17+ hour, 47+ min ago  (1010+ words) I've frequented The Muffins Caf, on Columbus Avenue between West 70th and 71st streets, for many years. I thought I knew the place. The owners, Ali and Biba Naouai, were nice people running a friendly, refined, yet modest caf. Great coffee, pastries,…...

2+ day, 29+ min ago  (251+ words) By Lisa Kava and Natalie Demaree Three new stores are coming soon to The Shops at Columbus Circle, and one new tea shop recently opened there." Aritzia, a women's clothing store founded in Canada, signed a lease for a space…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (333+ words) Lisa Kava has been writing for West Side Rag since 2017 and has been an Upper West Sider for much longer. She and her husband raised their two children here, along with their goldendoodle. Her son and daughter say she asks…...