Baya Bar, a health food place featuring acai bowls and smoothies moved into a former framing store on Third Ave. near 91st. St. Meanwhile, the popular South African bar next door with the rhyming name, Kaia Wine Bar, which has been there for years seems to be bereft of any signage on its storefront or door, aside from an occasional chalk board out front on non-rainy days. How is one to know about the delightful staff and offerings inside? Photo: Arlene Kayatt. Judge Engoron Turns Out to Support Honorees at Annual Gala of Jewish Lawyers Guild All rise -The Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea was packed with New York State judges, justices, lawyers, colleagues at the... Voices 12 Apr 2024 | 06:03
Chef Julian Medina, note for his Mexican restaurants, has opened a hot new Italian restaurant, Amarena, in a townhouse on E. 82nd St. Photo: Marconi Gonzalez Chef Medina Opens New UES Place, His 1st Italian Restaurant Medina Goes Italian–Mention chef Julian Medina and thoughts of his myriad Mexican restaurants come to mind. Now he’s ventured... Voices 04 Mar 2024 | 12:20
Lyle Frank (right) is sworn as a new NY Supreme Court judge by retired Judge Kathryn Freed ( left) while his wife Elyssa Kates, daughter Cathryn, son Gavin, and sister Samantha Feldman look on. Photo: Rachel Marks/Orah Photo Casino Plans Have People Buzzing Uptown, While New Judge Swears in Downtown Is there a casino in Manhattan’s future? Nobody knows. But more and more these days, it’s getting to be the talk of the town.... Voices 22 Jan 2024 | 04:12
Lori Bores walks the picket line with her son, Assemblyman Alex Bores. Photo: Courtesy, Lori Bore Lori Bores, Mom of Assemblyman, Is Longtime Community Activist Herself Mom’s on board--In early 2023, Patch and T-Mobile partnered “to shine a light on awesome moms in the New York City area.”... Voices 07 Jan 2024 | 04:05
Former UESer, Bonni Golberg now a poet and author living in Portland has a new book “Dona Garcia Saved Worlds” aimed at the kids market, about a wealthy 16th century widow who aided Jewish causes from Lisbon, where she was forced to flee during the Inquisition to Venice and Constantinople. Photo: Amazon Frick’s Bid for Liquor License at New Home Pits One Time Allies Against One Another Frick Wants to Serve Liquor: When the Frick Collection reopens the Guilded Age mansion that is its once and future home,... News 08 Dec 2023 | 03:14
Delmonico’s serves up a holiday turkey dinner. Photo: Simon Tchoukriel/Delmonico’s Holiday Themed Restaurants Rolf’s and Delmonico’s Gear Up for Big Season Holiday spirit all year–Winter holiday season’s here. Diwali’s just passed. Chanukah and Christmas are coming up. Restaurants... Voices 25 Nov 2023 | 05:31
The Warhol name on the canopy at 1342 Lexington Ave. looks like someone is deliberately trying to whitewash. But it is a mystery as to why or at whose behest. Photo: Ask@ New Owners Whitewashing the Warhol Name on Historic Bldg. Andy doesn’t live here anymore–The address of 1342 Lexington Ave, one of five or six townhouse originally known as the Rhinelander... News 13 Nov 2023 | 09:53
Michael Cohen, seen here giving Congressional testimony in 2019, was dressed more casually recently during his second day of hearings at the fraud trial involving the Trump Organization in New York State Supreme Court our columnist noted. Photo: The Circus/You Tube Fireworks at Trump Fraud Trial in NYS Supreme Court as Cohen Testifies Law and Disorder–Oct 25, 2023: Part 37, New York County Supreme Court, was called to order and those present were told to... News 27 Oct 2023 | 01:42
AG Letitia James and Assembly Member Alex Bores Dazzle at UES Leadership Forum Up and running–For only their second in-person event since the end of the pandemic, Monica Atiya’s Upper East Side for Change... News 29 Sep 2023 | 08:24
The Carnegie Diner & Cafe on W. 57th St. ( Photo via Google Maps) West 57th Area Restaurants are Thriving Once Again West 57th redux–Last column I left off at 57th and 7th. Well, I’m back to the vibrant, busy commercial and residential neighborhood... News 01 Sep 2023 | 11:04
Leslie Stroh is one of three acting NY County Supreme Court Judge who will appear unopposed for the three open seats on the November ballot. The other two on the ballot for election to full 14 year terms, who are expected to run unopposed, will be Phaedia Perry and Lylie Frank. Photo: Courtesy Leslie Stroh Three NY County Supreme Court Judges Picked to Appear on November Ballot Judges can be seated - After months of meeting and greeting the judicial delegates who would decide their fate, three New... News 20 Aug 2023 | 05:51
Judge Gerald Lebovits ( Photo: Courtesy Judge Lebovits) Six Candidates Vying for 3 Seats On NY County Supreme Court Judicial Convention on the horizon: The dog days of summer haven’t deterred the aspiring NY County Supreme Court candidates... News 31 Jul 2023 | 12:52
That Hole in the Ground at 415 Madison Will Someday House Entrance to LIRR 415 Madison Ave redux In May of this year I rued the razing of the 24-story tower that was 415 Madison Avenue, a Rudin Management... News 17 Jul 2023 | 01:30
A fine selection of Mexican food can be found at Temerario in Chelsea headed by veteran restaurateur Jorge Guzman--who has had establishments from the East Village to Greenwich Village--says our East (and West) Side Observer. Photo: Courtesy Temerario Restaurant Revival in Chelsea Good News for this East Sider Chelsea’s re-rising Restaurants are coming back strong and nightlife is returning to Chelsea. When I’d heard that Temerario... News 28 Jun 2023 | 11:24
Interior of Marco Moreira’s new 15 East @ Tocqueville Restaurant in Union Square. Photo: 15East @Tocqueville Sexy and Clubby Is the Word on New Marco Moreira Restaurant in Union Square Happy returns–Marco Moreira is the longtime proprietor/chef of two storied restaurants in Union Square - Tocqueville Restaurant... News 05 Jun 2023 | 02:26
