Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdThey have the best cookies in NYC!
Quaint coffee shop with outstanding beverages and pastries
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Caféine
2124 Frederick Douglass BlvdQuaint coffee shop with outstanding beverages and pastries
Excellent food. Make sure to check out the speakeasy-type bar on the lower level, Under Bar.
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Row House
2128 Frederick Douglass BlvdExcellent food. Make sure to check out the speakeasy-type bar on the lower level, Under Bar.
Absolute Bagels
2788 BroadwayUnquestionably the BEST bagels on the UWS
Zoma
2084 Frederick Douglass BlvdDelicious Ethiopian food
Go to the deli counter in the back to get the classic NYC breakfast, a bacon egg & cheese on a roll for only $3!
2154 Frederick Douglass Blvd
2150 Frederick Douglass BoulevardGo to the deli counter in the back to get the classic NYC breakfast, a bacon egg & cheese on a roll for only $3!
Koronet Pizza
4087 BroadwayHUGE, tasty slices of pizza.
Great people-watching at their outdoor seating. Make sure to try the fresh-squeezed orange juice.
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Cafe Amrita
301 W 110th StGreat people-watching at their outdoor seating. Make sure to try the fresh-squeezed orange juice.
VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdItalian restaurant with great wine list.
Make sure to try their margaritas and guacamole!
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Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar
2099 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdMake sure to try their margaritas and guacamole!
Szechuan Garden Kitchen
2076 Frederick Douglass BlvdClassic Chinese-American food (for carryout only).
Freddy's Soul
1980 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdExcellent Jamaican beef patties
Innovative African/Asian/Southern fusion and outstanding cocktails. Must try!
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The Cecil Steakhouse
210 West 118th StreetInnovative African/Asian/Southern fusion and outstanding cocktails. Must try!
Barawine Harlem
200 Malcolm X BlvdIl Cafe Latte 1
189 Malcolm X BlvdLolita's
57 Malcolm X BoulevardAuthentic Mexican. Live music on Thursdays & Fridays!
Empanada Mama LES
95 Allen StreetDrinks & Nightlife
Authentic Biergarten with extensive beer list (also serve wine!) and great food.
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Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardAuthentic Biergarten with extensive beer list (also serve wine!) and great food.
Excellent cocktails and food. Great place to grab dinner as well
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Harlem Food Bar
2100 Frederick Douglass BlvdExcellent cocktails and food. Great place to grab dinner as well
67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdEssentials
My go-to grocery store in the neighborhood. Open late!
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Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdMy go-to grocery store in the neighborhood. Open late!
Rite Aid Pharmacy
2170 Frederick Douglass BlvdDrug store/chemist
Parks & Nature
Harlem Meer
199 Central Park N.9 mile loop around a serene lake. Beautiful views!
Escape the city feel and take a ramble through Central Park's North Woods
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North Woods
296 Central Park NEscape the city feel and take a ramble through Central Park's North Woods
Riverside Park
Great sunsets over the Hudson River
Iqabunga le-Conservatory
1233 5th AveEntertainment & Activities
Ice skating rink in the winter, swimming pool in the summer
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Lasker Rink
110 Lenox AveIce skating rink in the winter, swimming pool in the summer
Marcus Garvey Park
Mount Morris Park WestPublic swimming pool
Arts & Culture
New York Public Library branch specializing in the global experience of people of African descent. In addition to research services, the center hosts readings, discussions, art exhibitions, and theatrical events.
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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X BlvdNew York Public Library branch specializing in the global experience of people of African descent. In addition to research services, the center hosts readings, discussions, art exhibitions, and theatrical events.
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetI-Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveI-Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th AveI-Guggenheim Museum kaSolomon R.
1071 5th AveUnique museum showcasing historic NYC apartments.
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Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StUnique museum showcasing historic NYC apartments.
European medieval architecture, sculpture and decorative arts.
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The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrEuropean medieval architecture, sculpture and decorative arts.
I-Frick Collection
1 E 70th StMuseum devoted to Latino culture in the Americas, from the pre-Columbian era to modern times
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El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th AveMuseum devoted to Latino culture in the Americas, from the pre-Columbian era to modern times
Museum for African Art
1280 5th AveI-Jewish Museum
1109 5th AveCooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
2 E 91st StNeue Galerie
1048 5th AveThe fourth largest Christian church in the world
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I-Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveThe fourth largest Christian church in the world