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14 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem, Washington Heights and Beyond
The new Davis Center at Harlem Meer in Central Park. The opening of the brand new Davis Center in Central Park's north end—plus more fun...
5 days ago4 min read
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All the Notable New Restaurants and Bars That Have Opened in Harlem and Beyond
Malecon Express at 3500 Broadway. Looking to catch up on the latest restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in Harlem, Washington Heights,...
6 days ago5 min read
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Sixth Licensed Cannabis Shop Opens in Upper Manhattan
Dynasty Commodities is open at 2119 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem. A brand new licensed cannabis dispensary has opened in...
Apr 221 min read
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The Sweet Life in Harlem and Beyond: 17 Bakeries and Dessert Spots for Treats Galore
Harlem Chocolate Factory's chocolate bonbons. With a season of spring celebrations ahead, you might find yourself searching for sweets to...
Apr 153 min read
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The Uptown Night Market Kicks Off 2025 Season This Thursday
The Uptown Night Market returns to West Harlem this Thursday, April 10. The first Uptown Night Market of the year is almost here. The...
Apr 91 min read
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Here's What's New—and Still on the Horizon—on Harlem's Rapidly-Transforming 125th Street
A wave of new buildings and businesses continues to transform Harlem's 125th Street. Glossy high-rises, like the 28-story Renaissance New...
Apr 84 min read
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Temporary Closure of Slutty Vegan and Other Departures Leave Harlem with Just 3 Plant-Based Eateries (Updated)
Slutty Vegan in Harlem is temporarily closed. It was only a few years ago that Harlem boasted a growing number of vegan eateries. But...
Apr 22 min read
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The Best Places to Enjoy Coffee in Harlem
The cozy Le Musette Cafe on Lenox Avenue. Harlem's coffee scene continues to flourish, meaning these days you're rarely far from a spot...
Apr 15 min read
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9 Great Spots to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Upper Manhattan
The Craftsman at 3155 Broadway Work your way up Broadway and celebrate the luck of the Irish with Guinness, corned beef sandwiches and so...
Mar 151 min read
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The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby
Spring is just around the corner, welcoming a fresh wave of visitors ready to explore Harlem. If you're one of them—or happen to be...
Mar 134 min read
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A Starter List (70 and Counting!) of Black-Owned Businesses in Harlem You Can Support Today and Every Day
Harlem Kettlebell Club owner Jah Washington. Looking for Black-owned restaurants and other businesses you can support in Harlem today and...
Feb 258 min read
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10 Fun Valentine's—and One Not-to-Miss Galentine's—Day Ideas in Harlem and Beyond
Valentine's Day is fast approaching—this year it falls on Friday. Don't have any plans yet? Head to these uptown spots for Galentine's...
Feb 112 min read
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24 Great Happy Hours Around Harlem
Cocktail hour at Bixi. Sometimes a discounted drink—or two, if we're talking BOGO—is the perfect ending to a busy day. You just have to...
Feb 53 min read
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NYC Restaurant Week Is Back This Winter, and 17 Uptown Eateries Are Taking Part
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que at 700 W 125th Street in West Harlem. Seventeen uptown eateries are taking part in the latest round of NYC Restaurant...
Jan 211 min read
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This Harlem Restaurant Was Just Named a New York Times Critic's Pick
Cocina Consuelo when it first opened in August 2024. Mexican spot Cocina Consuelo was just named a New York Times Critic's Pick. The...
Jan 161 min read
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Where to Get a Fresh Rosca de Reyes in East Harlem—Just in Time for Three Kings Day
Freshly-baked roscas at Don Paco Lopez Panaderia. No Three Kings Day celebration (coming up this Monday, January 6) is complete without a...
Jan 31 min read
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7 Harlem Restaurants Open on Christmas
No plans to step foot in the kitchen this Christmas? Here are seven Harlem restaurants open on the 25th. Amy Ruth's Central Harlem 113 W...
Dec 24, 20241 min read
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The Trailblazing Harlem Night Market Is Back at a New Location This December
The trailblazing Harlem Night Market is back in East Harlem for the next three Saturdays, but it's moving to a new location. The local...
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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Here's Where to Buy a Christmas Tree in Harlem and Beyond
Thanksgiving is firmly behind us, and like clockwork Christmas tree vendors are popping up all over the city. In Upper Manhattan,...
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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10 Harlem Shops with Irresistible Gifts
Getting ready to tackle your holiday shopping? Here are 10 small businesses in Harlem where you're sure to find loads of irresistible...
Nov 30, 20242 min read
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