There has been much ado about mochi for two New York City dessert shops in the midst of a legal battle.
Read moreDetailsLisa Kava has been writing for West Side Rag since 2017 and has been an Upper West Sider for much longer. She and her husband raised their two children here, along with their goldendoodle. Her son and daughter say she asks them too many questions, so she is happy to ask questions on story interviews. She co-authors Openings & Closings with Scott Etkin. Lisa’s freelance writing has appeared in CoveyClub and Grown & Flown. A fitness enthusiast, nature lover, and dog lover, Lisa can be found most days walking in Central Park. You can also find her on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
There has been much ado about mochi for two New York City dessert shops in the midst of a legal battle.
Read moreDetailsSome big closings, but interesting openings, too.
Read moreDetailsLots of interesting openings, and a sad closing.
Read moreDetailsA few happy openings and a fruit vendor gets his own.
Read moreDetailsAs much as we may wish, not all stories have happy endings.
Read moreDetailsMACC Wine Bar has closed temporarily to reopen as MACC Grab and Go Deli.
Read moreDetailsA great way to get involved in a neighborhood community project while clearing leaves.
Read moreDetailsIn 2004, National Geographic asked Jennifer Rutheny to create a polar bear charm necklace.
Read moreDetailsJohn Koch Antiques has supplied props for film and television productions, including “Law and Order,” “Mad Men,” and “The Wolf of Wall Street.”
Read moreDetailsIn 2019, Beulah Sanders’ daughter Judy described her mother as a woman on a lifelong mission to help others.
Read moreDetailsShoes, scarves, discounts!
Read moreDetailsTatiana, the new restaurant from award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi, is opening in David Geffen Hall on November 1st.
Read moreDetailsTwo Uptown Spots; Cashmere Pop Up; Bellini's New Owners.
Read moreDetailsOver 20 Upper West Side businesses will be participating in the first neighborhood “Trick-or-Treat Night for Dogs” on Friday, October 28th from 5-7 PM.
Read moreDetails“We want people to start thinking about streets as public spaces where they have full access to gather, dance and have fun."
Read moreDetailsHumans are not the only ones who get displaced during hurricane season.
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Read moreDetailsPlant these bulbs in street tree beds, community gardens, parks, and other public spaces to beautify the city.
Read moreDetailsSome moves, reopenings, expansions, and interesting new places, but no closings!
Read moreDetails"I use my husband’s old putter. We're taking our job seriously.”
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