Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Popular, stylish comfort food eatery with creative cooking from celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AvePopular, stylish comfort food eatery with creative cooking from celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson.
Harlem landmark serving generous helpings of Southern comfort food since 1962.
405 locals recommend
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdHarlem landmark serving generous helpings of Southern comfort food since 1962.
“Right on the corner of Lenox Ave, Astor Row Cafe offers an assortment of coffee beverages and breakfast food.” $
39 locals recommend
Astor Row Cafe
404 Malcolm X Boulevard“Right on the corner of Lenox Ave, Astor Row Cafe offers an assortment of coffee beverages and breakfast food.” $
The first authentic restaurant in Harlem where you will find signature French Classics with a touch of Provence.
120 locals recommend
Chez Lucienne
308 Lenox AveThe first authentic restaurant in Harlem where you will find signature French Classics with a touch of Provence.
Drinks & Nightlife
Harlem restaurant/bar with upscale pub menu, craft beers, outdoor seating & special DJ nights
345 locals recommend
The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdHarlem restaurant/bar with upscale pub menu, craft beers, outdoor seating & special DJ nights
Updated soul food & craft cocktails plus live music in the basement of Red Rooster.
117 locals recommend
Ginny's Supper Club
310 Malcolm X BlvdUpdated soul food & craft cocktails plus live music in the basement of Red Rooster.
Bi-level nightspot serving specialty cocktails plus a menu of Southern comfort food.
45 locals recommend
Cove Lounge
325 Malcolm X BlvdBi-level nightspot serving specialty cocktails plus a menu of Southern comfort food.
Enduring old-school haunt for live jazz shows in cozy digs, plus cocktails & TVs showing sports.
106 locals recommend
Paris Blues
2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdEnduring old-school haunt for live jazz shows in cozy digs, plus cocktails & TVs showing sports.
Arts & Culture
The Apollo Theater at 253 West 125th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem is a noted venue for African-American performers
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StThe Apollo Theater at 253 West 125th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem is a noted venue for African-American performers
The Studio Museum in Harlem, located at 144 West 125th Street between Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard and Lenox Avenue in the Harlem is an American contemporary art museum devoted to the work of African-Americans artists of the 19th and 20th centuries
15 locals recommend
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetThe Studio Museum in Harlem, located at 144 West 125th Street between Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard and Lenox Avenue in the Harlem is an American contemporary art museum devoted to the work of African-Americans artists of the 19th and 20th centuries
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is a research library of the New York Public Library (NYPL) and an archive repository of information on people of African descent worldwide. Located at 515 Malcolm X Boulevard (Lenox Avenue) between West 135th and 136th Streets in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
186 locals recommend
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X BlvdThe Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is a research library of the New York Public Library (NYPL) and an archive repository of information on people of African descent worldwide. Located at 515 Malcolm X Boulevard (Lenox Avenue) between West 135th and 136th Streets in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
Parks & Nature
Mount Morris Park Historic District was designated a historic district by New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1971, and is part of the larger Mount Morris Park neighborhood. It is a large 16-block area in west central Harlem. The boundaries are West 118th and West 124th Streets, Fifth Avenue, and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard (Seventh Avenue)
14 locals recommend
Mount Morris Park West
Mount Morris Park WestMount Morris Park Historic District was designated a historic district by New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1971, and is part of the larger Mount Morris Park neighborhood. It is a large 16-block area in west central Harlem. The boundaries are West 118th and West 124th Streets, Fifth Avenue, and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard (Seventh Avenue)
Shopping
Enduring boutique selling trendy clothing, shoes & accessories with a Harlem Renaissance vibe.
17 locals recommend
Harlem Haberdashery
245 Malcolm X BlvdEnduring boutique selling trendy clothing, shoes & accessories with a Harlem Renaissance vibe.
Vendors at this canopied bazaar offer various African crafts, clothes & accessories.
38 locals recommend
Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market
52 W 116th StVendors at this canopied bazaar offer various African crafts, clothes & accessories.
T.J. Maxx
815 Hutchinson River PkwyDiscount home and apparel store
Banana Republic factory outlet. Just across the street is GAP factory outlet store
29 locals recommend
Banana Republic Factory Store
261 W 125th StBanana Republic factory outlet. Just across the street is GAP factory outlet store
Trendy casual wear, shoes, accessories & loungewear for guys & girls
9 locals recommend
American Eagle Store
100 W 125th StTrendy casual wear, shoes, accessories & loungewear for guys & girls
Essentials
Where to get everyday items such as groceries, snack foods, confectionery, soft drinks, tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers, and magazines
416 locals recommend
CVS
115 W 125th StWhere to get everyday items such as groceries, snack foods, confectionery, soft drinks, tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers, and magazines
Supermarket with a large selection of organic produce & health-conscious foods, plus flowers & beer.
46 locals recommend
Wild Olive Market
Supermarket with a large selection of organic produce & health-conscious foods, plus flowers & beer.
Neighborhood supermarket chain featuring a selection of fresh foods & basic groceries.
95 locals recommend
Pioneer Supermarkets
380 Malcolm X BlvdNeighborhood supermarket chain featuring a selection of fresh foods & basic groceries.
Getting Around
Take 2 or 3 red line on 125th st or 116th st for express stops to midtown and downtown Manhattan. You can change at 96 st stop for for all local stops towards Time square or Penn station.
15 locals recommend
116th Street station (IRT Lenox Avenue Line)
Take 2 or 3 red line on 125th st or 116th st for express stops to midtown and downtown Manhattan. You can change at 96 st stop for for all local stops towards Time square or Penn station.