Who Owns Harlem? As an economic-development boom takes off in Harlem, residents hotly debate what path will lead the famed African American neighborhood into a prosperous future. Will its unique flavor and small, homegrown businesses be driven out by corporate projects? From: Inc. Magazine, Aug 2000 | By: Paul Keegan Harlem residents hotly debate who… [Read more…]
February 8, 2006 by D. Bell
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The Chef Dushan Zaric of Schiller’s Liquor Bar Servings 1 drink Ingredients 3 small chunks ( 1/2 inch cubes) pineapple 1/4 ounce maraschino liquor 1 and 1/2 ounces Beefeater gin 1 ounce pineapple juice Instructions Using a wooden spoon, muddle the pineapple chunks with the maraschino liquor in a mixing glass. Add the gin, pineapple… [Read more…]
February 8, 2006 by D. Bell
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Harlem World Seven 3/4 oz Absolut® vodka 1/2 oz Absolut® Kurant vodka 1/4 tsp lemon juice 1 pint prune juice 1 1/2 qt black sambuca fill with gin Mix over ice cubes, pour into a suitable glass and consume immediately. NOTE: It might taste funny because of the prune juice but you should get an… [Read more…]
February 8, 2006 by D. Bell
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Harlem Nights Cocktail from the Lenox Lounge From Heather Cross, Since 1939 the Lenox Lounge has played host to such musical greats as Billie Holiday, John Coltrane and Miles Davis. The Lenox Lounge has been recently renovated, recapturing some of its past greatness after suffering for many years. Harlem Nights is a potent Lenox Lounge… [Read more…]
It’s a Family Affair Catey Hillier finds herself moved by both the gospel music and the soul food at Sylvia’s restaurant in Harlem. “Hey, there. If you’re on your way to Sylvia’s, you’re heading off the wrong way.” A well-dressed woman in matching suit and hat catches me off my guard. I never stop to… [Read more…]
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February 8, 2006 by D. Bell
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