Openings Archives

Dance with Miss Rachel Comes to the Upper East Side

Mike Mishkin July 11, 2022 Sponsored No Comments

In 2012, “Miss Rachel” Cantor, a lifelong dancer, singer, and teaching artist, realized her dream of introducing young children to dance and music, starting with Read More...

HomBom Toys Reopens at New Location

E.L. Danvers July 9, 2022 Shopping No Comments

HomBom Toys is back! The store announced its relocation and reopening on its Facebook and Instagram accounts on July 1. Read More...

New Restaurants: Sushi, Sandwiches and More on the Way!

Mike Mishkin July 6, 2022 Food & Drink No Comments

Sushi Yugen has opened at 1144 First Avenue on the corner of East 63rd Street. This space was previously occupied by Japanese restaurant Totoya. Early Read More...

Daiso Opening East 57th Street Store This Month

Mike Mishkin July 4, 2022 Shopping No Comments

Daiso, a popular Japanese discount store with almost 6,000 locations worldwide (3,620 of which are in Japan), is getting ready to open its first Manhattan Read More...

A Futuristic, 24/7 Ping Pong Spot on East 86th Street

Mike Mishkin July 1, 2022 Odds and Ends No Comments

PingPod — which offers “table tennis on demand” — recently opened its doors at 515 East 86th Street, between York and East End avenues. Read More...

New and Coming Soon: Bond Vet, Attersee, Dance With Miss Rachel, Smashburger!

Mike Mishkin June 27, 2022 Odds and Ends 3 Comments

Bond Vet has opened a new location at 1535 Third Avenue at 86th Street. This is its second Upper East Side outpost, with another located Read More...

Popular Latin Bistro Replaces Selena Rosa

Mike Mishkin June 21, 2022 Food & Drink No Comments

Cascalote Latin Bistro has opened its second location at 1712 Second Avenue, between 88th and 89th streets — formerly home to Selena Rosa. Read More...

A New Korean Fried Chicken Spot Opens on the Upper East Side

Bobby Panza June 20, 2022 Food & Drink No Comments

There’s a new chicken purveyor on the Upper East Side: ChickQueen at 1405 Second Ave. between East 73rd and 74th streets. Specializing in Korean-style fried Read More...

Margarita Hotspot Opens in Yorkville; Some Upset by Sign in Window

Mike Mishkin June 20, 2022 Food & Drink 1 Comment

Calabrije’s Margaritas and Tacos has opened its doors at 1619 York Ave, between 85th and 86th streets — formerly home to Hometown Dumpling. Read More...

First Friday at Lexington Publick, The Upper East Side’s Newest Pub