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Gristedes Faces $14 Million in Penalties for Toxic Refrigerant Leaks; Two UES Stores are Worst

Brendan Mohler July 2, 2024 Food & Drink 2 Comments

New York supermarket giant Gristedes will be required to spend nearly $14 million to upgrade its refrigeration after breaking an Environmental Protection Agency law that Read More...

Sebastian’s Cafe and Creamery Opens on First Avenue

Pavita Singh June 30, 2024 Food & Drink 2 Comments

Sebastian’s Cafe and Creamery opened its doors this past Tuesday at 1685 First Avenue (between 87th and 88th streets). Read More...

Signage Spotted for Morelia Gourmet Paletas: “A Unique and Personalized Ice Cream Experience”

Pavita Singh June 29, 2024 Food & Drink 2 Comments

A certain stretch of First Avenue may be transforming into a hot spot for Latin American delicacies. Read More...

A New Rooftop Restaurant on the Upper East Side

Pavita Singh June 21, 2024 Food & Drink 1 Comment

The ivy-covered townhouse exterior, the doorman and concierge who greet you as you enter, and the elevator ride to the sixth floor may make you Read More...

Popup Bagels Opens on UES

Brendan Mohler June 18, 2024 Food & Drink 1 Comment

A bagel brand that’s drawn massive attention on social media – not to mention investment from celebrities and ringing endorsements from famous chefs – has Read More...

Pil Pil Broken Into, Door Smashed

Danielle Storm June 7, 2024 Food & Drink 1 Comment

An unknown suspect broke into Pil Pil on Friday morning, shattering the restaurant’s glass door in the process. Read More...

The Top 5 Historic Upper East Side Restaurants (That Are Still Standing)

Ryan Watts June 7, 2024 Food & Drink No Comments

Ryan Watts is the owner of Tasty Tours NYC, which offers food tours in four NYC neighborhoods (UES included). Read More...

New French Restaurant Replacing Sel et Poivre

Mike Mishkin June 6, 2024 Food & Drink No Comments

We’ve learned from a recent Community Board 8 meeting that a new French restaurant is expected to replace Sel et Poivre at 853 Lexington Avenue Read More...

Gerry’s Place Closes After Very Short UES Run

Mike Mishkin June 4, 2024 Food & Drink 2 Comments

Gerry’s Place, an Irish bar that opened just over a year ago at 1664 Third Avenue (between 93rd and 94th streets), has announced its permanent Read More...

Holey Cream, Home of the Donut Ice Cream Sandwich, Now Open on Lexington Avenue

Pavita Singh June 3, 2024 Food & Drink 1 Comment

Did you know that you can find the Cookie Monster on the Upper East Side? Read More...

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