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Openings and Closings: Yoto, 7-Eleven, Sushi W, Empellón Taqueria, Excellence Barber Shop

December 17, 2021 | 1:53 PM
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A pop-up shop selling audio players for kids, Yoto, has opened on 80th Street and Columbus. “Yoto is a connected speaker that’s simple and safe enough for young children to use. It plays stories that promote learning and creativity. Yoto will also be using the space, which was recently vacated by Flying Tiger, to host family-friendly events throughout December,” writes our tipster Scott.

7-Eleven has closed its doors at 600 Columbus Avenue at 89th Street. It opened in 2012. Thanks to Colman for the tip.

A new omakase sushi restaurant called Sushi W has opened at 2673 Broadway (102nd). “It’s delicious, very reasonable, and owned/run by a wonderful woman,” writes our tipster Heather. Omakase is a Japanese phrase meaning “I leave it up to you”, according to the Sushi W website. “It is a traditional Japanese tasting menu, carefully curated by the chef based on the best ingredients of the season.” Here’s the menu. A “basic omakase” costs $48.

Empellón Taqueria has opened a location in Waterline Square at West 59th Street and Freedom Place South. “The menu focuses on tacos, guacamole, queso fundido, and seasonal vegetable dishes, all served in a comfy neighborhood setting,” the website says. Here’s the menu.

A new barbershop called Excellence Barber Shop recently opened in the former City Brows location at 2265 Broadway (81st-82nd). Thanks to Upper West Sider for the tip.

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Sid
Sid
1 year ago

Um Excellence Barber Shop has been open and operating in that location for well over a year.

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West Side Rag
1 year ago
Reply to  Sid

Actually, Excellence’s owner John told us the shop on Broadway was recently opened as stated. It is Excellence’s second location. The one you allude to is at 473 Amsterdam (82-81).

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Trish
Trish
1 year ago

It feels dumb to mourn a 7-11 but that one is right by my office and I used to go there because I could mix caff and decaf coffees to my precise desired level. So yes, I have the sads.

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Cyrus
Cyrus
1 year ago
Reply to  Trish

Does anyone know if the one on 100th and Amsterdam is still there?

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Sarah
Sarah
1 year ago
Reply to  Trish

I don’t think there are any 7-11s left in the vicinity, since the one on Broadway & 96th has also closed.

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Mikey
Mikey
1 year ago
Reply to  Sarah

There is the one on 100th and Amsterdam across from the police station on the SE corner

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Michelle
Michelle
1 year ago
Reply to  Sarah

The one on 100th & Amsterdam is still churning their slushy machines.

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Michael G
Michael G
1 year ago
Reply to  Sarah

I think there’s one on Amsterdam and 99th.

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Jane
Jane
1 year ago
Reply to  Sarah

There was still one on 100th and Amsterdam the last time I walked by.

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Don
Don
1 year ago
Reply to  Sarah

There is still a 7-11 on Amsterdam and 100th.

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Katherine
Katherine
1 year ago
Reply to  Trish

It’s not dumb. We all depend on familiar places we frequently go to, and it can feel like a real loss regardless of what it was.

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Curious Westsider
Curious Westsider
1 year ago

Any news yet on what store is opening and when at the corner of West75/Columbus NorthWest side? Where are these Upper Westside tipsters and sleuths? Very litte progress in the past few weeks.

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UWSmama
UWSmama
1 year ago

I stopped by the 7-11 on its last day. My kid was hoping for one last slurpee — alas the machines were already down. According to the staff, they closed due to crime — too many robberies. City officials, are you listening???

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Sarah
Sarah
1 year ago
Reply to  UWSmama

Always be suspicious of statements like that. I’m not saying they’re never true, but counterpeople are rarely privy to the bases of corporate decisions. Store opened in 2012, so its lease was probably up for renewal next year. That seems more likely to be the reason.

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Counter Person
Counter Person
1 year ago
Reply to  Sarah

Yeah, after all, what would the counter people know about robberies?

I’m more suspicious of the denials like yours, and the motives of people like you.

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Adam
Adam
1 year ago

Sushi W is indeed very very good! And a fun experience. A very welcome addition to the neighborhood.

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Via Ventana
Via Ventana
1 year ago

59th St. and Freedom Place is the UWS? Not my UWD, for sure. Get real.

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Mark P
Mark P
1 year ago
Reply to  Via Ventana

To me, both Via and Becca are right. A simple definition of UWS could be the area to the west of Central Park…59 to 110.

However, most of us know that the feel of various areas within that boundary varies widely. W 59th and Freedom Place is vastly different than, say, 75th and Columbus. In that sense, to me, W59/FP isn’t Upper West, or even Lincoln Square. I think of it as Riverside South. A series of historically new, some very nice and some kind of homogeneous skyrises that are wayyy west.

If residents of what I think of as Riverside South or brokers for the area like to call it Upper West Side, I can’t disagree – it’s just a very different UWS to me. Not a snooty thing. Just a knowing the neighborhood as actual place vs map boundary thing.

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Becca
Becca
1 year ago
Reply to  Via Ventana

I work in this area and it is indeed officially considered the UWS. Looking forward to this place!

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soldier
soldier
1 year ago

What is it with the quite sudden proliferation of “mini markets”/”delis” (actually more like bodegas) on every other corner?

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lynn
lynn
1 year ago
Reply to  soldier

I walked from Columbus to WEA today and was surprised to see 2 new markets on 72nd (one has 2 floors, possibly they’ve been there for awhile but I hadn’t seen them). Does anyone know when the new deli is going to open on the corner of 72 and WEA (formerly Pier 72)?

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LARRY BRILL
LARRY BRILL
1 year ago

Sushi W … very reasonable?????????

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Mark P
Mark P
1 year ago
Reply to  LARRY BRILL

Especially when you factor in the no-tipping policy stated on the menu.

I haven’t been to Sushi Yasaka on W72nd in a while but think they have or had an omakase in this price range. While it wasn’t as good as omakase I’ve had at double the price or more, it was very good value for the experience and quality. Probably what Sushi W is aiming for also, in a different area of the nabe.

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Roger
Roger
1 year ago
Reply to  LARRY BRILL

For Sushi….hopefully good sushi….it is very reasonable.

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lcnyc
lcnyc
1 year ago
Reply to  LARRY BRILL

For Omakase, those prices are very reasonable, yes.

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jd
jd
1 year ago

sushi w is wonderful

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LL
LL
1 year ago

Someone said before that
the bakery on 89th or so is expanding. It is not. It is moving directly next door, where the copy place was.

Does anyone know what is opening at the former home of th. Banana Republic?

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Mitch
Mitch
1 year ago

Too much crime at that 7/11 so they closed it down. Mayor-Elect Adams, are you paying attention? Stop this kind of stuff from happening.

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JD
JD
1 year ago

Empellón Taqueria: 2 chicken tacos for $16 – good to know the owners have a sense of humor!

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Kevin
Kevin
1 year ago
Reply to  JD

Hey, it’s cheaper than the $19 “Green Salad.” Lol

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Bill
Bill
1 year ago

We loved Sushi W. Quality sushi and a very different experience. They don’t have a liquor license yet so BYO.

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Wayne Z.
Wayne Z.
1 year ago

Happy to see 7-Eleven shut down. That joint was a hobo magnet. And we could use less corporate establishments in the neighborhood.

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EricaC
EricaC
1 year ago
Reply to  Wayne Z.

I think it is a franchise – which means it is owned by a small business owner.

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