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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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…]
May 9, 2008 by illoquentgent
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Well, it doesn’t take a Doppler 2000 or Mike Woods the Weatherman to further sell me on today’s rainy conditions. As I write, giant droplets of water bash against the window reminding me of the threat that the Sun is still being held hostage…somewhere. I haven’t been told what the ransom demands are. However, the… [Read more…]
September 30, 2006 by D. Bell
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Good Eating Washington Heights and Inwood: The Taste of Way Uptown Compiled by KRIS ENSMINGER Along with the Cloisters in Fort Tryon Park and the serene hiking trails in Inwood Hill Park, the uptown Manhattan neighborhoods of Washington Heights and Inwood are home to a number of intriguing restaurants. 809 SANGRIA BAR AND GRILL (212)… [Read more…]
August 17, 2006 by D. Bell
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Flavor guides posted to the old site can be found here. They are chock full of good information. For example, did you know that you can get discounts at popular uptown eateries by becoming a member of the Central Park Conservancy? Find out more by scrolling through the Flavor Guides.
Nightlife doesn’t begin and end below 14th Street. There’s always a party going on above 110th. By Lucy Cohen The DEN 2150 Fifth Ave., between 131st St. and 132nd St.; 212-234-3045 On the ground floor of a brownstone, this luxurious lounge fuses Soho chic with tongue-in-cheek. You can sip an Uncle Tom Collins while… [Read more…]
Edited 10/06 November 6, 2005 Good Eating Harlem: The A Train’s Dining Car Not long ago, dining in Harlem or East Harlem meant soul food or a neighborhood Latin place. These days, diners can find everything from Mexican-French to healthy Chinese. BAYOU Closed (212) 426-3800; 308 Lenox Avenue (125th Street); $; $25 and Under: 5/31/00.… [Read more…]
February 12, 2006 by D. Bell
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February 12, 2006 Good Eating Morningside Heights: Appetizing on Amsterdam Morningside Heights, home to Columbia University and other educational institutions, has a large and diverse population of students. These affordable and equally diverse restaurants along Amsterdam Avenue serve the population well. AWASH (212) 961-1416; 947 Amsterdam Avenue (106th Street); $; Article: 2/28/01. Awash, a small… [Read more…]
February 6, 2006 by D. Bell
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Orbit East Harlem Eclectic $$$ 2257 First Ave. @ 116th St. 212.348.7818 Low-key favorite featuring twists on classics, handmade pastas and Sunday brunch. Uptown Renaissance RestaurantKosher/Halal $ 108 W. 116th St. btwn. Lenox and Seventh Aves. 212.280.2224 American cuisine and soul food prepared in accordance with Jewish and Islamic law. Breakfast served all day. B.E.D.… [Read more…]
February 6, 2006 by D. Bell
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Home Sweet Harlem Café Organic/Vegetarian $ 270 W. 135th St. btwn. Seventh & Eighth Aves. 212.926.9616 Coffee shop serving light organic and vegetarian fare.Piatto D’oro Italian $$ 349 E. 109th St. btwn. First & Second Aves. 212.828.2929 Charming trattoria with wide-ranging menu of pizzas, pastas and risottos. Radio Perfecto Uptown Mexican Fusion $$… [Read more…]
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November 25, 2009 by D. Bell
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