And rightfully so: That slice crust hard; inside tender, airy and open is like a Clint Eastwood character. I had only one decade, but it was glorious! Start it right with Mahi Mahi, an incredible piece of fish with hen of the woods, trumpet, and like five other varieties of mushroom. 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). The restaurant, which opened in 2014, occupies the former Palm Room of the Endicott Hotel, a soaring, skylit space thats easier to fill with light than with people. 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. Grays Papaya2090 Broadway, nr. Our less famous pizzerias are in danger of getting gobbled up. These small bites are often accompanied by only a touch of homemade soy sauce or exotic salt. New York has been, and IS, everything to me. 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). 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, So the great sturgeon wars of the Upper West Side have panned out. Welcome to the eG Forums, a service of the eGullet Society for Culinary Arts & Letters. But don't let it get around that I don't. Adam Pally Is His Familys Short-Order Cook, The Best Way to Stop Taking Chicken for Granted. Jean Georges. Anyone remember the Larmen Dosanko (sp?) According to William Grimes in the New York Times, Cafe des Artistes has been in business since 1917. 4) 282 Grand Street. The August 1984 edition of monthly downtown arts newspaper the East Village Eyefeatured a cover story on Lou Reed timed to the release of his New Sensations LP. Ayurveda Cafe706 Amsterdam Ave., nr. The 2nd Floor Bar & Essen is a speakeasy style cocktail bar serving a twist on classic Jewish Deli favorites. thank you so much for recognizing and celebrating all that is so great about this area! Bar Mario is a month old. Or you can pick Homemade Chicken Liver, smeared on a toasted bialy, with hard-boiled egg and caramelized onions can also do you good. Tel: (212) 737-1700. 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. 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. Barry, came by and asked me straight out: how to find the perfect mate? Barney Greengrass541 Amsterdam Ave., nr. Culinarians in the know may be familiar with Daniel Bouluds Skybox, a four-top tucked above the kitchen at his flagship, Daniel. With its garish colors and hard surfaces, the corner that houses Grays Papaya may seem like strange shelter from the storm. The menu, which spans from Arabic flatbread to Ibrico ham, is like a Carnival Cruise calling on all Mediterranean ports. 5. Leach and we did our laundry at Soapn Suds also around the corner on Columbus. There was also a Japanese place (I think it was the Dan, which then moved to its current location on the southeast corner of Broadway and 69th) on the northwest corner of Broadway and 69th, where the North Fork is now. Really well done!!! This is a wonderful recollection of the UWS back in the day. All of that changed after John Lennon was killed but at the time it was great knowing that ppl who could live anywhere they pleased chose my neighborhood , Leda: haha, I found the perfect mate a couple of times but didnt know it till I found myself , Loved your beautifully written memories. Ela is a big, attractive Greek restaurant, and it's one of the best options for a somewhat upscale meal on the UWS. 6. 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! Always have yourself a bowl of Tonkotsu Ramen when youre here. Went there at least once a week for years, and yes, everbody knew my name. And I saw it all; thank you dear, for letting us in on such a precious, shimmering & deeply felt treat, one that swirled & spun until my eyes fairly brimmed with tears of joy and sadness. I'm wondering about some of the bars-that-serve-food in the neighborhood. 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? Also, for double bonus points, can you tell us what Al Buon Gusto's slogan was? City Council One Step Closer to Really, Finally Making Streeteries Permanent, A New Bakery With Legendary Baguettes and Overlooked Egg Tarts. Barney Greengrass is an old-school Jewish brunch destination you shouldnt miss in the Upper West Side. We have Dunkin Donuts and 7 eleven now instead of Korean Delis or coffee shops. Although I am new to the neighborhood, after decades in Washington Heights, this sweet, lovely essay captures so much about what I love about the West Side (my sons used to call the top of Washington Heights the real upper west side) and New York City more generally. Rice. After 42 years on the UWS, I will never leave, come what may. I'll have to try and remember other places north of 72 and South of 66 next. 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 Society is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the culinary arts. If you live on the Upper West Side, then your answer is easy: Viand Cafe. Brass plaques in the bar for seriuos regulars, and one of the inspirations for Cheers. I join you in thanking our neighbors. And the little old Russian lady at the piano was Iya, who has passed away. This year Ive been working in DC and cant wait to go back!!! The Amsterdam Avenue location of this Washington Heights Dominican spot serves dishes like emparedados, mofongo de chicharron, and our personal favorite, rotisserie chicken. Restaurant history of the Upper West Side, Copyright 2001-2023 by the eGullet Society for Culinary Arts & Letters, All Rights Reserved. It should taste as much like Wingstops version as possible., The Barber Who Moonlights As a Salumi Master. By Robert Sietsema August 15, 2022. This is more Paul Czanne than Thomas Cole. Cherry Restaurant on Columbus Ave; a special neighborhood place, where you could be well taken care of even if $$ were limited. late 1980s? Since Bnh first opened its door in 2020, its become one of the best restaurants to have graced the neighborhood. 18. WebRestaurant Team Member - Crew (1122 - Upper West Side) New York, New York. And let us not forget Tip Toe Inn, beloved by my grandfather and his wife when they moved to the UWS in the 1970s. What pizza place is Lou Reed posingbeside? Also, the corner grocery on West End and 72nd is licensed with a name like "San Juan Hill", which makes me strongly suspect it has been there for a long time. Funky pasta shapes are presented delicately Loved reading itespecially during a time when the Upper West is not getting such great play. I always hope to get her when I am on line to pay! 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 ). 1. Known as a family Sushi Nonaka offers a couple of omakase options starting at $105 (as well as la carte sushi), with a selection of fish that changes depending on what they get shipped that day. The menu at this counter-service spot is huge, with everything from ph and spring rolls to lobster curry and steak over ricebut dont leave without a massive bnh m. Feels like heaven all the time! What to order: Sasso Chicken Liver Mouse, Shish Barak, Crispy Roasted Lamb, Basbousa, Address: 2454 Broadway, New York, NY 10024. 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. As for the coffee the Abbott to a bagel places Costello it is widely understood as a waste of time. This casual Thai restaurant on Amsterdam Avenue specializes in street food. Love the dance picture! Over the years Ive made two feature films on the UWS inspired by the stories of people I met here. Another place that I haven't seen a mention of here is the oddly named Turkish restaurant, Genghis Khan's Bicycle. Had a nice truffle festival as I recall. Theres a bar area upstairs and a large dining room in the basement, and the whole space leans into the coastal-Greek theme. Steven A. Shaw aka "Fat Guy" Whatever.). I came to NYC (and the UWS) one year after you 1989 and am also here still. Beef-bone broth arrives in a delicate Ginori porcelain cup. The Ribbon is smart, too. I once won and got a bottle of champagne. 16. 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. Pick up a sandwich, then take it back home or walk two blocks east to the park. by the dakota, in 1982-5ish? Thanks. I hung out on the UWS a lot during the late 80s and moved here in 1993 so this brought back so many memories! In 2000 I used to venture uptown to 110th St. and Broadway. How does German Doner Kebab measure up against the citys best? The original Miriam is in Park Slope, and if you walk by on a weekend afternoon, youll see a line of people out the door. WebDaniel is known for its lobster bisque soup and filet mignon. 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 (The place was founded by Sam Thongkrieng, who moved from Bangkok to NYC in the 80s and worked at Ess-A-Bagel for years). They had delicious burgers. Its already Red Hooks most lived-in trattoria. And four months later, another big one: Peter Meehan of the New York Times stopped by , for the outlets $25 And Under vertical . This Israeli spot serves some truly comforting and excellent brunch dishes in a homey but still lively environment. 87th St.; 212-724-4707. Such a wonderful trip down memory lane. 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. Ephemeral New York was featured in a wonderful NY Post story on July 20 on the Gilded Age city. Awadh2588 Broadway, nr. Beautifully told of greatest of times NYC of preforming Artists. Our favorite Upper West Side restaurants for all sorts of dining situations. The restaurant no relation to Ren Redzepis 108 is the first one devoted specifically to the Chongqing municipality in the city. Hesitate no more, and lets jump right into the best Upper West Side Restaurants that we have specially picked for you! 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. One of them would wear a Mozart wig and the birthday guest could wear the Mozart wig as well. Our favorite is the pork shoulder one, but they also do them with steak, chicken, and shrimp. 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.). Brooks Headley Loves Every Inch of the New Superiority Burger. 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 Hesitate no more, and lets jump right into the best Upper West Side Restaurants that we have specially picked for you! Like a Montrachet or a Sagrantino, a truly great Upper West Side restaurant must have deep roots in its terroir. I have lived on the Upper West Side all of my life, remember so many of the things you wrote about so beautifully. 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. But Im not sure how many patrons know about the almost ridiculous pedigree of chef Phillip Kirschen-Clark (Ducasse, Dufresne, Liebrandt). You're welcome. Their outsides are substantial but ultimately yielding. Start it right with the creamy, delicious Sasso Chicken Liver Mousse. The "Tip Top" and "Steinberg's Dairy" were 2 of my favorites growing up, plus the Steakhouse on 72nd Street with the big cows eyes ? I think "Victo Gramercy Tavern is a popular restaurant on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. I think I miss the "Appetizer Stores" the most when I visit NYC, you can still find "Deli's" but "Russ & Daughters" or "Zabars" and "Murray's" seem to be the only places mentioned on eGullet. Anyone may read the forums, but to post you must create a freeaccount. In a pizza-mad city, these pies rival anything eaten in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. 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. The Upper West Side doesnt always get the restaurant credit it deserves. Keep satisfying your palate with the Tuna Tartare, a classic yet flavorful dish made with fresh tuna filet, delicious Asian sauce, and layered with chunks of avocado that will tantalize your taste buds. What a treasure it is to live here! Delicatessen, the art of making tough meat tender, is alive and well at this sliver of a kosher restaurant on West 72nd Street. Al Buon Gusto was there? (212) 540-5247. A Special Edition of Pupper West Side: Remembering Mr. PWS A Little Dog Who Led A Big Life, See Shakespeare in the Parks This Weekend Like You've Never Seen It Before -- Masked and Socially Distanced, Openings & Closings: Zaad, Kissaki, La Terrine, How Local Cops Broke the E-Bike Case: I Floored It, Captain Says. Like the Upper East Side location, the here menu ranges from omelettes to meatloaf, but Come by and immerse yourself in their French-inspired menu and award-winning wine list, they can never disappoint you! Smaller than Greengrass, Murrays Sturgeon is strictly a takeaway operation, but no less a marvel of mid-century Jewry. 108th St.; 917-675-6878. They had delicious burgers. I can't remember it ever not being there. One of the best Vietnamese restaurants in the city, Bnh serves dishes like bn b b with sizzling butter beef, a pork belly bnh m thats a contender for the best in the city, and a crispy bnh chng chin appetizer thats filled with pork and comes with a tangy soy dressing. I don't know if there was continuity of ownership, but the basic food has always been pretty much the same. I just have east side versions of the stories. Noms Magazine is a food lifestyle publication based in Vancouver. There are tons of non-dim sum items like Roasted Duck with some of the fattiest, most flavorful, and crispy skin. With a blizzard of cayenne and paprika, and a twice-fried, flaky exterior, the sandwich is like a combination of Nashville version flavor and Korean fried chicken texture. Map. Some of the Cuban-Chinese and Dominican places have been around seemingly forever. The Cattleman. My mother still lives at the same address. Sushi Kaito244 W. 72nd St., nr. The Lincoln Plaza Cinemas would provide us with interesting indie films, seats that were ridiculously uncomfortable yet so great, and the lox on a piece of sour dough bread for sale at the counter; you had to ask for extra mustard so it wouldnt taste so dry. 15. This fluffy, savory dish is to die for! 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! 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