Padoca Bakery Opens Second UES Location
Padoca Bakery recently had some initial runs at its new location at 1663 First Avenue, between 86th and 87th streets. Currently in soft-opening mode, the new spot has been getting …
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Julien Boulangerie Opens Second UES Location
Julien Boulangerie is now open at 1431 York Avenue at 76th Street. This is the French bakery’s third location – and its second on the Upper East Side.
Rathbones to Return
Upper East Siders, rejoice! Rathbones, the beloved watering hole and chicken wing haven that shuttered on February 1, 2021 is planning its grand return in the same space 1702 Second …
Delivery App Withholds Money From Upper East Side Restaurant
Prior to the pandemic, my theatre company worked out of a studio space at 91st and First Avenue. Around the corner, I discovered International Wings Factory. As a fan of wings, …
Seafood Spot to Open in Historic Hotel
Chef Franklin Becker is bringing a new seafood restaurant to the Upper East Side this spring, the New York Post reports. Uptown Trout is expected to open inside the Franklin …
J.G. Melon: “The Rumors Are True”
On Tuesday, J.G. Melon confirmed on its Instagram page that due to a supply chain issue, the legendary burger spot’s legendary cottage fries are temporarily off the menu. “We are …
Israeli Shawarma Spot Opening on Lex
Grill Point, an Israeli shawarma spot with locations in Queens and Brooklyn, will soon be opening a counter-service restaurant at 1215 Lexington Avenue, between 82nd and 83rd Streets. (Heard through …
Inside the New Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s has officially opened its doors at the Bridgemarket at 405 East 59th Street, just east of First Avenue. The 20,000 square foot space, previously occupied by Food Emporium, …
Blank Street Coffee Opens Second UES Location
The rapidly growing Blank Street Coffee recently put its flag down on the Upper East Side, opening a location at 985 Lexington Avenue, between 71st and 72nd Streets. Now, just …
Vanessa’s Dumpling House to Open on UES
Among new UES liquor license applicants (per Community Board 8 notes) is Vanessa’s Dumpling House, which is applying for its wine, beer, and cider license at 1623 Second Avenue (between …
