I miss Teachers Too. The Kebab Chain Poised to Shake Up New Yorks Doner Scene. 8. My favorite was Chun Cha Foo, a Mandarin restaurant between 91st and 92nd on Broadway. The usurper to Heinzs throne is no more. A coq au vin is offered as dark as night, the chicken-liver mousse as light as air. And of course, how could I forget Ruelles; after my roomies and I went to see Dressed to Kill on 57th Street, we were so scared and freaked out we couldnt go home right away and had to go to Cherrys first. What pizza place is Lou Reed posingbeside? 6. Once in a while I remembered to eat and since money was tight, Id get a bran muffin or bagel at Fairway below which would last me all day. Ive been here 30 years too and have watched all of those fabulous places close down and not much has taken their place. And those arent even the best slices here. Favorite hangouts were Cafe La Fortuna lined with pictures of opera singers and opera music playing non-stop as you could enjoy a small European slice of cake, Cafe Mozart, on West 70th Street. 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. 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. Bird Dog offers the most useful luxury of all. The casual set-up makes this place perfect for a meetup with a friend or a date near Amsterdam Avenue and 107th Street. 89th St.;212-724-2650. Even in the fairly short time I've been in my current apartment, several spots have turned over multiple times. 247 W 72nd St, New York, NY. All rights reserved. Your options range from salads and vegetarian mousaka to lamb chops and a whole grilled fish, and you should always start with a few of the dips. 7. Too bad it closed after 30+ years. A tortellini pie veal meatballs, bolognese, mortadella-stuffed tortellini is equal parts Medieval Times and GBBO. There are several that feel rather ancient, like the Emerald Inn on Columbus between 69th and 70th. 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. If youre going to brunch at Jacobs Pickles, bring a handful of Tums and a big group of friendsthen order a bunch of heavy Southern comfort food with reckless abandon. Settle down with the famous Seafood Soup with salmon, shrimp, and loads of chopped veggies make this chowder a hearty, herby meal-in-a-bowl! Fish. The Village Voice gave Ephemeral New York's new book a nice thumbs up. Having said that, you could order the French onion soup and a martini and be perfectly satisfied by your meal here. 2. This fluffy, savory dish is to die for! A yakitori exploration of the discarded parts of Americas most overlooked protein. While not a restaurant, but does anyone know how long Williams B-B-Q, the chicken place just off the SE corner of B'way and 86th has been there? Booked 10 times today. I want pancakes! Much hay has rightly been made of the square pepperoni slice at Mamas Too!, the offshoot of Mamas, a mainstay of slice culture a few blocks south. When Tom Valenti closed Ouest in 2016, hair shirts were donned and laments rose to the heavens. His studied hand, however, makes itself felt in quietly bold choices that enliven the modern American menu: wild mushroom risotto dusted with cotija and drizzled with balsamic vinegar; a cameo of pickled ramps atop a silken celery-root soup; spicy vongole bucatini with Thai chile and miso. Lucknow, the capital of Awadh, the state in Uttar Pradesh from whence Gaurav Anand draws culinary inspiration, is renowned for its transcendent taste. Barney Greengrass541 Amsterdam Ave., nr. Their outsides are substantial but ultimately yielding. These small bites are often accompanied by only a touch of homemade soy sauce or exotic salt. 11. I just have east side versions of the stories. Thank you, neighbors! Pick up a sandwich, then take it back home or walk two blocks east to the park. Craving some really good oysters, roast chicken, bacon cheddar burgers, and big plates of Caesar salad? A wonderful neighborhood spot! Carmines (2450 Bway, 90th/91st) huge portions, family style Italian. Ephemeral New York in the Sunday NEW YORKPOST. Kebab Aur Sharab ($) Indian, Kabobs Menu Available. And for a long time there was Diane's, on the east side of Columbus, also good for burgers. The Ribbon is smart, too. Oxbow Tavern240 Columbus Ave., nr. 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 1. Report. I hung out on the UWS a lot during the late 80s and moved here in 1993 so this brought back so many memories! Thanks for your smiles and happy recollections. Or thin slices of fatty beef? by the dakota, in 1982-5ish? Every two or three nigiri rounds will be broken up by a cooked dish like tempura fried hake in a mushroom broth. McGlades, a tavern across from ABC, it's a Starbucks now. WebBlue Ribbons first Upper West Side outpost is banging like 50 Cents In Da Club days. And the bakery next door where they gave out free cookies to the neighborhood kids I forget the name. Known as a family -- William Grimes, "People are bastard-coated bastards, with bastard filling." Brooks Headley Loves Every Inch of the New Superiority Burger. Team Player; Personable; A very close look reveals a phone number under Free Delivery. And that number turns out to still belong to . Ephemeral New York's new book made it on their 2016 holiday gift idea list. Indulgent, expensive, and absolutely amazing in every bite! 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. Are you certain that Al Buon Gusto took the SQC space after closing on 72nd? I though at that time the space was Peretti's, though maybe I'm not pr Went there at least once a week for years, and yes, everbody knew my name. Best brunch spot for a big group? This New York restaurant is run by grandmothers. I can't remember it ever not being there. Stop by for a half-bird with skin that tastes like its coated in brown sugar, and add a side of boiled green bananas. I once won and got a bottle of champagne. Anything that comes out of the fryer is golden: carciofi, fritto misto, ricotta balls. The first movie I got to see was Gene Kelly in On The Town at age 5 and I knew: I had to go to this magical place called New York where you can sing and dance. actually, a quick perusal of the current offerings confirms that time does stand still..in 1981ish, that was our destination place on the UWS, from People are usually here for one thing: the Hot Chicken Sandwich! Up on 100 St. was the Harbin Inn. 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. Caf Lux, to regulars, belongs to the proud lineage of West Side French spots like La Caravelle and Le Poulailler (and Le Quercy and too many too long gone to name). Dont forget to rub that apricot and chile jam all over and enjoy it! In 2000 I used to venture uptown to 110th St. and Broadway. Whenever you feel like dining out, enjoying some really good wine with live music at weekends, Bar Boulud is the place! 18. Restaurant history of the Upper West Side, Copyright 2001-2023 by the eGullet Society for Culinary Arts & Letters, All Rights Reserved. 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. Barry, came by and asked me straight out: how to find the perfect mate? 5. Great food, great regulars, great feel. The neighborhood synergy makes sense. Being extremely famous for its stunning brunch dishes, Miriam has long been the locals hidden gem and will keep people lining up for a seat on weekends! If you live on the Upper West Side, then your answer is easy: Viand Cafe. The menu reads like a Sondheim revue of bistro classics, but the greatest hits here are truly great: a perfectly executed steak-frites with an exoskeleton of char, a silky au poivre sauce, and salty fries; garlicky moules marinires; and a crock of French onion soup that, like the aproned waiters, has a warm heart under a crusty exterior. He did this along Broadway from the lower Broadway all the way up to the North End of Manhattan. You cant believe how delicious and soft the texture is until you actually try it! Address: 244 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023. 3 years later we moved on up to West 53rd off 8th which was also like the wild west and we spent most nights at, conveniently, Studio 54such good times and not much money needed. And who knew at the time tha we would all miss Big Nick so much! 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. Thank you in particular for mentioning my FAVORITE cashier at Fairway, Winsome.SUCH a lovey person, and her name suits her. 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. And Zum Zum, which has been discussed before -- was there a branch on the UWS? What to order: Sasso Chicken Liver Mouse, Shish Barak, Crispy Roasted Lamb, Basbousa, Address: 2454 Broadway, New York, NY 10024. I moved into my first UWS apartment in 1988 at the Milburn Hotel, 242 W. 76th Street, 11th floor. Cafe Rouge (Hotel Pennsylvania) La Caravelle (New York City) Carnegie Deli. The Allstate Cafe West End Avenue between Bway & West End. 68th and 69th? 2023 Vox Media, LLC. Thanks for sharing this made me nostalgic, omg totally forgot about the Cherrys pass through and of course Grossingers! Re Caffe Taci, City Opera, not New York State Opera. Thank you for the memories! Think Big, Charavari (now Citibank on 81st), Ruperts, Lucys (with the blue whales in your drink), Fujiyama Mama (fried ice cream with sparklers for your bday) and MEMPHIS! Caf Luxembourg200 W. 70th St., nr. With some ginger and yuzu zest on top of every piece, youre all set! Hesitate no more, and lets jump right into the best Upper West Side Restaurants that we have specially picked for you! Valenti is back with a bistro he calls the Oxbow Tavern. Columbus Ave; 212-362-3800. Like at a Just Salad for the ballsy, diners approach the counter at this Sichuan-by-way-of-Flushing fast-casual joint to contemplate an array of options. 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 ). Or you can pick Homemade Chicken Liver, smeared on a toasted bialy, with hard-boiled egg and caramelized onions can also do you good. . More democratic but no less a wonder is the 74th Street Cafe & Steakhouse, an anomalous oasis of calm and extremely satisfying chicken-salad sandwiches on the second floor of Fairway. 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. 74th Street Cafe & Steakhouse2121 Broadway, nr. I hear that Ernies and their big bowls has finally bid adeiu. 12 Best Upper West Side NYC Restaurants To Eat At (+ What To Order). What goes on under there is alchemy, as dishes like Sufiana murgh biryani, a mixture of creamy chicken and aromatic basmati rice, handily prove. It was personal and made me melancholic. The sushi and sashimi are traditional-forward at Sushi Kaito, but we promise you, the more basic they prepare the dish, the better taste and texture you can get! The dough itself tastes malty and sweet, like it had a daydream years ago about being a dessert. They were not alone; I think the average age of the customers was about 75. (The place was founded by Sam Thongkrieng, who moved from Bangkok to NYC in the 80s and worked at Ess-A-Bagel for years). The menu, which spans from Arabic flatbread to Ibrico ham, is like a Carnival Cruise calling on all Mediterranean ports. It looks like a total throwback and my recollections go to the late 80s. Ah, thank you Marianne. Loved this, thx so much!! 198?- present. Chick Chicks play on Korean-Nashville Hot Chicken is crunchier than it is fiery, and we could write an entire review of this twice-fried, chili-dusted poultry production with pickles and creamy white sauce. I have a sneaking suspicion I know the author from one of my favorite coffee shops. And El Malecon, though previously under a different name I forget, has been between 97th and 98th on Amsterdam for as long as I can remember. Absolute Bagels also makes fantastic Thai iced tea. No less august a man of letters than Philip Roth extolled the virtues of the lox, eggs, and onion, which the writer called more American than apple pie. That holy trinity fish, allium, zygote has, for years, been an icon of the old Upper West Side, a beacon to which the madding crowd draws every weekend morning for the click-clatter of an old New York brunch. I have to say that was the most beautiful, specific, and colorful article Ive read in a long time. The neighborhood Italian restaurants that dot the Upper West Side Bettolona, Pizzeria Sirenetta, Bella Luna, to name a few are geodic in this regard, perhaps none more so than Celeste. A great read! What to order: Shakshuka, Croissant Sandwich, Burekas, Herbed Eggs, Address: 300 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023. Well written , , , Wilsons and China Club, two of my favorite spots of ALL time in the UWS. I also seem to recall them being on 68th between Broadway and Columbus, although I could be mistaken (this is when the Sony theatre/Reebok club was still a post office, obviously.). Born and raised here since 1957 it does change and your mention of many businesses that have gone made me so nostalgic . 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. For over ten years, the unfussy Neapolitan spothas been presided over by owner Carmine Mitroni, a man as incandescent as a chandelier. And if theres any chance that duck gizzards and braised tripe can make it on the Upper West Side, this is their best shot. 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. Noms Magazine is a food lifestyle publication based in Vancouver. And four months later, another big one: Peter Meehan of the New York Times stopped by , for the outlets $25 And Under vertical . Ephemeral New York in the NEW YORK DAILYNEWS! 82nd St.; 212-595-0380. The oldest restaurant guide I have (NY Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1986) lists: Of course, these are only places that paid $$ to NYC&VB. You know it is worth your money when you taste that garlicky, flavorsome, and rich broth, served with homemade noodles, caramelized soy chicken, and a ramen egg! 16. I'll have to try and remember other places north of 72 and South of 66 next. What to order: Banh Mi O.G, Bun Bo Bo, Bun Cha, Banh Xeo, Crispy Rice Cake, Address: 942 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025. Dont you dare judge.. What to order: Nova Scotia Salmon Scrambled Eggs, Pastrami Sandwich, Chicken Liver, Address: 541 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024. 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? 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. Thank You ! Thank you so much for this, Marianne! New York Buffalo Dansville Fredonia Greece Jamestown Lancaster LeRoy Medina North Tonawanda Syracuse North Carolina Durham Gastonia Hickory Ohio The Upper West Side location is also a zoo at brunch, but you should still stop by for silky hummus, top-notch shakshuka, and dense, flaky burekas. Were so sure that youll adore the tender, succulent flavor of every bite. Ephemeral New York was featured in a wonderful NY Post story on July 20 on the Gilded Age city. And dont worry, its not as spicy as its name might suggest. Reading it makes my heart beat faster and my body shiver with the joy of all our city friends, neighbors, and perhaps most of all friendly strangers. But you will remember the experience and the fact that you may see Fran Lebowitz taking a meeting in a corner booth with two extremely tall people. Before there were juice bars and millennial cleanse joints like, waaay before there was Ayurveda, an ancient Hindu medicinal system. Then go on with Shish Barak, a Lebanese mushroom-filled dumpling cooked in a yogurt stew, then crowned with subtle aromas from the mint, pine nuts, and spicy herb sauce. McGlades, a tavern across from ABC, it's a Starbucks now. This is more Paul Czanne than Thomas Cole. Opening Night at Jacs, the New Spot in the Old Smile Space. Made me ache for some things I missed because I was otherwise occupied. Cue the renaissance tune. Grab your chore coat. As someone who moved to the Upper East Side of Manhattan in late 76 at 19 years old, and then to the Murray Hill area where I stayed, moving 3 times as I came up in the world, I can so relate to this article! What a great article, and what a great place to have been for three decades! The Ribbon is here to rescue! Beefsteak Charlies I remember much better. Nice Matin. One more thing to know: Thai Market fuels Columbia students in the same way that Red Bull and late nights do, so youll probably spot a bunch of 20-year-olds here. From tasting-menu places to incredible takeout spots, here's where you should be eating in Greenpoint. She is still there today by the way, her name is Winsome. Entries (RSS) and Comments (RSS). From old-school staples to restaurants changing the dining landscape of the neighborhood, these are our favorite spots on the Lower East Side. Though my exploits were tamer, I loved many of the same hangouts during my 40 years on the uws. Like a precursor to Tony Roma's and Rachel's,they had onion ring bricks. I loved this story, made me cry. If you (or your partner) are not in the mood for ramen, you can always get something like a Salmon Sashimi Rice Bowl, Chicken Curry, or Soba Noodles. 1991). WebBig Nicks Burger and Pizza Joint at Broadway and 77th Street. 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. Three months later, the New York Daily News came calling. The sturgeon, however, is golden, the schmaltz herring properly cured, and the salmon as silken as a lullaby. (212) 540-5247. I'm also still very interested in finding out the names of the oldest restaurants in the neighborhood, like anything pre-WWII especially. 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