Tuesday's - you could get a rack of ribs, big salad with lots of fresh blue cheese, and a baked potato for $9.99. Stone: I think Ernie's has been gone for a few years; the space became some sort of Latin American place that didn't last long (UWSers, correct me if I'm wrong). A tortellini pie veal meatballs, bolognese, mortadella-stuffed tortellini is equal parts Medieval Times and GBBO. More democratic but no less a wonder is the 74th Street Cafe & Steakhouse, an anomalous oasis of calm and extremely satisfying chicken-salad sandwiches on the second floor of Fairway. Serving signature Vietnamese dishes with a twist in a homey, friendly ambiance, Bnh Vietnamese Shop House is going to surprise you with its stunning dishes! For a mild yet flavorful one, dont hesitate to go for the Chicken Ramen. Places I miss: Al Buon Gusto: first on 72nd St, then around the corner (I think @SQC has that space now.) ABG was inexpensive italian, I remember t During the three nightly seatings at this tiny, crazily affordable sushi-ya owned by Yoko Hasegawa, there are but 12 people and then the rest of the world. Are you certain that Al Buon Gusto took the SQC space after closing on 72nd? Every day was a new adventure, if I managed to do a triple pirouette on point in front of Barishnikov who used to come to Willie Burmanns advanced/professional class which I took religiously 3 hours a day for 4 years or climbed a tree in Riverside Park with a famous football player who didnt know how to get back down. You were so adventurous and brave and gained many memories. I worked pt at a boutique around the corner, J.L. I hung out on the UWS a lot during the late 80s and moved here in 1993 so this brought back so many memories! Now on its third owner, a guy named Ira, Murrays continues to shine, smaller but no less brilliant. People are usually here for one thing: the Hot Chicken Sandwich! Keep exploring our best restaurants in New York here! Nice Matin. Then go on with Spaghetti Alla Chitarra with White Truffles, homemade pasta in a parmesan cream sauce with white truffles. That was a wonderful trip down memory lane. It was on something like 74 St. and Columbus, and I remember my brother taking me out for dinner there when our folks were out separately. Its been close to 40 years since Michael Tong opened this Lincoln Center offshoot of his upscale East Side Chinese restaurant, Shun Lee Palace (and thats long enough for us to make an exception to this lists no-spinoffs policy). This Israeli restaurant is also open for dinner, and its a great option for a nice, casual night out. And remember Ernies, the restaurant on Broadway not far from Bear Bar? I don't know if there was continuity of ownership, but the basic food has always been pretty much the same. Al Buon Gusto: first on 72nd St, then around the corner (I think @SQC has that space now.) Cue the renaissance tune. 3 years later we moved on up to West 53rd off 8th which was also like the wild west and we spent most nights at, conveniently, Studio 54such good times and not much money needed. Beautifully told of greatest of times NYC of preforming Artists. No-one's mentioned Gitlitz yet in this thread, the good Jewish delicatessen that was for many years on 77 St. and Broadway. Our favorite spots in a neighborhood packed with great places to eat. Updates on what's yummy in Vancouver to your inbox. If you live on the Upper West Side, then your answer is easy: Viand Cafe. Great story and love these throwback memories/articles which you folks at WSR should do more often. Thank You ! WebDaniel is known for its lobster bisque soup and filet mignon. I moved here in 1994 and have been here ever since, and have also compiled a long list of amazing stories, but I wish I wouldve run into you back in the day. This was long before the area got gentrified and it was the best. Learn how your comment data is processed. Its overflowing with people, and, more importantly, happiness. Between an appetizer and an entree, you can easily walk away having spent $30 on an exciting dinner here. A coq au vin is offered as dark as night, the chicken-liver mousse as light as air. But for 40 years, for 24 hours a day, among the snappy hot dogs and frothy papaya drinks, Grays Papaya has given New Yorkers (and temporary New Yorkers) a place to stand and watch life go by. Cleopatra, though for a few years called At Our Place, has been there a long time, but it used to be a straight Egyptian restaurant (with a few Mediterranean touches, I guess). The sturgeon, however, is golden, the schmaltz herring properly cured, and the salmon as silken as a lullaby. How many generations of Columbus Avenue we have seen! WebBooked 37 times today. But don't let it get around that I don't. Grays Papaya2090 Broadway, nr. They had delicious burgers. If youre looking for somewhere on the UWS to bring your whole family for a great dinner thatll cost around $15 per person, this is the place. One requirement for identifying yourself as a New Yorker is being able to name your favorite neighborhood diner. 3. I would watch sunsets at Riverside Park and read self help books. You're welcome. 4. (sorry) I LOVED that chain; they were all over, until when? Noms Magazine is a food lifestyle publication based in Vancouver. Leach and we did our laundry at Soapn Suds also around the corner on Columbus. Caf Lux, to regulars, belongs to the proud lineage of West Side French spots like La Caravelle and Le Poulailler (and Le Quercy and too many too long gone to name). I live on the upper west side and I have to say, restaurants don't last very long. thank you so much. One of the best Vietnamese restaurants in the city, Bnh serves dishes like bn b b with sizzling butter beef, a pork belly bnh m thats a contender for the best in the city, and a crispy bnh chng chin appetizer thats filled with pork and comes with a tangy soy dressing. this is going to be a great thread to read, albiet not one I can contribute tomy only reference was the rib place on 72nd? by the dakota, in The sushi tends to lean traditional here, but the slices of fish are notably thicker than what you may have seen elsewhere. The combination of fat, salt, and spice makes any version so scrumptious! This Israeli spot serves some truly comforting and excellent brunch dishes in a homey but still lively environment. 89th St.;212-724-2650. Settle down with the famous Seafood Soup with salmon, shrimp, and loads of chopped veggies make this chowder a hearty, herby meal-in-a-bowl! 4) 282 Grand Street. 247 W 72nd St, New York, NY. Or you can grab The Ox Burger, an open-face monstrosity of a burger smothered in oxtail marmalade and topped with a poached egg atop challah toast. But you will remember the experience and the fact that you may see Fran Lebowitz taking a meeting in a corner booth with two extremely tall people. Chanterelle (New York City restaurant) Chelsea Place. Like a Montrachet or a Sagrantino, a truly great Upper West Side restaurant must have deep roots in its terroir. I though at that time the space was Peretti's, though maybe I'm not properly coordinated as to the date ranges. I had a summer job sty Ruelles. 108th St.; 212-510-7256. I bet the number of pre-WWII places can be counted on one hand. And then theres Absolute Bagels, the only bagel store worth the line. The neighborhood Italian restaurants that dot the Upper West Side Bettolona, Pizzeria Sirenetta, Bella Luna, to name a few are geodic in this regard, perhaps none more so than Celeste. It was great. What goes on under there is alchemy, as dishes like Sufiana murgh biryani, a mixture of creamy chicken and aromatic basmati rice, handily prove. The neighborhood bistro was no more. Visiting Vancouver restaurant recommendations, Ginger Man 51 W 64 "Oldest restaurant in Lincoln Center area. Barney Greengrass541 Amsterdam Ave., nr. 452 Amsterdam Ave, New York. You aint gonna try this gem elsewhere but Chick Chick! Dont believe us? )and vague memories of the China Club LOL. Map. Craving some really good oysters, roast chicken, bacon cheddar burgers, and big plates of Caesar salad? Ah, thank you Marianne. He introduced me to many of his friends in the biz like the late Raul Julia at Wilsons restaurant at the Lucerne, Gregory Hines at the China Club in the basement of the Beacon Hotel where we danced the night away and where I turned down a modeling contract by John Casablancas, owner of the Elite Model Mgmt, because I wanted to be an artist rather than a model. This deli and appetizing storeopen for over 100 years nowhas a small dining room with vinyl seating and historical murals on the walls, and that's where you should be eating bagels, sturgeon, latkes, and eggs with a side of lox. Fine & Schapiro138 W. 72nd St., nr. Yes, the ABC space did become Peretti's, which lasted quite a while too, in Columbus Ave terms, before then turning into @SQC. Diane's had BIG (7-ounce) burgers with all sorts of toppings. Here, the very best restaurants on the Upper West Side. I moved to the UWS in 1978. Thanks for sharing! It looks like a total throwback and my recollections go to the late 80s. We also love the ribs, collards, black-eyed peas, and cornbread. What to order: Pork Buns, Tonkotsu Ramen, Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, Shoyu Ramen, Address: 462 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024. The Allstate Cafe West End Avenue between Bway & West End. Having come from a very liberal background in Europe, I was sad to see that even in New York there was still some racism present. Although I am new to the neighborhood, after decades in Washington Heights, this sweet, lovely essay captures so much about what I love about the West Side (my sons used to call the top of Washington Heights the real upper west side) and New York City more generally. The restaurant is getting closer he swears. Favorite hangouts were Cafe La Fortuna lined with pictures of opera singers and opera music playing non-stop as you could enjoy a small European slice of cake, Cafe Mozart, on West 70th Street. Though future scholars may debate the true victor of the hot dog wars an argument can be made that Papaya King reigns supreme Grays famous Recession Special (now two hot dogs and a drink for $6.45), first introduced in the 1980s, is as delicious as it is sadly eternally timely. Every two or three nigiri rounds will be broken up by a cooked dish like tempura fried hake in a mushroom broth and maybe a smoked goldeneye snapper collar if youre lucky. 108th St.; 212-932-2052. As is the food. Fancy. 198?- present. They used to be all over the 5 Boroughs and the Suburb's, generally seemed busy to a visitor it's hard to understand why there are now so few left. This fluffy, savory dish is to die for! During a past visit, some of our favorite pieces were the lightly seared sea bass, striped jack with smoky yuzu sauce, and flaky, sweet unagi. Some of the Cuban-Chinese and Dominican places have been around seemingly forever. The space is bright and pleasant, with big windows and some leafy vines scattered throughout, and theres a bar in the back in case you want to dine solo. This New York restaurant is run by grandmothers. We hope you have some favorite spots in your mind, dont forget to share with us your own experience dining at those places. Anyone remember the Larmen Dosanko (sp?) If youre lucky enough, you can get a smoked goldeneye snapper collar too! I always hope to get her when I am on line to pay! New York City in 3D in the Gilded Age was referenced in a terrific Feb. 27 Travel section article about the city's Gilded Age past. Hesitate no more, and lets jump right into the best Upper West Side Restaurants that we have specially picked for you! The greatest hits of the Upper East Side. Opening Night at Jacs, the New Spot in the Old Smile Space. We would all stay till six in the mornings and everybody would be singing under the table at that time. This upscale Japanese spot operates out of the bottom floor of Korean restaurant Boka, and with its high-quality sushi and nice garden patio, it's one of the most impressive dining options on the Upper West Side. rely on virtuosically prepared product, from silvery iwashi (Japanese sardines) and tuna otoro, to ikura (roe) cured in-house and a tangle of uni tongues from Hokkaido. Winsome is still the best and classes at Thea Koreks above Fairway. Thanks for taking me back down memory lane. I had only one decade, but it was glorious! Thanks for the lovely article. Alan looked a little like Howard Stern who worked out at the same gym as I. 14. You cant go wrong with their Banh Mi filled with charbroiled pork belly thats crazy good, and a Crispy Rice Cake appetizer thats filled with ground mung bean & pork and comes with a tangy soy dressing. Salty, meaty, and saucy, you cant say no to that one! Anything that comes out of the fryer is golden: carciofi, fritto misto, ricotta balls. Construction at 282 Grand Street is nearing completion. I'll have to check with my wife to try and remember the slogan. Amsterdam Ave.; 212-873-7411. This casual Thai restaurant on Amsterdam Avenue specializes in street food. We once went to Mamas Too when it was 15 degrees outside. I don't know how old Pier 72 is, the coffee shop on West End and 72nd. I now see how lucky I am to have lived here for the past 30 years. I live on the upper west side and I have to say, restaurants don't last very long. Even in the fairly short time I've been in my current apartment, In 2000 I used to venture uptown to 110th St. and Broadway. The menu, a choice between a 12- and a 16-course omakase, leans heavily on nigiri, a sushi high-wire act. And those arent even the best slices here. Sushi Kaito244 W. 72nd St., nr. Trust us, the portion is huge! All rights reserved. Thanks for this. Dont you dare judge.. Report. 16. Too bad it closed after 30+ years. a few kids and a move to the suburbs might have blurred this memory.. corrections appreciated. The Absolute Best Restaurants on the Upper West Side. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. We enjoyed so many of the places you mentioned. Located across from New York Citys Lincoln Center, Bar Boulud is a fancy bistro and wine bar that is French-inspired. People simply cant believe they finally have a better option than the so-so stuff theyve been surviving on locally for so long, especially for dinner. The smell of the chickens roasting that wafts out of the shop is just heavenly. McGlades, a tavern across from ABC, it's a Starbucks now. The menu, which spans from Arabic flatbread to Ibrico ham, is like a Carnival Cruise calling on all Mediterranean ports. What to order: Hot Chicken Sandwich, Heavenly Crispy Chicken Bites, Chicken Ramen, Address: 618 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024. There was an Italian restaurant, Caffe Taci, with opera singers performing arias as we dined; you had people from the Met, New York State Opera, Manhattan School of Music and Juilliard, and a little old Russian lady accompanied them on the piano, her feet never touching the ground. The first movie I got to see was Gene Kelly in On The Town at age 5 and I knew: I had to go to this magical place called New York where you can sing and dance. And finally, the Bear Bar on 76th & Broadway with a slightly damaged wooden bear head sticking out from the wall. Bar Mario is a month old. This gourmet deli and grocer has been in the same location for over 80 years. As someone who moved to the Upper East Side of Manhattan in late 76 at 19 years old, and then to the Murray Hill area where I stayed, moving 3 times as I came up in the world, I can so relate to this article! It is not an offshoot or a clone, and so no matter how wonderful the Mermaid Inn or the Ribbon, for instance, might be, for these purposes, they are hors concours. You cant believe how delicious and soft the texture is until you actually try it! The menu at this counter-service spot is huge, with everything from ph and spring rolls to lobster curry and steak over ricebut dont leave without a massive bnh m. Chick Chicks play on Korean-Nashville Hot Chicken is crunchier than it is fiery, and we could write an entire review of this twice-fried, chili-dusted poultry production with pickles and creamy white sauce. Co-founder, Society for Culinary Arts & Letters, sshaw@egstaff.org Big Nicks was my lunch staple and he knew our kids since they were born. Leonti103 W. 77th St., nr. Of course, now it's been Cleopatra's Needle for years, the food is different, and the interior is radically changed from the former groovy but dark 60s style, but it is in the same location. 2023 West Side Rag | All rights reserved. There was also a Japanese place (I think it was the Dan, which then moved to its current location on the southeast corner of Broadway and 69th) on the northwest corner of Broadway and 69th, where the North Fork is now. Choose a number from 1100 (20 is mild; 40 is spicy; 60 is hot; 100 is insane). While the Shakshuka is a simple dish made of soft cooked eggs, gently poached in a delicious chunky tomato and bell pepper sauce; the Croissant Sandwich is served hot and packed with flavors from bacon, fries, and roasted veggie! The dining room is even designed to look like a market, with signs hanging from the ceiling. Since Bnh first opened its door in 2020, its become one of the best restaurants to have graced the neighborhood. 269 Amsterdam Ave, 10023. The joy is in the physics of heat and meat. And dont worry, its not as spicy as its name might suggest. Indulgent, expensive, and absolutely amazing in every bite! Caviar canaps, corn dogs, and the worlds biggest spring rolls, to start. 5. A yakitori exploration of the discarded parts of Americas most overlooked protein. NEW: CALL US FOR PRIVATE DINING.Located in New York City's Upper West Side, Bustan serves Mediterranean cuisine in a modern, colorful The Amsterdam Avenue location of this Washington Heights Dominican spot serves dishes like emparedados, mofongo de chicharron, and our personal favorite, rotisserie chicken. How wonderful, thank you so much for writing this. Always had a good meal there. Thank you in particular for mentioning my FAVORITE cashier at Fairway, Winsome.SUCH a lovey person, and her name suits her. It brought me to those places because you were so specific! Click click bloody click pancakes! 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