Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Trufa Restaurant
3431 BroadwayHidden Gem
Geisha Sushi
3470 BroadwayGood Sushi
The Handpulled Noodle
3600 BroadwayVery good Chinese
Bono Trattoria
3658 BroadwayGood Pizza and Pasta
VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdGood Italian
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdVery good Italian...
American Food, Sunday Jazz a must if you are in Harlem---
Walk along Frederick Douglas Blvd. in the area real estate agents dubbed "SoHa" and you'll be immediately drawn to 116th's large sports bar, Harlem Tavern. Joining the many restaurants that have sprouted up in the nabe in recent years, this beer garden is always buzzing with activity. On any given night, you can join the groups of fans catching major sporting events on the multiple flat screens. Stop buy during the day on the weekend and you'll see families enjoying brunch as a jazz quartet provides ambient music. Though Harlem Tavern is years away from qualifying as a Harlem staple, it has been a (mostly) welcomed addition to the neighborhood.
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Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdAmerican Food, Sunday Jazz a must if you are in Harlem---
Walk along Frederick Douglas Blvd. in the area real estate agents dubbed "SoHa" and you'll be immediately drawn to 116th's large sports bar, Harlem Tavern. Joining the many restaurants that have sprouted up in the nabe in recent years, this beer garden is always buzzing with activity. On any given night, you can join the groups of fans catching major sporting events on the multiple flat screens. Stop buy during the day on the weekend and you'll see families enjoying brunch as a jazz quartet provides ambient music. Though Harlem Tavern is years away from qualifying as a Harlem staple, it has been a (mostly) welcomed addition to the neighborhood.
Floridita
4162 BroadwayGreat Cuban by the River
Row House
2128 Frederick Douglass Blvdamazing Food
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StAmazing BBQ, must make reservation for WE
Amy Ruth's feels as if it has always existed. It's confident and comfortable—just as we imagine Carl Redding's grandmother, the restaurant's namesake, must have been. Redding opened his soul-food kitchen in 1998, a year after Amy Ruth passed away, and what a tribute it is to her, to her cooking and to a number of noteworthy African Americans-
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Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StAmy Ruth's feels as if it has always existed. It's confident and comfortable—just as we imagine Carl Redding's grandmother, the restaurant's namesake, must have been. Redding opened his soul-food kitchen in 1998, a year after Amy Ruth passed away, and what a tribute it is to her, to her cooking and to a number of noteworthy African Americans-
Harlem landmark serving generous helpings of Southern comfort food since 1962.
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Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdHarlem landmark serving generous helpings of Southern comfort food since 1962.
It isn't just the west side of Harlem that has cool spots for you to enjoy. Looking to fill up on some of the best skirt steak and lamb chops in Manhattan? Your best bet is to head east to Spanish Harlem and get a table at Ricardo Steak House. Ricardo's provides East Harlem with an upscale take on classic Latin dishes.
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Ricardo
2145 2nd AveIt isn't just the west side of Harlem that has cool spots for you to enjoy. Looking to fill up on some of the best skirt steak and lamb chops in Manhattan? Your best bet is to head east to Spanish Harlem and get a table at Ricardo Steak House. Ricardo's provides East Harlem with an upscale take on classic Latin dishes.
When speaking about upscale restaurants in Harlem, Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster is always mentioned, but if you look below, you'll find our pick: Ginny's Supper Club, a nightclub that will take you back in time to the Harlem Renaissance. It'll cost you nothing to get in, but you'll spend some coins on the cocktails and the food items which are quite different from what you'll get upstairs at the Red Rooster. Head to Ginny's Supper Club on any given night of the week and you'll hear the sounds of jazz, reggae, and rock musicians jamming on stage. During Sunday's buffet brunch, enjoy your meal while watching Vy Higgensen's Gospel for Teens Choir perform.
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Ginny's Supper Club
310 Malcolm X BlvdWhen speaking about upscale restaurants in Harlem, Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster is always mentioned, but if you look below, you'll find our pick: Ginny's Supper Club, a nightclub that will take you back in time to the Harlem Renaissance. It'll cost you nothing to get in, but you'll spend some coins on the cocktails and the food items which are quite different from what you'll get upstairs at the Red Rooster. Head to Ginny's Supper Club on any given night of the week and you'll hear the sounds of jazz, reggae, and rock musicians jamming on stage. During Sunday's buffet brunch, enjoy your meal while watching Vy Higgensen's Gospel for Teens Choir perform.
Upscale restaurants where you will see celebs being fed by one of Americas most famous chefs
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Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveUpscale restaurants where you will see celebs being fed by one of Americas most famous chefs
An authentic taqueria in East Harlem, Taco Mix is one of the reasons why Chipotle would never make it in El Barrio. Serving up tacos that look and taste like they would if you were eating in Mexico, this small eatery doesn't need the frills of fancy décor to keep customers coming back. Simple, but flavorful ingredients and cooks that know how to prepare an addictive al pastor are the essentials that make the trip on the 6 train worth it.
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Taco Mix
234 E 116th StAn authentic taqueria in East Harlem, Taco Mix is one of the reasons why Chipotle would never make it in El Barrio. Serving up tacos that look and taste like they would if you were eating in Mexico, this small eatery doesn't need the frills of fancy décor to keep customers coming back. Simple, but flavorful ingredients and cooks that know how to prepare an addictive al pastor are the essentials that make the trip on the 6 train worth it.
Formally known as the Southern Style Kitchen, Charles is a buffet restaurant that serves some of the most succulent chicken to ever be prepared above the Mason-Dixon line. Not only is the triple seasoned chicken prepared with a North Carolinian technique, but the corn bread is worth those few extra subway stops past 125th. Is it fancy like Red Rooster? No, not even close. But does it deliver on an excellent Harlem take on soul food staples? Absolutely.
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Charles' Country Pan Fried Chicken
146 5th Ave Formally known as the Southern Style Kitchen, Charles is a buffet restaurant that serves some of the most succulent chicken to ever be prepared above the Mason-Dixon line. Not only is the triple seasoned chicken prepared with a North Carolinian technique, but the corn bread is worth those few extra subway stops past 125th. Is it fancy like Red Rooster? No, not even close. But does it deliver on an excellent Harlem take on soul food staples? Absolutely.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Grange
1635 Amsterdam AveGreat Food
Anchor Wine Bar
3508 BroadwayLovely Italian
Harlem Public
3612 BroadwayGreat Bar but young clientel
Solace Bar & Grill
3496 BroadwayVery nice brunch
The Draft House
3473 BroadwayExcellent Bar and Food, great German Bier
Harlem World got its first beer garden when Bier International rolled into town. Joining a number of other restaurants on FDB in South Harlem, Bier International is a gathering place for Harlem's diverse crowds. With more than 19 beers on tap and over 25 different bottles, this is the spot to hang out in when you're in the mood for a great beer, good music, and excellent company. They even serve up Harlem's own Sugar Hill Golden Ale, so you can enjoy Uptown beer in this new spot for locals. CASH ONLY!
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Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardHarlem World got its first beer garden when Bier International rolled into town. Joining a number of other restaurants on FDB in South Harlem, Bier International is a gathering place for Harlem's diverse crowds. With more than 19 beers on tap and over 25 different bottles, this is the spot to hang out in when you're in the mood for a great beer, good music, and excellent company. They even serve up Harlem's own Sugar Hill Golden Ale, so you can enjoy Uptown beer in this new spot for locals. CASH ONLY!
Maison Harlem
341 St Nicholas Avevery good French Food with nice bar and very quaint
Corner Social is a destination for visitors and locals alike to enjoy the warm and inviting feel of Harlem. Stop by late night and experience a menu filled with a diverse selection of comfort food, a DJ spinning good tunes, or enjoy brunch at their outdoor seating section on the weekend. Corner Social is a notable Harlem destination not only because owner Anahi Angelone strives to cultivate a space for community gathering, but because she is dedicated to working with the local vendors and organizations to see that the best of Harlem is showcased and appreciated by all.
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The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdCorner Social is a destination for visitors and locals alike to enjoy the warm and inviting feel of Harlem. Stop by late night and experience a menu filled with a diverse selection of comfort food, a DJ spinning good tunes, or enjoy brunch at their outdoor seating section on the weekend. Corner Social is a notable Harlem destination not only because owner Anahi Angelone strives to cultivate a space for community gathering, but because she is dedicated to working with the local vendors and organizations to see that the best of Harlem is showcased and appreciated by all.
True to the diverse and eclectic nature of Harlem, this restaurant and performance venue is an excellent representation of the many flavors you'll find Uptown. Named for legendary musician Fela Kuti's club in Lagos, Nigeria, The Shrine is a gathering place for those who love jamming to live music and enjoying great vibes. With a calendar that is consistently full of live performances from artists spanning various genres, The Shrine undoubtedly contributes to making Harlem a destination for those looking to expand their cultural horizons. Go to dance the night away to the rhythmic sound of live drumming or sway along to the smooth notes of jazz instruments. You won't find another place quite like this in the Big Apple.
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Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdTrue to the diverse and eclectic nature of Harlem, this restaurant and performance venue is an excellent representation of the many flavors you'll find Uptown. Named for legendary musician Fela Kuti's club in Lagos, Nigeria, The Shrine is a gathering place for those who love jamming to live music and enjoying great vibes. With a calendar that is consistently full of live performances from artists spanning various genres, The Shrine undoubtedly contributes to making Harlem a destination for those looking to expand their cultural horizons. Go to dance the night away to the rhythmic sound of live drumming or sway along to the smooth notes of jazz instruments. You won't find another place quite like this in the Big Apple.
This hip cafe & bar offers Middle Eastern eats such as shawarma & falafel, plus live music. Certain Nights are nightclub nights check the website- Great hang-out!
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Silvana
300 W 116th StThis hip cafe & bar offers Middle Eastern eats such as shawarma & falafel, plus live music. Certain Nights are nightclub nights check the website- Great hang-out!
Arts & Culture
Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center
104 Malcolm X BlvdA must
Perhaps one of Harlem's most famous icons, the Apollo Theater offers a wide variety of programming, including family-friendly shows and their famous Amateur Night every Wednesday.
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Teatro Apollo
253 W 125th StPerhaps one of Harlem's most famous icons, the Apollo Theater offers a wide variety of programming, including family-friendly shows and their famous Amateur Night every Wednesday.
People outside of NYC think of a music video show when they hear "106 & Park," but residents of El Barrio know the historical relevance that location has to the New York street art movement. Harlem community activist Ray "Sting Ray" Rodriguez created the Graffiti Hall of Fame back in 1980 to provide a place for the city's talented graffiti artists to show off their skills. Since it's in the courtyard of the Jackie Robinson Educational Complex, visit when school isn't in session to see some of the dopest street art done by local artists and others who have traveled to East Harlem to have their place in the Hall of Fame.
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Graffiti Hall of Fame
Park AvenuePeople outside of NYC think of a music video show when they hear "106 & Park," but residents of El Barrio know the historical relevance that location has to the New York street art movement. Harlem community activist Ray "Sting Ray" Rodriguez created the Graffiti Hall of Fame back in 1980 to provide a place for the city's talented graffiti artists to show off their skills. Since it's in the courtyard of the Jackie Robinson Educational Complex, visit when school isn't in session to see some of the dopest street art done by local artists and others who have traveled to East Harlem to have their place in the Hall of Fame.
Founded in 1969, El Museo Del Barrio is another great museum that spotlights the works of Harlem's diverse creative community. Specializing in the visual arts by people in the Latin and Caribbean communities, El Museo was created as a way for underrepresented artists of Latin descent to showcase their work. A visit to the museum will give you insight into the Nuyorican movement, as a lot of the work represents the Puerto Rican community in the city. While spending time in the museum and viewing the work is a great experience, El Museo also conducts cultural enrichment activities through their performing arts series and educational programs.
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El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th AveFounded in 1969, El Museo Del Barrio is another great museum that spotlights the works of Harlem's diverse creative community. Specializing in the visual arts by people in the Latin and Caribbean communities, El Museo was created as a way for underrepresented artists of Latin descent to showcase their work. A visit to the museum will give you insight into the Nuyorican movement, as a lot of the work represents the Puerto Rican community in the city. While spending time in the museum and viewing the work is a great experience, El Museo also conducts cultural enrichment activities through their performing arts series and educational programs.
Everything Else
The first African-American Baptist Church in New York state, Abyssinian began in downtown Manhattan in 1808. Their home in Harlem was opened in 1923, under the ministry of Dr. Adam Clayton Powel-
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Abyssinian Baptist Church
132 W 138th StThe first African-American Baptist Church in New York state, Abyssinian began in downtown Manhattan in 1808. Their home in Harlem was opened in 1923, under the ministry of Dr. Adam Clayton Powel-
The largest church in the United States, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine is famously incomplete despite over a hundred years of construction and it features a Romanesque sanctuary and choir with a Gothic nave, due to changing architects after the project was first started in 1891.
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The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveThe largest church in the United States, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine is famously incomplete despite over a hundred years of construction and it features a Romanesque sanctuary and choir with a Gothic nave, due to changing architects after the project was first started in 1891.
A research branch of the NYPL focused on materials documenting black life and the history and culture of people of African descent, features changing exhibitions that highlight the collections. Admission is free and the Galleries and Gift Shop are open Monday - Saturday (Collections are closed on Monday).
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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X BlvdA research branch of the NYPL focused on materials documenting black life and the history and culture of people of African descent, features changing exhibitions that highlight the collections. Admission is free and the Galleries and Gift Shop are open Monday - Saturday (Collections are closed on Monday).
Originally called the King Model Homes, these 130 row houses were built between 1891-93 on four blocks in Harlem on West 138th and 139th Streets between 7th and 8th Avenues. Three different architecture firms designed different blocks: McKim, Mead and White designed the houses on the north side of West 139th; Bruce Price and Clarence S. Luce designed the south side of West 139th Street and the north side of West 138th Street; James Brown Lord designed the south side of West 138th Street. Although the original residents were white, when blacks started moving into Harlem after the First World War, these houses were renamed Strivers' Row and became home to many successful professionals, including lawyers, doctors and administrators, as well as famous Harlem residents such as composer W. C.
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Strivers' Row
Originally called the King Model Homes, these 130 row houses were built between 1891-93 on four blocks in Harlem on West 138th and 139th Streets between 7th and 8th Avenues. Three different architecture firms designed different blocks: McKim, Mead and White designed the houses on the north side of West 139th; Bruce Price and Clarence S. Luce designed the south side of West 139th Street and the north side of West 138th Street; James Brown Lord designed the south side of West 138th Street. Although the original residents were white, when blacks started moving into Harlem after the First World War, these houses were renamed Strivers' Row and became home to many successful professionals, including lawyers, doctors and administrators, as well as famous Harlem residents such as composer W. C.
First opened in 1968, the Studio Museum of Harlem focuses on the work of local, national and international artists of African descent, as well as art that is influenced and inspired by black culture. Open Thursday - Sunday, suggested admission is just $7, and admission for all is free on Sunday-
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The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetFirst opened in 1968, the Studio Museum of Harlem focuses on the work of local, national and international artists of African descent, as well as art that is influenced and inspired by black culture. Open Thursday - Sunday, suggested admission is just $7, and admission for all is free on Sunday-
Referenced in many a rap song, Rucker Park carries a lot of meaning to the Harlem community. The site of the famous summer basketball tournament, the park has been a place for community solidarity for over 40 years. Inarguably the most famous spot for street ball, many NBA legends laced up and honed their skills here and it remains a court of dreams for many young, aspiring pro-ball players. Come by during a game and you're bound to run into a celebrity or two, there to see the talents of basketball's future stars who will inevitably make it to the major league like players of Rucker's past.
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Parque Holcombe Rucker
280 W 155th StReferenced in many a rap song, Rucker Park carries a lot of meaning to the Harlem community. The site of the famous summer basketball tournament, the park has been a place for community solidarity for over 40 years. Inarguably the most famous spot for street ball, many NBA legends laced up and honed their skills here and it remains a court of dreams for many young, aspiring pro-ball players. Come by during a game and you're bound to run into a celebrity or two, there to see the talents of basketball's future stars who will inevitably make it to the major league like players of Rucker's past.