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Openings & Closings: Mimi Cheng’s, My Gym, Tartinery, Atlantic Grill

February 27, 2021 | 1:28 PM - Updated on March 4, 2021 | 11:13 AM
in FOOD, NEWS, OPEN/CLOSED
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Mimi Cheng’s has opened its doors at 309 Amsterdam Avenue, between 74th and 75th Streets. Mimi Cheng’s, named for the owner’s mom, is known for its handmade Taiwanese dumplings. “We use pasture-raised pork, organic chicken, organic and/or local vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, and non-gmo sunflower oil. Mimi taught us to never take shortcuts.” It’s open from 1-9 p.m. every day. See the menu at the 2nd Avenue location here.

My Gym, a children’s fitness center that caters to ages 6 months – 8 years, opened on 79th street between Amsterdam and Columbus in the fall (we missed it at the time!). “The owner had plans for a grand opening last spring but due to the pandemic that couldn’t happen and we were able to open in the Fall with COVID cleaning and safety protocols in place,” a rep tells us. See the website here.

Tartinery, a Parisian cafe, has opened indoor dining at its new location on the third floor of The Shops at Columbus Circle.

Atlantic Grill at 49 West 64th Street has been closed for several days, and it’s not clear if or when it will reopen. “I noticed Atlantic Grill was closed over the weekend—even though OpenTable showed reservations available, etc.,” wrote one tipster. “Many signs removed/ no menu posted and no one picks up the phone…” wrote another. Phone and email messages to the restaurant and its parent company have not been returned. The Lincoln Square Business Improvement District also did not immediately have an answer. There appears to be a new owner for the space, and a brochure marketing it said the restaurant’s lease ends in June. A liquor license is pending for the space, and the applicant is named 49W64 RESTAURANT LLC & MC HOSPITALITY GROUP LLC. Thanks to Upper West Sider, Robin and Neil for the tips.

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Uwsmom
Uwsmom
4 years ago

Oh no! Atlantic Grill such a great spot!

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Robert Sheridan
Robert Sheridan
4 years ago

Before that location became “Atlantic Grill” and before the interim building project that produced it . . . that was O’Neill’s “Gingerman.”

It had a (gas-powered) fireplace in the bar – same location on 65th Street side (was then the only side).

It was WONDERFUL on rainy/snowy days whether staying for refreshments or simply to stop in for a few minutes doing chores to warm up by.

Sadly disappeared in the renovation of a dozen or so years ago.

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Lawrence Braverman
Lawrence Braverman
4 years ago
Reply to  Robert Sheridan

Named For J.R Donleavy’s character, from his delightful and hilariously ribald eponymous novel?

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Judy Harris
Judy Harris
4 years ago
Reply to  Lawrence Braverman

Yes, Pat starred in a stage dramatization

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Paul
Paul
4 years ago
Reply to  Robert Sheridan

O’Neill’s was owned by the O’Neil brothers, the actor Patrick, who died quite young, and Michael, who also had the Boat Basin grill. To the best of my recollection Michael’s health was failing and he closed the restaurant for that reason.
He died a few years ago.

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lynn
lynn
4 years ago
Reply to  Paul

I’d only known Patrick O’Neal as an actor and hadn’t realized the history behind the restaurants. The NY Times did a nice piece on Michael in 2018 (which now seems so long ago).
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/21/obituaries/michael-oneal-dead.html

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Citygirl
Citygirl
4 years ago

So sad to see Atlantic Grill close. One of the nicest restaurants in our area. Great food and great atmosphere.

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Leon
Leon
4 years ago

I think the MyGym is between Amsterdam and Broadway, next door to the Lucerne.

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WH
WH
4 years ago

My Gym must be between Amsterdam and Broadway, not Columbus, right?

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Charles
Charles
4 years ago

The 65th St. side was once our favorite spot when it was known as Sfuzzi. We liked it so much that we got married there.

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Ann Lurie Berlin
Ann Lurie Berlin
4 years ago

From Gingerman to Atlantic Grill O’Neill’s was overtime one of the only restaurants to be a place of value. Sad day.

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Noemie Zysermann
Noemie Zysermann
4 years ago

Mimi Cheng’s is so good!! So glad they’re in the neighborhood.

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Deri
Deri
4 years ago

Is no one going to mention that Mimi Cheng’s dumplings are $13 (for what looks like to be an order of 6 dumplings)? I can’t believe they are any better than—much less twice as good as—Vanessa’s, seven blocks north, which go for $6 (for 8 dumplings).

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Eric
Eric
4 years ago
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Deri writes “Is no one going to mention that Mimi Cheng’s dumplings are $13 (for what looks like to be an order of 6 dumplings)?”

A quick read of Mimi Cheng’s menu shows that their pan fried pork dumplings are $13.15 for 8.
While at 75¢ apiece Vanessa’s is certainly an excellent deal, Mimi Cheng’s is not completely out of line with some of the other prices found on the UWS and around town …

Tim Ho Wan $13/6 = $2.6/dumpling
Jing Fong $5.50/3 = $1.83/dumpling
Mimi Cheng’s $13.15/8 = $1.64/dumpling
Xian Famous Foods $9.75/6 = $1.63/dumpling
Happy Hot Hunan $8/6 = $1.33/dumpling
Ollie’s $8/6 = $1.33/dumpling
Nom Wah $9/8 = $1.13/dumpling
Grain House $9/8 = $1.13/dumpling

Prices may vary based on delivery method.

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Noah
Noah
4 years ago
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New York needs a dumpling index, Eric. You should start one!

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John
John
4 years ago

This is such a great location for My Gym! We used to have to go down to the Lincoln Center location – so glad it’s here. My 2 year old has been going regularly and it’s amazing

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ben
ben
4 years ago

Vanessa’s > Mimi Cheng’s all day!

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MQue
MQue
4 years ago
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Agree 100%

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chris
chris
4 years ago

I’m glad we have both a Mimi Cheng’s and a Vanessa’s. For those who balk at the higher price, it’s a different quality of ingredients (ie grass-fed beef) so I guess it’s like the difference between McDonald’s and Shake Shack? Both can hit the spot depends on what you are in the mood for.

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david natoli
david natoli
4 years ago

Salumeria Rosi has been closed for a few days. Permenant?

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Mark Moore
Mark Moore
4 years ago
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So is West End Tacqueria, they look closed.

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Stefan Seccombe
Stefan Seccombe
4 years ago

I am very excited for Mimi Cheng’s. I love this place! I used to go once a week or so to the East Village location when I lived downtown and am so happy to see a location open up here.

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