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Openings & Closings: Thai 72, Panda Express, Pret A Manger, Turkuaz, Lucciola

December 3, 2017 | 6:55 PM - Updated on December 6, 2017 | 4:12 PM
in FOOD, NEWS, OPEN/CLOSED
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A new Thai restaurant just opened on the Upper West Side, along with several other eateries and businesses.

A new restaurant called Thai 72 just opened in the former home of Lime Leaf Thai restaurant on 72nd Street near Columbus Avenue. “Staff was friendly and the menu extensive,” wrote Rebecca, who sent photos. Shots of the menu are here and here. “Food is great, service is excellent and the vibe is very hip. Excellent small bar inside as well. Great date night spot,” Leo added.

Panda Express opened this week at 2852 Broadway at 111th Street and looked to be pretty packed on opening day. See the menu here. Thanks to Flash for the photos, and brokers Cory Zelnik & Jason Turner of Zelnik & Company for the tip.

Sandwich and salad shop Pret a Manger opened last week on Broadway between 115th and 116th. Thanks to Christopher for the tip.

Turkuaz, the Turkish restaurant that closed in August after 17 years on Broadway between 99th and 100th Street for 17 years, has opened a new location at 255 W 55th Street. “We were sad that we hadn’t been able to say proper goodbye to our previous customers and heard that they were asking around if we were opening again,” said Deniz Kocak, wife of owner Ali Kocak.

The old Millennium deli on 96th and Broadway looks like it may get replaced by another deli. Paul sent the photo above showing what look like deli cases.

Momentum Fitness and MICCASS Physical Therapy are moving to 246 Columbus Avenue, the former home of the Columbus 72 nightclub. They’ll be having a grand opening party on December 11. “Momentum Fitness offers one on one personal training and small group fitness classes while Miccass Physical Therapy provides one on one rehabilitation for orthopedic and sports injuries,” wrote Marco Guanilo, the owner of Momentum. His wife owns MICASS so he says they are truly a “mom and pop.”

Lucciola just opened at 90th Street and Amsterdam, and Rag correspondent Krista Carter was on hand last week for a special preview:

“The Bologna-based team behind Piccolo Cafe softly opened the doors of their newest ristorante, Lucciola (621 Amsterdam Avenue), greeting unsuspecting passersby with free wine and buffet bites.

Taking its name from the Italian word for “firefly”, Lucciola is adorned with light fixtures dispersed throughout the modest space that are meant to resemble (you guessed it) fireflies. The decor pays homage to Pupi Avati’s Festa di Laurea, from which Lucciola gets its inspiration. The cinematic and romantic backdrop serves as the perfect setting for an intimate dinner (Date night, anyone?) with every detail, from the silk wallpaper to the repurposed apartment tiles and warehouse door, ornately thought out. The level of craftsmanship is impressive, to say the least. Even more so is the food.

Executive Chef Michele Casadei Massari describes the cuisine as “authentic, but with a twist.” He adds, “If you go to Bologna, you will taste the same dishes, but what makes ours stand out is attention to the market.” Co-owner Erica Monti identifies Lucciola’s signature dishes as the homemade pastas, specifically, the Hand-made Fettucini Bolognese and the Classic Lasagna Bolognese, both of which will run you $17 a pop. Head Chef Gianluca Capozza was dishing out servings of the saucy specialities and this lucky West Sider snagged a bite. The verdict? Molto bene! In a land where bagels and smoked fish are king, we should welcome Lucciola with open mouths.”

The restaurant tweeted out a photo of the menu:

@westsiderag Menù, for now starting from tonight 1st of December we’ll be open Dinner & Brunch ! info@lucciolanyc.com
(212) 874-7777 for info and reservation please email or tweet us! pic.twitter.com/LzNOTzBSSg

— Lucciola (@lucciolanyc) December 1, 2017

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John
John
5 years ago

Wow — Happy to hear Turkuaz has reopened, but sad it’s two miles south! But ya know what?! My wife and I love it so much, we’ll be happy to make the trip if food is still as delicious.

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Joe
Joe
5 years ago
Reply to  John

I agree that it’s excellent news that they’ve reopened. Alas, that will be too far for delivery, I bet; they were one of my go-tos for ordering in. I’ll have to schlep to midtown when I want good Turkish food, I guess.

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K.L.
K.L.
5 years ago
Reply to  Joe

Although not exclusively Turkish, Bodrum’s quite good: https://bodrumnyc.com. and nearby, with delivery.

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Joe
Joe
5 years ago
Reply to  K.L.

Thanks! I tried Seven’s after Turkuaz closed, and was very disappointed. I haven’t tried Bodrum yet, I’ll have to check it out.

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Marco Guanilo
Marco Guanilo
5 years ago

Momentum FItness is offering free classes all day Sunday and Monday, December 10 & 11. Check out their website for schedule and to reserve your free spot!

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Arlene
Arlene
5 years ago
Reply to  Marco Guanilo

Can’t find anything online about the new Momentum Fitness on 72 St., only the one on 80th.
More info please.

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Marco Guanilo
Marco Guanilo
5 years ago
Reply to  Arlene

@Arlene, the website still lists our old address as 180 West 80th as we are still open and operating there. We will be shutting down and on Friday and reopening on Sunday at the 72ns street location so all schedules, prices and other information on the website is valid for the new 72nd street space. As an added bonus, we are offering 15% to all WSR readers for our Grand Opening weekend!

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Marco Guanilo
Marco Guanilo
5 years ago
Reply to  Arlene

Hi Arlene, our website still has us listed at our 80th Street address as we are still operating here. We will officially be closing up here on Friday and reopening at 72nd street on Sunday, December 10. All the classes and schedules on our website are current and applicable to our new space. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out and we hope to see you there!

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Mark
Mark
5 years ago
Reply to  Marco Guanilo

Thank you Marco!
How long have you worked for Momentum Fitness?

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Marco Guanilo
Marco Guanilo
5 years ago
Reply to  Mark

@Mark, I am the owner of Momentum Fitness as well as a personal trainer/group fitness instructor. We would love to welcome all WSR readers to our grand opening with a 10% discount to all WSR who come to the Open House!

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Adriana
Adriana
5 years ago

Lucciola sounds lovely. If I may, “molto buono” may be more appropriate for a restaurant and food : )

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UWSSurfer
UWSSurfer
5 years ago

I’m happy that a Thai restuarant has returned to the old Lime Leaf spot.

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Barbara Hariton
Barbara Hariton
5 years ago

There used to be a great Turkish restaurant on the north side of W 70th at the corner of Columbus that suddenly closed about 3 years ago and has been replaced by several places since.They had the best Tagine I ever ate. Do you know if they are in business elsewhere. Sorry, I forget the name.

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RSNY
RSNY
5 years ago
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Epices. Yes I miss their Tagine also.

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SJ Dolan
SJ Dolan
5 years ago

Is it just me but do sandwich snd salads and soups at Pret a Manger have np taste????
SD

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Mark Moore
Mark Moore
5 years ago

Anybody try Zen Taco yet where Firehouse used to be?

Also the Mexican place on 96th and West End that’s affiliated with the taco truck still does not a have a sign outside saying what it is. They’ve revised the menu in some good ways, but the place is always empty it seems.

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lmn
lmn
5 years ago
Reply to  Mark Moore

Yes- the tacos got mixed reviews from my group (some loved theirs, some were not impressed). But everyone enjoyed the margaritas!

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Uwsider
Uwsider
5 years ago
Reply to  Mark Moore

Always empty. Have almost gone in a few times, but I don’t want to be the first one…

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Deniz
Deniz
5 years ago

Hello,

This is Deniz from Turkuaz. No worries, the food will taste the same since we brought all the old gang down here and our Grand Opening prices are so good, extra transportation will not hurt the pockets.

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Matt
Matt
5 years ago

Meatball Shop on Amsterdam and 81st closed. Too bad… it was reasonably priced and kid-friendly.

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CB
CB
5 years ago
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Good heavens, why?? It was always packed.

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Carol
Carol
5 years ago

So excited about the brand new, expansive Momentum Fitness location! As I client, I can attest to the professionalism, breadth of knowledge, and encouragement I experience at Momentum. Once you set a goal with your trainer (especially Susanne!), you can reach and maintain it. You can’t get more personalized training anywhere.

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UpperWestSider
UpperWestSider
5 years ago

i’ve literally been waiting my whole entire life (well the past 5 years..) for Pret to open a UWS location! Hopefully they’ll keep it up and have their stores trickle down to the 70s 🙂

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Lenore
Lenore
5 years ago
Reply to  UpperWestSider

I have the same hope—or 80s!

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