Postcards from the Upper West Side

A weekly love letter to Manhattan’s Upper West Side: its rituals, characters, buildings, mornings, and small moments.

Postcard: The (Pizza) Geometry Was Wrong in Central Park

May 4, 2026

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Postcard: The (Pizza) Geometry Was Wrong in Central Park

When the pizza box trash cans return to the park, the Upper West Side does too.

Postcard: The Part That Isn’t the Exhibit

Apr 30, 2026

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Postcard: The Part That Isn’t the Exhibit

Outside the American Museum of Natural History, the real pause happens just beyond the chaos.

Apr 27, 2026

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Postcard: Aisle of Last Resort

An Upper West Side bodega runs on improbable inventory, fluorescent light, and a deep faith that whatever you need is probably somewhere near the ceiling.

Apr 23, 2026

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Postcard: No One Is Just Ordering Wine

On the Upper West Side, a glass of Sancerre can say more about you than a full conversation.

Apr 20, 2026

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Postcard: The Pink Tree In The Park

Near Belvedere Castle, one tree breaks the rhythm of the park—and reminds the rest of us to notice.

Apr 16, 2026

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Postcard: The Hi-Life

At the Hi-Life, nothing is fully explained, and that’s exactly why it works.