Stephen Lewis deconstructs the loss of Copeland’s. [HakPakSak]
The AmNews dishes out its take on the impending closing of Copeland’s. [AmNews]
A cry against “adverse possession”. Will House of Seafood be the next victim of displacement? [AmNews]
E. Harlem Little Leaguers are champs despite not having a field of dreams to call home base [NYDN]
Greasy Guide offers a sample of upscale boutiques in Harlem [GG via Newyorkology]
Parking for $50K in Harlem? You betcha! [CNN]
E. Harlem diabetics aren’t living the sweet life [NYDN]
E. Harlem pool commissioned by Robert Moses added as NYC landmark [NYT]
Public housing becoming less inhabitable to the dismay of housing advocates [amNY]
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Harlem Hope
August 14, 2007
Unfortunately, Dallas BBQ will be a hit! It appears that this is all Harlem is ready for. The community never supported Pier 2110 to the extent needed to run a place of the magnitude. Beyond take-out, Harlem is a difficult monster to conquer. After speaking with Ms. Park on several occasions, I can tell you that this woman is sincerely grateful to our community.
Harlem Girl
July 30, 2007
LOL @ Mindful
Mindful
July 29, 2007
Agreed, Harlem Girl (somebody, please mark this moment down in the history books). Dallas BBQ is okay, but a more upscale place that does not serve soul food (to be different) is what is really needed. Something like Hudson River Cafe – that’s what we need down here. But the food and service both have to be good for it to do well (which I guess Pier 2110 took for granted).
Harlem Girl
July 28, 2007
I guess a Dallas BBQ is cool.
Although, it would have been nice to have a similiar upscale place with a different menu.
I liked the idea of reservations. I hate waiting at restaurants.
Lena
July 28, 2007
An insider actually informed me that Pier2110 will reopen as Dallas BBQ..
which IMO would be a cash cow
Mindful
July 27, 2007
That’s great news on Pier 2110 – I had been wanting to stop by there, but was told (months ago) that the food/service were not that great. Hope that both improve as I’d love to support a restaurant in the nabe that provides an alternative to the typical soul food/fried food option (that I love but can’t do all the time).
Harlem Girl
July 27, 2007
Pier 2110:
The sign on the door says that they are going to open up at the end of the summer with a new menu and under new management.
Harlem Girl
July 27, 2007
Apparently Manna’s didn’t own their property and their landlord wants them to leave.
In regards to them being “on the other side”, even though they are owned by an Asian woman, the community is still losing a long time community business.
As far as her capitalizing on Black culture, I never had a problem with Manna’s. Why? Because her business was run much better than many other local soul food restaurants.
The quality and service was consistant, the place was always clean, the food was just as good, if not better than the soul food places owned by Blacks, the owner provided jobs for many people in the community and the owner supports the community in many ways. She’s donated money to various community organizations and I think she supports a couple of scholarship funds.
In regards to the several locations in close proximity, apparently she filled a need in the community.
Even if you don’t like the soul food, Manna’s is one of the only places in the neighborhood where you can get a salad, fruit, and other non-soul food and typical salad bar fare.
Anonymous
July 27, 2007
The articles in the Amsterdam seem to get more and more absurd…I don’t understand the Manna connection to this who debate. Wouldn’t Manna’s actually be on the other side of the issue? Owned by an Asian woman who is capitalizing on black culture (by the way what is the deal with Pier 2110 — are they officially closed?) and opens up multiple locations in close proximity. What kind of mind games are people playing now? And yes, the AmNews is a horrible paper not even worth the 75 cents they charge for it but for some reason they are able to hold on as the “voice of Harlem”. Likely because they provide an alternative view to that of the mainstream press. But as we always say, “we’ve got to do better.”
ac
July 27, 2007
MANAS?????? we’re really comparing MANAS to copelands? copelands has been here for GENERATIONS! Mana’s opened in 1991!!!!!!!!!!! do not freaking cry for mana’s.
people have lost their damn minds.
(in case you’re wondering im referring to the “adverse possession” article)
Mindful
July 27, 2007
Does anybody take AmNews at face value? I mean, really? I read each of the “news items” they have published in the last couple weeks – and, well, it is astonishing how facts are not checked, the “articles” are disjointed, and how much of a gossip rag it really is. I just hope everyone who chooses to read AmNews is aware that it is filled with false facts, half-truths and is more a propaganda medium than a news one.