We broke the news to you first about the new restaurant and performance space off of 125th called Gospel Uptown. They have since fleshed out their website and included a full line up of talent to grace the stage throughout the month of June. Check it out! I just hope the food will be as good as the performers they have booked!
Occupying 12,000 square feet, and accommodating 225 diners, and 500 for cocktail receptions, GU will offer its guests Healthful Soul Fusion Cuisine at brunch, lunch, dinner, private parties and special events. Leading the culinary team is Chef Kenneth Collins who calls his cooking style “multi-ethnic nouvelle.” Previously the Executive Chef of NYC’s Ida Mae’s Restaurant, Chef Collins will use this eclectic approach for GU’s menu, venturing beyond the familiar soul food items to include Asian, Latin and intriguing accents —the result will be a unique cuisine not found anywhere else in Harlem.
GU patrons will be uplifted by the expansive, elegant dining beautifully designed by Harlem based architect Victor Body –Lawson. Exceptional service will be provided by GU’s well trained staff under the leadership of veteran restaurant general manager Aiesha Abel. Other features will include a sidewalk cafe, a signature non-alcoholic beverage menu, private green room/dressing rooms to accommodate talent, and an unique array of merchandise in the GU Gift Shop.
GU’s Founder/Owner is long-standing Harlem entrepreneur Joseph H. Holland. “With all GU has to offer, our vision is for this new entertainment/dining destination to become both a spur and symbol of Harlem’s Second Renaissance.”
GU’s entertainment showcase will be launched by its much anticipated June 12th opening weekend with three-time Grammy Award and Tony Award winner, Melba Moore. Also featured in June will be the Boys Choir of Harlem Alumni Choir in a special Father’s Day performance, gospeljazz saxophonist Tyrone Birkett, Christian comedian Michael Goodhope, versatile singer/performer J-Harris aka Joey Fleming, Cuba Gooding, Sr., lead singer of the Main Ingredients, LOVEJONESNY with featured artists:
J-Harris: Singer/Songwriter/Producer; Anwar Robinson: American Idol 2005 Finalist;
Sophia Nicole: Actress/Singer from Broadway’s “Lion King”; Nicole Lyricc: Soulful Storyteller; TheLovejonesnyc Dancers & Band and other top performers. For the entertainment calendar, visit the GU website – www.gospeluptown.com.
GU serves Lunch: Monday-Friday 11:30am-3:00pm; Brunch: Saturday& Sunday 10:30am-4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday-Thursday 6:00pm-11:00pm, Friday and Saturday 6:00pm-Midnight; Reservations are Required. For More Information call 212-280-2110.
When you are considering where to go to enjoy the Harlem community, and to fellowship
with family and friends in an elegant setting come to Gospel Uptown, where you will experience the best of entertainment, dining and inspiration!
SOMEONE
June 12, 2009
WE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT, PEOPLE MUST WE THINK ALWAYS IN A NEGATIVE WAY. LETS TRY TO LIVE POSTIVEAND STOP LOOKING FOR THE NEGATIVE. AND REMEMBER SHE MAY HAVE THE MONEY TO MAKE HERSELF LOOK SO WELL AS MOST PEOPLE IN THE INDUSTRY DO. LETS CONGRADULATE PEOPLE
Anonymous
June 4, 2009
Wow, could not help but look at the image of Melba Moore, who I know is 30+ years older than me, but in this image looks 5+ years younger than me.
This is ridiculous and wrong. Melba Moore is 63, a senior citizen for crissakes, in this image she looks like a teeny bopper ready to take her role in Destiny’s Child or the like.
Here’s a real photo of Melba Moore taken in April
http://images.broadwayworld.com/upload/48145/tn-500_moorewm1228229442.jpg
Okay, so in the image above they photoshop’ed the hell out of her, fine. However it’s one thing to remove her wrinkles and aging, it’s another thing to NARROW HER NOSE? That’s exactly what they did. Shameful.
What’s wrong with being 63 and a senior citizen? There is beauty in all ages, there is beauty and wisdom in wrinkles, their is beauty in age, and this image above suggest otherwise….it is so far removed from truth….it’s shameful. It’s running away from who you are. Just an opinion.
sam
June 4, 2009
Hope this venture is a success as it is a continuation of Harlem’s culture.