Empanada Joe's

Businesses bid Morningside adieu

Boarded up storefronts and empty retail buildings spell a slowdown for Morningside businesses, though some say new local businesses are on their way.

Empanada Joe's Dissatisfies, Closes

Joining the graveyard of Morningside eateries is Empanada Joe’s on 111th Street and Broadway, which served its last spicy turnover when it permanently shut its doors a few weeks ago. Yet most Columbia students and local residents seem glad to see it go.

Pricey Empanadas Not for Regular Joes

The equation seems simple. Take some combination of meat and cheese and vegetables, stick it in a pie crust, heat it—either frying or baking will do—and there you have it. An empanada.

Businesses Come and Go Over Summer

The summer saw significant flux in local businesses along Broadway and Amsterdam, with two major arrivals and two departures.