Dinosaur closer to moving into new building

We took a stroll down the West Harlem Piers Park on Sunday and couldn’t help but to check out the progress of Dinosaur BBQ’s impending move across the street. The move, now close to year behind schedule, looks to be getting closer to happening.  The new space, reportedly more than 100 square feet bigger than… [Read more…]

A Taste of Harlem Event at The Douglass

Last night we attended the opening of The Douglass condos located on 114th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd. The event was sponsored by Halstead and included a sampling of flavors from Society Cafe, 67 Orange, The Winery, Spoonbread, and 5 and Diamond. Photos of the event and model units below.

Doug E’s opening soon

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…]

Better off Fred

Today’s New York Post posted an article about the wave of development on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The article includes an accompanying video that spotlights the ever growing restaurant row.  You can check out the article and the video:  Better off Fred – NYPOST.com.

Harlem’s Top Chef: Marcus Samuelson

Chef Marcus Samuelsson will be a contestant on the second season of “Top Chef Masters,” Bravo’s popular spin-off of its “Top Chef “reality series that premiers on April 6th. The Wall Street Journal spoke to Samuelsson about the opening of his new Harlem eatery, Red Rooster. Here is a short excerpt. What kind of restaurant… [Read more…]

Sparks fly at 5 & Diamond

Harlem’s newest gem on Frederick Douglass, 5 & Diamond, is stirring up more than just fresh flavor on the Harlem restaurant scene. Gothamist reports that the volatile chef, Ryan Skeen, has already lost his general manager and front of house staff. The GM, Gwen Butler, allegedly “assaulted” him according to Grub Street. There was a… [Read more…]

Nycgo names tasty fare in Harlem

Whenever lists of this type appear in mainstream media it almost always leaves us feeling dismayed, but also a bit relieved that some of the best places in Harlem weren’t mentioned. Yes, the good places need the business, but we all know that once a place goes mainstream the quality goes right along with it.… [Read more…]

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Yelp specials in upper Manhattan

Monday Night Steak House – $12.95 Chez Lucienne (Harlem) Free Bowling! Harlem Lanes (Harlem) Haakon’s Hall news flash Haakon’s Hall (Morningside Heights)

Seen in Harlem: The Samuelssons

As if you needed another reason to shop at Best Yet Market on Frederick Douglass Blvd. Seen on Sunday night, celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson and his gorgeous new bride picking up a few items from the deli department. Stunning couple! Unfortunately I wasn’t able to get a clear photo so I used one from The… [Read more…]

Soft opening of 5 & Diamond

Last Thursday was the soft opening of the newest gem on Frederick Douglass Boulevard (8th Ave.) 5 & Diamond is the brainchild of Chef Ryan Skeen who is bringing a blend of American-Mediterrean to the Harlem food scene.  At first glance it might seem that this is just another downtown chef making his mark uptown,… [Read more…]

Save a little

If you have kids you might be interested to know that the local IHOP lets kids eat free Monday through Thursday nights and offers teachers, nurses, school safety guards, and seniors 15% off until 6 PM. Talk about a recession buster! IHOP 2294 Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard @ 135th Street New York, NY 10030-2804… [Read more…]

What’s happening on the Harlem food scene?

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…]

Frizzante Italian Restaurant

Photos by Justin M. Frizzante 2168 Frederick Douglass Boulevard New York, NY 10026-2001 (212) 866-0525

Soul food coming to your door – Crain’s New York Business

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Harlem Restaurant and Retail Week

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Kids eat free MLK Week at Harlem Bar-B-Q

Fresh Flavor: Island Salad Opens

For the decade that Milo Meed has lived in Harlem, he has been frustrated with the lack of healthy food. Watching his 11-year-old son, Danny, grow up, he grew even more concerned, as he noticed far more obese children north of 96th Street. For a few years, he tried to convince other businesses to fix… [Read more…]

Last Call at Billie’s Black

joseph riley land It’s 2:32 am and your stomach is growling. You could go to the bodega on the corner, but who wants to talk to the man through that tiny little window? The fridge at your place? Ummm, no; unless you want a mayonnaise sandwich. What to do, what to do? The good news:… [Read more…]

New Harlem eatery gives back to the community on Thanksgiving

By: D. Bell/Uptownflavor A red carpet spills out across the wide sidewalk along Lenox Avenue and 129th Street. Invited guests are greeted at the door with a smile, a handshake, and often a friendly hug. The greeter is smartly dressed  in a dark suit, polished shoes, and a white smile. The scene could be reminiscent… [Read more…]

Thanksgiving at Ricardo Steak House

Thanksgiving Dining Guide to Harlem

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…]

Grand Reopening of Charles’ Buffet

A little over a year ago we reported the closing of Charles’ Southern Style Kitchen. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes Charles’ has reemerged in its former location, freshened up and ready to serve its loyal patrons their favorite ‘all you can eat’ dishes. As many can attest, Charles’ pan fried chicken pulled hot out of… [Read more…]

Gael Greene reviews Gospel Uptown

Gael Greene visits one of Harlem’s newest eateries and shares her thoughts about the ambiance and cuisine. Read her review here

Get Paid to Play

  The owners of Viaduct Valley (ViVa) eateries Hudson River Cafe, Pancho Gringo and Covo have banned together to battle recession dining by offering free transportation to and from their respective restaurants. The car service applies to diners coming from Spanish Harlem, Morningside Heights, Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, the Upper West Side, Fort George… [Read more…]

Now closed: Talay

Late last month, Talay decided to do a ‘do over’ and change their name and menu. The former Latin-Asian fusion hot spot switched to a Mexican menu and renamed the restaurant Pancho Gringo. You can read more about the change over at Greasy Guide’s blog. Read our previous posts about Talay

Gospel Uptown featured on Neighborhood Eats

WABC-TV Neighborhood Eats will be taping at Gospel Uptown on Friday, October 16,12noon-1pm You are invited to WABC-TV’s Neighborhood Eats taping and interviews of GU’s loyal patrons . The broadcast is Friday evening during the WABC-TV 5pm News. Neighborhood Eats is a weekly segment on Eyewitness News on WABC-TV in New York. Reporter Lauren Glassberg… [Read more…]

Harlem BBQ is now Harlem Bar-B-Q

Photo by NARMER. The question came to everyone’s mind when they first heard about a new BBQ restaurant coming to Harlem, “Is it part of the Dallas BBQ chain of restaurants?”  The answer was a resounding no. A Yelp! reviewer (and former UF writer) wondered, “How this place is not getting sued is a surprise… [Read more…]

Now Open: Questan’s

While I haven’t been down on ‘the row’ to try out the seafood offerings of the new Harlem restaurant Questan’s, word has trickled our way that they are now open for business. Have you been?  How was it?  Read reviews of  Questan’s below: Eating in Translation Harlem Foodie

The Zagat Guide to Harlem

President Clinton announced today Zagat Survey’s first-ever Spotlight on Harlem neighborhood guide, a partnership between the Clinton Foundation’s Economic Opportunity Initiative and Zagat Survey, as the annual Harlem Week celebration gets underway. The guide highlights 323 of Harlem’s restaurants, nightspots, shops, and attractions with ratings and reviews that are based on the collective opinions of… [Read more…]

Applebee’s Expansion into Harlem

Today Crain’s had an article about the rapid expansion of Applebee’s during the economic downturn. The article mentions the opening of two new restaurants in the Bronx (including the Atlantic Terminal location) as well as the issues that delayed the new Harlem location.

New eateries in the area

Here is the word on two new eateries in Harlem. The first we already heard about a few months back, but the other is relatively new and comes via New York Metromix.

Chez Lucienne offers alfresco dining in Harlem

Chez Lucienne 308 Lenox Avenue 212-289-5555 www.chezlucienne.com

Island Salad Coming Soon

A salad bar with an outdoor cafe?  This one was spotted aross the street from the Harlem Children’s Zone. We’ll be keeping them on the radar.  www.islandsalad.com

Harlem BBQ is open

Harlem BBQ 2367 Frederick Douglass Boulevard (8th Avenue) and West 127th Street 212-222-1922 Take the A,B,C,D to 125th Street

Coming Soon to Harlem

Confirmed: Applebee’s Coming to Harlem

Applebee’s downtown Brooklyn by Mikkel Elbech/Flickr The rumors have been circulating for a couple of years now that Harlem is expecting an Applebee’s restaurant. And why not since downtown Brooklyn has two and The Bronx has a couple as well? I received a message today that a sign has gone up at 125th and 5th… [Read more…]

Oklahoma Smoke emerges from the ashes

After declaring the death of Oklahoma Smoke we received a message via Yelp! that Oklahoma Smoke is still alive and kicking! Well, sorta. OK, let me explain. The message said: I wanted to invite you to the new home of Oklahoma Smoke.  We are located at 248 West 132nd between 7th and 8th.  It’s the… [Read more…]

Coming Soon: Questan’s

Questan’s 2113 Frederick Douglass Blvd. (212)300-4399 www.questansharlem.com

El Paso Taqueria is moving!

Continuing on our El Barrio journey, we’ve come upon El Paso Taqueria on 104th and Lexington. This tiny authentic Mexican taqueria is reportedly the best Mexican food in New York. While Lolita’s in West Harlem is indeed very good Mexican food I am still looking for that California Mexican touch  missing from most eateries in… [Read more…]