This summer, Morningside Heights went Mexican: the neighborhood bid farewell to Thai (Lime Leaf) and Italian (Angelina Pizza Bar) and welcomed two new Mexican restaurants. Continue reading
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Mexican in Morningside Heights: Cascabel Taqueria and Papasito
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Campo Extreme Makeover: Ryan Skeen Edition
After leaving Fishtag, Ryan Skeen needed a new home. And he’s coming uptown, to Morningside Heights, to Campo, where he’s going to be turning that (very ugly) duckling into a beautiful gastronomic swan. Florence Fabricant reports that Skeen will be transforming Campo into Il Cibreo. Once known for its raging parties, loose carding policy, and steady clientele of freshmen, Campo lost its nightlife promoter and bar business this past semester. Clearly, they needed an injection of excitement, a dose of PR hype that could pack the house with aspiring foodies and, well, more underage girls. Ryan Skeen, mercenary extraordinaire—and, in my experience, stand-up guy—will bring his unique brand of culinary machismo to this struggling “club/restaurant/disturbingly cheap brunch option.” Although I have my personal biases (in favor of) Skeen, I will be providing ethical (of course) and blow-by-sordid-blow coverage of this switchup. Continue reading
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On Amsterdam: Nikko Opening, Bagutta Closed
Sneaky summer openings and closings:
Heading back to Broadway from 125th Street, I walked up Amsterdam Avenue and spotted construction on a new restaurant: Nikko. Continue reading
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Spices and Tease Opening On Broadway
While wandering down Broadway this morning, I noticed a new store preparing to open: Spices and Tease. No, adult video stores are not making a comeback on the upper Upper West Side. Located between 97th and 98th streets, the shop will, perhaps not so obviously, specialize in spices and tea (no teasing, please). Other items for sale will include salt, pepper, and French pasties, I mean, pastries. Continue reading
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Island Burgers and Shakes Opening Uptown Outpost
From the “Hippo” to the “Hermosa Beach,” Island Burgers & Shakes serves massive, bloody patties to Hell’s Kitchen cruisers with insatiable appetites. Now, Island Burgers is bringing their eclectic menu uptown. Citybiz reports that they just signed a lease for a spot at 422 Amsterdam Avenue between 80 and 81st streets. This second location will offer 64 different burgers and chicken churascos. Go for the Route 66—avocado, Swiss cheese, bacon, and dark rye bread—or Slick Willie’s—ham, relish, American cheese, bacon, sour cream, barbecue sauce, and onion. Continue reading
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Warique Peruvian Kitchen Coming to Morningside
Where Noche Mexicana once entertained students with well-crafted Mexican fare, Warique Peruvian Kitchen is opening My Upperwest reports. Continue reading
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