First Friday at Lexington Publick, The Upper East Side’s Newest Pub
Walking into a new bar cold — knowing nothing about it — can bring on a bit of anxiety. When I cracked the door open at Lexington Publick at 1504 …
Category: Food & Drink
Inside Frame, A New Coffee Place on 2nd Ave
The name of the game is Frame, a new independent coffee shop at 1413 Second Ave. between East 73rd and 74th streets. Frame opened on May 27 after announcing it …
The New Amity Restaurant Closes Doors
“After 45 years, it’s time to say goodbye,” reads a sign in the window of The New Amity Restaurant at 1134 Madison Ave, between 84th and 85th streets.
Via Quadronno Faces Lawsuit: Former Chefs, Staff Claim Labor Violations
Via Quadronno, the long-standing Italian restaurant at 25 East 73rd Street just off Madison Avenue, is embroiled in a federal lawsuit. Two former chefs filed a joint complaint against the …
Capriotti’s Opening Second UES Location
Capriotti’s, the Nevada-based sandwich shop with 112 locations across the country, is opening its second NYC location at East 60th Street and First Avenue. The other spot opened last year …
Inside Hendrickson’s, a New Bar on the UES
Saturday, May 28, was the grand opening of Hendrickson’s at 1122 First Ave. between East 61st and 62nd streets. The new Irish-American pub had a good crowd going when I …
The Simone Closes
It’s never fun writing about three closed (or closing) restaurants in a single weekend, but for those of you who haven’t yet heard, popular French restaurant The Simone had its …
A Palace on the Upper East Side
Turning the corner from First Avenue onto 62nd Street is a palace on the Upper East Side. Crystal chandeliers illuminate the entrance. The floors are decorated with ornate tiles that …
Shoga Sushi & Oyster Bar Closing Doors
Shoga Sushi & Oyster Bar will be closing its doors at 1698 Second Ave (88th Street) on Tuesday, May 31.
Tre Otto Closes Doors
Tre Otto, a family-owned Italian restaurant on the Upper East Side, has closed its doors after 12 years. Laura and Louis Cangiano, the owners of Tre Otto, made announcements this …
