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…]
August 3, 2010 by D. Bell
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So it seems that Atomic Wings cleared up their tax issues and reopened briefly, (from what we heard.) When we walked past on Sunday, the struggling business was shuttered again. This time with a Marshal’s notice on the door. We wish the guys luck with getting their finances in order and reorganizing the business. Read… [Read more…]
Well, it looks like it really might be happening this time. After a false start, resulting in it moving back to its original location on 8th Avenue at 125th Street, Manna is finally moving to the new location on the corner of 126th Street. A sign spotted in the window this weekend read, “As of… [Read more…]
June 21, 2010 by D. Bell
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Sub Conscious Subs, which already has a location near Columbia, has recently opened up a second location near City College at 1625 Amsterdam Avenue at 140th Street. Check out their offerings by visiting their website: http://www.subsconscious.com
April 8, 2010 by D. Bell
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Photo by Uptownflavor Photos. After much adieu, Doug E’s Fresh Chicken and Waffles plans to be open by the summer! The projected date set by the rap pioneer is some time in May of this year. Yes, that is next month! The colorful restaurant looks like everything is in place and just waiting for its… [Read more…]
April 3, 2010 by D. Bell
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After a early spring walk to Morningside Park, an impromptu trip down 116th heading towards Manhattan Avenue led us to Kuti’s. This newly opened eatery features a special West African sandwich called a shawarma that comes in adventurous flavors ranging from cow brain and tongue to more sensible flavors like chicken and lamb. It is… [Read more…]
Cheesesteak, originally uploaded by Uptownflavor Photos. Read our previous post about the closing of Harlem’s only cheesesteak shop.
First the good news, Tea and Things of that Kind has opened! I’m not sure how long they have been open and they are a bit inconspicuous, but they are indeed open for business. You can visit them at 137th and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. Heading west one avenue over, Charles’ Country Pan Fried has scaled… [Read more…]
Spotted a newish Chinese-Japanese place on Lenox. Stood out because Harlem is very light on Japanese food. Downside is the the Chinese side of the menu is heavier than the Japanese side. Expect to see only sushi and teriyaki. They also seem to be a few smidge more expensive than the other Chinese restaurants… [Read more…]
As most thoroughfares in America do, 125th Street has no shortage of fast food joints. Add one more to the roster: Checkers. Checkers, the national chain more associated with drive-ins in the suburbs (also known as Rally’s in some states) than busy urban streets has been steadily making its way into New York. One of… [Read more…]
December 13, 2009 by D. Bell
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Remember last year when there were three new wings places in Harlem? Just as we predicted there can only be one king of wings and the sole survivor of the new places holding their own is Atomic Wings. From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. today Atomic Wings will be celebrating their first anniversary in Harlem with… [Read more…]
July 4, 2009 by D. Bell
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Harlem seems to be trading in the old greasy spoon diner for buffets. Last week I mentioned a relatively new buffet on Lenox and 129th Street. While they don’t have as wide a selection as Manna’s they offer the basic selection of soul food favorites seasoned just right. Prices are $4.99 a pound. Check out… [Read more…]
There have been a number of new businesses on the horizon, while a number of old-ish business have disappeared in the meantime. Two businesses in the Hamilton Heights area that are trading off are two small restaurants. Oklahoma Smoke was located on 145th Street near 8th Avenue. Oklahoma Smoke tried to hold on but just couldn’t keep their… [Read more…]
Remember we posted this picture on St. Patrick’s Day? Well, the photo started circulating around the Internet and quite a few folks are pretty heated about the renaming of two local chicken joints. Councilman Charles Barron threatens to demonstrate in front the Brooklyn location if they don’t change the sign back. Read more after… [Read more…]
Back in September we spotted the first vestiges of construction for what will be Harlem’s first and possibly only official Cheesesteak Factory hidden under the scaffolding on the corner of 145th Street and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard. Yeah, sure the guy down at the local deli can make a mean cheesesteak on request but… [Read more…]
Photo by: Moises De Pena for JCMD Photography On a chilly December evening I headed up 113th Street to the grand opening of the newest location of Atomic Wings on Frederick Douglass Avenue. As I entered the double doors I took notice of the clean surroundings that included a twin row of tables, a counter… [Read more…]
Update: Build out is coming along. Once they get the signage up I will be snapping shots. Also some construction taking place across the street in the old produce market. Stay tuned!
Ed. note: As of Sunday, November 16, 2008 Atomic Wings was still not open for business. The newest of the wing eateries to hit Harlem will be exploding on the scene November 15th soon according to the fabulous Sharon Quinn. The usual construction delays have resulted in the restaurant opening a little later than expected. Pass… [Read more…]
As I walked past the late Sugarhill Java and Tea Lounge (sigh) I noticed work order permits in the window. Unfortunately, the new tenant might be a Subway® Restaurant. Maybe I shouldn’t say unfortunately because we don’t have a Subway above 139th Street, unless you head over to Broadway. My chagrin is a result of… [Read more…]
November 1, 2008 by D. Bell
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Just Wingin It, by Eating In Translation. Now I am beginning to wonder who will be the king of wings in Harlem. Last week we posted “Winging it in Harlem,” a list of all the new wing places in the neighborhood. Let’s add another one to the flock. With the glut of wing places poppin’… [Read more…]
October 29, 2008 by D. Bell
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First there was Harlem Wing and Waffle. Then there was word of Doug E.’s Fresh Chicken and Waffles, Atomic Wings, and now New Wing City. There ain’t no thing like a chicken wing in Harlem, huh? Does anyone have a review of New Wing City? Please send it to uptownflavor@gmail.com. Also looking for a shot… [Read more…]
October 23, 2008 by D. Bell
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I don’t know about you but I have been freezing due to the sudden drop in temperature. Mr. Autumn wasted no time shifting into overdrive this year. Fall is still one of my favorite seasons (spring being the other) so I try not to complain too much. It helps that Dunkin’ Donuts is selling lattes… [Read more…]
While downtown attending a fabulous play yesterday, I noticed an Atomic Wings on Broadway. It struck a chord because I remembered reading on Sharon’s Blog that Harlem will be adding a store at the end of the year. The restaurant will be located across the street from Melba’s at 113th and 8th Avenue. As an aside, check… [Read more…]
Patsy’s in East Harlem is celebrating 75th years in the pizza business. You can grab a pizza there for 60¢ on Tuesday, August 19. The retro pricing event runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Patsy’s 2287 First Avenue New York ,NY 10035 (b/n 117th and 118th streets via: Slice Photo credit: jslander via Flickr
139 th St. & Malcolm X Blvd., originally uploaded by NARMER. Whoa! How long has that Subway been there? Who’s the owner? I remember a former “Apprentice,” Stacie J, owned a shop on 125th Street.
Photo credit: forota/flickr Remember a few weeks back we discovered that the old run down lounge on the corner of 145th and St. Nicholas was going to be changed into a Dunkin Donuts? Well, here they are jolting this tired corner back to life with a shots caffine and sugar.
Last year we learned that rap legend and the original beatbox innovator Doug E. Fresh [insert echo sfx here] was opening up a new chicken spot in the 130s. Since last summer, things have been relatively quiet about the opening of Doug E’s spot. A reader emailed us today: Hi, I’m curious if you would… [Read more…]
Although we were one of the first blogs on the scene of the coffee wars as the black gold increasingly became a prized commodity along 145th Street, we couldn’t have predicted that this would happen. In a move that could only be described as “checkmate!” by Dunkin Ds, they are planning to open a third location along the 145th corridor. The first location… [Read more…]
Got a new camera, and walked past Doug E.’s earlier this evening see if it’s open yet. It seems they are still working on it. It now has signs on both sides, but the inside still needs work. -Submitted by Doug S.
October 27, 2007 by D. Bell
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New York Press posted a list of the “Best of Eats and Drinks.” Making the list is the tamale lady at the City College subway station. BEST STREET-LEVEL MEXICAN FOOD 137th St. & Broadway It started with the tamale lady. She was there morning, noon and night, hawking her homemade tamales: pork, chicken, cheese, as well… [Read more…]
August 7, 2007 by learnbyheart
Tipsters inform us that a new Burger King location will be opening on 141st and Broadway, and that a new Subway restaurant is “coming soon” on Lenox between 138th and 139th. Via Tipsters
Doug E.’s Fresh Chicken and Waffles, originally uploaded by Eating In Translation. Oh, oh oh my gawd! Remember we posted about this just the other week? Well, Dave from EIT has the first shot of Doug E. Fresh’s new chicken and waffle spot. Well, La di da (di) it is located on the corner of… [Read more…]
July 23, 2007 by D. Bell
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The ’07 New York Magazine list of Cheap Eats has been released. With the closing of many neighborhood favorites you are probably wondering how uptown fared. Have a looksee: Fishers of Men 121 W. 125th St., nr. Lenox Ave.; 212-678-4268 This is the only place in town—and probably the planet—where you can get a Papaya… [Read more…]
One good thing that can be said for living in a freshly gentrified Harlem is the move of A Taste of Seafood from the hole in the wall location on 125th Street and Madison to a newer, fresher space across the street. And, stepping up their game even further, they have added a colorful… [Read more…]
June 24, 2007 by D. Bell
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I am sitting here chuckling to myself because what started out as a simple question has turned into this ongoing series of discoveries. After a bit of investigation it was discovered that not only has Fishers of Men expanded to 125th Street but they also kept the Papaya King! Only in Harlem! More after the… [Read more…]
Remember the Chowhound discussion about the mystery hot dog place on 125th street? Remember how I thought I had solved the mystery? Actually I did solve the mystery but it wasn’t Frank’s Papaya as I posted, it turned out to be my first guess of Papaya King. In a strange twist of fate, Papaya King… [Read more…]
Well, sort of in Harlem depending on who you talk to…via Grub Street: “Columbia students have gained a Chipotle at 110th and Broadway, and it will kick off its opening on Wednesday, June 27, with a fund-raiser for the university’s athletics.” [Grub Street] Chipotle – Columbia University 2843 Broadway New York, NY 10025 212-222-1712… [Read more…]
The Harlem hot dog mystery is solved! See above picture. Source: Flickr – Infinite Jeff. By the way, Frank’s has been there for a while. Update: we keep going back and as to whether is Frank’s Papaya or Papaya King. Now it seems we are back to it being Papaya King. As reported by Greasy… [Read more…]
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January 23, 2011 by D. Bell
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