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Restaurants are Suffering; Some Find Creative Ways to Keep Serving Upper West Siders

March 17, 2020 | 1:01 PM - Updated on June 5, 2022 | 11:40 PM
in FOOD, NEWS, OPEN/CLOSED, POLITICS
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By Lisa Kava

As COVID-19 continues to spread at an alarming pace, lives have become topsy-turvy in a matter of days. Nothing is normal and things are changing by the minute.

Rules for restaurants have changed a number of times over the past few days. Last Friday it was announced that restaurants must operate at half capacity. Then, on Sunday night, Mayor de Blasio announced all NYC restaurants must close by Tuesday at 9 AM and will be limited to takeout and delivery. On Monday, the deadline was changed to 8 PM on Monday.

Upper West Siders who would like to support local restaurants during this challenging time may want to purchase gifts certificates directly from the restaurant that can be used at a later date. Tarallucci e Vino on Columbus Avenue at 83rd Street, Carmine’s at Broadway and 91st, and Smoke Jazz Bar on Broadway at 106th Street have all mentioned this option and any restaurant would likely appreciate the gesture. It is a great way to give immediate income to your favorite local spot.

Restaurants are trying to come up with creative ideas in these challenging times. “I want to keep my people employed,” said Luca Di Pietro, the owner of Tarallucci e Vino, which plans to remain open for takeout and delivery. Di Pietro is offering his servers and bussers the opportunity to work as delivery people in order to give the delivery business to his employees rather than an outside service like Seamless or Grubhub.

“Last night food sat on the counter for 45 minutes waiting for Grubhub,” Di Pietro explained. “At the moment delivery service will be limited to a certain radius walking distance. But Di Pietro is looking into the possibility of using bikes. “All deliveries will be placed in bags that are stapled shut and dropped at the doormen so that there is the least amount of social contact. For takeout orders, one person will be allowed in the restaurant at a time to pick up.”

Il Violino closed on Saturday night at 9:30 PM. The manager said it was empty. Photo by Karen Shapiro.

Carmine’s Upper West Side location plans to continue takeout and delivery service. “Orders can be placed either by phone or online and will be carefully packaged with increased sealing to protect guest safety,” said a spokesperson from the restaurant. Those who are looking for additional ways to support Carmine’s might consider purchasing Carmine’s cookbooks at https://carmines.securetree.com in addition to gift cards, the spokesperson added.

The popular sister restaurants Tessa and Asset have decided to combine their menus into one for takeout and delivery, explained Patrick Duxbury, the general manager. Asset will be temporarily closed and all takeout and deliveries will operate out of Tessa.

Tarallucci e Vino is offering a large lasagna which serves 12 people and can be cooked at home or frozen, according to Di Pietro. “This is a great option to have in your home and in the freezer.” Di Pietro is exploring the possibility of adding a similar option to the takeout and delivery menu, a new item called a Pinsa, a lighter Roman version of pizza made with rice flour, wheat flour and soy flour.

Tarallucci on Friday morning. Rita, the barista, and Anna, a server, spoke with a customer.

Many restaurants in the neighborhood will temporarily close. “I want to keep my staff and myself safe,” said Carmen Ortiz, General Manager of Il Violino.  “We are a family-owned restaurant and it has been heartbreaking all that has been going on.”  In a note to customers Ortiz wrote, “When it becomes safe to re-open we all very much look forward to welcoming back our loyal customers and friends.”

“We will temporarily close,” said a representative from Nice Matin on Amsterdam Avenue at 79th Street citing that the restaurant does not have enough takeout and delivery business to warrant remaining open at this time.

“In an attempt to maintain some normalcy and help you eat better we will deliver dining, bakery, grocery and deli products straight to your home,”  Salumeria Rosi on Amsterdam Ave at 73rd Street wrote to West Side Rag in an email. Orders must be within a 10 block radius and at a minimum of $50.  “While our full menu is available on the major platforms (Grubhub, Caviar, Postmates) and our deli counter is still fully stacked and operational for takeout; we will also supply and deliver to you items from simple organic eggs and butter to batches of our soups and pasta.” Customers may place orders by calling (212) 877-4800 or by emailing the restaurant, and should allow a three-hour window for delivery. Orders may also be placed the night before by 8 PM for delivery the next day by 1 PM.

Below is a preliminary list of Upper West Side restaurants that will temporarily close and those that will continue with takeout and delivery. This is evolving and can change at any moment, so please keep us updated on the status of neighborhood restaurants you may hear about.

CONFIRMED WILL TEMPORARILY CLOSE
Mermaid Inn
Tacombi
Il Violino
Nice Matin

UNDECIDED
Good Enough to Eat
Elea

CURRENTLY OPEN FOR TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY
Patsy’s Pizza
Kirsh Bakery & Kitchen — (all orders by phone will get 15% discount and gift cards purchase will have 20% discount also.)
Cesca
Bodrum
North Miznon
Cilantro
Thyme and Tonic
Bistro Cassis
The Smith
Momoya
Tarallucci e Vino
Carmine’s
Han Dynasty
Red Farm
Fred’s
Lincoln Ristorante

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Alexandra Altman
Alexandra Altman
2 years ago

Bella Luna is open for takeout and delivery

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Judy Reiner Platt
Judy Reiner Platt
2 years ago

I hope Tarallucci e Vino is not making a gluten free pizza with WHEAT FLOUR.

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Esther Rotella
Esther Rotella
2 years ago

Salumeria Rosi is also offering delivery of their deli items, along with other grocery items.

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Andrew
Andrew
2 years ago

Salumeria Rosi IS OPEN FOR DelIVERY AND TAKE OUT. WE ARE ALSO A GROCERY AND HAVE DAILY PROVISIONS STOCKED. WE WILL ALSO DELIVER THESE PROVISIONS TO HOMES IN UWS.

PLEASE LINK TO Salumeria Rosi FOR UPDATES AND DAILY PROVISIONS MENU.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT.

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ml
ml
2 years ago

I believe Arte Cafe (73rd off Columbus) and also Fairway Cafe are doing take out.

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Alan UWS
Alan UWS
2 years ago

I have been patronizing Carmine’s on the Upper West Side since they replaced a defunct Chinese restaurant in the early 1990’s and have enjoyed their lunch portion take out meals for years in addition to having in-restaurant parties. Just now I called to order my favorite dish in lunch portion at 1:00 PM and was told that they only have dinner priced meals for take out.
They cry for customers to keep them open and then turn away business, regardless of the loyalty of people they are dealing with.

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Me. Reality
Me. Reality
2 years ago
Reply to  Alan UWS

Suck it up, buttercup. If you liked them yesterday, support them today or lose them tomorrow.

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Alan UWS
Alan UWS
2 years ago
Reply to  Alan UWS

Just got an answer from Carmine’s as to why they are limiting take out order, which was not explained previously. They only have a limited amount of food prepared and need it for larger orders. That’s a reasonable explanation for me under the current conditions.

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BronxBoy
BronxBoy
2 years ago
Reply to  Alan UWS

Why not just order a dinner portion and eat it over two days?

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Robert Bianco
Robert Bianco
2 years ago
Reply to  BronxBoy

Actually, a Carmines dinner portion should last a minimum of three meals.

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Judith Hole
Judith Hole
2 years ago

Gennaro’s at Amsterdam between 92nd and 93rd is open for takeout and dilivery. Opens at 5:00.

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cornelia
cornelia
2 years ago
Reply to  Judith Hole

I’ve been having delivers froom them every night since the shelter at home, great service.

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m.pipik
m.pipik
2 years ago

What about the diner/coffee shops? Not all of us want to eat expensive food especially as many of us need to count our pennies until we can go back to work.

An the UWS is something like 22% seniors which means many are on fixed incomes.

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Carol
Carol
2 years ago
Reply to  m.pipik

I believe West Side Diner on 69th is open for takeout.

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Juan
Juan
2 years ago
Reply to  m.pipik

I totally agree with you. Though I am curious what diners you go to that have reasonable prices? I have found that most of the ones in the neighborhood charge ridiculous prices for very basic items. Any suggestions are welcome (preferably between 72 and 96). Thanks!

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Mr. Peabody
Mr. Peabody
2 years ago
Reply to  Juan

The Manhattan Diner on Broadway charges about $15 for a cheeseburger platter with fries. If that price does not seem reasonable to you then by all means hop into your ‘Wayback’ machine and get off at the 1980s.

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Stu
Stu
2 years ago
Reply to  Mr. Peabody

Actually , that isnt so reasonable. There are plenty of restaurants that charge less for a burger and fries.

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Karen
Karen
2 years ago
Reply to  Mr. Peabody

Manhattan Diner is now closed because of the virus

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Jerry B
Jerry B
2 years ago

Does anyone know of a website to show the neighborhoods with confirmed covid-19 cases? I’m trying to stay active – and not be a couch potato. But it would help to know the location of those unfortunates who have been tested and confirmed, or who have self-reported having the symptoms.

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Danielle Remp
Danielle Remp
2 years ago
Reply to  Jerry B

Mayor de Blasio reiterated two or three times in his news conference around 6:00 p.m. yesterday, March 17th, that there were no clusters in NYC.
He stated that he has checked this just before the conference began.

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Lenore
Lenore
2 years ago
Reply to  Jerry B

best to assume that all neighborhoods have someone with the virus. Also best to assume that someone in your building might have it as well. Then take precautions without demonizing anyone.

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carmen
carmen
2 years ago
Reply to  Lenore

Exactly; thank you.

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HelenD
HelenD
2 years ago
Reply to  Jerry B

How would having a list help you not to be a couch potato?

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SLJ
SLJ
2 years ago

Playa Betty’s?

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Michelle
Michelle
2 years ago

Indian Tanpura on Amsterdam and 87th is open for delivery and take out. Best Indian food on UWS!

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Chris
Chris
2 years ago
Reply to  Michelle

They’re good, but I like Manhattan Valley (formerly Indus Valley) best!

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Karen
Karen
2 years ago
Reply to  Chris

Manhattan Valley has signs up that they are open for delivery and take out

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Karen
Karen
2 years ago
Reply to  Chris

Manhattan Valley is open for take out and delivery. I am a fan and would like them to stay in business, so phone is 212 222 9222 and their website is http://www.manhattanvalleyny.com

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Born’nBraisedUWS
Born’nBraisedUWS
2 years ago

Gennaro, best restaurant on UWS, is open for take out and delivery

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Carol
Carol
2 years ago

Dig (I think it’s just Dig and no longer Dig Inn) is open for pickup at 67th St. near Columbus Ave. So grateful! My personal, medical dietary restrictions are extremely limited (low histamine, 7 IgE foods, AIP), and this is about the only place I’m aware of where I can pick up anything nearby – on a good day, even…… that is allowed for me.

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Carol
Carol
2 years ago
Reply to  Carol

PS – Dig is about as reasonable in price as you could get – probably less than a diner, depending on the item. 3 veg over a base, $10.50. Think a protein and 2 veg approx $13……

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Amelia Weiss
Amelia Weiss
2 years ago

The idea of gift certificates can also be extended to include supporting our other local businesses, some of which have been enriching our community for a long time. For example: Town Shop, on Broadway, and More and More, on Amsterdam, which gives us amazing holiday decorations every year.

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Karen
Karen
2 years ago

Regional has signs in the window that they are providing delivery, including for lunch (which they don’t usually serve)

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UWSmaven
UWSmaven
2 years ago

Brad’s BBQ (former “firehouse” next to Good Enough to Eat and Harvest Kitchen) all owned by the same group are doing takeout/delivery in addition to GETE…

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James J coughlin
James J coughlin
2 years ago

5 napkin and playa Betty also open for take out and delivery

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kathy
kathy
2 years ago

Cafe 82 is also open for take-out. Best soup, especially chicken matzoh ball, on the UWS.

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Jackie
Jackie
2 years ago
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And Cafe 82 has very reasonable prices in addition to very good food.

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kathy
kathy
2 years ago
Reply to  Jackie

Agreed!

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Bill B
Bill B
2 years ago

I’m sure glad all those chain drugstores like CVS and Duane Reade are plentiful in the UWS!

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Danielle Remp
Danielle Remp
2 years ago
Reply to  Bill B

I too.
I waited for the crack of dawn on Saturday to shop at Fairway’s but there was already a line by 6:45 a.m.
The guy in front of me turned around and asked that I save his place in line, and he was no 6 feet away from my eyes, nose or mouth.
The shelves were futilely empty of basics, with crates all around, and no way to keep distance there either.
The staff, in trying to stock the shelves, shouted across to each other — no 6 feet away from my mouth, nose or eyes.
Yesterday, I resorted to DuaneReade. They were not crowded, and the store was very clean. They had eggs, milk, juice — many basics. I noticed that they carried lots of frozen foods, including meals. If necessary, I will go back, and buy these. They will probably cost 1/2 of what I would pay if I ordered restaurant food.
For me, also, the drug stores were a food find.

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April
April
2 years ago

Le Pain Quotidien closing forever tonight.

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Danielle Remp
Danielle Remp
2 years ago
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I had lunch there once, and had no further desire for the make-believe food.

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Amhamhk
Amhamhk
2 years ago

Bodega at 236 Columbus, JNH Produce, refused to wipe the pen to sign the credit card form. He told me to stay home and not come to their shop. Was super loud, rude and only concerned about his sales. He said he didn’t care about the community. DO NOT give these kind of selfish retailers your business.

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Maria
Maria
2 years ago

Santa Fe – takeout and delivery – margaritas and other drinks too

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Sherman
Sherman
2 years ago

Ironically this restaurant shutdown might actually be advantageous to restaurants in the city.

Since everyone is stuck in their apartments they might be ordering in more to ease the stress.

Anyway, many of these restaurants were barely keeping their heads above water even before this crisis. I wish them well.

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Christine E
Christine E
2 years ago

Bodega 88 will temporarily close

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Karen
Karen
2 years ago

Metro Diner is closed because of the virus

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Scott
Scott
2 years ago

DeBlasio needs to provide some sort of rent/property tax relief to these businesses during this emergency period. France has established a fund ensuring no businesses fail.

DeBlasio has all sorts of wild ideas for how our money should be spent, like “Thrive” and concierge legal services for illegal immigrants. There’s plenty of money to sustain the bloated mess in City Hall while businesses get back on their feet.

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Leon
Leon
2 years ago
Reply to  Scott

I agree with you in theory about the relief and I agree completely about the city spending our money more intelligently. But just don’t be complaining when your taxes go up in the near future. Because the relief you request has a price.

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Scott
Scott
2 years ago
Reply to  Leon

You presuppose “Thrive” is a permanent thing, like trash pickup and the cops. It isn’t. The city got along for 300 years without this progressive patronage dump and it will in the future if it’s rightly put out of its misery. Save the $250M a year, reduce “homeless” expenditures and voila, no need to raise taxes on the people who keep this city going.

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Joe
Joe
2 years ago

Buceo 95 is open for takeout and delivery. Best restaurant in the neighborhood, in my opinion.

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Paula Seefeldt
Paula Seefeldt
2 years ago

Harvest Kitchen, Good Enough to Eat, and Brad’s Burgers are all doing takeout and delivery and offering special low sodium meals for seniors and free fries in every takeout order for all medical personnel.

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Julio
Julio
2 years ago

Zurutto Ramen is open for pick-up and delivery at 72nd between Columbus and Amsterdam/Broadway. Their Kuro Ramen with black garlic is just as excellent on a to-go container!

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Fredd
Fredd
2 years ago

Freddie & peppers pizza is open. Free delivery 212 799 2378

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Julia
Julia
2 years ago

Jerusalem between 103-104 W side of Broadway doing felafel/chicken kind of takeout and delivery.

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E
E
2 years ago

Got some delicious chile con carne from Fred’s delivered today.

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STAN
STAN
2 years ago

Sal Minellas on 79th st is open for take out

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Elysha
Elysha
2 years ago

Amber Sushi on 70th and Columbus is open and doing takeout/ delivery!

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20 years on UWS
20 years on UWS
2 years ago

Carmine’s has been my favorite for a decade but they have let me down so many times. Even without this coronavirus crisis, they failed to deliver food for my parties (and at the end, I called the restaurant more than 10 times to cancel after 2hours of not showing up, and they delivered the food 3 hours later! I’m glad they finally work up and committed to deliver. I love their food but not the management!

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UWS - 40 years strong
UWS - 40 years strong
2 years ago

Fred’s is open on 83rd and Amsterdam. They are a terrific place with great service and food for anyone that doesn’t know them

Dave the owner is a really great neighborhood guy. Please support them

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NY10024
NY10024
2 years ago

We ordered dinner from Fred’s tonight. Happy to support them.

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Caela
Caela
2 years ago

Viand on 85th and Columbus still delivering!

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Matt
Matt
2 years ago

This whole CoronaVirus smells like 9/11 all over again.

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Joy
Joy
2 years ago

Utopia diner is open for deliveries and pick up from 11am to 9pm. Yesterday walked in and asked them if they had corned beef and cabbage and they prepared it for me in an hour. Really helpful and ready to serve the community especially the old people in the neighborhood that can’t get out. Places like that needs our support. Stay safe everyone.

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Deb Greenberg
Deb Greenberg
2 years ago

You can add Kouzan to the list of closed restaurants. My husband said they had a sign that said they were closed due to Corona virus.

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Tony
Tony
2 years ago

Serafina on 105th and broadway is open from 12-9 for takeout and delivery

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Jessica
Jessica
2 years ago

North Miznon on 72nd is also open for takeout/delivery! Daily from 5-9pm. Takeout via phone, delivery via Seamless.

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ty
ty
2 years ago

cafe Luxembourg has closed (for now)

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Ben
Ben
2 years ago

Would love to encourage UWS restaurants to register on https://supportrestaurants.org/ so we can support them throughout the covid crisis

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dc
dc
2 years ago

Ordered from The Smith last night: two delicious cocktails and the “shared meal” deal, which was great.

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Sujit Balachandran
Sujit Balachandran
2 years ago

ROTI ROLL (BOMBAY FRANKIE)
THEY ARE OPEN AS WELL FOR TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY
994 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK
NY 10025

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