2023 Vox Media, LLC. 9. 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! Anyone may read the forums, but to post you must create a freeaccount. Ayurveda Cafe706 Amsterdam Ave., nr. I join you in thanking our neighbors. They sell high-quality cheese, meats, and hundreds of packages of chocolate babka dailybut the real star of Zabars is their smoked fish. The Arepa Lady. He did this along Broadway from the lower Broadway all the way up to the North End of Manhattan. Go with a Thai iced tea and a fresh egg bagel. 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. Tiny and round like a softball, each springy dough globe youll find here has a blistered bottom. Though theres no red sauce here, the sourdough-battered chicken in pastella may just be the best fried chicken in the city. Always have yourself a bowl of Tonkotsu Ramen when youre here. Start it right with Mahi Mahi, an incredible piece of fish with hen of the woods, trumpet, and like five other varieties of mushroom. 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. It was great. Of course, now it's been Cleopatra's Needle for years, the food is different, and the interior is radically changed from the former groovy but dark 60s style, but it is in the same location. - Dr. Cox on Scrubs. 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. Beautifully told of greatest of times NYC of preforming Artists. 4) 282 Grand Street. Tuesday's - you could get a rack of ribs, big salad with lots of fresh blue cheese, and a baked potato for $9.99. -- William Grimes, "People are bastard-coated bastards, with bastard filling." 84th St.; 212-874-4559. During a past visit, some of our favorite pieces were the lightly seared sea bass, striped jack with smoky yuzu sauce, and flaky, sweet unagi. by the dakota, in 1982-5ish? Absolute Bagels2788 Broadway, nr. Yo quiero pancakes! Every day was a new adventure, if I managed to do a triple pirouette on point in front of Barishnikov who used to come to Willie Burmanns advanced/professional class which I took religiously 3 hours a day for 4 years or climbed a tree in Riverside Park with a famous football player who didnt know how to get back down. This casual Thai restaurant on Amsterdam Avenue specializes in street food. Weren't a bunch of those around in the 1970s and earlier? Chick Chicks play on Korean-Nashville Hot Chicken is crunchier than it is fiery, and we could write an entire review of this twice-fried, chili-dusted poultry production with pickles and creamy white sauce. You should never miss their Siu Mai Dimsum, the filling is tasty with a mild ginger taste, and soy sauce adds additional savory flavor to it. 14. 108th St.; 212-510-7256. West End Ave.;212-799-1278. The Gilded Age in NewYork. Kebab Aur Sharab ($) Indian, Kabobs Menu Available. People love Jacobs Pickles for their signature Catfish Taco with hearty catfish fillet coated with bread crumbs, fried to perfection, and taste surprisingly good. Some of these stores may still be in business on the West Side, but I haven't done a Broadway Drive in Years, Maybe I'll do one when I visit next month. Fat Guy I once won and got a bottle of champagne. 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. 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). Great spot for an espresso and biscotti. A typical meal might include banana pakoras, mung daal, alu gobi, fresh pappadam, and broken wheat kheer. Could be; I was away during that time. 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! WebPosted 4:37:21 AM. Even though celebrated on Broadway, my roommate Ascanio wouldnt get picked up by cabs when he hailed them. Grab your chore coat. 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! Among them are the house slice, grated post-oven with two-year-old parmesan and sprinkled with a greenhouses worth of basil, and the Angry Nonna, made spicy with Calabrian chile oil and soppressata, and sweet with honey. Especially the Prime Rib Of Pork, which is one of the softest, butteriest, tender pieces youll ever sink your teeth into. One of them would wear a Mozart wig and the birthday guest could wear the Mozart wig as well. Among the other revelations at Awadh is dum pukht, a genre of cooking wherein the protein is sealed under a layer of naan, immersed in clarified butter, and cooked slowly. 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. And dont worry, its not as spicy as its name might suggest. It should taste as much like Wingstops version as possible., The Barber Who Moonlights As a Salumi Master. They are good on a shockingly addicting level! This gourmet deli and grocer has been in the same location for over 80 years. Steve, a world famous comedic opera singer would serenade us at the boat basin and Carol Tannenhauser, writer of so many wonderful articles at the Rag, climbed all the stairs to my apartment on a wintry day to hand me a coffee mug for an anecdote I had written. Sushi Kaito244 W. 72nd St., nr. 74th Street Cafe & Steakhouse2121 Broadway, nr. 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! 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 ). Thank you, neighbors! Chanterelle (New York City restaurant) Chelsea Place. Create Job Alert 71st St.; 646-490-4075. At the same time, even in 1981, Tong was channeling the ancient flavors of Yangzhou, Sichuan, and Shanghai, and those delicate balances found in the push-pull of hot-and-sour soup, for instance, or the mellow sweetness of red-cooked short ribs, Hangzhoustyle. They had delicious burgers. Will it be pigs ear, sliced into ribbons like meat fettuccine? Thanks for taking me back down memory lane. And the little old Russian lady at the piano was Iya, who has passed away. Barney Greengrass is an old-school Jewish brunch destination you shouldnt miss in the Upper West Side. Balletomanes and boldface names (and Bob and Barbara and everyone else you know) meet at Lynn Wagenknechts excellent bistro. They only serve Omakase with the Classic option (13 courses) and the Premium option (17 courses). 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. I was married for over 40 yrs and only learned about myself when my son died. Blog at WordPress.com. I hope she gets to see what all of her fans have to say WebBooked 37 times today. New York has been, and IS, everything to me. Hesitate no more, and lets jump right into the best Upper West Side Restaurants that we have specially picked for you! August 29, 2004 in New York: Dining. The thick-cut slices of pepperoni turn into little cups that hold drops of precious grease, glistening like pork nectar. This Israeli restaurant is also open for dinner, and its a great option for a nice, casual night out. It's China Fun now? Ephemeral New York in the Sunday NEW YORKPOST. Fun memories. its quite spacious at Miriam, so keep it in mind for group hangs! The casual set-up makes this place perfect for a meetup with a friend or a date near Amsterdam Avenue and 107th Street. On Broadway I can think of none. Great reminder of the wonderful things that bring us together. Valenti is back with a bistro he calls the Oxbow Tavern. But theres more slices at Mamas Too!, and if you cant wait in the pepperoni-slice-only line, youll want to avail yourself of these. The restaurant no relation to Ren Redzepis 108 is the first one devoted specifically to the Chongqing municipality in the city. I cant decide if Im getting older or the city is losing its character and charm. Entries (RSS) and Comments (RSS). According to William Grimes in the New York Times, Cafe des Artistes has been in business since 1917. I still love the people but those places and people were special. I have a sneaking suspicion I know the author from one of my favorite coffee shops. People simply cant believe they finally have a better option than the so-so stuff theyve been surviving on locally for so long, especially for dinner. Almost every dish at Senn Thai costs less than $15, and theres a big variety of above-average options involving rice and noodles. For a mild yet flavorful one, dont hesitate to go for the Chicken Ramen. 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. Visiting Vancouver restaurant recommendations, Ginger Man 51 W 64 "Oldest restaurant in Lincoln Center area. This classic Upper West Side restaurant is more about dining in a dimly-lit, red-leather-booth institution than it is about any single plate of food. The Allstate Cafe West End Avenue between Bway & West End. There are several that feel rather ancient, like the Emerald Inn on Columbus between 69th and 70th. The Village Voice gave Ephemeral New York's new book a nice thumbs up. And the kitchen is as at ease with the muscular flavors of octopus a la plancha as it is with balancing the subtle flavors of a spring-pea risotto with Maine lobster and lemon verbena. and others whose names don't come to me right now. We would all stay till six in the mornings and everybody would be singing under the table at that time. On the next warm, breezy night, grab a wicker chair on the sidewalk patio here and eat some mussels in a dijonnaise sauce. 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. I bet the number of pre-WWII places can be counted on one hand. But hes not fooling anyone. As is the food. Opening Night at Jacs, the New Spot in the Old Smile Space. 269 Amsterdam Ave, 10023. Sinai hospital, probably a day or two after being born) until 1987 when I went to college. No-one's mentioned Gitlitz yet in this thread, the good Jewish delicatessen that was for many years on 77 St. and Broadway. I just have east side versions of the stories. I have lived on the Upper West Side all of my life, remember so many of the things you wrote about so beautifully. Thank you for the memories! 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