By Lisa Kava and Julia Ornedo
Brasserie Boulud, a modern French brasserie by Chef Daniel Boulud, is opening on September 17th at 1900 Broadway (at West 64th Street). The space was formerly the home to three Boulud-backed eating establishments: Boulud Sud, Bar Boulud, and Epicerie Boulud. All three closed in July 2025, and it was announced that the chef was planning a future opening of a new venture which would combine the three spaces into one.
That venture has been in the works for the past year as the space has been under construction. “After two decades of success on the Upper West Side with his three restaurants across from Lincoln Center … Daniel Boulud has decided to boldly combine the spaces into one spectacular dining destination—Brasserie Boulud,” a spokesperson wrote to West Side Rag in an email on September 3rd. The new space, which is designed by architect David Rockwell’s Rockwell Group, is over 10,000 square feet and spans two floors. “It will feature a light and airy main dining room with an impressively large central bar, but also an intimate speakeasy and elegant private dining rooms,” the spokesperson wrote.
Brasserie Boulud will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering morning coffee and croissants for both eat-in and take-out. There will also be pre- and post-theater express menus. “The menus will reflect Boulud’s signature seasonal French cuisine … with a bend towards casual everyday dining and a light twist on bistro favorites,” the spokesperson wrote.
Szechuan Gourmet, a Chinese restaurant, has signage up at 239 West 105th Street (between Broadway and Amsterdam avenues). Another Chinese restaurant called Szechuan Garden, which was previously in the space, closed in March 2025 after 14 years. A website for Szechuan Gourmet says it specializes in “traditional Szechuan cuisine, bringing the bold spices, rich aromas, and distinctive flavors of Chinese culinary tradition to every dish.” The menu will feature classic Szechuan dishes and regional specialties such as mapo tofu, spicy dry pot and hand-pulled noodles. ( Thanks to Lesley for the tip.)
Wednesday Health, a physician-led primary care health and longevity practice, is opening in October at 265 Central Park West, Suite 1D (between West 86th and West 87th streets). The membership-based clinic will offer 24/7 access to a primary care physician who will provide coordinated care with specialists. “The clinic will offer patients a proactive, rather than a reactive approach to their health,” Chief Strategy Officer Camille Medrano told the West Side Rag in a phone interview. “The practice will be grounded in real, clinical judgment rather than current trends such as the use of peptides or GLP-1s,” Medrano added. The concierge clinic’s medical director, Dr. Ronni Levy, is a longtime Upper West Side resident who decided to open a hyperlocal health concierge to promote a holistic approach to health care. “He feels really passionate about the Upper West Side and wants to give back to the community that he’s been a part of for so long,” Medrano said.
Gracie’s Laundry, a coin-operated laundromat offering dry cleaning services, at 410 West 110th Street (at Columbus Avenue), closed on August 10th. The phone number is disconnected and it is listed as permanently closed on Google. (Thanks to Matilda for the tip.)
ICYMI:
Velvet Cowboy, a Wild-West themed bar, has signage up at 509 Amsterdam Avenue (between West 84th and West 85th streets), and plans to open in October. The bar will be at the former home of Jacob’s Pickles and under the same ownership. Read WSR’s coverage of this news here.
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