Tasty Tacos

The other day I posted about a Chowhound’s pursuit of the perfect tamale. Coincidentally, I happened to be cleaning out my inbox and discovered a lost post by Writing with my Mouth Full where she went in search of the perfect taco. Naturally, she decided to start her search in El Barrio where she compared… [Read more…]

Oprah Makes Over Harlem Senior Center

Oprah and her crew took a Harlem senior center from shabby to chic. The Victory One Senior Center in Harlem was the recipient of a $100,000 makeover by Oprah’s Good Works. Read a portion of the feature from O at Home: In the neighborhood of Harlem in New York City, some longtime residents—the ones old… [Read more…]

Father’s Day Follow Ups

So, although U.F. wasn’t able to attend all of the events that have been jumping off in Harlem lately, we have been finding other local bloggers who are doing a great job of covering the events that we’ve been promoting on our blog. Real Men Cook was attended by Sharon Quinn who took a plethora… [Read more…]

Jazz Portraits In Blue

Cutting for a Cure

Community Works June-July Schedule

Buzz: West Nile Virus Arrives Earlier than Usual

Mosquito The Health Department has detected West Nile virus in New York City mosquitoes for the first time this season. The virus, isolated in Port Richmond, Staten Island on June 18, has arrived earlier than usual. No human cases have been detected. The Health Department will start dispersing aerial larvicide in non-residential areas of Staten… [Read more…]

Sweettooth Weds Returns

Immortal Technique Drops 3rd World Today

Harlem raised Immortal Technique lyrically assaults all hypocrites and um, other undesirables on his new CD The 3rd World. Immortal Technique, born as Felipe Coronel, moved with his family to Harlem from his native Peru back in the ’80s while his homeland was in the midst of a civil war. He defines himself as an… [Read more…]

Society Gal Big Ups Harlem

It’s official. Harlem has been legitimized by the society folks.  According to Anita Sarko over on the New York Social Diary, “Harlem is no longer scary.”  Well, thanks for dropping that tip Anita, but those of us who have been living in Harlem for say, longer than 6 months were already in on that little… [Read more…]

American Apparel Coming to 125th Street

Look out Dr. J’s, there is a new look in the neighborhood.  In line with the impending rush of preppies prepped to shop on 1-2-5, American Apparel has decided to cast its net northward.  Organic cotton tee wearers rejoice! Harlem − 250 W 125th St Tel (212) 678-5020 Coming Soon via: Racked