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 …

Armory Week West Harlem Art Fund Wine Tasting at Lot 125

The West Harlem Art Fund hosted an evening of wine tasting at Lot 125 in Harlem for Armory Week. The wines tasted were Seven Sisters from South African and a variety of Argentinian wines. In attendance were local artists, including  Scherezade Garcia, sculptor and installation artist, that displayed her multimedia presentation at the African Burial …

Nectar Wine Bar makes its last call tonight

The rumors swirling around the social media sites are true. Nectar wine bar is indeed closing its doors for good tomorrow night. We got the official word in our inbox late this afternoon. Many people are sad to see Harlem’s first wine bar close after only four years. If you recall, Nectar had just scored …

Fresh Flavor: Brunch at Nectar Wine Bar

Have you ever wished that your favorite wine bar in Harlem served brunch? So have we. Our wish has finally come true! Nectar is celebrating its third successful year of educating Harlem’s wine drinkers and providing a sophisticated space to sip and savor a delicious glass of vino close to home. There will be lots …

Trattoria Amici Shuttered for Good

This post has been sitting in our files for a while. We actually tweeted about it back in December.  Trattoria Amici seems to be closed for good this time. If you remember, this troubled eatery has never been a favorite of uptowners. It first opened as Pizza Party Buffet back in 2008, then a year …

East Harlem’s Vinyl Wine featured in Edible Manhattan

Ed. Note: Reposted with permission from Gloria Dawson of East Harlem NYC By Gloria Dawson East Harlem has been in desperate need of a good wine shop for some time, and this past summer we finally got one — Vinyl Wine. After checking out the store’s great selection and awesome vibe, I thought the shop, …

New: Now Open Lenox Wine and Pizza Party Buffet

Update: Both the pizzeria and the wine store are now open for business.  Pizza Party Buffet offers a 16 inch $10 pie ($1.50 per topping) and buffet options (soup, salad and pasta)  for sit down service only.  For a slice you have go through a separate entrance. Slices cost $2.00. Delivery is free with no …

Who Got Some More Wine?

Fans of “The Real Housewives” will ‘get’ the cultural reference tied to the title of this post.  In answer to the question, The Winery will be open on Thanksgiving Day. In fact, they close only one day out of the year: Christmas Day. That’s right, they are open 364 days of the year, and that is only …

Harlem Vintage Wine Tasting Tonight

Tonight, South African winemaker Charles Hopkins of deGrendel Vineyards will be on hand to taste & talk! Stop by and meet this pioneering winemaker and hear his thoughts on this beloved wine region. Wednesday, October 22, 2008 5:30 to 7:30 Free. No reservation required. 2235 Frederick Douglass Blvd. at 121 Street Harlem, NY 10027 212-866-9463 …

Voice’s Choices – Best of NYC 2008

Best Thing to Come Out of Harlem’s Gentrification Nectar The little corner of South Harlem between 110th and 125th streets has been in the eye of the luxury-condo storm, with million-dollar one-bedrooms going up practically next-door to the projects. The subsequent disparities in income and skin color make for brittle relationships between new and old… …

Upcoming Harlem Vintage Events

Sunday, July 20, 1:30pm The Joy of Cheese Presents Uptown Sunday Afternoon This Sunday, cheat on your favorite brunch spot and come “Uptown Sunday Afternoon” for a cheese and wine tasting. You won’t want to miss Nectar’s inaugural cheese & wine tasting featuring the Joy of Cheese founder, Martin Johnson, who procured the charcuterie menu …

Harlem Vintage and Nectar Events July 4th Weekend

To help with the celebration, we’re offering a 15% discount on all wines and sprits from the USA. And on Thursday and Friday from 3 to 6pm, come to Harlem Vintage for a tasting of our favorite “Made in the USA” – perfect for any gathering of friends and family whether you are in the …

First Look: Nectar Wine Bar

Ask and ye shall receive. Over the weekend we put a call out for a first look at the newest wine bar in Harlem, Nectar. Heeding our call, a reader submitted the following pictures. After the jump read some of the feedback we’ve received about Nectar. Nectar Wine Bar 2235 Frederick Douglass New York, NY …

Like Bees Drawn to Nectar

The long awaited sister lounge to Harlem Vintage slipped onto the scene, yet we still haven’t had a first look.  If anyone out there has been and has photos please send them to us and give a first look at Nectar.  In the meantime, here are some tidbits from around the web. Photo credit: Shecky’s

Faces: An Art Exhibit

at the fabulous Strivers Row Townhouse 262 West 139th Street. RSVP at 212-926-2550 x25

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 …

First Annual Jazz Happening Event

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