Harlem Guidebook
Food Scene
Sylvia's Restaurant is world famous. She is known as the "Queen of Soul Food." It is a New York destination place. Famous people, including president's, go there to eat. Look at the pictures on the wall. A veritable who's who of sports, entertainment, business, culture and celebrity.
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Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdSylvia's Restaurant is world famous. She is known as the "Queen of Soul Food." It is a New York destination place. Famous people, including president's, go there to eat. Look at the pictures on the wall. A veritable who's who of sports, entertainment, business, culture and celebrity.
Marcus Samuelsson is a world renowned chef. He is an author, television personality and restauranteur. He made Harlem his home and opened two thriving business with distinct character and flavor. Red Rooster Harlem serves comfort food celebrating the roots of American cuisine and the diverse culinary traditions of the neighborhood. Named in honor of the legendary Harlem speakeasy that attracted local artists as well as international talent.
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Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveMarcus Samuelsson is a world renowned chef. He is an author, television personality and restauranteur. He made Harlem his home and opened two thriving business with distinct character and flavor. Red Rooster Harlem serves comfort food celebrating the roots of American cuisine and the diverse culinary traditions of the neighborhood. Named in honor of the legendary Harlem speakeasy that attracted local artists as well as international talent.
This southern style soul food seems to have an unspoken motto: go big (and delicious) or go home. Bring your appetite. Leave with a carry-home bag. It is worth the trip.
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Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StThis southern style soul food seems to have an unspoken motto: go big (and delicious) or go home. Bring your appetite. Leave with a carry-home bag. It is worth the trip.
Contemporary American cuisine, a menu packed with scrumptious dishes that exemplify their relationships with local Harlem history and modern tastes. Cocktails are inspired by Harlem. Their mission statement: to represent and honor the vibe, energy and style that only Harlem embodies.
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The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdContemporary American cuisine, a menu packed with scrumptious dishes that exemplify their relationships with local Harlem history and modern tastes. Cocktails are inspired by Harlem. Their mission statement: to represent and honor the vibe, energy and style that only Harlem embodies.
Eat in, take out or delivery. Simple and delicious food. Friendly service.
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Jimbos Hamburger Palace
528 W 145th StEat in, take out or delivery. Simple and delicious food. Friendly service.
This is a new restaurant. The New York Times made it a critic pick, so dine in before you cannot get in. Authentic taste. Family-owned.
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Benyam
2795 Frederick Douglass BlvdThis is a new restaurant. The New York Times made it a critic pick, so dine in before you cannot get in. Authentic taste. Family-owned.
Modhu Mita
2546 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdDelicious Indian cuisine close to home. Need I type more?
Independent coffee house on a quiet, unassuming, low foot-traffic street.
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Manhattanville Coffee
142 Edgecombe AveIndependent coffee house on a quiet, unassuming, low foot-traffic street.
Big chain has you hooked or you merely want a quick cup of coffee. Wi-Fi, music and bites.
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Starbucks
301 W 145th StBig chain has you hooked or you merely want a quick cup of coffee. Wi-Fi, music and bites.
Vegan food served cafeteria style and a juice bar. Enjoy one or both.
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Uptown Veg
52 E 125th StVegan food served cafeteria style and a juice bar. Enjoy one or both.
Jumbo Hamburgers
274 W 145th StBurgers, French fries, onion rings, fish and chips and more
Devin's Fish & Chips
747 St Nicholas AveFish and chips, shrimp and more
Domino's Pizza
3624 BroadwayDrinks & Nightlife
Ginny's Supper Club is downstairs at Red Rooster Harlem. Chef Marcus Samuelsson created an escape from the hustle of the city outside. The classic Harlem speakeasy vibe lends itself perfectly to creating memorable days and nights of celebration featuring the legendary music of Harlem and Chef Samuelsson’s world renowned cuisine.
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Ginny's Supper Club
310 Malcolm X BlvdGinny's Supper Club is downstairs at Red Rooster Harlem. Chef Marcus Samuelsson created an escape from the hustle of the city outside. The classic Harlem speakeasy vibe lends itself perfectly to creating memorable days and nights of celebration featuring the legendary music of Harlem and Chef Samuelsson’s world renowned cuisine.
Parks & Nature
Central Park is the most visited urban park in the United States and one of the most filmed locations in the world.
Central Park was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1962, which in April 2017 placed it on the tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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Central Park North
Central Park NorthCentral Park is the most visited urban park in the United States and one of the most filmed locations in the world.
Central Park was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1962, which in April 2017 placed it on the tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Located from 145th Street to 155th Street on Bradhurst Avenue.
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Jackie Robinson Park
West 151st StreetLocated from 145th Street to 155th Street on Bradhurst Avenue.
Located on Riverside Dr, it is the final resting place of the 18th president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant, his wife Julia Dent Grant. Completed in 1897.
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General Grant National Memorial
Riverside DriveLocated on Riverside Dr, it is the final resting place of the 18th president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant, his wife Julia Dent Grant. Completed in 1897.
Entertainment & Activities
The Apollo Theater is a music hall which is a noted venue for African-American performers. It was the home of Showtime at the Apollo, a nationally syndicated television variety show which showcased new talent.
In 1983, both the interior and exterior of the building were designated as New York City Landmarks, and the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It is estimated that 1.3 million people visit the Apollo every year.
Plan Wednesday night to attend Amateur Night at the Apollo. It is one of New York’s most popular live entertainment experiences, attracting performers and audiences the world over.
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Teatro Apollo
253 W 125th StThe Apollo Theater is a music hall which is a noted venue for African-American performers. It was the home of Showtime at the Apollo, a nationally syndicated television variety show which showcased new talent.
In 1983, both the interior and exterior of the building were designated as New York City Landmarks, and the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It is estimated that 1.3 million people visit the Apollo every year.
Plan Wednesday night to attend Amateur Night at the Apollo. It is one of New York’s most popular live entertainment experiences, attracting performers and audiences the world over.
Arts & Culture
The Studio Museum in Harlem is an American contemporary art museum which is devoted to the work of African-Americans artists. The museum's mission is to collect, preserve and interpret the art of African Americans and the African diaspora. It is the first such museum in the United States. Its scope includes exhibitions, artists-in-residence programs, educational and public programming, a permanent collection, as well as archival and research facilities.
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The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetThe Studio Museum in Harlem is an American contemporary art museum which is devoted to the work of African-Americans artists. The museum's mission is to collect, preserve and interpret the art of African Americans and the African diaspora. It is the first such museum in the United States. Its scope includes exhibitions, artists-in-residence programs, educational and public programming, a permanent collection, as well as archival and research facilities.
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is a research library of the New York Public Library (NYPL) and an archive repository for information on people of African descent worldwide.
The resources of the Center are broken up into five divisions, the Art and Artifacts Division, the Jean Blackwell Hutson General Research and Reference Division, the Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division.
In addition to research services, the center hosts readings, discussions, art exhibitions, and theatrical events. It is open to the general public.
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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X BlvdThe Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is a research library of the New York Public Library (NYPL) and an archive repository for information on people of African descent worldwide.
The resources of the Center are broken up into five divisions, the Art and Artifacts Division, the Jean Blackwell Hutson General Research and Reference Division, the Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division.
In addition to research services, the center hosts readings, discussions, art exhibitions, and theatrical events. It is open to the general public.
Harlem's history of jazz has been documented, archived and kept alive through this national institution so close to home. Support and enjoy it.
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The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
58 W 129th StHarlem's history of jazz has been documented, archived and kept alive through this national institution so close to home. Support and enjoy it.
Shopping
Atmos New York is the #1 sneaker boutique in the world.
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atmos ny
203 W 125th StAtmos New York is the #1 sneaker boutique in the world.
Essentials
Necessities should not feel like drudgery. Clean (enough). Friendly staff. Drop off/pick up or d.i.y. Television to pass the time. Or meet a new friend.
Peaches N Klean Laundromat
2815 Frederick Douglass BlvdNecessities should not feel like drudgery. Clean (enough). Friendly staff. Drop off/pick up or d.i.y. Television to pass the time. Or meet a new friend.
Opened in August and business is good.
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Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StOpened in August and business is good.
Closer to home and better stocked than most.
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Super Foodtown of Bradhurst
300 W 145th StCloser to home and better stocked than most.
Located at the corner of 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd. There is a fruit and vegetable stand across from it.
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Fine Fare Supermakets
4211 BroadwayLocated at the corner of 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd. There is a fruit and vegetable stand across from it.
Close enough to home to treat it like a convenience store with a wider selection.
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Pioneer Supermarkets
380 Malcolm X BlvdClose enough to home to treat it like a convenience store with a wider selection.
Located at the corner of 145th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
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Bank of America Financial Center
301 W 145th StLocated at the corner of 145th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Located at the corner of 145th Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
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TD Bank
7815 John F. Kennedy BlvdLocated at the corner of 145th Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.