A restaurant called Simply Noodles House is coming soon to 73rd Street and Amsterdam, though we don’t have much info on it yet. It appears to be in the former home of Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai, which closed recently. Thanks to Zen Medica and Scott for the tips.
CBD Kratom, which calls itself the largest privately owned cannabis and kratom retail chain in the United States, is having a grand opening this weekend at 2039-B Broadway. You may have heard of cannabis, but Kratom is less well-known. It comes from the leaves of an evergreen tree, and is related to coffee. We wrote more about it here. The shop will have a grand opening from 3-6 on Friday, Dec. 10.
Venchi, the 140-year-old maker of chocolates and gelato, will open its latest NYC outpost on the southwest corner of 69th Street and Columbus Avenue. A man working on the shop’s interiors said it should be open in “about two weeks.” Thanks to Joy for the tip.
The hair salon Madison Reed will be opening on 72nd Street and Columbus, where there used to be a Covid-19 rapid testing center. “Madison Reed does hair color, highlights and treatments with products made in Italy under the European Union’s strict safety standards, which excludes ammonia, parabens and other harmful ingredients,” writes our tipster Scott.
A shop called Hawa that serves smoothies and tea is coming to 84th and Amsterdam, next door to cpw boutique. Thanks to UWS Save Our Stores for the tip.
Kratom, in my experience, is a very good thing. So is chocolate and smoothies, so this is all very good news. A hair salon, well, if I had any…
Does anyone know if B I Rosenhaus & Sons carpet and flooring closed. Used to be on 72nd. Moved to Columbus – can’t get them on the phone – number disconnected – but I didn’t see anything about them closing. Website makes it look like the store is still open.
The website says it is on 87th and Columbus. But then, the website was last updated in 2018
They’re not at the Columubus Ave location (near 88th) and, frankly, it’s no loss.
If you want an estimate that’s low and then an immediate demand for a check for a higher amount, on delivery and before installation, make every effort to reach them.
Seems it’s open….
https://birosenhaus.com/
Hawa has been open for a few weeks at least.
Gutted to learn that Kitakata is closed. Our family loved their food and ate there once a week. Actually it was my final meal before the restaurants shut down in March 2020!
Rosenhaus & Sons is closed. I had gotten a postcard from them a few years ago, before the pandemic, letting me know about the closure.
I am so sorry to see that Kitakata has closed. Their tonkatsu curry was excellent. I can’t help but wonder if the forever scaffolding on Amsterdam and 72nd did them in.
Probably that and the fact that they closed super early every day for the last several months. Their ramen was really great. Hoping the new noodle shop will be as good.
Yeah, very sorry to hear Kitakata closed – especially now that this would be perfect ramen weather!
I’m kind of surprised they’re gone. If anything, I got the sense they had more business than they could manage. Or maybe it was a staffing / management issue. I just remember they seemed too busy at times to answer the phone for takeout orders.
I don’t understand why people expect takeout ramen to be delicious. The soup would be too cold by the time when it’s delivered.
I grew up in the period and region where many train stations have noodle soup store attached. People enjoyed quickly served noodle soup while waiting for a train. Now the food culture was replaced with pastries at train station.
The soup is delivered in a separate container which can be heated up (as Jin Ramen recommends). If you watch the way they’re assembled at the shop, the ingredients are room temperature (except possibly the noodles) and the broth heats up the bowl, so it actually travels well.
Hawa had been open for a while – great smoothies and acai bowls!
WSR, legal marijuana wont stop the Mexican Cartels from doing business. it makes it more available to kids who dont need it.
and more likely that you won’t be able to dodge the nasty acrid smell when walking down Broadway @carl
If that’s what you believe, I’d love to learn what you are smoking!
But it can be taxed and that’s what it’s all about. Same with casinos.
“(Cartels) don’t need no stinkin’ taxes.
Every time I post a comment (civil and short) I receive some notice that says I’ve already posted same! Am I black-listed? I’d like to know
I’ve had the same thing happen – can’t think of a reason
No you are not blacklisted! It is undoubtedly a technical issue.
Need recommendations for restaurants who serve good Chinese food.
Legend 72 and new cottage are both great
Tri Dim West
Grain House
Ollie’s for Americanized fast chinese
Han dynasty is our favorite. Tri dim west does a good job also for more American style dishes
Vanessa’s dumpling house is terrific for dumplings, dan dan noodles and scallion pancake sandwiches
Jing fong for dim sum
Legend 72 for spicy Szechuan dishes, Jing Fong for dim sum.
Not really any great Chinese restaurants in UWS. If I was really craving, Han Dynasty would do in a pinch.
I love Han Dynasty but this week I was charged $15.00 higher than usual for the same dishes (before the tip). They charged for tax, delivery and ‘fees.’ Very disappointing.
I’ve heard good things about New Cottage but I haven’t been able to locate an online menu.
We like Shun Lee West for Chinese food. Admittedly, on the pricier side – but good quality / food.
Hey Julia,
Do not feel bad the UWS RAG has left my comments out many times. I cannot imagine why, I’m the nicest person in the area.
JIMBO G