Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
It is located in Central Harlem and has a great selection of beers, as well as good food.
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Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdIt is located in Central Harlem and has a great selection of beers, as well as good food.
Definitely come here for authentic soul food. They also play live music during Sunday brunch.
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Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdDefinitely come here for authentic soul food. They also play live music during Sunday brunch.
If you are a fan of Starbucks, it's only a short walk away.
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Starbucks
301 W 145th StIf you are a fan of Starbucks, it's only a short walk away.
This place is very popular and for a good reason. They have great brunch with live music (but on the pricey side).
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Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveThis place is very popular and for a good reason. They have great brunch with live music (but on the pricey side).
Meat-eaters, this place is for you! I hear the BBQ can't be beat.
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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StMeat-eaters, this place is for you! I hear the BBQ can't be beat.
This restaurant offers authentic Dominican cuisine. The food is delicious, and the portions are generous.
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Malecon
4141 BroadwayThis restaurant offers authentic Dominican cuisine. The food is delicious, and the portions are generous.
A hip coffee shop with outside seating in the back. The coffee/pastries are pretty good. They also have an open mic nights and occasional live music.
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The Chipped Cup
3610 BroadwayA hip coffee shop with outside seating in the back. The coffee/pastries are pretty good. They also have an open mic nights and occasional live music.
The quintessential soul-food spot in Harlem. The bar seats four and fills up quickly, so grab a wooden chair at one of the cafeteria-style tables to enjoy slam poetry or a scheduled performance.
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B2 Harlem
271 W 119th StThe quintessential soul-food spot in Harlem. The bar seats four and fills up quickly, so grab a wooden chair at one of the cafeteria-style tables to enjoy slam poetry or a scheduled performance.
A Mexican place with great tacos. They don't really cater to fellow vegetarians, but they've been kind to make substitutions. Just ask.
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Taqueria San Pedro
3662 BroadwayA Mexican place with great tacos. They don't really cater to fellow vegetarians, but they've been kind to make substitutions. Just ask.
Another great neighborhood restaurant/bar. I recommend the mac n' cheese.
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Solace Bar & Grill
3496 BroadwayAnother great neighborhood restaurant/bar. I recommend the mac n' cheese.
Small neighborhood cafe. I recommend the sandwiches and pecan pie.
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Trufa Restaurant
3431 BroadwaySmall neighborhood cafe. I recommend the sandwiches and pecan pie.
The Edge Harlem
101 Edgecombe AveGreat little cafe with good food.
Ethiopian coffee shop and restaurant with back patio, close to the apartment
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Tsion Cafe
763 St Nicholas AveEthiopian coffee shop and restaurant with back patio, close to the apartment
Manhattanville Coffee
142 Edgecombe AveNice coffee shop near The Edge cafe.
Geisha Sushi
3470 BroadwayVery good Japanese food and service.
The Handpulled Noodle
3600 BroadwayGreat noodles and dumplings.
Italian dishes including brick oven pizza, just a short walk from the apartment.
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Bono Trattoria
3658 BroadwayItalian dishes including brick oven pizza, just a short walk from the apartment.
St. Nick's Jazz Pub NYC
773 St Nicholas AveGreat neighborhood coffee shop.
L' ARGOT
142 Hamilton PlIntimate European bistro
Great place to chill, while you sip coffee or have a quick bite.
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St. Nick's Jazz Pub NYC
773 St Nicholas AveGreat place to chill, while you sip coffee or have a quick bite.
Oso
1618 Amsterdam AveI'm a regular at this place. The food is delicious and they have a great wine/cocktail list.
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Maison Harlem
341 St Nicholas AveI'm a regular at this place. The food is delicious and they have a great wine/cocktail list.
I frequented this place with friends when I was getting my MFA and teaching at City College. You won't be disappointed.
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Fumo
1600 Amsterdam AveI frequented this place with friends when I was getting my MFA and teaching at City College. You won't be disappointed.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is where the cool kids of Hamilton Heights hang out. Great selection of beers and the food is pretty good (try the avocado fries). It's a short walk away.
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Harlem Public
3612 BroadwayThis is where the cool kids of Hamilton Heights hang out. Great selection of beers and the food is pretty good (try the avocado fries). It's a short walk away.
This venue is an homage to Felu Kuti. Go for the live world music, drinks and/or food. You will have a great time.
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Ishrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdThis venue is an homage to Felu Kuti. Go for the live world music, drinks and/or food. You will have a great time.
This historic jazz bar is a must. They have amazing sets on most nights.
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Showmans Jazz Club
375 W 125th StThis historic jazz bar is a must. They have amazing sets on most nights.
This place is a lot of fun. Go for drinks and/or live music.
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Monkey Room
589 Fort Washington AveThis place is a lot of fun. Go for drinks and/or live music.
This place has become popular among locals and even celebrities. Go for drinks and/or food. Great vibe.
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The Grange
1635 Amsterdam AveThis place has become popular among locals and even celebrities. Go for drinks and/or food. Great vibe.
Sports bar and eatery. If you are a sports fan, they play popular games every day.
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Grill on the Hill
1624 Amsterdam AveSports bar and eatery. If you are a sports fan, they play popular games every day.
At The Wallace
3612 BroadwayCool bar right next to Harlem Public.
Hogshead Tavern
126 Hamilton PlAnother great bar in the neighborhood.
The Honey Well
3604 Broadway This cute bar is right next to The Chipped Cup.
Hamilton Hall
3493 BroadwayAt The Wallace
3612 BroadwayThis Japanese bar has great food and cocktails, and a nice selection of Japanese whiskies.
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ROKC
3452 BroadwayThis Japanese bar has great food and cocktails, and a nice selection of Japanese whiskies.
Arts & Culture
This museum boasts amazing artists, new and old.
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The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetThis museum boasts amazing artists, new and old.
A historical museum and reference library for the study of the arts and cultures of Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. *Free entrance.
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Hispanic Society Museum & Library
613 W 155th StA historical museum and reference library for the study of the arts and cultures of Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. *Free entrance.
RFA displays the works of contemporary painters, sculptors, and photographers, specializing in the works of artists from the Diaspora.
Renaissance Fine Art
2075 Adam Clayton Powell Junior BoulevardRFA displays the works of contemporary painters, sculptors, and photographers, specializing in the works of artists from the Diaspora.
It is an organization composed of two hundred fifty writers, composers, painters, sculptors, and architects. It also includes exhibitions of art and manuscripts, staged readings & performances.
American Academy of Arts and Letters
633 W 155th StIt is an organization composed of two hundred fifty writers, composers, painters, sculptors, and architects. It also includes exhibitions of art and manuscripts, staged readings & performances.
Parks & Nature
One of my favorite parks. Get lost in the trees, bask in the spectacular views, or have a picnic with friends. Don't leave NYC without seeing it for yourself.
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Fort Tryon Park
Dr To BroadwayOne of my favorite parks. Get lost in the trees, bask in the spectacular views, or have a picnic with friends. Don't leave NYC without seeing it for yourself.
Sightseeing
Riverside Park in Manhattan offers beautiful views of the Hudson River. It stretches four miles along the Hudson River from 72nd to 158th Streets. Perfect spot to run, bike or take a peaceful stroll.
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Riverside Park
Riverside Park in Manhattan offers beautiful views of the Hudson River. It stretches four miles along the Hudson River from 72nd to 158th Streets. Perfect spot to run, bike or take a peaceful stroll.
The home of founding father, Alexander Hamilton. If you're exploring the neighborhood, make sure to make a quick stop.
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Hamilton Grange National Memorial
414 W 141st StThe home of founding father, Alexander Hamilton. If you're exploring the neighborhood, make sure to make a quick stop.
Manhattan's oldest surviving house, the Morris-Jumel Mansion atop Harlem Heights, is a monument to colonial grandeur.
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Morris-Jumel Mansion
65 Jumel TerraceManhattan's oldest surviving house, the Morris-Jumel Mansion atop Harlem Heights, is a monument to colonial grandeur.
The Dyckman Farmhouse Museum is a visual treat for everyone who looks up and sees it perched above Broadway at 204th Street. It is an extraordinary reminder of early Manhattan.
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Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
West 204th StreetThe Dyckman Farmhouse Museum is a visual treat for everyone who looks up and sees it perched above Broadway at 204th Street. It is an extraordinary reminder of early Manhattan.
The Jeffrey's Hook lighthouse, erected in 1880 and moved to its current site in 1921, has become widely known as the children's literary landmark, "The Little Red Lighthouse." The views are amazing.
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The Little Red Lighthouse
Hudson River GreenwayThe Jeffrey's Hook lighthouse, erected in 1880 and moved to its current site in 1921, has become widely known as the children's literary landmark, "The Little Red Lighthouse." The views are amazing.
CCNY was the first free public institution of higher education in the United States. The beautiful Neo-Gothic campus was designed by George Browne Post, the architect of the Stock Exchange.
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The City College of New York
160 Convent AveCCNY was the first free public institution of higher education in the United States. The beautiful Neo-Gothic campus was designed by George Browne Post, the architect of the Stock Exchange.
Walk around the beautiful historic Columbia University campus.
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Columbia University
116th and BroadwayWalk around the beautiful historic Columbia University campus.
Entertainment & Activities
Brahman Yoga
501 W 145th St$5 yoga studio
Everything Else
Local post office to get stamps for your post cards.
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United States Postal Service
90 Vermilyea AveLocal post office to get stamps for your post cards.