Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Mist Harlem
46 W 116th StGreat cultural center with cafe, cinema, bar and restaurant
Good for brunch or cocktails, nice crowd and DJ's liven up the weekend
166 locals recommend
Barawine Harlem
200 Malcolm X BlvdGood for brunch or cocktails, nice crowd and DJ's liven up the weekend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveThe famous Harlem Marcus Sammuelson restaurant and bar
Dunkin'
7401 Tonnele Avecoffee
Seasoned Vegan
128 St Nicholas Avewell regarded Vegan restuarant
Serengeti Teas Food Wine
173 Lenox AveTea cafe with best selection of teas you'll ever find!
Great soul food more local alternative to the famous Sylvia's - actually run by Sylvia's niece
138 locals recommend
Melba's
300 W 114th StGreat soul food more local alternative to the famous Sylvia's - actually run by Sylvia's niece
Asian/ latin fusion food, with amazing live jazz venue around the corner
125 locals recommend
The Cecil Steakhouse
210 West 118th StreetAsian/ latin fusion food, with amazing live jazz venue around the corner
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdGood american food, great outdoor space in the summer months
Treat yourself to a pastry and coffee if in the neighborhood
143 locals recommend
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam AveTreat yourself to a pastry and coffee if in the neighborhood
Double Dutch Espresso
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdCosy coffee shop
BLVD Bistro NY
2149 Frederick Douglass BlvdSouthern Style Comfort Food in a converted Brown Stone
American local style restaurant - Mac 'n Cheese night on Monday nights
35 locals recommend
5 and Diamond
2072 Frederick Douglass BoulevardAmerican local style restaurant - Mac 'n Cheese night on Monday nights
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdItalian, highly recommended
Nakajima At Jado Sushi
2118 Frederick Douglass BoulevardSushi
Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StFamous Harlem burger restaurant
VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdUpscale Italian
Bad Horse Pizza
2224 Frederick Douglass BoulevardNew pizza joint, not yet tried but looks inviting
Il Cafe Latte 1
189 Malcolm X BlvdCafe serves good wholesome food and great coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
La Bodega 47 Social Club
161 Malcolm X BlvdCocktails
The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdGood local bar, great Harlem vibe.
Good beer selection and beer garden in the summer - European/American menu
182 locals recommend
Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardGood beer selection and beer garden in the summer - European/American menu
Arts & Culture
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th Ave5 mins walk on Museum mile - 5th Avenue
The legendary theatre, Wednesday's amateur night is a fabulous family evening out.
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StThe legendary theatre, Wednesday's amateur night is a fabulous family evening out.
Upstairs cool coffee/ cafe with ethnic shop, downstairs live music every night and restaurant
197 locals recommend
Silvana
300 W 116th StUpstairs cool coffee/ cafe with ethnic shop, downstairs live music every night and restaurant
One of New York's oldest jazz clubs, just what a jazz club should be
143 locals recommend
Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
2751 BroadwayOne of New York's oldest jazz clubs, just what a jazz club should be
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetMuseum about and from Harlem
El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th AveHisapanic focused museum
AMC Magic Johnson Harlem 9
2309 Frederick Douglass BlvdLocal Cinema
Shopping
Black Ink
50 W 125th StLocation of the tattoo store based reality show
Essentials
Fine Fare Supermakets
4211 BroadwayComprehensive grocery store
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdThe best cookies you'll EVER have
Sightseeing
Columbia University
116th and Broadway10-15 mins walk or 5 min bus ride away
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveAmerica's largest ever cathedral
Central Parks best kept secret the gardens are stunning all year around - they close at dusk each day
159 locals recommend
Conservatory Garden
1233 5th AveCentral Parks best kept secret the gardens are stunning all year around - they close at dusk each day
El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th AveLatino Cultural Museum and Center
Everything Else
United States Postal Service
511 W 165th StPost Office