Guidebook for New York
Arts & Culture
The historical Apollo Theater has tons of great acts. If you're in town on a Wednesday, check out Amateur Night!
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Teatro Apollo
253 W 125th StThe historical Apollo Theater has tons of great acts. If you're in town on a Wednesday, check out Amateur Night!
Food Scene
Chef Marcus Samuelsson's global cuisine never disappoints. There is often live music (check out the gospel brunch on weekends). Check the website for information about events.
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Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveChef Marcus Samuelsson's global cuisine never disappoints. There is often live music (check out the gospel brunch on weekends). Check the website for information about events.
This is a very affordable carribean eatery that has been part of the community a long time - try the rotisserie chicken!
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Tropical Grill
2143 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdThis is a very affordable carribean eatery that has been part of the community a long time - try the rotisserie chicken!
Sylvia - the grandmother of soul food - passed away a few years back but her restaurant is still thriving in Harlem. Try her famous chicken n' waffles!
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Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdSylvia - the grandmother of soul food - passed away a few years back but her restaurant is still thriving in Harlem. Try her famous chicken n' waffles!
A newcomer, Barawine is a wonderful more upscale dining experience. Great wines and contemporary french bistro cuisine. A great place for a long dinner with some vino :)
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Barawine Harlem
200 Malcolm X BlvdA newcomer, Barawine is a wonderful more upscale dining experience. Great wines and contemporary french bistro cuisine. A great place for a long dinner with some vino :)
A short cab or a long (10-15 minutes) walk away, Vinateria makes a mean cocktail and serves great contemporary American cuisine. Sit at the bar and have some small plates and drinks or grab a table.
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VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdA short cab or a long (10-15 minutes) walk away, Vinateria makes a mean cocktail and serves great contemporary American cuisine. Sit at the bar and have some small plates and drinks or grab a table.
Amazing Italian pizza - you'll want to take the crosstown bus or a taxi unless the weather is nice enough for a stroll,but the pizza is great and this is a family run italian spot. Exposed brick..
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Bettolona
3143 BroadwayAmazing Italian pizza - you'll want to take the crosstown bus or a taxi unless the weather is nice enough for a stroll,but the pizza is great and this is a family run italian spot. Exposed brick..
A Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand selection, this is some of the best ramen in the city. Worth the wait! Again, a cab or long walk or take the crosstown bus on 125th Street.
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Jin Ramen West Harlem
3183 BroadwayA Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand selection, this is some of the best ramen in the city. Worth the wait! Again, a cab or long walk or take the crosstown bus on 125th Street.
Great french bistro - a neighborhood newcomer that has quickly become a favorite.
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Maison Harlem
341 St Nicholas AveGreat french bistro - a neighborhood newcomer that has quickly become a favorite.
Lenox Coffee is great for coffee (they also have snacks and pastries) and serve beer and wine if you want a low-key drink in the evening.
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Lenox Coffee Roaster
60 W 129th StLenox Coffee is great for coffee (they also have snacks and pastries) and serve beer and wine if you want a low-key drink in the evening.
Wine and South American fusion cuisine - it's the "corner restaurant" for us.
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Tio Luca
421 Malcolm X BlvdWine and South American fusion cuisine - it's the "corner restaurant" for us.
Global cuisine in a lovely space with great cocktails
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The Cecil Steakhouse
210 West 118th StreetGlobal cuisine in a lovely space with great cocktails
This poultry-focused restaurant has been very well reviewed. Call before you go - it's very small!
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Mountain Bird
This poultry-focused restaurant has been very well reviewed. Call before you go - it's very small!
One of Harlem's newer "table d'hote" restaurants - we haven't been yet, but let us know what you think!
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Cheri
One of Harlem's newer "table d'hote" restaurants - we haven't been yet, but let us know what you think!
The one and only! Stop by for burgers, pickles, milk shakes, etc.
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Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StThe one and only! Stop by for burgers, pickles, milk shakes, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurant by day and hopping bar by night, this is a great neighborhood staple. Our go-to brunch spot.
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The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdRestaurant by day and hopping bar by night, this is a great neighborhood staple. Our go-to brunch spot.
A revived Harlem jazz club true to its roots - enjoy the music!
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Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th StA revived Harlem jazz club true to its roots - enjoy the music!
Sightseeing
Rotating exhibits never disappoint - check the website for info. Free admission on Sundays too!
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The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetRotating exhibits never disappoint - check the website for info. Free admission on Sundays too!
Essentials
This is an amazing butcher if you need some high quality meat
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Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StThis is an amazing butcher if you need some high quality meat
Famous for their enormous cookies, check this out for great pastries or treats
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Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdFamous for their enormous cookies, check this out for great pastries or treats