Taste of the Upper West Side

We’ve missed outdoor events in NYC and we’re glad they’re finally coming back. One of our favorites is returning, the Taste of the Upper West Side (TUWS) presented by American Airlines and Mastercard. The two-day culinary extravaganza features a stellar lineup of chefs and mixologists and will take place on Friday, Oct 1st and Saturday, Oct 2nd.

TUWS kicks off their annual two-night, open-air food event with Grillin’ in the City where over 20 popular Upper West Side restaurants grill up their favorite menu items. New to the Friday night event this year is an exciting collaboration with Whiskies of the World. Taste and sample various whiskies from near and far. Whether it be Kentucky bourbon or a great scotch from Scotland, this pop-up event is sure to delight guests with brands like Balcones, Copper Dog, Uncle Nearest, Westward, and more! Also making a debut is TUWS’ first-ever Biergarten in honor of Oktoberfest featuring a variety of fall sips and beer-inspired cocktails curated by neighborhood favorites Tiki Chick and Nobody Told Me.

Elevated cuisine is the focus of day 2 or Best of the West, presented by Park West Village. This day will celebrate Upper West Side dining destinations with prepared nibbles of their best cuisines. Ticket Holders for Best of the West’s VIP Reception will enjoy exclusive 1-hour priority access to bites, sips, and local culinary stars. Best of the West will also play host to Bubbly Under the Stars, a bar experience celebrating all things sparkling in our open-air tasting tent. This year’s Best of the West presented by Park West Village will honor the perseverance of restaurant owners on the Upper West Side.

Across the two nights, several restaurants will make their TUWS debuts including Dagon, Boka, Pekarna, Covacha, Sushi 85, Manhattanville Market’s Butterfunk Biscuit Co., The Baylander, Felice, Tasca and Kissaki. Live music by acclaimed group Project Orange Music will heighten the ambiance of the Upper West Side’s most anticipated event of the year.

Safety is TUWS’s top priority. Taste of the Upper West will require all guests to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Tickets are on sale now. General Admission for Grillin’ in the City is priced at $99. Best of the West VIP tickets are priced at $215 and General Admission is $135. Proceeds from Taste of the Upper West Side 2021 will go back into the community and help fund neighborhood projects through the Columbus Avenue Business Improvement District, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit tasteuws.com.