Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Melba's
300 W 114th StAmazing soul food
5 and Diamond
2072 Frederick Douglass BoulevardExcellent weekend brunch! Talk to Joe & and tell him we sent you ;)
Cafe Amrita
301 W 110th StDelicious fresh squeezed O.J on the weekends - one of my favs!
Live jazz on the weekends during brunch. Tons of TV's and an excellent spot to watch a game.
428 locals recommend
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdLive jazz on the weekends during brunch. Tons of TV's and an excellent spot to watch a game.
Service can be slow, but the food is worth it. Soul food right down the street.
23 locals recommend
Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too
366 W 110th StService can be slow, but the food is worth it. Soul food right down the street.
Not sure this one needs a description. They have a great selection of food for both brunch and dinner.
32 locals recommend
Crepes On Columbus
990 Columbus AveNot sure this one needs a description. They have a great selection of food for both brunch and dinner.
Best.BBQ.ever. Be prepared for a line, but soooo worth it and there's a cool bar while you wait.
409 locals recommend
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StBest.BBQ.ever. Be prepared for a line, but soooo worth it and there's a cool bar while you wait.
Absolute Bagels
2788 BroadwayBest bagel in the city
Sightseeing
Larry's Freewheeling
301 Cathedral PkwyEasy to rent bikes & head over to Central Park
Beautiful Cathedral Church, a must see when in Upper Manhattan.
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveBeautiful Cathedral Church, a must see when in Upper Manhattan.
Columbia University
116th and BroadwayJust right down the block! Morning stair run can't be beat.
116 locals recommend
Friends of Morningside Park
14 Morningside AveJust right down the block! Morning stair run can't be beat.
Central Park West
Central Park WestIt's Central Park!!
General Grant National Memorial
Riverside DriveGrants Tomb
Drinks & Nightlife
67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdEpicurean cocktails in a quintessential Harlem speakeasy.
Literally right around the corner. Has beers from all around the world, a cool vibe and some decent food.
182 locals recommend
Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardLiterally right around the corner. Has beers from all around the world, a cool vibe and some decent food.
My favorite hole in the wall. It's a complete dive, but has great wings and $7 pitchers of Rolling Rock.
17 locals recommend
Lion's Head Tavern
995 Amsterdam AveMy favorite hole in the wall. It's a complete dive, but has great wings and $7 pitchers of Rolling Rock.
Essentials
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdBest beer selection for a grocery store
Arts & Culture
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StCheck out amature night if you can