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Confirmed: Applebee’s Coming to Harlem
Posted on June 29, 2009 by D. Bell
Applebee’s downtown Brooklyn by Mikkel Elbech/Flickr
The rumors have been circulating for a couple of years now that Harlem is expecting an Applebee’s restaurant. And why not since downtown Brooklyn has two and The Bronx has a couple as well?
I received a message today that a sign has gone up at 125th and 5th Avenue [...]
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Oklahoma Smoke emerges from the ashes
Posted on June 24, 2009 by D. Bell
After declaring the death of Oklahoma Smoke we received a message via Yelp! that Oklahoma Smoke is still alive and kicking! Well, sorta. OK, let me explain. The message said:
I wanted to invite you to the new home of Oklahoma Smoke. We are located at 248 West 132nd between 7th and 8th. It’s the ground [...]
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Coming Soon: Questan’s
Posted on June 21, 2009 by D. Bell
Questan’s
2113 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
(212)300-4399
www.questansharlem.com
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El Paso Taqueria is moving!
Posted on June 18, 2009 by D. Bell
Continuing on our El Barrio journey, we’ve come upon El Paso Taqueria on 104th and Lexington. This tiny authentic Mexican taqueria is reportedly the best Mexican food in New York. While Lolita’s in West Harlem is indeed very good Mexican food I am still looking for that California Mexican touch missing from most eateries in [...]
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Give Dad the gift of Viagra Seviche
Posted on June 17, 2009 by D. Bell
Harlem’s prize alfresco venue, Hudson River Café, is serving a Viagra seviche (containing squid, crab, lobster, and squid ink) — during Father’s Day, of all times — as part of a $45 prix fixe that also includes a T-bone and a tipple of Johnnie Walker Blue (so you can get dad drunk and horny?).
via NYmag
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Late Notice: Bobby Flay is throwing down at MoBay tonight
Posted on June 17, 2009 by D. Bell
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Cafe Largo and Vinegar Hill
Posted on June 15, 2009 by D. Bell
A reader sent an email to UF inquiring about Cafe Largo and Vinegar Hill being temporarily closed. The owners confirmed that they will be doing some reorganizing and will open back up in a week or two. I’ll post an update when I get one.
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Buffets in Harlem
Posted on June 13, 2009 by D. Bell
Harlem seems to be trading in the old greasy spoon diner for buffets. Last week I mentioned a relatively new buffet on Lenox and 129th Street. While they don’t have as wide a selection as Manna’s they offer the basic selection of soul food favorites seasoned just right. Prices are $4.99 a pound. Check out [...]
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Gospel Uptown Performance Schedule
Posted on June 3, 2009 by D. Bell
We broke the news to you first about the new restaurant and performance space off of 125th called Gospel Uptown. They have since fleshed out their website and included a full line up of talent to grace the stage throughout the month of June. Check it out! I just hope the food will be as [...]
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New restos along the 8th Avenue row
Posted on May 28, 2009 by D. Bell
Photo by oodleday/Flickr
I have been hearing from various sources that Eighth Avenue (known informally and Freddie Dee to some of the recent Harlemites) is expecting at least four new confirmed restaurants to the ever changing boulevard of lost dreams. They each offer a range of culinary options from seafood to Spanish.
We’ll start with a new Spanish restaurant [...]
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New: Gospel Uptown
Posted on May 27, 2009 by D. Bell
We first heard word about a new gospel theme restaurant last week when we posted an article about businesses that are opening and shuttering. One perplexed reader queried, ‘what the hell is a gospel theme restaurant?’
Well, it seems that we will all find out on June 12th when Gospel Uptown will be having its soft [...]
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Foodie Feature: Ottomanelli Brothers
Posted on May 5, 2009 by Justin
The Harlem Supper Club has been growing strong over the past few months and now boasts over 100 members. The group, organized by uptown resident Elaine Walker, was formed to explore all of the ‘Uptown Flavor’ Harlem has to offer. So far the group has tried out Cafe Largo, Covo, Amy Ruth’s, Londel’s (jazz night), [...]
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Classic Sunday Brunch at Talay
Posted on May 1, 2009 by D. Bell
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Harlem Food Choices
Posted on May 1, 2009 by Justin
While Harlem has seen a lot of new places opening up, most have been more on the nice sit-down cloth napkin side. Well in a timely fashion, Harlem Gourmet Deli has finally opened up on 125th Street (between Morningside Ave and St. Nicholas Ave) and offers a recession- and neighborhood-friendly food choice.
The Deli offers a mix of regular deli [...]
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Profile: Heights Vegetarian
Posted on March 29, 2009 by D. Bell
Joining sister vegetarian eateries Uptown Juice Bar and Cafe Veg, Heights Vegetarian is located in Washington Heights. In a neighborhood better known for roasted chicken and mofongo, vegetarians in the neighborhood are sure to find something delicious to whet their appetite. Heights Vegetarian has been open for about a year now and offers breakfast, lunch, [...]
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The Jazz Legacy Series at Creole
Posted on March 17, 2009 by D. Bell
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Harlem Supper Club Does Brunch
Posted on March 12, 2009 by D. Bell
The Harlem Supper Club is a group of Harlem ‘up and comers’ that meet regularly to enjoy food and fellowship at local restaurants. Recently the group changed things up a bit and met at the new French bistro Chez Lucienne for a mouthwatering brunch. As you can see they are a diverse and good looking [...]
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Pre-spring in nouveau Harlem
Posted on March 7, 2009 by D. Bell
Photos: Justin
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Posh Paws Owner Adding Posh Fins to FDB
Posted on March 5, 2009 by D. Bell
I came across an interesting report that the owner of Posh Paws is planning to open up a seafood restaurant in the area of 114th and Frederick Douglass Blvd. According the Crain’s report she will offer everything from lobster tails to fish and chips. I hope it pans out better than the last seafood restuarant [...]
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Harlem’s First French Bistro?
Posted on February 9, 2009 by D. Bell
Chez Lucienne Look for both traditional (beef bourguignonne) and bold (calf’s-foot croquettes) creations at Harlem’s newest French bistro, from Jerome Bougherdani and chef Matthew Tivy, both Daniel alums. 308 Malcolm X Blvd (Lenox Ave) between 125th and 126th Sts (212-289-5555)
source: TONY
Related: New York Times
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Doc’s hopes to cure the economic recession with soul food
Posted on February 8, 2009 by D. Bell
After a brief hiatus from serving up mouthwatering soul cuisine the godfather of soul food, Carl Redding, makes a valiant return to the the shaky soul food scene in Harlem. Chef Redding opened up the highly successful Amy Ruth’s back in 1998, then sold it just short of its ten year anniversary. He opened up [...]
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