Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
I get a latte here every AM! Traditional Argentine pastries too.
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Amaretto Espresso Bar
2124 Frederick Douglass BlvdI get a latte here every AM! Traditional Argentine pastries too.
Melba's
300 W 114th StSoul food spot for young chic crowd
The latest and greatest from James Beard award winning chef Marcus Samuelsson
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Streetbird Rotisserie
2149 Frederick Douglass BoulevardThe latest and greatest from James Beard award winning chef Marcus Samuelsson
Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StBest burger delivery in town
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
2300 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdThe American fried chicken takeout legend
Les Ambassades
2200 Frederick Douglass BlvdFrench African BYO Halal restaurant and patisserie
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdUpscale Italian, nice bar for mingling
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe Amrita
301 W 110th StBEST chai/espresso drinks, excellent brunch!
Belgian menu and truly international crowd, gets CRAYZAY during FIFA events!
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Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardBelgian menu and truly international crowd, gets CRAYZAY during FIFA events!
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveThe Scene! DJ and dancing in the basement on weekends
Chez Lucienne
308 Lenox AveOld school French
Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar
2099 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdBest upscale Mexican around
Cheri
Romantic back terrace is perfect for afternoon mimosas
Talia's Steakhouse and Bar
668 Amsterdam AveBest kosher steakhouse in the city
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdThe legendary soul food restaurant, LE-GEN-DA-RY!
Everything Else
Make My Cake
775 Columbus AvenueTry the red velvet!
If you want to rent a bicycle to explore the city, this is the spot
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Larry's Freewheeling
301 Cathedral PkwyIf you want to rent a bicycle to explore the city, this is the spot
If you make it to amateur night at the Apollo, you're living the dream
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I-Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StIf you make it to amateur night at the Apollo, you're living the dream
Great local supermarket with good takeaway meals and upstairs beer boutique
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Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat local supermarket with good takeaway meals and upstairs beer boutique
Get up EARLY on Sunday to hear one of the city's best gospel choirs; tourists line up around the block
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First Corinthian Baptist Church
1912 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdGet up EARLY on Sunday to hear one of the city's best gospel choirs; tourists line up around the block
La Bodega 47 Social Club
161 Malcolm X BlvdRum! and great Central American cusine too
High-end clinical facials and hair removal-- Carly and Seven are famous citywide
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Harlem Skin & Laser Clinic
2119 Frederick Douglass BlvdHigh-end clinical facials and hair removal-- Carly and Seven are famous citywide
H&M
150 East 86th StreetJust in case you need some basics
American Apparel
Just in case you need some basics
Jimmy Jazz
239 W 125th StThe most famous retailer of hip hop fashion for over 20 years
For the health nuts among you! Completely organic health oriented supermarket
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Organic Forever
2053 Frederick Douglass BoulevardFor the health nuts among you! Completely organic health oriented supermarket
Morningside Dental Care
527 Manhattan AveIf you need a dentist in an emergency, they are fantastic
Harlem Animal Hospital
193 Malcolm X BlvdIf you need a vet in an emergency, they are fantastic
Rite Aid Pharmacy
2170 Frederick Douglass Blvd24 hour pharmacy
The Winery NYC
257 W 116th StHigh-end wine shop
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetBuy a piece from an emerging artist
I-Market yeMalcolm Shabazz Harlem
52 W 116th StTraditional African outdoor market
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdBakery famous for their XL choco chip cookies
Ulwazi lwase-Conservatory
1233 5th AveA guaranteed beautiful stroll
Paws Country Club
301 W 113th StTop notch daycare and grooming for your dogs