Kate Ruskin

Former SoupMan Leased To Frozen Yogurt Chain

Shifting from abrasively demanding to bubblegum-pink friendly, Morningside Heights' 2875 Broadway, the former location of the SoupMan of Seinfeld fame, has been leased to a frozen yogurt chain call

By Kate Ruskin | Mar 7 12:00 am ET

Vent Noise Troubles Residents

Though Havana Central at the West End has reopened to largely positive reviews, the restaurant has faced complaints from tenants living above it in the Columbia-owned building.

By Kate Ruskin | Jan 29 12:00 am ET

Havana Central Re-opens

Havana Central at the West End marked its grand re-opening Friday night with a party celebrating both the debut of a new book project and a new kitchen.

By Kate Ruskin | Jan 22 12:00 am ET

A Fresh Start for the West End

At Thursday afternoon's quiet reopening of Havana Central at the West End, passersby could be forgiven for mistaking the bar for the Cheers of sitcom fame-where everybody knows your name.

By Kate Ruskin | Oct 27 12:00 am ET

CB7 Committee Affirms Mona's Liquor License

At the Community Board 7 Business and Consumer Affairs committee meeting on Wednesday night, board members approved a liquor license renewal for Mona, a local bar.

By Kate Ruskin | Oct 12 12:00 am ET

Rezoning Awaits Approval

As Extell Development Group adds floor after floor onto its pair of luxury condominium high-rises on Broadway near 100th Street, a resolution to rezone the area to prevent similar developments is o

By Kate Ruskin | Oct 11 12:00 am ET

Havana Central Further Delayed

Cuban cuisine enthusiasts and Beat Generation devotees alike will have to wait a few more weeks for the reopening of Havana Central at the West End.

By Kate Ruskin | Sep 20 12:00 am ET

In Search of The New West End

When news got out that the historic beer-and-pub-grub house popularly known as the 'Stend would be closing its doors to make way for the Cuban bistro Havana Central, many Columbia students were sho

By Kate Ruskin | Sep 6 12:00 am ET

Renovated West End To Feature Revamped Menu, Facade

Although classes are gearing up and the neighborhood is returning to its school-year habits, one key player is missing from the traditional Columbia scene-the historic West End.

By Kate Ruskin | Sep 6 12:00 am ET

Last Call

With $2 beers heralding the last hurrah of Morningside's most famous bar, Katie Gardner, J '81, its owner for the past 17 years, has said she and her family are ready to say goodbye.

By Kate Ruskin | Apr 11 12:00 am ET

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