“London Club King” Plans Private Supper Club on Upper East Side
A private supper club fueled by “London club king” Robin Birley is set to open at the site of the former Westbury Hotel at 828 Madison Avenue, between East 69th …
Category: Food & Drink
Rathbones Morphs into Meller’s Sports Hub & Grill: REVIEW
Rathbones shut its doors in February 2021 after serving the Upper East Side for 49 years. But in January, the bar’s new co-owner — Robert Meller — told us he’d …
Popular Gramercy Pub to Take Over Bar Coastal Space
Plug Uglies has been a popular Gramercy bar since it opened in 1997 at 256 Third Ave, between 20th and 21st streets. Now, the owners are looking to expand with …
Sandro’s to Return to Upper East Side
Sandro’s is coming back.
Acclaimed Caviar Coming to The Mark Hotel
Caviar Kaspia has announced plans for a long-term stay at The Mark Hotel at 992 Madison Ave. on the corner of East 77th Street. The popular Parisian restaurant, known for …
UES Pizza Spot Stiffs Workers, Says AG
A mini pizza chain with two locations on the Upper East Side has failed to pay its workers properly, according to a press release from the Office of the Attorney …
Behind the Bookcase at CRAVE: A Sneak Peek at a New Speakeasy
We recently wrote about the backroom renovations taking place at CRAVE, the bakery previously known as Mercato Rustico at 1300 Madison Avenue, between 92nd and 93rd streets. While it’s the …
Agata & Valentina Opens New Gluten-Free Shop
If you’re a fan of Agata & Valentina’s flagship store — which has been providing Italian gourmet foods to Upper East Siders since 1993 — you won’t have to go …
Opening Night at Melody’s Piano Bar
A little red light greets you above the door at Melody’s Piano Bar, now open at 1020 Lexington Ave, between 72nd and 73rd streets. The JinJoo Yoo Trio performed a …
Madison Ave Bakery, CRAVE, Opening Speakeasy in Back
A lot of changes have been taking place at 1300 Madison Avenue (between 92nd and 93rd streets), currently home to CRAVE, a bakery. Previously Mercato Rustico — which was also …
