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Openings & Closings: Wu + Nussbaum, Starbucks, Bolton’s, Hiro Sushi, Sapphire’s Return

July 12, 2019 | 1:34 PM
in FOOD, NEWS, OPEN/CLOSED
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Wu + Nussbaum, the reincarnation of Nussbaum + Wu, has reopened on Broadway and 113th Street. “There are lines already,” writes Jennifer. As we expected, Chinese food appears to be getting a lot more attention in the new incarnation, with noodles, dumplings and Chinese dishes like Chicken with Broccoli ($14.95) getting top billing. Jewish deli food like bagels and nova remains on the menu too. There’s bubble tea too. You can see the menu here and here if you zoom in. The Columbia hotspot closed under confusing circumstances in 2018. Thanks to Nancy and Jennifer for the tips.

The Starbucks at 60th and Broadway is closing on July 22, as developers are preparing to knock the building down. Don’t worry, there are other Starbucks within three blocks in just about every direction. Thanks to Meredith for the tip.

Bolton’s clothing store on Broadway between 72nd and 73rd closed and emptied out quite suddenly. Thanks to Gretchen, Rita, Robin, Claudia and others for the tips.

Hiro Sushi on Freedom Place and 68th appears to have closed. It’s been dark for several days and isn’t taking phone calls. They just announced a new chef in 2017.

Indian restaurant Sapphire, which closed its location on 61st and Broadway last month,  has found a new spot — at 2012 Broadway between 68th and 69th Streets. It plans to open on September 1, 2019. Thanks to Sue for the tip.

Arts and Athletics, which offers enrichment classes to schoolkids, is coming to 577 Columbus Avenue at 88th Street, writes Trish.

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eloise
eloise
5 years ago

So thrilled Sapphire found a new location! That would’ve been such a sad loss for the neighborhood. Excited to see their new space!

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John
John
5 years ago

Isn’t 2012 Broadway where Nanoosh currently is? I guess this means that is closing this summer?

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Often Lost
Often Lost
5 years ago

Re: “Indian restaurant Sapphire, … has found a new spot — at 2012 Broadway between 68th and 69th Streets”

Would that be the current location of Nanoosh (Hummus, etc) or ….?

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Paul on W 67th
Paul on W 67th
5 years ago
Reply to  Often Lost

Yes, 2012 Broadway is Nanoosh. I would hate to see them close. That’s really a small space for Sapphire.

2014 Broadway is Luce

2016 Broadway was Trevi Nails

2018 Broadway was Dan (corner of 69th)

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Amy
Amy
5 years ago
Reply to  Often Lost

I think it’s the space where Dan Tempura used to be.

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Adam Fields
Adam Fields
5 years ago

I feel like they should have white and black cookies now.

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michael stearns
michael stearns
5 years ago

Has the car wash at 12th Avenue and 46th Street closed? The gates were down and there was no sign of life yesterday.

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Neal H Hurwitz
Neal H Hurwitz
5 years ago

But the West End is still closed!!! Bernheim and Schwartz… WHY?????

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Joshua
Joshua
5 years ago
Reply to  Neal H Hurwitz

I keep saying that’s a perfect place for “the smith”

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Christine E
Christine E
5 years ago

Arts and Athletics has been opened for months, offering after school chess and other clubs. Though now has signage so appears “new.” Heavy curtains mask the interior and most of the time it appears to be closed.

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Paul
Paul
5 years ago

Sapphire! And in a better location!

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Jane
Jane
5 years ago

Bolton’s and Chase are both closing. Another building’s going to be replaced by a tower, I’ll bet.

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lynn
lynn
5 years ago
Reply to  Jane

What’s happening with the church that’s sandwiched in between Chase and Bolton’s?

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Bill Williams
Bill Williams
5 years ago

Starbucks are a scourge. No different than the banks and chain drug stores

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Patty
Patty
5 years ago

Sapphire! Thank God- they are the best! Satish, et al😘

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Chris
Chris
5 years ago

Fir those slamming Starbucks, it does good things like give part timers health benefits.

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B.B.
B.B.
5 years ago

Starbucks will stop selling newspapers, bagged coffee and other merchandise by September.

https://www.wraltechwire.com/2019/07/13/at-sarbucks-no-longer-read-all-about-it-newspapers-sales-to-stop/

Looks like changes in their business model just keep on coming.

Wouldn’t be surprised in a decade or so if SB doesn’t have a much smaller footprint of retail locations. That and those remaining vastly different that what many were once used to seeing.

Clearly the concept of huge spaces taken up by mostly those who don’t buy much or anything isn’t working.

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Tim
Tim
5 years ago
Reply to  B.B.

“Changes in their business model” Definitely. The “get woke, go broke” phenomenon in full effect.

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Zanarkand
Zanarkand
5 years ago

Love the Arts and Athletics program and team. They run the after school programs at PS166 and PS9. They are godsends when it comes to offering a place for kids to go in the not working parents friendly NYC Public School schedule. They offer day camps when school is off for a great daily price. My son goes to their chess camp every time and loves it.

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Steve M.
Steve M.
5 years ago

The Icon garage on 87th between Broadway and West End is closing on July 31 — or is it being taken over by new management? I talked to one of the workers, but couldn’t get a straight answer. Does anyone know?

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