Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Opens fairly late (11AM I believe), but the food is incredible, the scene is peaceful, and it's a great vibe overall. My favorite spot uptown for sure.
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The Edge Harlem
101 Edgecombe Ave Opens fairly late (11AM I believe), but the food is incredible, the scene is peaceful, and it's a great vibe overall. My favorite spot uptown for sure.
BEST catfish in the world. Great mixology program. A little pricey.
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B2 Harlem
271 W 119th StBEST catfish in the world. Great mixology program. A little pricey.
Small spot with a few tables and chairs. Be mindful - there is no bathroom. But the food is good.
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La Cocina De Agave
398 W 145th StSmall spot with a few tables and chairs. Be mindful - there is no bathroom. But the food is good.
Down home soul food adjacent to the north end of Central Park.
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Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too
366 W 110th StDown home soul food adjacent to the north end of Central Park.
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveGreat scene. Wonderful drinks.
Wonderful place to boot up your laptop and do some work.
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Manhattanville Coffee
142 Edgecombe AveWonderful place to boot up your laptop and do some work.
The Chipped Cup
3610 BroadwayCool, beautifully decorated, small coffee shop on Broadway.
Sugar Hill Cafe
410 W 145th StSmall, downstairs spot right around the corner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Harlem Public
3612 BroadwayUsually pretty busy. Lot of folks hang out here.
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdOpen late. Usually pretty crowded.
Interesting, diverse music scene. Coffee shop upstairs offers peace and quiet during the day.
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Silvana
300 W 116th StInteresting, diverse music scene. Coffee shop upstairs offers peace and quiet during the day.
More speakeasy than nightclub, with live music and good drinks.
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Ginny's Supper Club
310 Malcolm X BlvdMore speakeasy than nightclub, with live music and good drinks.
Parks & Nature
St. Nicholas Park
Saint Nicholas TerraceRight in the neighborhood.
Not really a park, but sometimes it's nice to sit along the water or along the grassy area by the pier.
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West Harlem Piers Park
West 132nd StreetNot really a park, but sometimes it's nice to sit along the water or along the grassy area by the pier.
Sightseeing
The Roosevelt Island Tramway
254 E 60th StRide the Tram! It's only like $3 or something!
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandNo explanation needed.
Essentials
Super Foodtown of Bradhurst
300 W 145th StCloses at 1AM everyday.
Classic Laundry
268 W 145th StOpen 24 Hours!!!
They deliver and pickup laundry daily until 7pm. Great if you are always on the go and do not have time to go to the laundromat. $.80/lb. Call (212) 234-8760 for pickup service.
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Super Plan Laundromat
754A St Nicholas AveThey deliver and pickup laundry daily until 7pm. Great if you are always on the go and do not have time to go to the laundromat. $.80/lb. Call (212) 234-8760 for pickup service.
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StPricey, but good selection of organic foods.
Arts & Culture
I-Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StIconic!
Getting Around
A, B, C, D Train service to The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, midtown and downtown Manhattan.
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145 Street Station
A, B, C, D Train service to The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, midtown and downtown Manhattan.