Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Just around the corner from my place, this brand new coffeeshop has wonderful brew and tasty treats. They have free wireless and the crowd is a wonderful mix of creative people.
145 locals recommend
Manhattanville Coffee
142 Edgecombe AveJust around the corner from my place, this brand new coffeeshop has wonderful brew and tasty treats. They have free wireless and the crowd is a wonderful mix of creative people.
This is a fantastic restaurant and bar. They have live music, a creative menu and a wonderful brunch. It's just about a two-minute walk away.
357 locals recommend
The Grange
1635 Amsterdam AveThis is a fantastic restaurant and bar. They have live music, a creative menu and a wonderful brunch. It's just about a two-minute walk away.
There are lines down the block for a reason. This is a great indulgence if you want fried fish and chips. My favorite is the fish and shrimp.
23 locals recommend
Famous Fish Market
684 St Nicholas AveThere are lines down the block for a reason. This is a great indulgence if you want fried fish and chips. My favorite is the fish and shrimp.
Do you have to have Starbucks? Well, okay. But first make sure that Manhattanville Coffee is closed.
753 locals recommend
Starbucks
301 W 145th StDo you have to have Starbucks? Well, okay. But first make sure that Manhattanville Coffee is closed.
This place serves some of the best Soul Food in Harlem. It is a must for anyone who stays Uptown. Have collard greens or Chicken and Waffles. Save room for coconut cake.
9 locals recommend
Miss Maude's Spoonbread Too
This place serves some of the best Soul Food in Harlem. It is a must for anyone who stays Uptown. Have collard greens or Chicken and Waffles. Save room for coconut cake.
Good food, good beer and wine selection. It's just around the corner!!
147 locals recommend
The Edge Harlem
101 Edgecombe AveGood food, good beer and wine selection. It's just around the corner!!
I love Ethiopian food and this place is a nice family owned business. I especially recommend the vegetable combo.
36 locals recommend
Abyssinia
268 W 135th StI love Ethiopian food and this place is a nice family owned business. I especially recommend the vegetable combo.
Essentials
Open 24 hours a day. This supermarket has good produce, a wide selection of products. The rotisserie chickens from the deli are great.
64 locals recommend
Pathmark Supermarkets
Open 24 hours a day. This supermarket has good produce, a wide selection of products. The rotisserie chickens from the deli are great.
Sightseeing
This gorgeous Georgian Farm House is right across the street. Gee, you can even see it from your window! Go visit! If you don't know Hamilton, he's the guy on the $5 bill.
175 locals recommend
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
414 W 141st StThis gorgeous Georgian Farm House is right across the street. Gee, you can even see it from your window! Go visit! If you don't know Hamilton, he's the guy on the $5 bill.
All the trees outside your window are brought to you by this park, which was designed by the same man who gave us Central Park. Grab sandwiches from the corner deli and have a picnic on the hill.
142 locals recommend
St. Nicholas Park
Saint Nicholas TerraceAll the trees outside your window are brought to you by this park, which was designed by the same man who gave us Central Park. Grab sandwiches from the corner deli and have a picnic on the hill.
The Gothic tower outside is a part of CCNY. When US universities refused to accept anyone who wasn't white, male or Protestant, City College opened its doors to all. Check out the Gargoyles.
166 locals recommend
The City College of New York
160 Convent AveThe Gothic tower outside is a part of CCNY. When US universities refused to accept anyone who wasn't white, male or Protestant, City College opened its doors to all. Check out the Gargoyles.
If you were determined to make it in the Harlem Renaissance, this is where you wanted to live--hence the name. The townhouses were built by some of NYC's greatest architects.
70 locals recommend
Strivers' Row
If you were determined to make it in the Harlem Renaissance, this is where you wanted to live--hence the name. The townhouses were built by some of NYC's greatest architects.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place has a great drink selection and a great crowd of Uptown types.
526 locals recommend
Harlem Public
3612 BroadwayThis place has a great drink selection and a great crowd of Uptown types.
Everything Else
This church is a favorite stop for all the weekend Harlem tourbuses. The church placed a crucial role in the Harlem Renaissance and is still powerful. All NYC mayors & US president candidates visit.
94 locals recommend
Abyssinian Baptist Church
132 W 138th StThis church is a favorite stop for all the weekend Harlem tourbuses. The church placed a crucial role in the Harlem Renaissance and is still powerful. All NYC mayors & US president candidates visit.