Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Ponty Bistro
2375 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdAmazing French African Cuisine
Belle Harlem
2363 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdSmall restaurant with a family dinner vibe
Soul food. Very famous Harlem Restaurant. Known for Chicken and Waffles. Great for breakfast!
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Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StSoul food. Very famous Harlem Restaurant. Known for Chicken and Waffles. Great for breakfast!
If you go to only one soul food joint in Harlem, make it Sylvia’s. The historic restaurant was founded in 1955 and quickly rose to fame — pretty much any celebrity or president who has visited Harlem since has eaten here. In fact, the restaurant is so beloved that in 2014 hte city co-named 126th street Sylvia P. Woods Way, after the founder and Queen of Soul Food herself.
405 residents recomanen
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdIf you go to only one soul food joint in Harlem, make it Sylvia’s. The historic restaurant was founded in 1955 and quickly rose to fame — pretty much any celebrity or president who has visited Harlem since has eaten here. In fact, the restaurant is so beloved that in 2014 hte city co-named 126th street Sylvia P. Woods Way, after the founder and Queen of Soul Food herself.
Small, quaint and peaceful eating. Very budget friendly and good food. Seating is sometimes tough. Be flexible with sitting at the bar, but it's worth the wait. :-)
147 residents recomanen
The Edge Harlem
101 Edgecombe AveSmall, quaint and peaceful eating. Very budget friendly and good food. Seating is sometimes tough. Be flexible with sitting at the bar, but it's worth the wait. :-)
Entertainment & Activities
Great Boutique Spinning studio, BETTER than Soul Cycle
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HARLEM CYCLE FITNESS STUDIO
2350 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdGreat Boutique Spinning studio, BETTER than Soul Cycle
Parks & Nature
St. Nicholas Park
Saint Nicholas TerraceThe High Line is a 1.45-mile-long elevated linear park, greenway and rail trail. It was created on a former New York Central Railroad spur on the west side of Manhattan in New York City. Non Tourist place to go.
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Parc High Line
The High Line is a 1.45-mile-long elevated linear park, greenway and rail trail. It was created on a former New York Central Railroad spur on the west side of Manhattan in New York City. Non Tourist place to go.
Drinks & Nightlife
Opened just two years ago in beautiful central Harlem, HARLEM NIGHTS is a cozy neighborhood bar featuring live music in a relaxed lounge atmosphere.
50 residents recomanen
Harlem Nights
2361 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdOpened just two years ago in beautiful central Harlem, HARLEM NIGHTS is a cozy neighborhood bar featuring live music in a relaxed lounge atmosphere.
The Hudson
348 Dyckman StGood for brunch and sight seeing
Located in the heart of Harlem, Red Rooster serves comfort food celebrating the roots of American cuisine and the diverse culinary traditions of the neighborhood. Named in honor of the legendary Harlem speakeasy that attracted neighborhood folk, jazz greats, authors, politicians and some of the most noteworthy figures of the 20th century such as Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Nat King Cole and James Baldwin.
Co-Creators Andrew Chapman and Marcus Samuelson (Celebrity Chef) have long wanted to open a restaurant that would have a positive impact on the neighborhood’s culinary landscape and its community at-large.
1044 residents recomanen
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveLocated in the heart of Harlem, Red Rooster serves comfort food celebrating the roots of American cuisine and the diverse culinary traditions of the neighborhood. Named in honor of the legendary Harlem speakeasy that attracted neighborhood folk, jazz greats, authors, politicians and some of the most noteworthy figures of the 20th century such as Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Nat King Cole and James Baldwin.
Co-Creators Andrew Chapman and Marcus Samuelson (Celebrity Chef) have long wanted to open a restaurant that would have a positive impact on the neighborhood’s culinary landscape and its community at-large.
Those looking to experience the feel of Harlem during the late 1920s will appreciate the Cotton Club, where a 13-piece combo draws crowds in with swing and jazz tunes.
35 residents recomanen
Cotton Club
Those looking to experience the feel of Harlem during the late 1920s will appreciate the Cotton Club, where a 13-piece combo draws crowds in with swing and jazz tunes.
Sightseeing
Edifici de l'Empire State
20 W 34th StBeautiful Views of New York City
Perhaps one of Harlem's most famous icons, the Apollo Theater offers a wide variety of programming, including family-friendly shows and their famous Amateur Night every Wednesday that first began in 1934. Groups and individuals can also take Historic Tours of the Apollo Theater.
893 residents recomanen
Teatre Apollo
253 W 125th StPerhaps one of Harlem's most famous icons, the Apollo Theater offers a wide variety of programming, including family-friendly shows and their famous Amateur Night every Wednesday that first began in 1934. Groups and individuals can also take Historic Tours of the Apollo Theater.
Harlem Heritage Tours is the innovator is developing cultural day trips for student, civic, family and corporate groups. We have the most experience and all the contacts necessary to customize a day in Harlem that will meet the direct interest of your organization/group. Below exists some of our more popular day trips and walking tours.
13 residents recomanen
Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center
104 Malcolm X BlvdHarlem Heritage Tours is the innovator is developing cultural day trips for student, civic, family and corporate groups. We have the most experience and all the contacts necessary to customize a day in Harlem that will meet the direct interest of your organization/group. Below exists some of our more popular day trips and walking tours.
Originally called the King Model Homes, these 130-row houses were built between 1891-93 on four blocks in Harlem on West 138th and 139th Streets between 7th and 8th Avenues. 3 different architecture firms designed different blocks. Although the original residents were white, when blacks started moving into Harlem after the First World War, these houses were renamed Strivers' Row and became home to many successful professionals, including lawyers, doctors and administrators, as well as famous Harlem residents such as composer W. C. Handy, comedian Stepin Fetchit, prizefighter Harry Wills, Fletcher Henderson, architect Vertner Tandy, Dr. Louis T. Wright, dancer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson + more
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Strivers' Row
Originally called the King Model Homes, these 130-row houses were built between 1891-93 on four blocks in Harlem on West 138th and 139th Streets between 7th and 8th Avenues. 3 different architecture firms designed different blocks. Although the original residents were white, when blacks started moving into Harlem after the First World War, these houses were renamed Strivers' Row and became home to many successful professionals, including lawyers, doctors and administrators, as well as famous Harlem residents such as composer W. C. Handy, comedian Stepin Fetchit, prizefighter Harry Wills, Fletcher Henderson, architect Vertner Tandy, Dr. Louis T. Wright, dancer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson + more
Shopping
West 125th Street
West 125th Streetgood for gift
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StIt's a 15 minute walk from the apartment.
You can leave your clothes and they will wash and dry them. Or you can wait and wash/dry yourself. :-)
Sudsy Water Dry Cleaner and Laundry
2394 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdYou can leave your clothes and they will wash and dry them. Or you can wait and wash/dry yourself. :-)
Foodtown of Frederick Douglas Blvd
West 132nd StreetDuane Reade
3387 BroadwayPharmacy and Drug Store
Trader Joe's
715 River RdVery busy on Sundays. Don't waste your time on a Sunday. :-)