Princess Jenkins is the owner of the Brownstone, a New York City clothing and accessories boutique. Last fall, Ms. Jenkins surveyed the market and realized how difficult the next season could be. She met with her five top designers and urged them to produce the boldest fashions they were capable of — designs she knew… [Read more…]
For six weeks beginning November 27th, businesses around Harlem will display boxes labeled “Harlem CARES,” where customers can leave donations for the Harlem CARES Mentoring Movement. These neighborhood businesses will also display boxes that shoppers can use to submit an entry for a chance to win a basket full of gifts and offers from all… [Read more…]
November 25, 2009 by D. Bell
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November 25, 2009 by narmer
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EL MALECÓN (4141 Broadway, at 175th Street) offers sopa de pollo ($4.50). (The New York Times) The Dominican sopa de pollo ($4.50) is comfort in a bowl, with meat falling off the drumstick and thigh bones into a light-brown broth seasoned with cilantro and a bit of adobo. It’s made to order, in a way:… [Read more…]
November 25, 2009 by D. Bell
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November 25, 2009 by D. Bell
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The late fall offers cooks and cocktail connoisseurs the full bounty of the autumn harvest, and the cocktails below feature fresh apple, pear, and hints of nutmeg and cinnamon. True foodie favorites, these spirits pack a serious flavor explosion, all sure to complement your traditional cranberry sauce, festive turkey, and mouth-watering apple pie. 1 ½… [Read more…]
November 25, 2009 by D. Bell
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During economic hard times people tend to be more generous. Oftentimes when they don’t have a monetary contribution to make they will invest their time by helping those who have a little less than they have. This afternoon the East Harlem CARES coalition will be providing Thanksgiving dinners to families in East Harlem from 12… [Read more…]
November 25, 2009 by D. Bell
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Editor’s Note: Below is a guide to holiday dining in Harlem from our first year online. Since many of the same restaurants (with the exception of one) are still on the scene I decided to republish the post (with the necessary updates) for our new readers. Enjoy your holiday! Let’s face it, everyone doesn’t have… [Read more…]
November 25, 2009 by D. Bell
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Our friends over at Greasy Guide have been inspired to create a cocktail in our honor: “I live in Harlem so of course I look to Uptownflavor to tell me what’s hot in my hood.” So the next time you go out to a bar or lounge in Harlem, be sure to ask the bartender… [Read more…]
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November 25, 2009 by narmer
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