Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Il Cafe Latte 1
189 Malcolm X BlvdThe closest place for breakfast.
Sexy Taco/Dirty Cash
161 Malcolm X BlvdMexican food, close by, outside dining.
SETTEPANI
196 Malcolm X BlvdItalian food, outside dining.
BLVD Bistro NY
2149 Frederick Douglass Blvd"modern soul food", intimate atmosphere.
Cheri
French, previously voted "best restaurant in Harlem"
Casual, local feel, top 10 burger NYC, great for people watching
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Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StCasual, local feel, top 10 burger NYC, great for people watching
Chaiwali
West 124th StreetUpscale Indian food in beautiful atmosphere.
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveHarlem's hotspot.
Manna's
54 E 125th Stbuffet style soul food.
B2 Harlem
271 W 119th StLocals love it.
Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StBest chicken and waffles very. Go here for soul food.
Le Baobab Gouygui
120 W 116th StGood Senegalese at good prices.
Lolo's Seafood Shack
303 W 116th Stseafood caribbean style.
Lolita's
57 Malcolm X Boulevardbest Mexican food nearby.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great wine selection, and they serve French food.
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Barawine Harlem
200 Malcolm X BlvdGreat wine selection, and they serve French food.
Ginny's Supper Club
310 Malcolm X BlvdHottest night spot in Harlem.
It's authentic old school Harlem which has almost all disappeared. Music nightly at 9:30.
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Paris Blues
2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdIt's authentic old school Harlem which has almost all disappeared. Music nightly at 9:30.
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdHarlem's biggest sports bar. They serve food.
Angel of Harlem
2272 Frederick Douglass BlvdA local favorite and also a restaurant.
67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdHarlem's speakeasy.
Sightseeing
Hudson River Greenway
Hudson River Greenwaybeautiful views and great for biking.
Parks & Nature
Marcus Garvey Park
Mount Morris Park WestHistoric neighborhood park.
Arts & Culture
Great selection from African American artists.
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The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetGreat selection from African American artists.
Mateur Night at the Apollo every Wedneday at 7:30 PM.
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I-Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StMateur Night at the Apollo every Wedneday at 7:30 PM.
Shopping
NiLu Gift Boutique
191 Malcolm X BlvdEclectic nearby Harlem specific gift store.
H&M
150 East 86th Streetwide selection, cheap prices
Essentials
Fine Fare Supermakets
4211 Broadwaynearby supermarket.
Better than Fine Fare, not quite Whole Foods at 125/Lenox.
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Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdBetter than Fine Fare, not quite Whole Foods at 125/Lenox.
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StBest supermarket in Harlem
CVS
115 W 125th Stnearby pharmacy