Harlem’s prize alfresco venue, Hudson River Café, is serving a Viagra seviche (containing squid, crab, lobster, and squid ink) — during Father’s Day, of all times — as part of a $45 prix fixe that also includes a T-bone and a tipple of Johnnie Walker Blue (so you can get dad drunk and horny?). via… [Read more…]
June 17, 2009 by D. Bell
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A reader sent an email to UF inquiring about Cafe Largo and Vinegar Hill being temporarily closed. The owners confirmed that they will be doing some reorganizing and will open back up in a week or two. I’ll post an update when I get one.
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…]
June 8, 2009 by D. Bell
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Just a follow up on some places we have been following: We speculated about Strawberry’s completing their move from 7th Avenue to 135th. They are officially open for business in the former location of Home Sweet Harlem. There is also a new-ish buffet (ala Manna’s) that has opened on the corner of 129th and Lenox –… [Read more…]
We broke the news to you first about the new restaurant and performance space off of 125th called Gospel Uptown. They have since fleshed out their website and included a full line up of talent to grace the stage throughout the month of June. Check it out! I just hope the food will be as… [Read more…]
Photo by oodleday/Flickr I have been hearing from various sources that Eighth Avenue (known informally as Freddie Dee to some of the recent Harlemites) is expecting at least four new confirmed restaurants to the ever changing boulevard of lost dreams. They each offer a range of culinary options from seafood to Spanish. We’ll start with a new… [Read more…]
We first heard word about a new gospel theme restaurant last week when we posted an article about businesses that are opening and shuttering. One perplexed reader queried, ‘what the hell is a gospel theme restaurant?’ Well, it seems that we will all find out on June 12th when Gospel Uptown will be having its… [Read more…]
May 27, 2009 by D. Bell
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Jorge Ayala poses for a photograph Tuesday May 26, 2009 at FB Lounge, which he owns, in New York. The change in Ayala’s neighborhood reflects the growth of Latinos in America, who celebrated a huge milestone Tuesday when Sonia Sotomayor, the New York City-born daughter of Puerto Rican parents, was nominated to be the… [Read more…]
May 5, 2009 by Justin
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The Harlem Supper Club has been growing strong over the past few months and now boasts over 100 members. The group, organized by uptown resident Elaine Walker, was formed to explore all of the ‘Uptown Flavor’ Harlem has to offer. So far the group has tried out Cafe Largo, Covo, Amy Ruth’s, Londel’s (jazz night),… [Read more…]
May 1, 2009 by Justin
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While Harlem has seen a lot of new places opening up, most have been more on the nice sit-down cloth napkin side. Well in a timely fashion, Harlem Gourmet Deli has finally opened up on 125th Street (between Morningside Ave and St. Nicholas Ave) and offers a recession- and neighborhood-friendly food choice. The Deli offers a mix… [Read more…]
Back in January we brought you a First Look at Harlem’s new hot spot, Mojo on 119th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue. Last week the bar/restaurant finally opened full-swing. Now with a full menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes and varied list of premium drinks and a top-notch staff, Mojo seems to have even more charm and appeal. (So… [Read more…]
March 29, 2009 by D. Bell
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Joining sister vegetarian eateries Uptown Juice Bar and Cafe Veg, Heights Vegetarian is located in Washington Heights. In a neighborhood better known for roasted chicken and mofongo, vegetarians in the neighborhood are sure to find something delicious to whet their appetite. Heights Vegetarian has been open for about a year now and offers breakfast, lunch,… [Read more…]
March 17, 2009 by D. Bell
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March 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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The Harlem Supper Club is a group of Harlem ‘up and comers’ that meet regularly to enjoy food and fellowship at local restaurants. Recently the group changed things up a bit and met at the new French bistro Chez Lucienne for a mouthwatering brunch. As you can see they are a diverse and good looking… [Read more…]
I came across an interesting report that the owner of Posh Paws is planning to open up a seafood restaurant in the area of 114th and Frederick Douglass Blvd. According the Crain’s report she will offer everything from lobster tails to fish and chips. I hope it pans out better than the last seafood restuarant… [Read more…]
Chez Lucienne Look for both traditional (beef bourguignonne) and bold (calf’s-foot croquettes) creations at Harlem’s newest French bistro, from Jerome Bougherdani and chef Matthew Tivy, both Daniel alums. 308 Malcolm X Blvd (Lenox Ave) between 125th and 126th Sts (212-289-5555) source: TONY Related: New York Times
After a brief hiatus from serving up mouthwatering soul cuisine the godfather of soul food, Carl Redding, makes a valiant return to the the shaky soul food scene in Harlem. Chef Redding opened up the highly successful Amy Ruth’s back in 1998, then sold it just short of its ten year anniversary. He opened up… [Read more…]
According to the folks over at Zinc Place Press Blog, it is soon to be a family style Italian restaurant.
February 6, 2009 by D. Bell
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January 29, 2009 by illoquentgent
Folks, I’m sure many of you have passed by 145St and Bradhurst Avenue and wondered whatever happened to Maroons’ slated opening here in Harlem. You may remember that last year they had issues with finding investors. I recently received an email from Arlene Weston, owner of Maroons, stating they are closing for business: Dear… [Read more…]
I was excited to see the progress being made on the new Gateway Center being built across the Harlem River in the shadow of the new Yankee’s Stadium. The brand new shopping center is being built on redeveloped land that was formerly the very dilapidated Bronx Terminal Market up until about a year or so… [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…]
January 9, 2009 by D. Bell
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January 9, 2009 by illoquentgent
An article for the Fork in the Road blog at the Village Voice finds one writer walking down 125th Street and being shocked (dismayed even) at the site of shuttered doors where once-venerated M&G Diner stood. If you remember, the eatery was shut down by orders of the Department of Health, resuscitated for a bit,… [Read more…]
December 31, 2008 by D. Bell
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December 31, 2008 by illoquentgent
For anyone who ever wants to get into the business of a buffet, allow me to share with you a couple tenets that must be followed to ensure some modicum of success. Number 1, make sure you are able to get back the cost of the meal plus a decent profit for each plate you… [Read more…]
The Rev. Al Sharpton took Caroline Kennedy to lunch Thursday at the famed soul food restaurant Sylvia’s as she continued her quest to join her uncle in the U.S. Senate. Later, Kennedy spoke to reporters outside the restaurant, where she and Sharpton shared a lunch of grilled and baked chicken, string beans, collard greens, salad… [Read more…]
December 17, 2008 by D. Bell
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Hi Everyone: I’m just doing a quicky post. I haven’t had a lot of time to devote to the site as I’ve had real life biting at my heels lately. I did want to quickly share some neighborhood information with you. Subway Sandwiches sign went up in the space formerly occupied by Sugarhill Java on… [Read more…]
The New York Post has decided to put all of Doug E. Fresh‘s financial business out on the street. According to an article in today’s paper, the legendary rapper is facing foreclosure on not one, nor two, but three homes in Harlem. He is also facing several thousands of dollars in collections and tax liens. … [Read more…]
New York Magazine features actress Tamara Tunie of “Law and Order: SVU” in their New York Diet segment. Tamara just make a special appearance at the St. Nicholas Park annual tree lighting ceremony. Selected excerpts from the article appear below. Click the picture above to read the full interview. Actor Tamara Tunie calls herself an… [Read more…]
November 24, 2008 by D. Bell
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November 24, 2008 by D. Bell
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Last night was the grand opening of the new posh lounge, OH, located in the Sugar Hill section of Harlem. The lounge is a beautifully restored townhouse filled with antique furnishings. OH was kind enough to invite members of the media and Harlem bloggers to join them for a tour of the newly renovated space… [Read more…]
Last week we wrote about the late Home Sweet Harlem Cafe. Here is an old video that looks back on the early days of the restaurants. The owner drops some serious knowledge and insightful wisdom about ‘soul food’ and Harlem. more about “Homesweet Harlem Cafe “, posted with vodpod
A couple of years ago, (when we first starting blogging) we followed the very messy battle between Home Sweet Harlem and and their landlord, Well, it seems that HSH, has slipped off to the place where beloved Harlem businesses go, while Strawberry (previously on 7th Ave.), is reviving. Yet, as we know from past experience,… [Read more…]
At least one Harlem eatery was able to avoid the ire of the taxman. According to today’s New York Daily News Windows Over Harlem, located in the State Building, was in arrears “to the tune of $120,000.” Enforcement officers with the state Department of Taxation and Finance marched into the eatery on West 125th Street,… [Read more…]
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June 17, 2009 by D. Bell
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