Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
This is our favorite Italian Restaurant in Harlem. The Grapefruit Martinis are a must!
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Pisticci
125 La Salle StThis is our favorite Italian Restaurant in Harlem. The Grapefruit Martinis are a must!
This is the closest restaurant to the Brownstone that we frequent. The food is pretty good. We like the Mussels, Shrimp Scampi Pasta, and the Mushroom Truffle. Be aware the service is pretty slow.
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Ponty Bistro
2375 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdThis is the closest restaurant to the Brownstone that we frequent. The food is pretty good. We like the Mussels, Shrimp Scampi Pasta, and the Mushroom Truffle. Be aware the service is pretty slow.
This is our favorite soul food spot in Harlem. The Pork Chop here is truly exceptional. Also, the Fried Chicken, Shrimp and Grits, and all of the sides are amazing!
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BLVD Bistro NY
2149 Frederick Douglass BlvdThis is our favorite soul food spot in Harlem. The Pork Chop here is truly exceptional. Also, the Fried Chicken, Shrimp and Grits, and all of the sides are amazing!
This is Maria's favorite. Everything on the menu is amaizing. The Berkshire pork chop is fantastic,Corn Creme Brulee and Creme Kale Carbonara as a side are a must!.The Grilled Branzino is delicious!
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Quality Italian
57 W 57th StThis is Maria's favorite. Everything on the menu is amaizing. The Berkshire pork chop is fantastic,Corn Creme Brulee and Creme Kale Carbonara as a side are a must!.The Grilled Branzino is delicious!
We love this bakery! Especially, the coconut cake and the strawberry cheesecake!
2380 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
2380 Adam Clayton Powell Junior BoulevardWe love this bakery! Especially, the coconut cake and the strawberry cheesecake!
This bakery makes the best walnut chocolate chip cookie you have ever had! Maria loves the Oatmeal Raisan cookie.
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Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdThis bakery makes the best walnut chocolate chip cookie you have ever had! Maria loves the Oatmeal Raisan cookie.
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdA great brunch spot
A sexy bar scene and great food at Harlem's hottest restaurant owned by Iron Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Also, live music on certain days and during brunch.
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Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveA sexy bar scene and great food at Harlem's hottest restaurant owned by Iron Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Also, live music on certain days and during brunch.
Very nice venue with a jazz club next door. The rice bowls are fantastic. I like the Pineapple Black Fried Rice with Black Pepper Sauce...you pick your grilled protein, chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu
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The Cecil Steakhouse
210 West 118th StreetVery nice venue with a jazz club next door. The rice bowls are fantastic. I like the Pineapple Black Fried Rice with Black Pepper Sauce...you pick your grilled protein, chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu
Great Sushi and some hot dishes in a cool and hip setting.
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Nakajima At Jado Sushi
2118 Frederick Douglass BoulevardGreat Sushi and some hot dishes in a cool and hip setting.
Great BBQ! This is a perfect spot for a laid back lunch/dinner with delicious ribs and side dishes.
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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StGreat BBQ! This is a perfect spot for a laid back lunch/dinner with delicious ribs and side dishes.
Cafeteria
119 7th AveGreat for a long brunch! Close to Columbia Univerrsity.
Starbucks
301 W 145th StFor the Starbucks faithful.
Excellent Wine Bar and Restaurant. Cool and eclectic environment, very hip diverse crowd. Get the Roasted Pork Blade!
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VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdExcellent Wine Bar and Restaurant. Cool and eclectic environment, very hip diverse crowd. Get the Roasted Pork Blade!
This is currently in my top 5 rotation of restaurants in all of Manhattan. This place is awesome! You must get the Mushroom rice with black truffle shavings! $$Expensive Place$$ but phenomenal food
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Zuma
261 Madison AveThis is currently in my top 5 rotation of restaurants in all of Manhattan. This place is awesome! You must get the Mushroom rice with black truffle shavings! $$Expensive Place$$ but phenomenal food
I grew up going to this place every Saturday when I was a kid in my hometown.
Great for a hearty breakfast before a day a sightseeing!
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IHOP
2294 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdI grew up going to this place every Saturday when I was a kid in my hometown.
Great for a hearty breakfast before a day a sightseeing!
Everything Else
Dunkin'
3504 BroadwayCoffee and Donuts right down the street.
300 W 135th St
300 West 135th StreetDrugstore with a pharmacy
Reasonably priced car service to the airports.
You make a reservation and they pick you up right outside the door.
1-866-666-6666
Carmel Car
2642 BroadwayReasonably priced car service to the airports.
You make a reservation and they pick you up right outside the door.
1-866-666-6666
Right in the corner you can see the Harlem Hospital in case of an emergency
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
506 Lenox AveRight in the corner you can see the Harlem Hospital in case of an emergency
250 W 135th St
250 West 135th Streettelephone number ;
(212)6906311
During the tripTake in themajestic colors of the sunset!perfect for romantic outings,entertaining friends from out of town or just relaxing.This is sure to be an event you'll want to experience again!
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Chelsea Piers
Chelsea PiersDuring the tripTake in themajestic colors of the sunset!perfect for romantic outings,entertaining friends from out of town or just relaxing.This is sure to be an event you'll want to experience again!
Essentials
24 W 135th St
24 West 135th Street
Grocery store in walking distance.
This is my favorite grocery store in Harlem. Superior quality produce and better variety than other Supermarkets closer to apartment.
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Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdThis is my favorite grocery store in Harlem. Superior quality produce and better variety than other Supermarkets closer to apartment.
Massive Supermarket right next to the water on the West Side. For a quick dinner, try the super tasty Latin Style Rotisserie Whole Chicken and some sides from hot food bar.
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Fairway Market 125th Street
2328 12th AveMassive Supermarket right next to the water on the West Side. For a quick dinner, try the super tasty Latin Style Rotisserie Whole Chicken and some sides from hot food bar.
If you are preparing a dish the requires superior quality meat or fish, I recommend taking the trip to WholeFoods. This place is pretty expensive, so I tend to just buy meat and produce here.
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Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StIf you are preparing a dish the requires superior quality meat or fish, I recommend taking the trip to WholeFoods. This place is pretty expensive, so I tend to just buy meat and produce here.
Shopping
Corner Convenience store = Sandwiches, ATM, Great Salads, Coffee, Juices, and basic groceries.
521 Malcolm X Blvd
521 Malcolm X BoulevardCorner Convenience store = Sandwiches, ATM, Great Salads, Coffee, Juices, and basic groceries.
Harlem Discount Liquors Ny
2302 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdThis is the closest liquor store to the apartment.
Modern wine shop featuring an ample selection of quality artisanal wines with frequent tastings.
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The Winery NYC
257 W 116th StModern wine shop featuring an ample selection of quality artisanal wines with frequent tastings.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best sports bar in Harlem. A great place to watch Football games. The cheeseburger sliders are great!
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Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdThe best sports bar in Harlem. A great place to watch Football games. The cheeseburger sliders are great!
Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th StGreat Jazz spot close to Apartment.
This jazz club is actually hiding away on the lower level of the Red Rooster.
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Ginny's Supper Club
310 Malcolm X BlvdThis jazz club is actually hiding away on the lower level of the Red Rooster.
Full Bar, New American Comfort Food, DJ'S, late night dining, good scene
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The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdFull Bar, New American Comfort Food, DJ'S, late night dining, good scene
Great ambiance and love the decor!
The Park really is suitable for any hour of the day.Check the terrace upstairs!
www.theparknyc.com
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The Park
Great ambiance and love the decor!
The Park really is suitable for any hour of the day.Check the terrace upstairs!
www.theparknyc.com
Arts & Culture
This is a federal and city landmark. One of the most recognized venues in Harlem. On Weds. nights the theater hosts Showtime at the Apollo. You can buy tickets online.
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Teatro Apollo
253 W 125th StThis is a federal and city landmark. One of the most recognized venues in Harlem. On Weds. nights the theater hosts Showtime at the Apollo. You can buy tickets online.
During the baseball season, we are in the New York Yankees backyard. The Stadium is 10 minutes away. On game day you can see the blimp circling the Stadium. A couple of stops by subway.
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Yankee Stadium
1 E 161 StDuring the baseball season, we are in the New York Yankees backyard. The Stadium is 10 minutes away. On game day you can see the blimp circling the Stadium. A couple of stops by subway.
I know, I know, I also thought this was another cheezy productions for kids, however the backstory is quite evolved and deals with social/ethical commentary on the nature of good and evil.
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Gershwin Theatre
222 W 51st StI know, I know, I also thought this was another cheezy productions for kids, however the backstory is quite evolved and deals with social/ethical commentary on the nature of good and evil.
This is one of the best Broadway shows I have seen. It was very well written and is very comical. A must do if you can get tickets.
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Teatro Eugene O'Neill
230 W 49th StThis is one of the best Broadway shows I have seen. It was very well written and is very comical. A must do if you can get tickets.
Very difficult to explain, but in essence you are an active member in a theatre production where the actors move around through the venue and you walk amongst them. Look this one up on the Internet.
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Sleep No More
530 W 27th StVery difficult to explain, but in essence you are an active member in a theatre production where the actors move around through the venue and you walk amongst them. Look this one up on the Internet.
If you are here during the fall up to January, go see the Christmas Spectacular with the world famous Rockettes.
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Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th AveIf you are here during the fall up to January, go see the Christmas Spectacular with the world famous Rockettes.
My favorite movie theater in Manhattan. They have fully reclining seats and you can reseve your seat online, so no rush to get seats.
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AMC 84th Street 6
2310 BroadwayMy favorite movie theater in Manhattan. They have fully reclining seats and you can reseve your seat online, so no rush to get seats.
Sightseeing
We absolutely love this place! It is an often missed jewel in Central Park, we highly recommend a long walk through the park and passing by this area of the park.
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Giardino del Conservatorio
1233 5th AveWe absolutely love this place! It is an often missed jewel in Central Park, we highly recommend a long walk through the park and passing by this area of the park.
The High Line is a linear park built on a stretch of abandoned elevated subway track. It is a must see!
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High Line Park
The High Line is a linear park built on a stretch of abandoned elevated subway track. It is a must see!
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller Plazarockefellercenter.com
Located in the center of New York City and the heart of Times Square, Hard Rock Cafe New York will rock your senses with tantalizing food,drinks and an awe-inspiring collection of music memorabilia.
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Hard Rock Cafe Yankee Stadium
1 E 161 StLocated in the center of New York City and the heart of Times Square, Hard Rock Cafe New York will rock your senses with tantalizing food,drinks and an awe-inspiring collection of music memorabilia.
I have no words to descrive it,you must see it!
Check the web page; nybg.org
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Giardino Botanico di New York
2900 Southern BlvdI have no words to descrive it,you must see it!
Check the web page; nybg.org