My New Book—Ice Cream: A Global History

Blueberry Pancake Eating Contest at Fairway Upper West Side

Blueberry pancake contest and recipe.

Spices and Tease Opens on Broadway on the Upper West Side

 

Spices and Tease (no, it’s not a strip joint), a shop selling teas, salts and spices, will be opening on Broadway mid-summer. What a relief from the madly mushrooming Dunkin’ Donuts in the area. Located between 97th and 98th street, the new spice store will carry 30 varieties of homemade spice blends, an array of [...]

Upper West Side: All About Screme Gelato

Upper West Side gelato bar Screme Gelato typifies the globalization of gelato.

Upper West Side: Henry’s Signs Up to Support School Gardens

Upper West Side: Henry’s and 20 other restaurants sign up to support New York’s school gardens.

H & H Bagels is Closing: Upper West Side Loses Neighborhood Icon

Upper West Side icon H & H bagels closes.