"One of New York City’s favorite waterfront restaurants Boat Basin Cafe has closed. The Upper West Side institution opened in 1997, but its riverside view has remained a big draw for city dwellers over the past two decades. It was a dependable pick for blissful outdoor dining, built into a fancy-feeling, elevated stone structure with dramatic arches. During warmer months, people flocked to its open-air location off of West 79th Street on the Hudson River for affordable bar food like fried appetizers and sandwiches. It was also a popular meeting spot for casual parties." - Carla Vianna