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Openings and Closings: Nest NYC; 293 Amsterdam Ave. Laundry; Vegan Night Market; Santander Bank; Two Boots; Moon Kee; Pizza Hut

June 15, 2023 | 1:06 PM - Updated on June 16, 2023 | 2:06 AM
in COLUMNS, FOOD, NEWS, OPEN/CLOSED
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Photograph by Sarah Guffey.

By Scott Etkin and Lisa Kava

Nest NYC, a mindfulness center offering yoga, massage, reiki healing, doula services, and lactation support has recently opened two studios on the Upper West Side. Owner Sarah Guffey opened locations at 162 West 72nd Street (5th floor) in May and at 25 Central Park West (63rd, Suite 1) in April. Prior to this she worked from her Upper West Side home, and from Momentum Fitness on Columbus Avenue. Yoga classes are held at the 72nd Street location. 

Guffey, who grew up in Kentucky, says her family history guided her on this path. Her maternal grandmother and sister were “healers” she describes, and her paternal grandmother “birthed her children in the hills of Kentucky with only a midwife by her side.” Guffey has trained for 16 years in various yoga, massage, reiki and prenatal postpartum yoga/doula programs, she told the Rag. “What inspires me is tuning into people,” she said. “Feeling out what their inner self is asking for and guiding them to discover the answers, which we do alongside each other.”

Photograph by Scott Etkin.

293 Amsterdam Ave. Laundry, the dry cleaner and tailor between 73rd and 74th Streets, is closing on July 31st. The owner is retiring after 50 years in business, an employee who answered the phone told WSR.

Photograph by Scott Etkin.

A Vegan Night Market is running in Wollman Rink in Central Park (near 62nd Street) on Tuesdays from 4pm to 10pm through October 10th. The open-air market is free to enter (no reservation required) and will be the first of its kind in NYC, according to MHG Events, the hospitality group organizing it. There are 20 to 25 vendors per event, and the roster changes per week depending on availability. Some examples include: Nadas, Colombian rainbow empanadas; Vegan on the Fly, comfort food; and Culiraw, gluten-free desserts. During the day in the summer Wollman Rink is converted into a pickleball center. (Thanks to Tierney for the tip.)

Photograph by Scott Etkin.

Santander Bank is relocating its existing branch at 2275 Broadway on the corner of 82nd Street to 2230 Broadway between 79th and 80th Streets. The move is taking place in July. The space has been vacant for a few years since the apartment building was constructed. 

Two Boots owner/co-founder, Phil Hartman. Photograph by Susan Schwartz.

Two Boots, the pizzeria with creative topping combinations, is opening at 70 West 71st Street between Columbus and Central Park West in a couple weeks. Tipster Susan Schwartz wrote: “What do Louisiana and Italy have in common? They are both boot-shaped, and honored in the name of a beloved restaurant about to open on the Upper West Side – Two Boots Pizza!! We were thrilled to meet owner/co-founder Phil Hartman in front of the restaurant, which is taking over the location previously home to Big Nick’s. This will be the eighth location for Two Boots, which first opened in the East Village on June 24, 1987.”

Photograph by Scott Etkin.

Moon Kee, a Cantonese restaurant, is opening at 2642 Broadway between 100th and 101st Streets. Its recipes date back 40 years to street restaurants in Hong Kong, according to the company’s website. The space used to be Empire, a Chinese food restaurant. (Thanks to Lisa for the tip.)  

Photograph by Gary.

Pizza Hut is opening at 940 Columbus on the corner of 106th Street. The space was formerly Mighty Catch, a Cajun seafood restaurant. (Thanks to Sal for the tip.)

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UWST
UWST
2 years ago

Blank Street Coffee opened a new location this week with great seating in the new high rise condominium next to Equinox on Broadway/92nd!

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Kit
Kit
2 years ago

A Pizza Hut….the chain that nobody needs….

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Mag Kelly
Mag Kelly
2 years ago
Reply to  Kit

Oh, I need it. I actually like Pizza Hut. I like local pizza too, but I like my meat lover’s personal pan pizza once in a while too and their wings actually aren’t half bad. It’s like having all the gourmet burger places and having McDonald’s too. There’s a place for both. Sometimes I want real NYC pizzeria pizza but that’s really expensive. Sometimes I just want a cheaper mini pan pizza and maybe a Cinnabon. I’m glad to see they are going to be there. I grew up on PH. It’s a total nostalgia thing for me. Mall type comfort food! 😛

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neighbor785
neighbor785
2 years ago
Reply to  Kit

There have been several food places in that space in recent years. I hope at least a chain can hang on.

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Steevie
Steevie
2 years ago
Reply to  neighbor785

You have a lot of people from out of town who never bought a pizza from anything other than a chain.

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Steven Barall
Steven Barall
2 years ago
Reply to  Kit

You would think that there wouldn’t be any pizza store chains in NYC with all the pizzerias around but there they are and they seem to do okay. I guess massive advertising campaigns really do work.

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Westside Pizza lover
Westside Pizza lover
2 years ago

I’m so happy two Boots is coming back there pizza is unique and the decor “Far out”. I missed you ! I love the 70’s 80’decor and colors. Just a quick note,… you can never have to many pizza stores! Nice to see the Owner not camera shy . Hi Mr. Boot. Good luck again!

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David Morris
David Morris
2 years ago

Laundry out, “wellness” in? Unfortunately, that’s the wrong direction for the neighborhood.

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Bernie and cowboy jack
Bernie and cowboy jack
2 years ago

Vegan fast food chain would work!

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BORA
BORA
2 years ago

Can’t wait for Pizza Hut!! 🤢

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David Morris
David Morris
2 years ago
Reply to  BORA

With all the great independent pizza joints in the neighborhood?

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woodcider
woodcider
2 years ago
Reply to  David Morris

None by me have bacon as a topping. It’s frustrating that I still have to go to a chain to get the toppings I want.

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Bill
Bill
2 years ago
Reply to  woodcider

Yea! Two Boots! I miss Mr Pink.

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charles
charles
2 years ago

Small stores are closing because the children of the proprietors have become professionals or have created businesses that have more upside than one physical location.
Overzealous city regulations and taxes also cause closings.

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david natoli
david natoli
2 years ago
Reply to  charles

It’s the RENT.

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maya
maya
2 years ago
Reply to  charles

Let’s not forget online shopping

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Avi
Avi
2 years ago

With all the great pizzerias in New York City who needs Pizza Hut, Why?

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