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Upper West Side: 5 Napkin Burger Opens on Broadway

Though vegetarians might not agree, a good burger joint is an essential neighborhood asset. Now, 5 Napkin Burger has opened an Upper West Side branch, occupying the space on Broadway that once housed Ollie’s.

Of course, the original 5 Napkin Burger was conceived at Nice Matin. So in a way this stylish patty is simply coming [...]

Upper West Side Restaurant Opening: Indian Eatery Aangan Opens on Broadway and 103rd Street

If you go to Aangan, an airy new Indian eatery on Broadway and 103rd Street, go for the goat.
Open since August, the 36-seat spot is strategically placed on a block that borders Morningside Heights, the better to attract Upper West Siders and the Columbia student crowd. With sleek decor that’s a calming combination of gray [...]