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Dyckman Street

Open for Business: Dyckman Bar

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, the newly christened Dyckman Bar (221 Dyckman Street) is absolutely magnificent. The Irish pub formerly known as Patrick’s has been reconceived and remixed as a modern, classy and…

Happy Anniversary: Corcho Wine Room

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) A big 1-year anniversary shout out is in order to the good folks at Corcho Wine Room (231 Dyckman Street). Before they even officially opened up, Benlly Polanco and Vladimir Garcia showed the Uptown Collective…

Put You On: Bloomspot Uptown Deal – Tread Bike Shop

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Bloomspot, the provider of limited quantity exclusive offers, is getting in on the Uptown bonanza with their latest awesome deal. For a mere $30 you get a two full-day bike rental from the good folks…

Chiara Sottile’s ‘Birdman’ of Inwood

Much love goes out to next-generation journalist and former Uptown Collective contributor, Chiara Sottile, for her informative and insightful piece in the New York Times on the Birdman of Inwood. Chiara has always impressed me with her proficiency, determination…

Nostlygia Mural Contest & Winter Clearance Sale

Calling all artists, Nostylgia has extended their mural submission date until Friday, March 25th. To sweeten the deal, they have also added a $200 cash prize in addition to the $300 store credit. See below and good luck. Who…

Corcho in Inwood Offers 45 Wines and Latin Music – NYTimes.com

By DIANE CARDWELL A strong sense of place runs through this cozy wine bar nestled amid a developing cluster of restaurants on Dyckman Street in Inwood. The proprietors, Benlly Polanco and his sister Dariana, have lived in the neighborhood…

Nostlygia – The New American Classic

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Photography by Paul Lomax (@PaulLomaxPhoto) Nostylgia is, by choice and design, a work in progress. It is an idea that continues to redefine, remix and reinvent itself. Constant elevation, innovation and dynamism are the hallmarks…

Dyckman Slang Vol 1…

BY Claudio E. Cabrera (@cecabrera21) Well, before I start this post, let me clarify that this is really about ‘Hillside Avenue Slang’ and not ‘Dyckman Slang.’ When I was growing up, and even to this day, a lot of…