A few months ago my coworker and I were walking back from Chill Berry discussing the closing of Le Perle Noire Cafe and the opening of Island Salad on Lenox. As we strolled down 129th Street off of Lenox, we spotted what appeared to be a cafe under construction. Fast forward to the middle of… [Read more…]
With all of the talk about about new sidewalk cafe licenses being issued on Frederick Douglass Boulevard (Nectar and Bier International) one of our readers sent us information about a fight for sidewalk cafes on 125th Street. As we all know Harlem’s main corridor is busy enough as it is without the addition of sidewalk… [Read more…]
February 26, 2011 by D. Bell
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H&M Art at 17 East 125th Street is looking at the possibility of adding a ‘classy’ cafe! “The cafe will provide art lovers a place where they can indulge themselves with arts and healthy food they love while chatting with friends,” they wrote via Twitter. “At the cafe we will serve coffee, gelato, fresh… [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…]
December 18, 2010 by D. Bell
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Society Coffee is offering free coffee on Wednesday to guests who mention Uptownflavor! They are launching a new coffee program, introducing a new coffee brand: Counter Culture. Society will be offering a free coffee from 7am-10am on Wednesday so if you are in the neighborhood, stop by and get yours!
June 21, 2010 by D. Bell
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Over the pre-summer weekend we popped by Globe Trippin for a refreshing cup of iced tea. We have been receiving emails from patrons of the tiny cafe and readers of Uptownflavor for weeks about the dire straits faced by the cafe’s owner, Georgia Scott. Scott, a published author and former art director at the New… [Read more…]
June 21, 2010 by D. Bell
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A new African eatery has opened on Eighth Avenue between 148th and 149th Street. More African restaurant than cafe or bakery, La Nomade is a welcome addition to an up and coming area (surrounded by PS 90, Ellington on the Park, and The Sutton) that has little more than a couple of bodegas and 99… [Read more…]
The Studebaker Cafe is located at 615 West 131 Street, between Broadway and 12th Avenue, in the northeast quadrant of the proposed Manhattanville Campus in West Harlem. The small eatery offers breakfast and lunch options, and was opened to serve Columbia University staff who were relocated to the ever extending Manhattanville Campus. Prices at Studebaker… [Read more…]
June 13, 2010 by D. Bell
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The Studio Museum in Harlem added a new addition last weekend. The Atrium Café will be open for business on Saturdays (11am-5pm) and Sundays (12-5pm). Located in the museum’s atrium, alongside Glenn Ligon’s iconic neon sculpture Give Us A Poem (2007), the café is a partnership with Great Performances, a catering company known for creating… [Read more…]
December 20, 2009 by D. Bell
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November 30, 2009 by D. Bell
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One of our favorite family owned businesses in Harlem is T&J Cafe on Seventh Avenue. Known more for their black and white cookies and tortes than their night life, T&J’s art lined walls and faux-leather sofas located in the back of the cafe/bakery always seemed destined for more. The owners seem to agree. Every Friday… [Read more…]
Le Meilleur du Monde is a new cafe and ice cream shop situated on 5th Avenue. It prides itself on specializing in Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee. The tiny cafe offers its customers a wide selection of sumptuous sandwiches served on your choice of a freshly baked baguette or panini, croissants, waffles, porridge, salads, smoothies, cakes,… [Read more…]
November 18, 2009 by D. Bell
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Michelle Cruz has been living in El Barrio since she was a little girl, and she wanted a place for the community to call its own, at the same time, Carrie Spindler was working in HR on Wall Street but dreaming of something sweeter and more delicious. Now these two entrepreneurial ladies are joining forces for… [Read more…]
After months of waiting and wondering, Le Meilleur Du Monde Cafe has finally opened for business on 5th Avenue near 125th Street. While some readers are still lamenting the loss of neighborhood favorite Boma Cafe, which was located just up the block, others will celebrate the return of a cafe to an area that is… [Read more…]
October 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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Muddy Waters, a new community oriented coffee bar and cafe, is now open at 129th St and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard. The intimate coffee bar is the first coffee bar and cafe of its type in the neighborhood, and will also offer customers free WiFi internet access. Muddy Waters owner Ntozake Lundy will also be showcasing up-and-coming New… [Read more…]
June 23, 2009 by D. Bell
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Update: The cafe opening has been further delayed. We’ll let you know when they are certified open. A few months ago AMNY reported that Muddy Waters Cafe was slated to open on Adam Clayton Powell. Jr. Blvd. after being priced out of Brooklyn. After a two month delay, the opening date is finally here! Muddy… [Read more…]
I’ve received so much positive feedback about Globe Trippin, a new cafe located on Amsterdam Avenue, that I had to finally get the word out. I was waiting until I could make the trek up there, but with all the rain and time constraints who knows when they will be. We first caught word of… [Read more…]
April 22, 2009 by D. Bell
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Despite the premature closing of both Sugarhill Java and Tea Lounge and The Harlem Tea Room, a new tea room is hoping to open on 137th and Seventh Avenue by Mother’s Day. Mother and son team Laila and Na’im Najieb have been planning their tea room, Tea and Things of That Kind, since 2006. The Najiebs have… [Read more…]
March 28, 2009 by D. Bell
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Picture057.jpg, originally uploaded by Uptownflavor Photos. This afternoon I spotted a little cafe on Edgecombe Avenue where OC Bakery and Cafe used to be. I quickly ran inside to see what goodies they have to offer. Unfortunately they are nothing like OC Bakery, but I found that it is a pleasant enough spot to stop… [Read more…]
January 31, 2009 by D. Bell
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A reader sent in the follow information about a new Parisian bakery that has set up shop on East 116th Street.. You can learn more about this new addition to the neighborhood on Yelp! Hey there- Just a heads up that a bit of Paris has landed on 116th and Lex. It’s a place called SpaHa… [Read more…]
January 9, 2009 by illoquentgent
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Friday January 9th, 2009 Featuring The Interchange Jazz Quintet La Pregunta Arts Café 1528 Amsterdam Avenue (Bet. 135th and 136th St) New York, NY 10031 Come here the sounds of Latin-Infused Jazz, Samba and Bassa Nova. Original music and standards. Line up is Saxophone (Tenor/Soprano/ Baritone), Clarinet, Guitar, Bass and Drums. Cost: Free
December 21, 2008 by D. Bell
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East Harlem Cafe would like to wish you and your family the best during this holiday season. As a thank you to our loyal customers who have supported us during our first couple of months, complimentary snacks and refreshments will be available on Wednesday, December 24th from 12:30pm to 2:00pm. I look forward to seeing… [Read more…]
December 9, 2008 by D. Bell
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Photo by D. Bell While passing Settepani yesterday, I spotted an application for a liquor license in the front window. I think that is a good move since people often want a beer or a glass of wine to go along with their meal without having to go to a formal sit down restaurant or… [Read more…]
November 29, 2008 by D. Bell
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Aids Awareness Dialogue A Panel discussion with Mt. Sinai Tuesday, December 2nd, 6pm Art Exhibit Reception Memories of El Barrio by Clemente Flores Friday, December 5th, 6pm EAST HARLEM CAFE 1651 Lexington Avenue (corner of 104th street) New York, New York 10029 www.eastharlemcafe.com 212 996 2080 rsvp@eastharlemcafe.com
November 3, 2008 by D. Bell
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Sure, you’ll probably want to sip a hot cup of coffee while you wait to vote. But in this tough economic climate who could turn down a free cup of Starbuck’s brew? And if you’ve always detested their strong coffee, ask for their newish milder offering called Pike Place. h/t to greasyguide.com
October 16, 2008 by D. Bell
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Kind of like “Sleepless in Seattle”, but better. Seriously, trying to find free wireless in Harlem can be challenge, especially if you live above the one-teens. Now that Starbucks has capitalized on the lack of neighborhood cafes in Harlem, that is pretty much the best option for late night Wi-Fi access. But, if you are… [Read more…]
East Harlem Café 1651 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10029 Mon – Fri 7:00am – 7:00pm Sat – 8:00am – 7:00pm Sun – 9:00am – 5:00pm Phone: 212-996-2080 Photos by: D. Bell ©2008
October 5, 2008 by D. Bell
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Last week I received an email (too late to respond in time) about where to watch the V.P. debate. I actually didn’t have a complete list, although I did know that La Pregunta would be showing the debate. I assumed that the same places that showed the Obama/McCain debate would be showing the V.P. debate… [Read more…]
September 29, 2008 by Staff
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East Harlem Café will hold its grand opening ceremony on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 3PM. The celebration will begin with a presentation from noted Latino Poet, Roger Caban. Following the opening remarks there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony. Latina photographer Shirley Miranda –Rodriguez will display a body of her work to help kick off… [Read more…]
September 23, 2008 by illoquentgent
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The other day I walked into a new café/bakery that opened on Broadway called Tanto Dulce. Although the store’s name is grammatically incorrect, my intolerance for anything short of impeccable Spanish syntax was subdued by the most sublime pistachio cannoli I have ever tasted in my life. The experience was further heightened by the perfect… [Read more…]
September 7, 2008 by D. Bell
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M&G Diner closed, West 125th Street, originally uploaded by Eating In Translation. Writes a longtime employee of M&G: “I am sorry to say that now it is officially over the diner has been sold we left for vacation on June 29, 2008 we will not be back. We are very sorry about the inconvenience to… [Read more…]
July 2, 2008 by narmer
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Unlike teabagging, coffee cupping is something that you can actually discuss in mixed company. What is coffee cupping? One of the coffee tasting techniques used by cuppers to evaluate coffee aroma and the flavor profile of a coffee. You can find out how to cup tomorrow at the Indian Road Cafe where they will be… [Read more…]
June 29, 2008 by D. Bell
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Gordon P., owner of EZ’s Woodshed/Big Apple Jazz, gives a tour of the historical jazz district where his club is located. Big Apple Jazz is located at 2236 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., Harlem, NY 10027. Related: EZ’s Tries To Ease Out of Business more about “EZ’s Woodshed/Big Apple Jazz at 2236 …“, posted with vodpod
June 23, 2008 by D. Bell
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We mentioned this in passing last week but over the weekend Starbucks announced the opening of two more location in Harlem at 2195 Frederick Douglass Blvd and 201 W. 125th Street. While it seems that Starbucks seems to be having success in Harlem, the smaller coffeehouses aren’t faring as well against the big chains. The… [Read more…]
June 23, 2008 by D. Bell
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A note from the owners of Indian Road Cafe: We will be opening our coffee bar tomorrow with limited hours of 7AM to 6PM. The wine bar portion of Indian Road will follow within 10 days or so. We’d like to thank all of you for your interest and great support over the past 15… [Read more…]
May 31, 2008 by D. Bell
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We’ve been so consumed with our affairs down in Harlem that we’ve been neglecting our friends in upper uptown. There have been quite a few interesting events taking place in Inwood and Washington Heights. The main event is jumping off this weekend. The Sixth Annual Uptown Arts Stroll will be opening on Sunday and continuing… [Read more…]
EZ’s has been in trouble for a while despite having received two very glowing U.F. reviews. Earlier this year Gordon started throwing rent parties to keep the place going, but it seems that he has since decided to go ahead and put the joint up for sale. See details below:
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December 26, 2011 by D. Bell
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