Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Top Chef Master and Chef to the POTUS, Marcus Samuellson, opened up this hot spot!
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveTop Chef Master and Chef to the POTUS, Marcus Samuellson, opened up this hot spot!
Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StSoul Food at it's best
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdCookies to die for
The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdWhere the trendy cats go
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StFamous barbecue that brings people uptown
Maison Harlem
341 St Nicholas AveDelicious French fare
Popular Italian Restaurant near Columbia U. Get there early it fills up fast!
95 locals recommend
Pisticci
125 La Salle StPopular Italian Restaurant near Columbia U. Get there early it fills up fast!
Jin Ramen West Harlem
3183 BroadwayHolds it's own against the big dogs (Ippudo, Totto, etc)
Baconery
953 Columbus AveEverything Bacon.
Saiguette
935 Columbus AveGreat authentic Vietnamese food in the middle of West Harlem
What NYC steakhouses are famous for... with twice the character... and at a fraction of the price
72 locals recommend
Ricardo
2145 2nd AveWhat NYC steakhouses are famous for... with twice the character... and at a fraction of the price
Drinks & Nightlife
Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdLive music just around the corner
Because you shouldn't have to go downtown for a good beer. bierinternational.com
182 locals recommend
Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardBecause you shouldn't have to go downtown for a good beer. bierinternational.com
El Morocco Theater-Night Club
3534 BroadwayDance the night away
Everything Else
Super King Laundromat Inc
266 W 135th StLaundry has to happen sometime!
Express Cleaners
605 W 158th StFor the business travelers
Chase Bank
161 Dyckman StMoney exchange
Tonnie's Minis
4734 BroadwayBest cupcakes in Harlem
Arts & Culture
The Studio Museum’s permanent collections contains approximately 2000 works. Opened in 1968, in a rented loft and exhibits works by both emerging and established American artists of color.
239 locals recommend
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetThe Studio Museum’s permanent collections contains approximately 2000 works. Opened in 1968, in a rented loft and exhibits works by both emerging and established American artists of color.
The Apollo Theater in New York City is the most famous club associated almost exclusively with African-American performers. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StThe Apollo Theater in New York City is the most famous club associated almost exclusively with African-American performers. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Bill's Place
148 W 133rd StLive jazz. www.billsplaceharlem.com
American Legion Post 398
248 W 132nd StLive Jazz (212) 283-9701
Sightseeing
St Phillip’s Protestant Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church. Its congregation was founded in 1809 by free Africans worshipping at Trinity Church, Wall Street.
St Philip's Church
204 W 134th StSt Phillip’s Protestant Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church. Its congregation was founded in 1809 by free Africans worshipping at Trinity Church, Wall Street.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial is a National Park Service site that preserves the relocated home of U.S. Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.
175 locals recommend
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
414 W 141st StHamilton Grange National Memorial is a National Park Service site that preserves the relocated home of U.S. Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.
Great exhibits and educational events nypl.org/locations/schomburg
186 locals recommend
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X BlvdGreat exhibits and educational events nypl.org/locations/schomburg
Hip Hop Culture Center
It just sounds cool, doesn't it? h2c2harlem.com
Skip the big box stores and head to this local market
38 locals recommend
Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market
52 W 116th StSkip the big box stores and head to this local market
We recommend the 11am Sunday service. Remember that these are religious services and NOT simply a music performance!
94 locals recommend
Abyssinian Baptist Church
132 W 138th StWe recommend the 11am Sunday service. Remember that these are religious services and NOT simply a music performance!
Visitors flock to Harlem Church services seeking an authentic cultural experience. (It's still church though, please be respectful!)
New Mount Zion Baptist Church
171 W 140th StVisitors flock to Harlem Church services seeking an authentic cultural experience. (It's still church though, please be respectful!)
Visitors flock to Harlem Church services seeking an authentic cultural experience. (It's still church though, be respectful!)
Mount Neboh Baptist Church
1883 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdVisitors flock to Harlem Church services seeking an authentic cultural experience. (It's still church though, be respectful!)
Visitors flock to Harlem Church services seeking an authentic cultural experience. (It's still church though, be respectful!)
Greater Refuge Temple
2081 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdVisitors flock to Harlem Church services seeking an authentic cultural experience. (It's still church though, be respectful!)
Essentials
Associated Supermarkets
216 5th AveFor your grocery shopping needs