The Goddess Lakshmi – Live in Harlem at Paris Blues Sunday Evenings — January 30th and March 6th 2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd 8PM Downtown theater impresario Rene Calvo (Ailanthus Grove) and Harlem hotelier (The Harlem Flophouse) fronts his newest venture, composing, singing and playing the electric guitar with his indy rock band… [Read more…]
January 30, 2011 by gigilabelle
Melba’s At the end of the day, there’s nothing like a home cooked meal, but who wants to cook on Valentine’s Day? If you really want to experience soul food with your soul mate, make reservations at Melba’s! The Tres Macaroni and Cheese, Candied Yams, and Southern Fried Chicken always tastes like it was made with love. Speaking of love,… [Read more…]
Passing by the future home of the Get ‘em Girls Cupcake Suite on Frederick Douglass Boulevard, we were disheartened to see that a notice was posted on the door. We were under the impression that things were moving right along and that they were working on the business on the back end while continuing their… [Read more…]
January 30, 2011 by D. Bell
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Despite a snowstorm that left about a foot of snow blanketing Harlem, dedicated fans ventured out to Amateur Night at the Apollo to see the legendary Stephanie Mills. Mills is no stranger to the Apollo. At the age of 11, it was Stephanie’s big voice that landed her in first place at Amateur Night at the… [Read more…]
January 27, 2011 by D. Bell
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$15.00 – LIVE PERFORMANCE – THEATER SEATING $10.00 – SIMULCAST SEATING Seating is limited ADVANCE RESERVATIONS MANDATORY Two Sets www.dwyercc.org
January 27, 2011 by D. Bell
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As part of the Up/Down, North/South three-part series at the Studio Museum in Harlem, author Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts and designer V. Mitch McEwen (former college roommates) discussed Rhodes-Pitts’ first book Harlem is Nowhere: A Journey to the Mecca of Black America. The free program was standing room only and opened up a conversation about retaining Harlem’s… [Read more…]
January 27, 2011 by D. Bell
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Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of New York’s Iconic Apollo Theater Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 8:30 Target Free Thursdays David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center Known as the “soul of American culture,” the Apollo Theater, a Harlem institution, celebrates its incredible anniversary with a return visit to Lincoln Center, kicking off a nationwide museum tour… [Read more…]
Passing by Pollen Nation yesterday, I peeked in to give a wave to the staff. I was surprised to see that all of the inventory and many of the fixtures had been removed. I tried to contact them to find out if they decided to close the retail location in order to focus on the… [Read more…]
January 24, 2011 by D. Bell
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There is a rose in Central Harlem. Actually, there are quite a few roses and even more to be found now that Franz James is joining the growing number for florists in Harlem. Signs are plastered all over the windows in the commercial space of the Douglass Condos. If we are lucky Franz James will… [Read more…]
BBraxton, Harlem’s premier high-end tonsorial has reopened its doors. The luxury men’s spa hosted a grand reopening on January 11th. BBraxton was on the cutting edge back in 2006 during the height of Harlem’s economic boom. In 2009, as the market softened, owner Brenda Braxton decided to take time to restructure the business. After two… [Read more…]
January 23, 2011 by D. Bell
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Yesterday while down on Frederick Douglass Boulevard I couldn’t help but notice BLVD, a terracotta colored condominium pair at 2196 Frederick Douglass Blvd, that book ends a five-story sand colored building sandwiched in between. The circa 19th century building features hardwood floors and high ceilings. The kitchens include stainless steel GE appliances, European tiles backsplashes in… [Read more…]
January 23, 2011 by D. Bell
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After a long awaited opening, the St. Claire Condos are close to being ready. The seven-story development is located at 2077 Fifth Avenue and is comprised of 13 two through four-bedroom homes. All residences feature gas fireplaces, white oak hardwood floors, high ceilings, washer/dryers, and balconies offering city views. The kitchens are outfitted with black granite countertops, stainless… [Read more…]
January 23, 2011 by D. Bell
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Click If you follow our Facebook page then you already know that Uptown Juice Bar is moving to a new location on 125th Street. We found out after posting that Raw Soul, a raw food restaurant on 145th Street, had closed down. You’ll just have to walk a bit farther east to get your healthy… [Read more…]
January 23, 2011 by D. Bell
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Bad Horse Pizza is slated to open at 2222 – 2224 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, across from the Triangle building. The space was formerly occupied by Corcoran, before they bailed out of Harlem. Anyone have any inside information about Bad Horse Pizza? I hope they consider a new name before opening. Bad Horse is simply a bad… [Read more…]
January 23, 2011 by D. Bell
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Photo by D. Bell After much wondering about the future of what was formerly Frizzante, a short-lived Italian restaurant on Frederick Douglass Boulevard, a fresh and vibrant blue awning reveals that it will be reincarnated as Lido. From the look of construction going on inside it might be open as early as next month. Yesterday,… [Read more…]
January 22, 2011 by D. Bell
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Bobby Robinson, the owner of iconic Bobby’s Happy House, passed away at the age of 93. Bobby’s Happy House was one of Harlem’s first black owned businesses on 125th Street as well as one of the neighborhood’s last standing record shops until it was forced to close in 2008. You can read more about Bobby… [Read more…]
January 22, 2011 by narmer
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Ed. Note: Reposted with permission from Gloria Dawson of East Harlem NYC By Gloria Dawson East Harlem has been in desperate need of a good wine shop for some time, and this past summer we finally got one — Vinyl Wine. After checking out the store’s great selection and awesome vibe, I thought the shop,… [Read more…]
January 18, 2011 by josephrileyland
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Funk Soul diva Sy Smith will take the stage Sunday, January 23rd at Talay Lounge for the inaugural Rock, Paper, Soul modern groove assembly independent artist showcase. Smith, widely known as the hardest working woman in the industry, will be joined by a whole slew of artists, two of whom (the irrepressible Chinah Blac and grossly… [Read more…]
January 17, 2011 by josephrileyland
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This just in: R&B legend Betty Wright will be performing at Billie’s Black THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT. More details.
January 16, 2011 by D. Bell
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January 16, 2011 by D. Bell
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January 4, 2011 by D. Bell
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January 4, 2011 by D. Bell
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GrowNYC, a local environmental non-profit, offers one solution with Stop ‘N’ Swap events which will span the five boroughs in January and February. The community is invited to bring unwanted but still usable items to donate to a good home. Participants can also bring a bag and fill up on items they would like to… [Read more…]
January 4, 2011 by D. Bell
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The Hottest & Most Chic Home Design Team Wants to Transform Your Home on TV A New York-based production company is looking for energetic and vibrant homeowners (singles, families, couples) in the New York Tri-State area who want their homes to match their personalities, but who may not have the vision to make it happen.… [Read more…]
January 4, 2011 by D. Bell
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Rev Al plans to write memoir and build $20M headquarters in Harlem [NYDN] Adding furniture to a home not quite full [NYT]
January 3, 2011 by D. Bell
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Happy new year! Here is a quick run down of articles that highlight Harlem. Share your tips with us: uptownflavor at gmail dot com. Going Global in Harlem [WSJ] New recipe for former bakery site [Crains] Walkabout with Freddie Jackson (video) [WSJ]
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January 30, 2011 by D. Bell
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