Time Out New York put together its list of Top 10 ‘Hoods with New York Soul. Washington Heights is up there at #3 (“Bodegaville lives on, despite the white people.”), East Harlem squeezes in at #9 (“It’s sprouting new condos — and luring back former residents.” … Not sure how new condos = soul…it’s their list.)
Central Harlem isn’t in the top 10, but it’s #11, which isn’t bad. West Harlem gets #13. Various Upper West Side divisions get 16-20.
Take a look and see what you think.
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Hugo
September 24, 2007
While I appreciate any exposure to Harlem spots in mainstream media it would seem to me that they could hire local talent that know the ins and outs of true harlem to compile lists like that. I mean off the top of my head I could think of places that are genuine staples of the neighborhood. And i mean before places like Melba’s, Native, and Zoma came on board.
harlemite
September 23, 2007
2 words for time out new yorks list
bull sh!*
narmer
September 22, 2007
The article on Central Harlem is correct and sad at the same time, Harlem has begun to lose its FLAVOR with all the construction going on and “Big Name” stores arriving, Harlem is beginning to look like any other business and urban district.
One day the Buses will stop arriving and the Churches will be gone because their congregations are no longer living in Harlem.
We may have to set up a Harlem Village, an area set aside to resemble old time Harlem with tenements, juke joints, number holes etc and charge admission to tourist enter Harlem Village. (LOL)
Anonymous
September 21, 2007
what exactly is a bodega? i thought it was a convienience store?
LP
September 21, 2007
make the hood “funky” like the LES
jr. 2 bedroom for $1,700
Crappola.
Anonymous
September 21, 2007
Why would they mention Emperor roe? Has it not been closed for months now?