Guidebook for New York
Essentials
This is a decently-stocked grocery store right near the subway.
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Foodtown of St. Nicholas Ave
756 St Nicholas AveThis is a decently-stocked grocery store right near the subway.
Food Scene
Ecuatoriana Restaurant
1685 Amsterdam AveShort on atmosphere, but inexpensive, and good food.
Good for a weekend brunch, a late night drink, or most things in between.
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The Grange
1635 Amsterdam AveGood for a weekend brunch, a late night drink, or most things in between.
Sugar Hill Cafe
410 W 145th StA new coffee shop right around the corner.
Another of the new coffee shops. A nice space to sit for a while.
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Manhattanville Coffee
142 Edgecombe AveAnother of the new coffee shops. A nice space to sit for a while.
A pretty good spot for a glass of wine and something to eat.
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Anchor Wine Bar
3508 BroadwayA pretty good spot for a glass of wine and something to eat.
This is a popular restaurant in the heart of Harlem.
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Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveThis is a popular restaurant in the heart of Harlem.
The Edge Harlem
101 Edgecombe AveAnother new spot. Serves brunch.
Saggio
827 W 181st StA low key, lovely Italian restaurant with good prices.
This new noodle spot is getting some attention
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The Handpulled Noodle
3600 BroadwayThis new noodle spot is getting some attention
Jin Ramen West Harlem
3183 BroadwayA well-liked ramen spot a short ways away.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StBBQ, New York style.
A very good restaurant with one of the better wine selections in the area.
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VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdA very good restaurant with one of the better wine selections in the area.
Wats On Your Plate
513 W 145th StNothing fancy, take-out southern.
New ramen counter. Haven't tried it yet. Let me know what you think.
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Rai Rai Ken
218 E 10th StNew ramen counter. Haven't tried it yet. Let me know what you think.
Everything Else
Trufa Restaurant
3431 BroadwayA good spot for a bite.
Duane Reade Pharmacy
176 Main StGood for basic pharmacy and cosmetic items.
United States Postal Service
90 Vermilyea AveA post office within a short walk
A park with a number of outdoor activities. Worth a visit, and worth walking along the waterfront.
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Riverbank/State Park
A park with a number of outdoor activities. Worth a visit, and worth walking along the waterfront.
Sightseeing
This is a nice park to walk through on a sunny day.
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St. Nicholas Park
Saint Nicholas TerraceThis is a nice park to walk through on a sunny day.
This is a church where some go to hear gospel on Sundays. More here: https://www.walksofnewyork.com/blog/gospel-in-harlem
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Abyssinian Baptist Church
132 W 138th StThis is a church where some go to hear gospel on Sundays. More here: https://www.walksofnewyork.com/blog/gospel-in-harlem
A nearby museum in Harlem has exhibits cycle through. Worth a visit.
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The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetA nearby museum in Harlem has exhibits cycle through. Worth a visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hyacinth’s Haven
2374 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdA popular spot for creative cocktails.
Ishrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdMusic, and drinks, every night of the week.
Hogshead Tavern
126 Hamilton PlLocal beer spot.