Thanks to the author for writing and West Side Rag for publishing. This year Ive been working in DC and cant wait to go back!!! Native New Yorkers often stop by bodegas for one simple, beloved breakfast sandwich: bacon, egg, and cheese on a roll. Image courtesy of Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City Transit on Flickr New York Citycommuters will no longer Photo credit: Allyson Lubow This 1,800-square-foot full-floor Brooklyn condo at96 King Street, asking $2,950,000, offersthree bedroomsand two-and-a-half baths. [5] I think my sister and I usually got fettucine alfredo. We have a 24 tap system. Rents must be horrible if even McDonalds is forced to close! And remember Ernies, the restaurant on Broadway not far from Bear Bar? I definitely picked the right neighborhood to plant roots. 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. Looking for dessert? We recommend this neighborhood spot for anything from a date to dinner with your family, just show up on the early side if you dont want to wait for a table since they dont accept reservations. While homes for sale come with a high price tag, renters who do some digging can actually find some pretty good deals on apartments. View Menu 1279 Whalley Ave New Haven, CT 06515 (Map & Directions) (203) 387-3362 Cuisine: Italian, Pizza, Subs, Sandwiches Neighborhood: New Haven Leaflet | OSM See Larger Map - Get Directions Bookmark Update Menu Edit Info Read Reviews Write Review Share Hours Open Today: Photography wasn't his profession. My friend and I were regulars at both Teachers. I hope she will see this. If you continue to be blocked, please send an email to secruxurity@sizetedistrict.cVmwom with: https://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/ernie-smith/, Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 14_7_1 like Mac OS X) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/14.1.2 Mobile/15E148 Safari/604.1, A summary of what you were doing and why you need access to this site. Our travel guide to Chelsea Market covers everything to see and savor at this popular destination near High Line park. Katzs Delicatessen on Manhattans Lower East Side (sandwich pictured above) is a well-recognized name. The Upper West Side doesnt always get the restaurant credit it deserves. Believe it or not, this article only scratches the surface of the flavors you can find here in the BigApple. . actually I would love to re-open Teachers Too if I had the means to do it. Shanghai Fried Rice. I never got his wrath as some other staff members have. If my mom and I didnt know what we wanted for dinner, we would go to Teachers Too and have a delicious meal. Spanning such a large portion of New York means that the Upper West Side has residents from a variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. A shame it had to close with the sale of the property. Ive been here 30 years too and have watched all of those fabulous places close down and not much has taken their place. I also recommend checking out Eileens Special Cheesecake in Nolita. 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. Beautifully told of greatest of times NYC of preforming Artists. Sarges is open 24/7 at its Murray Hill location. Located in historic downtown Tilton Nh. Lets not forget the wonderful Dobsons at 77th and Columbus (which is why I like Freds so much, I think), Gleasons at 79th and Columbus, and who here remembers the Cherry Restaurant on Columbus as well, a Japanese luncheonette? It was a place where everybody knew your name. Thats where he got the idea. By Michelle Cohen This $7.8M Upper West Side . McDonalds on Broadway between 81st and 82nd street closed this week and the sign is already down, revealing the ghost letters of a former occupant, the former restaurant Teachers Too. This chain has locations in the Astoria section of Queens and in the Manhattan neighborhoods of Chelsea and. You recognize faces as you walk down the street.. This bakerys cheesecakes are light and creamy and come in multiple flavors including strawberry, cherry, salted caramel, and pumpkin. In Cool Listings, Upper West Side. Yes, Ernie's Mexican Restaurant offers both delivery and takeout. We ate at The Cherry Restaurant which was really a diner- when we had money. If you live on the Upper West Side, then your answer is easy: Viand Cafe. Its central point is known as Korea Way, along West 32nd Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues. Get exclusive content and deals, just for signing up. An Italian chowhound from Philadelphia, PA tried it. PRIVACY POLICY. We used to go there all the time before or after Symphony Space events, and followed by a browse at Shakespeare & Co. My mom will especially remember the time she got a plate of some hollondaise sauced-vegetable spilled all over her. Its all in the preparation. Too bad it closed after 30+ years. The Club Kids, led by impresario Michael Alig, turned places like the Limelight into backdrops of drug- and techno-induced drama, while live music dens like the Village Gate presented stages to some great jazz musicians. Love seeing this old photos of old stores & eating spots that used to be in business when I was born on the upper west side back in 1981. If youre in Brooklyn, visit Puerto Viejo Restaurant, a Dominican bistro in Prospect Heights that serves up a killer mang al puerto (mashed plantains with muenster cheese). I do hope the same fate awaits the glut of Verizons, CVSs, Duane Reads. This is a wonderful recollection of the UWS back in the day. The restaurant attracts quite a number of diners, so be patient and peruse the menu with top picks ranging from chicken and waffles to peach melba for dessert. haha. How many generations of Columbus Avenue we have seen! We need a restaurant like Teachers to come back! Oh how weird. Thats right you see your food made right before your eyes. , Hey neighbor, you sound like a beautiful person. Thank you to one of Teachers owners, Ernie Bogen (of Ernies) for passing this on to me. ", "Friendly staff. Theres a solid wine and cocktail list here, too. Paris I loved this story, made me cry. An Italian chowhound from Edison, NJ tried it and liked it. A diner from Abington, PA tried it, liked it, and rated it 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. Im about a decade behind the author, but remember fondly much of what she writes aboutand wish I had gotten to experience the rest! Joe, who was Mr. Olympia number 18 in the 1950s, exercises every night in Riverside park, with two shopping bags at 96, his mind sharp as a tack. Haha, I could have mentioned my dad was the guy who cooked his meals at Teachers and Teachers Too!! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Los Angeles I have to say that was the most beautiful, specific, and colorful article Ive read in a long time. Whats that, you ask? Salads are as commodious as the pastas. You wont regret it. Thank you, Marianne. Which means you should be ordering their turkey sandwich. Dont believe us? They liked the food, liked the service, and liked the ambiance. Im 31 and have only lived on the UWS for three years. I still live in NYC. McDs isnt closing because they cant afford to pay the rent. This is a BETA experience. This San Fernando Valley staple has since offered the unbeatable combination of great food with outstanding service in an intimate setting. The sushi tends to lean traditional here, but the slices of fish are notably thicker than what you may have seen elsewhere. From classic Jewish delis and Dominican standbys to some of the best places to eat Szechuan or Vietnamese food in Manhattanthe options on the Upper West Side will satisfy nearly any mood you (or the people you need to please) are in. And this was right after Sean Connery made his last James Bond movie. Thank you, your sign-up request was successful! New York has been, and IS, everything to me. The tacos are supplemented with other obvious sports bar snacks, including corn on the cob, guac and chips, flautas, plus burritos, quesadillas, and tortas. To another 30 years at least! A wonderful neighborhood spot! There was a lovely cashier who made it to Cashier of the month with the fastest grocery bagging. Be sure to take advantage of our call ahead option so your pizza is hot and ready for you when you g I just have east side versions of the stories. Steve, a world famous comedic opera singer would serenade us at the boat basin and Carol Tannenhauser, writer of so many wonderful articles at the Rag, climbed all the stairs to my apartment on a wintry day to hand me a coffee mug for an anecdote I had written. still is actually.). . I have so many stories. Alan looked a little like Howard Stern who worked out at the same gym as I. Thank you for an uplifting story and the memories I have lived her since 1972 and Cafe La Fortunate was the place to go for wonderful coffee before wonderful coffee was a thing. NYC even has its own cut of the cow: The strip steak or top loin steak is often called a New York strip because it originated from steakhouses here back in the 1900s. Their take on fried chicken and waffles incorporates eggnog as a key ingredient. Translation: This is not a calorie-light, airy dessert, but it is decadently delicious. While perhaps more commercialized than it used to be, the neighborhood has still retained its charm and good taste. Melbas offers Southern comfort food with hearty and healthy choices. Neighborhoods: Upper West SideCuisine: Italian, Lunch, SMS The 31st Avenue Open Street in Astoria is 100% run by volunteer residents. They display the same lavish details as the originals, however, with modern amenities such as recreation facilities. [4] Andrews died on February 21, 2022, at the age of 94. There are the noteworthy residents as wellfueling the cultural scene that has long been at the heart of New York's vibrancy. I miss it. New York visitors can eat pizza at joints like Lombardi's or sample several during a pizza tour. Enjoyed this article so much! Miss that place sooo much. What we now know as the steakhouse in NYC came from two 19th-century predecessors: beef banquets, which were male-only political fundraisers, and the chophouse, an offshoot of an English tavern. . So with less McDonalds demand and rising rent the decision to close this franchise location was likely made by franchisee. Its hard to narrow this down, but here are some options for discerning foodies. In New York City, it was almost an art form. That was the first time we tried their shroom and sausage slice as well as the cacio e pepe pizza with its four types of cheese and cracked black pepper, both of which will enrich your life in ways you have yet to fathom. 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. I was there at every place that you mentioned! Dim sum is frequently served at restaurants in Manhattans Chinatown and Flushing, Queens. Thai Beef Salad, Chicken Gai Yang, Chicken Sate, Pad Thai, Great Burgers, and brunches with H&H bagels on the tables! Like things a little weird? 6sqft is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Many nights after closing wed repair to Ruskays. Ernie and his best friend Bert share the basement apartment at 123 Sesame Street. THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Ernie's Restaurant Review: Big space, portions, value and noise characterize this popular Upper West Side stop. Wilsons regular (Hey Debbie & Glen! And David Brenners pool hall on Amsterdam with a lounge and fireplace!! praline ice cream cake is still available by special order from Great story and love these throwback memories/articles which you folks at WSR should do more often. haha. In these challenging times of the pandemic, I reflect back on what life was like for me on the Upper West Side, my favorite place in the world, as a budding actor/dancer/director in the late 1980s.