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Massimo Lusardi to Open New Restaurant at Former Mighty Quinn’s Space

Mike Mishkin September 3, 2025 Food & Drink No Comments

Restaurateur Massimo Lusardi is planning to open a new restaurant in the space which was until recently home to Mighty Quinn's, the barbecue joint which said farewell in August after … Read More...

Four UES Restaurants Participating in New Outdoor “Restaurant Week”

Mike Mishkin September 2, 2025 Food & Drink No Comments

The first-ever Curbside Dining Restaurant Week will be taking place September 5-12, though there aren't a huge number of participating eateries. Read More...

5 New Upper East Side Eateries

Mike Mishkin August 30, 2025 Food & Drink No Comments

Five new Upper East Side eateries: three open, two coming soon. Read More...

Chipotle Founder’s Sandwich Shop Is Coming to the Upper East Side

Mike Mishkin August 22, 2025 Food & Drink No Comments

A fast-casual sandwich concept by Chipotle founder Steve Ells is headed for the Upper East Side. Read More...

Yorkville Bagel & Cafe Closes After Nearly a Decade on Second Avenue

Mike Mishkin August 21, 2025 Food & Drink No Comments

A beloved Yorkville spot known for its thick bagels, friendly service, and small-town vibe has quietly gone dark. Read More...

Feast & Fettle Just Landed and You’re First in Line

Mike Mishkin August 21, 2025 Sponsored, Food & Drink No Comments

Back-to-school chaos. Empty fridge. Another night of “whatever’s in the freezer.” We’ve been there. Feast & Fettle, New England’s cult-favorite meal delivery service, is now Read More...

Mighty Quinn’s Officially Closes UES Location

Mike Mishkin August 20, 2025 Food & Drink 2 Comments

Mighty Quinn’s BBQ has quietly closed its Upper East Side location at 1492 Second Avenue, ending a nearly decade-long run on the block between 77th and 78th streets. Read More...

Xi’an Famous Foods Planning Second Upper East Side Location

Mike Mishkin August 14, 2025 Food & Drink 2 Comments

Partial signage is up for a new Xi'an Famous Foods at 1390 1/2 Second Avenue (between 71st and 72nd streets). Read More...

From Poke to Ramen: Yorkville’s Asian Fusion Shuffle Continues

Ethan Harfenist August 11, 2025 Food & Drink 1 Comment

In what seems to be becoming something of a Yorkville tradition, yet another Asian fusion restaurant that bit the dust a few weeks back has been swiftly replaced by a … Read More...

The Upper East Side Restaurants with the Hottest (and Least Hot) Customers, According to Website

Mike Mishkin August 7, 2025 Food & Drink 2 Comments

An eyebrow-raising new website is using artificial intelligence to rate restaurants — not for their food or service, but for the physical attractiveness of their customers. Read More...