What’s Up with Lenox Wines

Someone recently inquired via Twitter or Facebook what’s up with Lenox Wines. Since we are often in the area, we kept a close eye on the four-year-old store which has been closed for quite a few weeks now. While passing the store on Friday, I noticed a sign in the window. Apparently, the owners are …

Mario Fratti’s Quartet: Symmetry and Equality in Four Movements

The walls of Mario Fratti’s apartment on West 55th St. are padded with the kind of well worn antiques, posters, and mementos that have witnessed a life in the theater. His living room window looks into the window that Tennessee Williams used to sit at in the mornings and write. They would wave to each …

What’s up with Soul Fixins’ in East Harlem?

Back in November, Eating in Translation snapped a photo of a new Soul Fixins’ that cropped up on Second Avenue. Does anyone know the status of it? Soul Fixins’ is a take out soul food restaurant that used to be on 34th Street before moving to 28th Street. Soul Fixins’

What’s up with Mojo

On Friday night the conversation turned to former Harlem sweetheart Mojo. Last we heard Mojo had closed the kitchen and was keeping the bar and lounge area open throughout the holidays. The latest rumors are that Mojo is closed completely because of some scandalous dealing happening behind the scenes. I won’t dish the dirt until …

What’s up with Pollen Nation

Passing by Pollen Nation yesterday, I peeked in to give a wave to the staff. I was surprised to see that all of the inventory and many of the fixtures had been removed. I tried to contact them to find out if they decided to close the retail location in order to focus on the …

Angela Johnson on the sofa

Billie’s Black launches a new series this Wednesday (August 11) with the first “on the sofa with joseph riley land.” Yes, that would be me. Shameless, shameless plug. But, my job as a writer for UPTOWNflavor is to tell you about events going on in Harlem. And this, my friends, is an event. Co-sponsored by …

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 …

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A small storefront in the vicintity of 120th and Frederick Douglass has its windows covered with blue question marks. Anyone know what’s coming?

What’s Up: Wild Olive Market

We asked and you responded. The other day we put out a call for some What’s Up inquiries. One reader submitted the following: Any news on the Wild Olive Market on 125th Street between Madison and 5th Avenue? They bought a couple of storefronts and have an awning up. Would love to know what types …

What’s Up….

What’s up with the “What’s Up” section?  We haven’t had any in a while. If you have a tip about a development or a question about something happening in Harlem, please submit it to uptownflavor at gmail dot com and we will post it as a “What’s Up” inquiry.

What’s up with…PS 90 Condos?

  A reader wrote in and wanted some advice about purchasing a unit in the new PS 90 Condos in the upper 140s. Perhaps some of our real estate experts can chime in and enlighten us.   I was called for my second interview and asked to select an apartment, but 300K seems like so …

What’s up with…Island Salad?

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What’s Up: Is ‘N’ Out?

  One of my reliable sources has informed me that N Boutique on 116th is no more. The upscale boutique has been featured in just about every major local publication and showcased on several cable television shows. N currently sits empty with a for rent sign in the front window. Anyone have the inside details …

What’s Up: Random tidbits from around the Web

Here s a collection of tips and inquiries that were emailed to us by readers. We have been delinquent in posting them, but we finally managed to get them all up. Discuss amongst yourselves in the comments section. Coping with Copeland’s demise Walked by Copeland’s today. Spoke with a construction worker that was inside. He …

Neighborhood Watch: SOHA 118 Retail

What’s Up on 137th Street?

On the Northwest corner of 137th and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd. there’s some interesting construction coming to its finishing touches. The cherry wood color of the exterior indicates something swanky is in store. No one was on-site for us to inquire. More details to follow soon. Update: Sources report that it is going to …

Reader Query: Where is the Best Tailor

Colleen, a (fairly) new resident to Harlem writes: My husband & I moved into Central Harlem (W 137th between Frederick Douglass & Adam Clayton Powell) this past July and I am wondering if you know if there is an excellent tailor in the neighborhood. I know there’s B. Oyama right around the corner from us, …

What’s Up with The Cheesesteak Factory?

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!

What’s Up With the Mystery Building on 123rd?

Have you guys heard anything about a project on 123rd street between Lenox and [Adam] Clayton [Powell, Jr.]? I have walked by it a few times and it looks pretty nice, but there aren’t any banners or anything. Please let me know if you guys find out any info?

Fresh Flavor: Atomic Wings…and 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 …

What’s Happening in Harlem?

Ed. Note: A number of places featured have since been opened/reopened since this post was written. With all this talk about businesses closing down, it’s interesting to see which businesses are opening up: On Lenox Avenue, both The Lenox and The Lenox Grand are housing some new spots: In other news Londel’s seems to be …

What’s Up?

We’ve been slacking on the “what’s ups” lately, but our recent Reader’s Choice feature sparked a few questions from other readers wondering “what’s up.” An anonymous reader wonders, [Does]”anyone have any happy hours spots to share? some places don’t have happy hours uptown, which is sad when a bar is empty at 5pm and they …

That’s Sweet!

Date: Sunday, June 8th Time: All Day Location: Cold Stone Creamery (Astor Place and Broadway) Cost: .08¢ Sweeten up your weekend with 8-cent scoops of Cold Stone Creamery ice cream! Just hit up the site and do the little mobile text thing and they’ll shoot you a coupon for .08¢ ice-cream. That’s a relief in …

Part II: What’s Up With The Lions at the Gate?

UPDATE: A couple of months ago we started snooping around regarding these Lions casually hanging around on 11th Ave. We then found out a Latin-Thai fusion restaurant called Alma Thai was slated to open there. Well I’ve got your update right here! I was walking by the area yesterday and workers were putting the final …

Where’s The Love in Harlem?

Tell Me Your Story! With all the talks of rezoning, gentrification, and outsiders there has been a lot of emphasis on fighting back and taking sides. There’s been little talk about the new connections that people have been making in Harlem. The other day a friend of mine told me that in his building there …

What’s up with Maroons?

Last year we brought word that Maroons, the hip Jamaican/Southern cuisine eatery on 16th street was planning to build a second location on 145th Street. Then we were given more hope when they had posted a computer rendition of what the restaurant will look like as well as the seating arrangement. After nearly a year …

What’s Up With Doug E. Fresh?

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 …

What’s Up With the New Harlem Vintage Wine Bar?

As we slowly move from spring into summer what better place to sit back and watch the seasons change than in Harlem? How about the new wine bar at Harlem Vintage! Last year rumors ran amok about Jai Jai and Eric expanding their popular wine tasting events into it’s own separate space where patrons could …

What’s Up With Macy’s in Harlem?

Last year we brought you news Macy’s being a possible candidate as an anchor retailer for the space between 125th and 124th Streets on Lenox Ave. Then the area was actually demolished and the event fueled comments and speculations about Macy’s possible arrival uptown. Yesterday The Real Deal released an article reporting that Macy’s has …

Debugging

Debugging, originally uploaded by dM.nyc™. Gives meaning to the phrase, “Doing too much!”

The Scoop: Abyssinian Turns 200!

(Photo Credit: AP Online) Wynton Marsalis will be premiering his first Jazz Mass at the Time Warner Center in celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Abyssinian Baptist church, New York State’s oldest African-American congregation. [APNews] The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s production of Emancipation is the first full fledged performance at the Aubudon Ballroom since …

What’s Up with Trowel & Square?

Ballroom and Thrift Store sign in Harlem, originally uploaded by Kikimonkey. Does anyone know the history of this ballroom? Based on the signage it must have been operated by the Freemasons.

Finnish Harlem

While we all know the Dutch origins of Harlem how many can say they knew of its Finnish roots?  There were once 10 Finnish businesses along the 125th Corridor.  Read more about it here. [Villagesoup.com]  Click on image to enlarge

What’s Up with Boma?

Speaking of coffee, a reader submitted the following to our inbox: I was walking past Boma Coffee & Tea Co. on the corner of 126th and Fifth Avenue last Friday and noticed they were closed early. When I looked inside, I saw a bunch of moving pallets and many items boxed up for moving. Outside …

What’s Up with the Church of the Masters?

The former site of The Church of the Masters Now that this famous Harlem “Landmark” has been de-constructed, does anyone know what will be constructed on this site?

What’s Up with Club Body in Harlem?

Word is that Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal celebrated his 36th Birthday in Harlem at a club called Body. Anyone know where the club is located, if they have a website and what it’s like inside? Related: What’s Poppin :: Bossip

What’s Up With the Lions at the Gate?

These stone lions are located on 11th Ave & 134th St. in front of a new business. Does anyone know what type of establishment will be located here?

What’s Up With Ellington on the Park?

Last summer we brought you news about the Ellington on the Park. A UF reader asked about the lottery selection process: I’m wondering whether anybody has more information about the affordable housing lottery for the Ellington on the Park co-ops at 147th & Bradhurst. I was called in for a preliminary interview, but really don’t …

What’s Up with Sugarhill Java & Tea

News from a UF reader came across our desks that Sugarhill Java & Tea had closed yesterday on Easter Sunday. I for one am quite saddened by this news. It seems their website is already down. Is there anyone else who can confirm the status of Sugarhill Java & Tea out there? If this news is indeed …

Word on the Street: Harlem Grill Out of Business

Word on the street is where we will be posting tips and rumors like the following one from a reader: Word on the street is that they [Harlem Grill] weren’t paying their rent…business had slowed down. There is a sign on the door but I did not read it. The inside has been gutted. Anyone …