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Openings and Closings: Coppola’s, Kissaki, Affordable Chic, Rosetta, Royale Cleaners, Clear MD

September 21, 2022 | 6:03 PM
in FOOD, NEWS, OPEN/CLOSED
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Photographs by Scott Etkin.

By Scott Etkin and Lisa Kava

Coppola’s, the longtime Italian restaurant at 206 West 79th Street, has temporarily closed for indoor dining while a renovation is taking place. The renovation is expected to last “a few weeks,” a representative from the restaurant told West Side Rag. Coppola’s is still offering take-out while the construction is happening in the interior. Owner-Chef Salvatore Coppola opened the restaurant in 1989. Coppola’s also has an East Side location at 378 3rd Avenue. (Thanks to Eric and Billy for the tips.) 

Kissaki, the omakase sushi restaurant on Columbus Avenue and 74th Street, is re-opening on September 23rd after being closed for renovation and expansion into the unoccupied space next door, which used to be the eyeglasses shop EuroOptica. “The renovation will include doubling the amount of space inside the restaurant and adding a second room specifically for omakase,” a representative wrote to WSR. “A sushi counter is being installed in that room where guests will be served directly by the sushi chefs. There is also some work being done on the indoor bar. While it won’t be considerably larger, it will be comfortable for guests to have a drink at.” Kissaki’s other NYC location in the Bowery received recognition from New York’s Michelin Guide last year.

Photograph by Lisa Kava.

Affordable Chic, a modern luxury brand that sells European-style clothing, is in a “soft opening” phase of their new permanent showroom, called Studio 79, located at 224 West 79th Street (off Broadway). The clothing company will be sharing space with Virve Jewelry, a NYC-based artisanal jewelry designer. A representative from Affordable Chic told WSR that each piece of clothing they sell is priced under $100. Together with Virve Jewelry, Affordable Chic plans to host “exclusive art and cultural events” at the space, and is in the process of “planning some grand opening events” for October.

Rosetta, an Italian bakery, has opened on the corner of 64th Street and Broadway. Already with several stores in Miami, it is the chain’s first location in NYC. A rosetta is “the most recognizable bread in Italy” and often “filled with slices of natural ham or other cold cuts,” it says on the website. The menu includes focaccia, pizza, sandwiches, pastries and cakes. The storefront was previously occupied by Lululemon and a Tracksmith pop-up. 

Royale Cleaners, previously located at 689 Columbus Avenue (on 93rd Street), has moved across the street to 690 Columbus between 93rd and 94th Street, replacing Columbus Park Shoe Repair. Now operating under the name Symphony Cleaners, the business recently had an issue with its previous landlord and temporarily had to send customers’ laundry and dry cleaning to a warehouse to be cleaned, rather than cleaning on site. A representative from Symphony told WSR that they were unable to reach an agreement with the landlord, and decided to relocate to the new location. (Thanks to Joseph and Mary for the tips.)

Clear MD has opened a Covid-19 and STD testing site at 105 West 72nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues. The space was most recently used as a temporary campaign office for Rep. Carolyn Maloney. Clear MD previously had a location nearby on Broadway between 68th and 69th Street, but the retail spaces on that block are being converted into a Morton Williams Supermarket. Kamin Health, an urgent care center, had signage up on the 72nd Street storefront, but it never opened.

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Eric
Eric
6 months ago

Coppola’s has been a gem and an anchor on our block. Please open again soon!

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Leon
Leon
6 months ago

Coppola’s has one of the best chicken parms I have ever had.

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Janis
Janis
6 months ago

Can’t wait for Coppola’s to reopen. We walked by today and spoke with the manager who said it should be completely finished in about two weeks.
The food was always delicious, and we’ll be looking forward to the reopening.

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Mark B
Mark B
6 months ago

Does anyone know off-hand if Symphony Cleaners (formerly Royale) will start cleaning on-site again? Feel uneasy about my dry cleaning going to “a warehouse” (who? where?) I can certainly swing by and ask if nobody knows.

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mark
mark
6 months ago
Reply to  Mark B

Sorry about your uneasiness but the people living above and adjacent to the former location were probably uneasy about the use of carcinogenic dry cleaning chemicals being used in their building. That is why the vast majority of dry cleaning is done offsite now.

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Caroline H.
Caroline H.
6 months ago
Reply to  Mark B

We’ve been sending our shirts and dry cleaning to Royale/Symphony during this move, and the service has been seamless. I think they’ve done a great job with this transition.

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Kevin
Kevin
6 months ago
Reply to  Caroline H.

“seamless” – love the unintended pun :-)))

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Arleen
Arleen
6 months ago

I’m excited about Affordable Chic. Beautiful merchandise and lovely owners. It will be a plus for our neighborhood.

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Brian
Brian
6 months ago

224 West 79th St is where Irving Farm Coffee is. Is this upstairs?

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Thomas Vitiello
Thomas Vitiello
6 months ago
Reply to  Brian

Yes, right above 🙂

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Kath
Kath
6 months ago

Curious to see the quality a Affordable Chic, where “Some clothes are made in India, some in China”…and WHERE is
224 West 79th Street (off Broadway)????

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Michal
Michal
6 months ago
Reply to  Kath

Mostly made in Italy. I passed by today.

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CardiZ
CardiZ
6 months ago

Rosetta’s is gorgeous, but the canoli was not fresh / cream was average. The best canolis in NYC are at Eataly — made to order, with different fillings and toppings. You’re welcome.

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CandyB
CandyB
6 months ago
Reply to  CardiZ

Hate to hear that. We have been to Rosetta’s on South Beach many times and it is fantastic. Never ordered cannolis though. The sandwiches are amazing.

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Michelle
Michelle
6 months ago

Kissaki is definitely expanding…way too far onto the sidewalk now.

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Noooo thanks
Noooo thanks
6 months ago

Can Kissaki *not* use the entire sidewalk as a construction site? There is no way to walk down that street now more than 2 abreast. The complete abdication of zoning for construction and outdoor eating areas is obscene

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Gary
Gary
6 months ago

Has anyone noticed the inordinate amount of bakeries being opened on the UWS..Seriously, there has got to be better options then this.

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Ed reed
Ed reed
6 months ago
Reply to  Gary

Like what, more smoke shops or cell phone stores? I’ll take the bakeries!

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Caly
Caly
6 months ago
Reply to  Ed reed

When I lived on the UES you couldn’t turn a corner without seeing a laundromat. I never see it mentioned in this forum. Or does everyone have a laundry in their building? I need practical things like a laundry and a houseware/hardware store that offers handyman services.

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Cato
Cato
6 months ago
Reply to  Caly

— “When I lived on the UES you couldn’t turn a corner without seeing a laundromat. I never see it mentioned in this forum.”

Umm, maybe because this forum is about the Upper WEST Side??

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Caly
Caly
6 months ago
Reply to  Cato

Exactly my point. Why does the UES have a laundry on every block but there aren’t any (or many) on the UWS? Do you all have washer/dryers in your apartments/basements? I don’t, which is why I asked.

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Kathryn
Kathryn
6 months ago
Reply to  Caly

I had the opposite experience living in the UES. Had the larger underwear collection ever and got really good at hand washing. Never living in a building without laundry again. I agree I don’t see too many in the uws- I assumed a lot of landlords were forced to add those during Covid, at least that’s what happened in my building. Every new tenant after Covid got a washing machine in their apartment.

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Mark P
Mark P
6 months ago

Glad to hear Kissaki is adding a sushi counter – I’ve avoided it for lacking one. To me, omakase just isn’t unless it’s served directly. Part of the experience.

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Chris
Chris
6 months ago

Coppola’s is the best Italian restaurant in
the city. Delicious, traditional, yummy
Italian food. And, yes- best chicken parm in the city.

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Bran
Bran
6 months ago

I thought Coppola’s was closing?

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mark
mark
6 months ago
Reply to  Bran

Right. Wasn’t there an article on this website not too long ago about their closing?

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The W. 80th St., Block Association/Billy Amato
The W. 80th St., Block Association/Billy Amato
6 months ago
Reply to  Bran

No, it’s just under renovation inside for about 10 days and there’s still delivering orders. They will be coming out with a new menu.

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Steven
Steven
6 months ago

Anyone know if Uno Chicago Grill on Columbus and 80th closed down? I walked past there yesterday around 6:30pm and it was not open and totally dark inside. No note or anything on the window.

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mla
mla
6 months ago

Rosetta does look good.
Still as others have noted, a bit puzzling to see so many bakery chains on the West Side…

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luther
luther
6 months ago

I had dinner years years ago at Coppola’s. Never since. Nice to know that others enjoy it. Maybe I’ll give it another try.

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CandyB
CandyB
6 months ago
Reply to  luther

We had our first pandemic visit to an indoor restaurant here and it was not a positive experience, service or attitude wise. Would not go back.

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im10ashus
im10ashus
6 months ago

I thought Coppola was closing all-together? Excited to see Kissaki expanding!

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Ken
Ken
6 months ago

It’s odd that Coppola’s hadn’t had its liquor license for over a year. Anyone know the reason?

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Brenda
Brenda
6 months ago

My understanding is that Coppola’s is NOT reopening but will be a new Italian restaurant.

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Agnes Frank
Agnes Frank
6 months ago

Rosetta: the home of the $7 croisson has finally arrived.

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Agnes Frank
Agnes Frank
6 months ago
Reply to  Agnes Frank

Ooops: I meant croissant – but it is still seven dollars.

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JULIET
JULIET
6 months ago

Thanks but where, O where did the fabulous Columbus Park cobbler go? His work was always faultless. He was courteous, civil and customer friendly. Does anyone know how to find if he is in business at a new store yet?

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