Sept. 3, 2008

Feb. 3, 1999 Taken by the Flickr user modernishfather and uploaded on October 5, 2008.

Oct. 5, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user knightbreather and uploaded on October 5, 2008.

Feb. 6, 1999 Taken by the Flickr user modernishfather and uploaded on October 5, 2008.

Feb. 6, 1999 Taken by the Flickr user modernishfather and uploaded on October 5, 2008.

Feb. 6, 1999 Taken by the Flickr user modernishfather and uploaded on October 5, 2008.

Feb. 6, 1999 Taken by the Flickr user modernishfather and uploaded on October 5, 2008.

Feb. 5, 1999 Taken by the Flickr user modernishfather and uploaded on October 5, 2008.

Feb. 5, 1999 Taken by the Flickr user modernishfather and uploaded on October 5, 2008.

Oct. 5, 2008 From Yelp.com: I seriously don't know what happened to this place. It used to be great, I'm not saying their food was top-notch but was a deal and a half for the price, which is dirt cheap. Loved their donburi,…

Oct. 5, 2008 From Yelp.com: Pretty damn good, I've liked everything I've ordered from here. Probably my favorite Mexican restaurant in the 'hood. Not quite as authentic as Taqueria y Fonda but I kind of like the balance…

Oct. 5, 2008 From Yelp.com: I'm not sure where this place stands compared to well-known BBQ places like Dinosaur, but I'm not much of a BBQ person and Rack & Soul does it for me when I have a craving. Good BBQ and pulled pork…

Oct. 5, 2008 From Yelp.com: I live about 2 blocks from my office... yet every morning I walk about 2 miles out of my way in order to stop by Silver Moon for my morning latte and a palmier. Most days the palmier tastes…

Oct. 5, 2008 From Yelp.com: I love Unwined. It was lively on a recent Saturday night. After going to a movie, play or concert at Symphony Space, it is perfect place to discuss the evening's entertainment. Can't wait to go to a…

Oct. 5, 2008 From Yelp.com: Pick a number any number, Everything on the Menu is D-licious. The prices are friendly and the wait is ny.

Oct. 5, 2008 From Yelp.com: Certainly cheap but the quality is pretty low. It's Chinese. Cheap Chinese isn't that hard to find. I almost never throw any food away unless it goes bad and their scallion pancakes I did. So greasy…

Oct. 5, 2008 From Yelp.com: Had breakfast here and was not impressed, overpriced for what it is. Staff was very nice however and they do make yummy drinks. Cookies were dry, didn't care for them.

Oct. 5, 2008 From Yelp.com: Very good lamb. Brunch was so-so. I'd go back if only for lamb. Soft and perfectly spiced. A bit pricey for what it is, but not bad.

Oct. 5, 2008 From Yelp.com: Went there once years ago, they overcooked my tuna steak so much when I ordered rare. Probably would've been better out of a can. They didn't make any attempts to amend it either. Haven't been back…

Oct. 5, 2008 From Yelp.com: Average Japanese sushi place. Nothing special, but it wasn't horrible either.

Oct. 4, 2008 New York Post — According to his indictment, Zhigun and accomplice Aleksander "Shorty" Lipkin bought the condos at 243 W. 98th St. for $8 million in January 2006.

Oct. 3, 2008

April 3, 2008

Oct. 4, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user tallrs0 and uploaded on October 4, 2008.

Oct. 4, 2008 From Yelp.com: If I'm craving Mexican food and don't feel like traveling, it does the trick. It's small so I've never eaten in, take-out only for me. My favorites are cheese tortas and horchata. Everything's pretty…

Oct. 4, 2008 From Yelp.com: It's hands-down our favorite restaurant in the City. There are of course comparable or better restaurants but not at this price range, and it doesn't hurt we live right around the corner. The owners…

Oct. 4, 2008 From Yelp.com: Real-time Yelp: I'm sitting in Sip at this very moment, enjoying a small pot of coffee (french press) and a selection of tasty (free!) tapas. The place is tiny, as many have already attested, but…

Oct. 4, 2008 From Yelp.com: (Almost) made me miss Aix. Service was sincere but haphazard. Atmosphere young, hip, frenetic. Food sub sub par. Bland, boring. If you want great tapas in the neighborhood, you'd do better at…

Oct. 4, 2008 From Yelp.com: I love spa-like gyms. I was visiting a friend on 91st Street and we decided to walk here from her apartment and spend the day there. She thought that the pilates class was not going to be enough of…

Oct. 4, 2008 From Yelp.com: I've tried the place numerous times as I live so close to the restaurant. The sweet crepes are pretty good. My favorite is simple with butter and sugar. Chocolate ones are good too. The only savory…

Oct. 4, 2008 From Yelp.com: I've had so much iffy Mexican food in town, that I am always anxious when I walk into a Mexican Restaurant. Fairly or unfairly, I'm also always comparing it to my experiences from Texas and Santa Fe.…

Oct. 4, 2008 From Yelp.com: We ordered delivery from here once soon after it opened. My husband and I were both extremely disappointed and we love Thai food. I'm open to giving it one more shot based on all the positive reviews…

Oct. 4, 2008 From Yelp.com: I've given this place at least three chances, maybe more but have never been impressed. It's been a while since I went there last. I remember mac & cheese was good and catfish was decent, but almost…

Oct. 2, 2008

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Oct. 3, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user jglsongs and uploaded on October 3, 2008.

Oct. 3, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user jglsongs and uploaded on October 3, 2008.

Oct. 3, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user jglsongs and uploaded on October 3, 2008.

Oct. 3, 2008 From Yelp.com: Nice option to have in the neighborhood. The $20 prix fixe is a great deal. The staff was really sweet and friendly. The food was very good, but not mind blowing. Free bread - meh. hard as a rock!…

Oct. 3, 2008 From Yelp.com: The food is really good, and the service is excellent. I just wish it was a teeny bit cheaper! xP

Oct. 3, 2008 From Yelp.com: I live in Washington Heights, that means I have a lot of Dominican neighbors (who are beautiful and wise) and no good food to eat, oh shame. I have to get on the 1 train and go down to City Diner to…

Oct. 3, 2008 From Yelp.com: and i thought noah's bagels in california was good! this place beats them out of the water!!! although the price is insane, i went from $2.15 for a bagel w/cream cheese to $3.25. lame!

Oct. 2, 2008 amNY.com — Village Pourhouse: (982-988 Amsterdam Ave. in Manhattan)

Oct. 2, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user soopahgrover and uploaded on October 2, 2008.

Oct. 1, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user Ed Yourdon and uploaded on October 2, 2008.

Oct. 2, 2008 From Yelp.com: I adore Carmine's. This is my go to place for a celebration for my family. The service has always been fantastic- except for one time, but out of about 25 visits- I think those are pretty good…

Oct. 2, 2008 From Yelp.com: I have been ordering from Viva for a few months now and have experienced occasional delays (which happens), but after tonight's experience I am almost certain not to order here again. The pizza failed…

Oct. 2, 2008 From Yelp.com: This is a cute thrift store located in the basement of a church. It's small, but if you look hard enough you can find some cute finds. I found a few sweaters, a CD, and a yoga/Pilates DVD. It didn't…

Oct. 2, 2008 From Yelp.com: great restaurants and the upper west side don't always go hand in hand and as far as I am concerned Mermaid Inn is the best if you want a nice sit down brunch. I had the crab eggs benedict- delicious!…

Oct. 2, 2008 From Yelp.com: Warning: This review is disproportionately based on how much I love Ayurveda Cafe's mango lassi. A friend and I hopped on down to the Ayurveda Cafe after our supa-hot fire post-chutney crisis at Roti…

Oct. 2, 2008 From Yelp.com: Breakfast is probably the best meal to enjoy out. Perhaps because, most typically, it involves some sort of a carbohydrate puck--a doughnut or a bagel--and a cup of coffee, to go; therefore, when one…

Oct. 2, 2008 From Yelp.com: Yes, the bagels here are pretty much awesome. But I am mainly writing to object to a particular reviewer who complained that her bagel was not toasted. One need not go to Absolute if you demand your…

Oct. 2, 2008 From Yelp.com: oneof the greatest italian food plus the best tiramiso

Sept. 30, 2008

Sept. 30, 2008

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Oct. 1, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user Ed Yourdon and uploaded on October 1, 2008.

Oct. 1, 2008 From Yelp.com: When you're out in the Manhattan area and you need a good dish of 'close-to-authentic' Indian food, this is your place to go! Oh, you forgot to look at the menu outside the door? Get bent out of shape…

Sept. 30, 2008 ABC News (Channel 7) — The fire could be seen tearing through the five-story building at 706 Amsterdam Avenue just after 7 a.m. Heavy smoke spewed through the neighborhood.

Sept. 30, 2008 NY1 — Plumes of smoke greeted firefighters as they arrived at 706 Amsterdam Avenue in the Upper West just after 7 a.m.

Sept. 29, 2008

Sept. 29, 2008

Sept. 30, 2008 Taken by the Panoramio user gerrietheman and uploaded on September 30, 2008.

Sept. 30, 2008 I lost a Canon Digital Rebel SLR camera at Riverside Park near West 93rd and Riverside Drive on Tuesday Morning. I have a nice reward waiting for you if you found it. Call me at 303-880-7955.

Sept. 30, 2008 From Yelp.com: It's got an ocean theme. DIVE bar, get it? Lame. Drinks were average price and burgers were kinda expensive. It was kinda loud.

Sept. 30, 2008 From Yelp.com: Manor recently moved my furniture & belongings from Brooklyn to a storage unit in Philadelphia. There were three men, led by Segundo, at the start, and two came to Philadelphia. They were the most…

Sept. 30, 2008 From Yelp.com: A whole grand lot of Yelp reviews already stand for this place. Other ones are all over the placemats inside this Upper West Side. There's something about the restaurant that cannot be stressed…

Sept. 30, 2008 From Yelp.com: Pretty fair range of vegan and vegetarian foods, freshly prepared and tasty chicken salad, turkey salad and different kinds of vegan and vegetarian sandwiches, etc. Large variety of dried fruits,…

Sept. 29, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user specialkrb and uploaded on September 29, 2008.

Sept. 29, 2008 From Yelp.com: Outstanding Brunch! I think that I have tried every crepe here. My top three are the tiger shrimp, bacon avocado, and the turkey in peach wine cream sauce. The desert crepes are so good that my…

Sept. 29, 2008 From Yelp.com: I've seen Dr. Zaman several times because her office is so close to my apartment and she takes my insurance, but her entire office is a disaster. Old, outdated equipment, unprofessional staff,…