Boulud Brasserie. Photo by Lisa Kava
By Lisa Kava and Tracy Zwick
Brasserie Boulud, a new venture by legendary chef Daniel Boulud, will open this fall at 1900 Broadway (between West 63rd and 64th streets.) Brasserie Boulud will replace three Lincoln Center establishments backed by the chef: Bar Boulud, Boulud Sud, and Epicerie Boulud, which closed in June. “With over 10,000 square feet spanning two floors, the new restaurant will offer a multifaceted, modern take on a classic French brasserie,” a representative wrote to West Side Rag in an email. Designed by David Rockwell’s Rockwell Group (the designer of Nobu and Union Square Cafe), Brasserie Boulud will feature “a light and airy main dining room with an impressively large central bar but also an intimate speakeasy and elegant private dining rooms.” Brasserie Boulud will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offer everything from morning coffee and croissants (dine in or take out) to late night cocktails. “Menus will reflect Boulud’s signature seasonal French cuisine showcasing the finest ingredients, with a bend towards casual everyday dining and a light twist on bistro favorites,” the representative wrote. There will be express menus catering to pre- and post-theater diners.
Variety Coffee. Photo by Lisa Kava
Variety Coffee is in a “soft opening” at 455 Amsterdam Avenue (at the southeast corner of West 82nd Street). It is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. until September 15th; after that, it’s open until 9 p.m. Variety was established in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood in 2008. Its first Manhattan location opened in 2016 in Chelsea. It now has six NYC locations and a stand-alone roasting facility in Brooklyn. “Our coffees are a direct reflection of what’s in season so our menu changes frequently throughout the year,” the website says. Variety also offers subscription services to customers who want to get its coffee blends delivered. The space was formerly Malin+Goetz, a skincare shop, which moved out of that space in 2023, consolidating with its store at West 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue.
Amsterdam Hardware Depot. Photo by Tracy Zwick
Amsterdam Hardware Depot opened on September 3rd at 924 Amsterdam Avenue (between West 105th and 106th streets). It is a family-owned business run by Carlos Villar, the store manager, along with his brother-in-law. Amsterdam Hardware Depot carries hardware and housewares, including brands such as Pyrex and OXO. They also carry cleaning supplies, plumbing and electrical supplies, and provide services such as knife sharpening and key copying. The hardware store is “for the supers and for the average person,” Villar told West Side Rag on a phone call. The space used to be a convenience store called Deli & Grill. (Thanks to Erik for the tip.)
Adobo Mexican Grill. Photo by Tracy Zwick
Adobo Mexican Grill is coming to 2675 Broadway (between West 101st and 102nd streets). In a message to West Side Rag, a representative said the restaurant would hold a grand opening by September 20th, with a soft opening sometime earlier. No specific dates have been announced, but plans call for the restaurant to open before the end of September. Adobo Mexican Grill serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, chips, and guacamole, among other Mexican dishes. The company has over 10 locations in New York, including Greenwich Village and midtown Manhattan and multiple locations in Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island, as well as one in the Bronx. Wolfnight’s, a restaurant serving wraps which closed in June, used to be in the space.
Pizza Hut. Photo by Tracy Zwick
Pizza Hut, at 940 Columbus Avenue (at West 106th Street), appears to be closed. A representative from the location at 1980 Amsterdam Avenue told West Side Rag, “there have been a number of Pizza Hut closings. I believe that was one of them.” The company has not responded to West Side Rag’s outreach. (Thanks to Jose and Maxx for the tip.)
Field Trip. Photo by Tracy Zwick
Field Trip, the rice-centric fast-casual restaurant at 2913 Broadway (between West 113th and 114th streets), appears to be closed. The signage has been taken down and the location has been removed from the bowl shop’s website. Field Trip has remaining outposts in Rockefeller Center and Harlem. Management has not responded to West Side Rag’s inquiries. (Thanks to Red for the tip.)
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