Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised Marcus Samuelsson interprets American comfort food with beef patties, Helga’s meatballs, and jerk-catfish sandwiches.
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Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveEthiopian-born, Swedish-raised Marcus Samuelsson interprets American comfort food with beef patties, Helga’s meatballs, and jerk-catfish sandwiches.
With a tinge of old-timey charm, 5 & Diamond offers upgraded American standards and Spanish-inflected snacks.
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5 and Diamond
2072 Frederick Douglass BoulevardWith a tinge of old-timey charm, 5 & Diamond offers upgraded American standards and Spanish-inflected snacks.
If you don't have a southern grandmother to cook for you regularly, visit Amy Ruth instead.
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Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StIf you don't have a southern grandmother to cook for you regularly, visit Amy Ruth instead.
Bunz
185 St Nicholas AveA French bistro in the upper reaches of Harlem.
Sebastiano Cappitta’s third uptown Italian restaurant is a welcome addition to deli-dominated Hamilton Heights.
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Coccola
1600 Amsterdam AvenueSebastiano Cappitta’s third uptown Italian restaurant is a welcome addition to deli-dominated Hamilton Heights.
The husband-and-wife team behind Max Soha and Max Caffe open another trattoria focusing on cheap, rustic Italian.
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Covo Trattoria & Pizzeria
701 West 135th StreetThe husband-and-wife team behind Max Soha and Max Caffe open another trattoria focusing on cheap, rustic Italian.
This is the only place in town—and probably the planet—where you can get a Papaya King hot dog, a gaggle of fried whiting, and a piece of homemade coconut cake all under one roof.
Fishers of Men
This is the only place in town—and probably the planet—where you can get a Papaya King hot dog, a gaggle of fried whiting, and a piece of homemade coconut cake all under one roof.
Authentic West African cuisine and hospitality await adventurous diners at this casual Harlem eatery.
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Keur Sokhna
2249 Adam Clayton Powell Junior BoulevardAuthentic West African cuisine and hospitality await adventurous diners at this casual Harlem eatery.
Lido specializes in Italian specialties with a Mediterranean bent; expect to start with crostini, end with tiramisu, and dig into pasta along the way.
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Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdLido specializes in Italian specialties with a Mediterranean bent; expect to start with crostini, end with tiramisu, and dig into pasta along the way.
Refined Southern cuisine and live weekend music make this supper club a favorite of locals and celebrities alike.
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Londel's
2620 Frederick Douglass BlvdRefined Southern cuisine and live weekend music make this supper club a favorite of locals and celebrities alike.
The legendary Harlem jazz house reopens with white-tablecloth service and haute southern cuisine.
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Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th St The legendary Harlem jazz house reopens with white-tablecloth service and haute southern cuisine.
The café au lait is perfection, particularly when accompanied with a chocolate croissant, and entrées range from lamb shank to chicken kebab.
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Les Ambassades
2200 Frederick Douglass BlvdThe café au lait is perfection, particularly when accompanied with a chocolate croissant, and entrées range from lamb shank to chicken kebab.
A former UWS standby relocates to Harlem with a Mediterranean menu of greatest hits.
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Savann
2280 Frederick Douglass Blvd A former UWS standby relocates to Harlem with a Mediterranean menu of greatest hits.
A Harlem legend serving succulent soul food to busloads of tourists.
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Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdA Harlem legend serving succulent soul food to busloads of tourists.
Uptown Veg
52 E 125th St Yes, vegetarian Caribbean food.
A French restaurant with a classic bistro menu with an eye toward sharing.
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Yatenga
2269 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd A French restaurant with a classic bistro menu with an eye toward sharing.
A step up from its Ethiopian competitors in pretty much every category but price.
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Zoma
2084 Frederick Douglass Blvd A step up from its Ethiopian competitors in pretty much every category but price.
Drinks & Nightlife
BLVD Bistro NY
2149 Frederick Douglass BlvdA country wine bar carved out of Lenox Avenue.
Alexander Smalls and Richard Parsons's new venue, located next door to the former Minton's Playhouse, bills itself as the city’s first Afro-Asian-American brasserie.
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The Cecil Steakhouse
210 West 118th StreetAlexander Smalls and Richard Parsons's new venue, located next door to the former Minton's Playhouse, bills itself as the city’s first Afro-Asian-American brasserie.
Everyone from "beer nerds to novice drinkers" can appreciate this 7,000-square-foot beer garden, which boasts a New American menu to match its swanky Harlem digs.
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Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdEveryone from "beer nerds to novice drinkers" can appreciate this 7,000-square-foot beer garden, which boasts a New American menu to match its swanky Harlem digs.
From owner Karl Franz Williams (Society Café) comes a speakeasy-type Harlem bar.
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67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdFrom owner Karl Franz Williams (Society Café) comes a speakeasy-type Harlem bar.
A much-needed Harlem beer bar provides distinct European, American and African brews in a no-frills, small setting.
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Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardA much-needed Harlem beer bar provides distinct European, American and African brews in a no-frills, small setting.
A throwback to the halcyon days of long-ago jazz, Bill’s Place has been built to cater to nostalgia for an era of Harlem history that few alive have ever actually experienced.
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Bill's Place
148 W 133rd StA throwback to the halcyon days of long-ago jazz, Bill’s Place has been built to cater to nostalgia for an era of Harlem history that few alive have ever actually experienced.
Billie’s Black Bar Lounge is the quintessential soul-food spot in Harlem.
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B2 Harlem
271 W 119th StBillie’s Black Bar Lounge is the quintessential soul-food spot in Harlem.
Central Harlem bar/bistro may well be all things to all locals.
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The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdCentral Harlem bar/bistro may well be all things to all locals.
Cove Lounge
325 Malcolm X BlvdSee the profile of this NYC bar at 325 Lenox Ave. in Manhattan.
Directly downstairs from Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster, the chic, retro supper club is all mirrors, tapered columns, patterned screens, and soft lighting.
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Ginny's Supper Club
310 Malcolm X BlvdDirectly downstairs from Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster, the chic, retro supper club is all mirrors, tapered columns, patterned screens, and soft lighting.
Tried but true, this sturdy workhorse of a dive-bar has been a favorite with generations of Harlem residents. 2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.
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Paris Blues
2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdTried but true, this sturdy workhorse of a dive-bar has been a favorite with generations of Harlem residents. 2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.
Hip-hop and sports exec Lewis Tucker wanted to channel the LES in his childhood stomping grounds
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The Park 112
2080 Frederick Douglass Boulevard Hip-hop and sports exec Lewis Tucker wanted to channel the LES in his childhood stomping grounds
Shrine plays gracious host to artists inspired by the deep traditions of late-twentieth-century African music.
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Ishrayini
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdShrine plays gracious host to artists inspired by the deep traditions of late-twentieth-century African music.
Everything Else
The same down-home cookin' as Miss Mamie's, just a little further uptown.
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Miss Maude's Spoonbread Too
The same down-home cookin' as Miss Mamie's, just a little further uptown.
Fabulous traditional African crafts and textiles.
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I-Market yeMalcolm Shabazz Harlem
52 W 116th StFabulous traditional African crafts and textiles.
Shopping
atmos ny
203 W 125th StSneakers and streetwear brighter than the city itself.
B Oyama Inc
2312 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdHarlem haberdashery with suits, shirts, and a generous selection of eye-catching ties.
This mother-daughter florist team has done a number of parties for actresses (whom they decline to name), the MoMA, and the Studio Museum.
Barbara's Flowers
2522 Frederick Douglass Blvd This mother-daughter florist team has done a number of parties for actresses (whom they decline to name), the MoMA, and the Studio Museum.
Local line of skin-care products used by Hollywood A-listers.
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Carol's Daughter
24 W 125th St Local line of skin-care products used by Hollywood A-listers.
She catered to clients like Cipriani and Letterman for three years, but her store is open to the public.
Katrina Parris Flowers
Columbus AvenueShe catered to clients like Cipriani and Letterman for three years, but her store is open to the public.
This funky, colorful shop offers all sorts of cool African-inspired figurines, textiles, and jewelry.
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The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetThis funky, colorful shop offers all sorts of cool African-inspired figurines, textiles, and jewelry.
The Vault Harlem
Sneakers, colorful tees, and fitted caps for the hip urban male.
Essentials
This far-uptown butcher shop specializes in quirky cuts and dry-aged meats.
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Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StThis far-uptown butcher shop specializes in quirky cuts and dry-aged meats.
Love this place! My go to spot in Harlem for fresh and specialty produce and goods. Think: gluten free and fresh star fruit.
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Wild Olive Market
Love this place! My go to spot in Harlem for fresh and specialty produce and goods. Think: gluten free and fresh star fruit.