Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveCelebrity-Chef Marcus Samuelson's famed soul-food restaurant
Abyssinia
268 W 135th StGreat Ethiopian food just across the street!
The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdGreat for brunch! Nice outdoor seating for people watching.
The Edge Harlem
101 Edgecombe AveYummy local spot for a great coffee or bite to eat!
Newly opened restaurant/cafe beautifully designed. Great for chai, toasts or Indian food!
40 locals recommend
Chaiwali
West 124th StreetNewly opened restaurant/cafe beautifully designed. Great for chai, toasts or Indian food!
Everything Else
Gospel Temple Church of DOC
104 W 130th StGospel church nearby
Drinks & Nightlife
Maison Harlem
341 St Nicholas AveCute restaurant and bar.
Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdGreat bar offering many nights with live-music.
Higher-end New American restaurant--nice cocktails and beautiful food.
357 locals recommend
The Grange
1635 Amsterdam AveHigher-end New American restaurant--nice cocktails and beautiful food.
Arts & Culture
Great local art museum with world-class artists represented.
239 locals recommend
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetGreat local art museum with world-class artists represented.
The world-famous Apollo Theater is about a 15 minute walk away! Go on Wednesdays for Amateur Night!
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StThe world-famous Apollo Theater is about a 15 minute walk away! Go on Wednesdays for Amateur Night!
Shopping
Lenox Coffee Roaster
60 W 129th StHipster coffee shop serving Stumptown Coffee.