Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdExcellent summer indoor/outdoor bar
Mess Hall
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdTrendy neighborhood bar
Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
2751 BroadwayAlways a good time. Good food, jazz and wine :)
Smalls Jazz Club
183 W 10th StBest jazz in NYC.
Sister jazz club to SMALLS. More intimate than SMALLS. No amplification for best, pure, jazz sound. My favorite.
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Mezzrow
163 W 10th StSister jazz club to SMALLS. More intimate than SMALLS. No amplification for best, pure, jazz sound. My favorite.
Food Scene
Amazing falafel/boutique restaurant. Live jazz and food in the basement bar as well
197 abantu bendawo batusa
Silvana
300 W 116th StAmazing falafel/boutique restaurant. Live jazz and food in the basement bar as well
Harlem Food Bar
2100 Frederick Douglass BlvdExcellent food/crowd
VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdUpscale yet causal date feel restaurant
Melba's
300 W 114th StBest soul food with classy bar feel
Love their fried chicken. Has a loud bar/club feel, so is only good if you are in that mood. But the food is quite good.
65 abantu bendawo batusa
Chocolat Restaurant & Bar
2223 Frederick Douglass BlvdLove their fried chicken. Has a loud bar/club feel, so is only good if you are in that mood. But the food is quite good.
Shopping
The Cecil Steakhouse
210 West 118th StreetHeard the food is amazing, but haven't yet tried
Everything Else
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdLocal grocery store. Deliver for free over $100
Essentials
Central Markets
300 W 110th StFree delivery of groceries over $40
Organic Forever
2053 Frederick Douglass BoulevardGood, clean, organic foods