Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Small and cozy spot with great coffee. Sometimes it's hard to get a seat, so plan accordingly.
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Double Dutch Espresso
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdSmall and cozy spot with great coffee. Sometimes it's hard to get a seat, so plan accordingly.
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdThe world's BEST cookies. A must-try!
My Italian friend, Ester, travels all the way from Brooklyn to eat the fresh pastas here. So good!
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VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdMy Italian friend, Ester, travels all the way from Brooklyn to eat the fresh pastas here. So good!
The most notable chef in the neighborhood, Marcus Samuelson, recently opened this affordable and very Harlem-like, casual chicken joint.
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Streetbird Rotisserie
2149 Frederick Douglass BoulevardThe most notable chef in the neighborhood, Marcus Samuelson, recently opened this affordable and very Harlem-like, casual chicken joint.
Representing Harlem's new dining scene. The NYTimes recommends the following dishes here: Beef suya; collard green salad; giant prawns; cinnamon-scented fried guinea hen; braised lamb shank
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The Cecil Steakhouse
210 West 118th StreetRepresenting Harlem's new dining scene. The NYTimes recommends the following dishes here: Beef suya; collard green salad; giant prawns; cinnamon-scented fried guinea hen; braised lamb shank
Don't miss brunch here. Order the chicken and waffles, a classic combo.
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Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StDon't miss brunch here. Order the chicken and waffles, a classic combo.
One of the most famous, and the original location, of this classic NY pizza place.
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Patsy's Pizzeria
2287 1st Ave.One of the most famous, and the original location, of this classic NY pizza place.
If you love BBQ, this place is great. It's famous in Syracuse NY, and this location is the NYC outpost.
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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StIf you love BBQ, this place is great. It's famous in Syracuse NY, and this location is the NYC outpost.
Best breakfast in the city is a short walk away. Don't pass up the banana walnut pancakes.
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Community Food & Juice
2893 BroadwayBest breakfast in the city is a short walk away. Don't pass up the banana walnut pancakes.
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveGo for the food and for the scene.
Sightseeing
Beautiful, historic church. Hard to find gothic cathedrals like this in the U.S. A show-stopper.
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I-Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveBeautiful, historic church. Hard to find gothic cathedrals like this in the U.S. A show-stopper.
Essentials
Great selection of craft beers. Good prices on groceries. Fresh, organic produce.
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Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat selection of craft beers. Good prices on groceries. Fresh, organic produce.
Rite Aid Pharmacy
2170 Frederick Douglass BlvdDrop off service. Friendly and helpful staff.
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Baby Girl's Bubbles & Cleaners
Drop off service. Friendly and helpful staff.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tasty drinks. Experts in mixology. A bit pricey, but good for special occasions.
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67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdTasty drinks. Experts in mixology. A bit pricey, but good for special occasions.
Nice variety of beers. International and friendly crowd.
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Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardNice variety of beers. International and friendly crowd.
1020 Bar
1020 Amsterdam AveDrink with Columbia students. A dive-y pub vibe.
My favorite draught is on tap here--Kentucky Barrel Bourbon. Great interior, although a bit cramped on busy nights. Three words: Free cheese puffs!
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Mess Hall
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdMy favorite draught is on tap here--Kentucky Barrel Bourbon. Great interior, although a bit cramped on busy nights. Three words: Free cheese puffs!
Happy hour from 12-7 Mondays-Fridays. Excellent outdoor seating on a wide avenue.
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SETTEPANI
196 Malcolm X BlvdHappy hour from 12-7 Mondays-Fridays. Excellent outdoor seating on a wide avenue.
Arts & Culture
Sit at the bar to avoid paying a lot for a table. Conner, the bartender, is super nice. Thelonious monk used to play here. Great jazz and lots of history.
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Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th StSit at the bar to avoid paying a lot for a table. Conner, the bartender, is super nice. Thelonious monk used to play here. Great jazz and lots of history.
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
58 W 129th StI-Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StThe Village Vanguard
178 7th Ave SThe best jazz.
Parks & Nature
So close and so easy to squeeze in a nice run or walk.
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Friends of Morningside Park
14 Morningside AveSo close and so easy to squeeze in a nice run or walk.
Entertainment & Activities
I-Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller PlazaTake a tour and see what happens here.