Scott Etkin

1 week ago | westsiderag.com | Scott Etkin |Lisa Kava

By Scott Etkin and Lisa KavaMorningside Cafe, a seasonal kiosk on the southwest edge of Morningside Park (281 Morningside Ave. near West 113th Street), opened on May 24th. While the structure is new, the concessionaire has a long history in the area. Michael Summerville was a seafood vendor, known as “Crab Man Mike,” on 125th Street for 30 years.

2 weeks ago | westsiderag.com | Scott Etkin |Lisa Kava

By Scott Etkin and Lisa KavaThe Throwback, a sports bar with a full kitchen and a downstairs lounge, is opening at 710 Amsterdam Ave. (between West 94th and 95th streets). It will showcase an extensive memorabilia collection that Alex Bryant, the co-owner, inherited from his grandfather. It is a family business; Bryant’s mother, an accountant and partial owner, will keep the books. “This is an ode to my grandfather,” said Bryant on a call with the Rag.

1 month ago | westsiderag.com | Scott Etkin |Lisa Kava

By Scott Etkin and Lisa KavaThe Shoe Tree, the longtime shoe store  at 2876 Broadway (between West 111th and 112th streets), is closing this summer. The shop has been in the same location since 2007, run by co-owners Karen Dixon and her husband, Essam Moussa, who live in the neighborhood. Initially they sold only children’s shoes but expanded into adult sizes over the years as their customers grew up. On a call with the Rag, Dixon described their loyal customer base.

1 month ago | westsiderag.com | Scott Etkin |Lisa Kava

By Scott Etkin and Lisa KavaSilver Mirror, a “facial bar,” has signage up at 2305 Broadway (between West 83rd and 84th streets). Silver Mirror offers a variety of facials, such as anti-aging, seasonal hydrating, hyperpigmentation, and men’s specialty facials. They range from 30 to 50 minutes. Other treatments include exfoliation services, such as dermaplaning and hydradermabrasion.

1 month ago | westsiderag.com | Scott Etkin |Lisa Kava

By Scott Etkin and Lisa KavaLift NYC, a personal training studio, is moving from 171 West 80th Street (just off of Amsterdam) to a larger location at 2212 Broadway (between West 78th and 79th streets), the former home of Sky Locksmith & Hardware. Ashley Culver, the owner, opened Lift two years ago. She told the Rag on a call that she has been looking for a larger space because there is a waitlist for new clients. “We’re New Yorkers, and convenience is everything,” she said.