Here's what going on in the neighborhood from November 7 through 9.

Too soon?

Remember sentence diagramming?

La Bomboniera, an espresso and wine bar, opened this week in the Amsterdam Avenue space formerly occupied by Fang Cleaners.

This photo was taken on the UWS, sometime in the past. Do you know where, when, and what it shows?

I struggled to find a qualifier that did the Smith Burger justice, until Rag commenter John suggested “ambrosial.”

The Bridle Path as parking lot, and other news out of Central Park to start the week.

Every race needs a plot twist.

Here, in the temperate region between 59th and 110th Streets, dwells a remarkable urban species: the Upper West Side Bear.

Halloween will be celebrated up and down the UWS today, and Lincoln Center has a special Dia de Muertos celebration Saturday.

How easy it is to blend in.

I've come across some remarkably primitive sights in our sophisticated neighborhood, but for the most part, they are human stories and generous people.

Pier i Cafe, the outdoor restaurant in Riverside Park, has closed for the season but will reopen in April.

You accidentally cut someone off with your cart at Trader Joe’s and she muttered, “Of course.” Now what?

The thinness of the dough and fattiness of the pork and crab juices in Nan Xiang Express’s soup dumplings are top notch.

Tag along with Rag Radio and Abigael Sidi on a visit to The Smith for Abby's Here's the UWS Dish column.

What emerged was a devastating picture of a coach who opened doors to college and careers for players, while destroying them emotionally.

I knew there was a reason the pup wanted to tag along this Halloween.

There’s no smooth way to ask for friendship. It's less weird to ask someone out with romance in mind than just to hang out.

Halloween’s not till next Friday, but UWS celebrations are well underway, and there are plenty of spooky options this weekend. 

This photo was taken on the UWS, sometime in the past. Do you know where, when, and what it shows?

Moshe's sabich is mushy, messy, tasty, filling and delicious– the kind of sandwich that leaves you satiated for a week!

Almost all of the neighbors said, "Here are my 17 complaints, please keep my name anonymous because I’m scared."

"How terribly strange to be 70."

Sometimes it takes losing a few pilings of the past to remind us why it matters.

"Hello darkness, my old friend."

Get behind-the-scenes tours of some of New York’s most special spaces during the annual Open House New York Weekend.

I'm going to need you to step off the Zamboni.

I appreciated her uplifting, positive persona, and how difficult it must be to stand perfectly still amidst all the distractions.

Telio Taverna, the Greek restaurant that has been sharing space with Good Enough to Eat, is moving to its own location.