Harlem Chocolate Factory's chocolate bonbons. Searching for some sweet treats to share with the people you love? Look no further. These uptown bakeries and confectioneries are alway churning out mouth-watering morsels, from freshly-made cookies to ice cream cakes you won't find anywhere else. Here's where to find them (in alphabetical order): 1. Avrilililly's Hamilton Heights 1610 Amsterdam Ave between W 139th and W 140th Sts A neighborhood spot for creamy house-made gelato

The temporary new location of the Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market at 121 Malcolm X Boulevard. After more than 30 years of doing business in a large open-air lot on 116th Street, the Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market has closed its gates and moved to a temporary new indoor space around the block. The African market, now located at 121 Malcolm X Boulevard (Lenox Avenue) near 116th Street, made the planned move in the middle of January to clear the way for affordable housing. Rows of

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CUP (Coffee Uplifts People) is now open at The Africa Center. Looking to catch up on the latest restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in Harlem, Washington Heights, and beyond? Here's a running list, from a new sit-down cafe at The Africa Center to a stylish spot for house-made bread and pastries on Frederick Douglass Boulevard. January CUP @ The Africa Center East Harlem The Africa Center, 1280 Fifth Ave and E 110th St Co-founded by radio personality Angela Yee , Tony Forte ,

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The 314 Pizza with pepperoni and hot honey at Bar 314. It's freezing out, isn't it? Luckily, Harlem's top pizza spots all offer easy delivery—even 93-year-old Patsy's, which still uses a coal-fired oven—either through delivery platforms or via their own websites. Here is a list of TCU's favorites, serving up everything from bubbling Neapolitan pies to old-fashioned Grandma squares, and the best way to order. From south to north: Patsy's Pizzeria East Harlem  2287 First Ave be

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que at 700 W 125th Street in West Harlem. Eighteen uptown eateries are taking part in the latest round of NYC Restaurant Week —which runs from January 20 to February 12—featuring set lunch and dinner menus for $30, $45 and $60. Restaurants participating this winter range from classic Harlem destinations like Red Rooster and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que to new kids on the block such as PB Brasserie Steak House. Find them all below and start making your plans: Central Harl

Freshly-baked roscas at Don Paco Lopez Panaderia. No Three Kings Day celebration (coming up this Tuesday, January 6) is complete without a rosca de reyes, the ring-shaped sweet bread decorated with candied fruit and hiding a tiny plastic baby or two. In East Harlem, some Mexican bakeries make and sell their own fresh roscas in the days leading up to the holiday. Not sure where to start? Swing by—or, if available, get your rosca delivered—at these three spots: Don Paco Lopez P

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 116th St between Lenox and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvds Dine in and order the prix fixe dinner—your choice of herb-roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing and cranberry sauce or honey-glazed ham and two sides ($46.99). The regular menu is also available. Charles Pan-Fried Chicken   Multiple locations Don't wait to place your Christmas Preo

The hot chocolate at Harlem Chocolate Factory. With winter arriving early, this week definitely calls for a hot chocolate—or three. Here, then, are six Harlem spots where you can happily indulge in the cold-weather classic. 1. Mojo Desserts East Harlem Window of Cafe D'Anvers, E 100th St and Lexington Ave It doesn't get more decadent than this hot chocolate made with 60% Belgian Callebaut chocolate. 2. Levain Bakery Central Harlem 2167 Frederick Douglass Blvd between W 116t

Photo: Harlem Night Market Get ready to shop, eat and dance because the trailblazing Harlem Night Market is coming back to East Harlem for the next three Saturdays. The local festival, which has been highlighting small businesses since it first launched in 2019, is returning to last year's spot on Park Avenue and East 112th Street (under the Park Avenue Viaduct) while its original location on 116th Street continues to undergo renovations. Spilling into the nearby Urban Garde

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Fall is in full swing, welcoming a fresh wave of visitors ready to explore Harlem. If you're one of them—or happen to be hosting friends and family in the area soon—here's a top list of things to see and do in the neighborhood. And since you're bound to get hungry, check out TCU's suggestions for where to eat and drink nearby. 1. Tour the area's Black monuments It's safe to say Harlem has the best collection of Black monuments in the country—from a 25-foot-tall memorial dedic

The new Studio Museum in Harlem building is now open. A wave of new buildings and businesses continues to transform Harlem's 125th Street. Glossy high-rises, like the 28-story Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel that opened in 2023, have already significantly altered the skyline. Major retailers that arrived last year, including Trader Joe's, Sephora and Target, are behind the jaw-dropping changes at street level. Not to mention the brand-new Studio Museum building and the full

With Thanksgiving around the corner, your favorite Harlem restaurants have started posting their holiday menus. Many are even offering meals to go—for those who prefer to celebrate at home. Here, then, is a list of Harlem spots that will do most of the work on Turkey Day, whether you choose to dine in or take out. Amy Ruth's Central Harlem 113 W 116th St between Lenox and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvds Dine in and enjoy a prix fixe dinner that includes a choice of herb roaste

The annual holiday parade celebrating the colorful streams of light that decorate Harlem's 125th Street is back to dazzle the neighborhood. The Harlem Holiday Lights return this week courtesy of the 125th Street Business Improvement District, kicking off with a parade of floats through Harlem on Tuesday, November 18 at 6pm. Thi s year’s parade theme is “ Culture, Community, Connections ” headed by Grand Marshals The Apollo and actor and philanthropist Malik Yoba. Here's how

Le Musette is a cozy cafe during the day. Harlem's coffee scene continues to evolve, meaning these days you're rarely far from a spot serving excellent specialty coffee. Most don't just offer java, but destination-worthy menu items like handmade doughnuts and organic ginger juice—and even outdoor seating on a historic avenue. Two on this list are even bona fide roasters, with roasting machines on site. Here's where to find them all, from south to north: East Harlem Frenchy Co

Make My Cake's classic sweet potato pie. Photo: Make My Cake ​ Don't worry about who's making the pies this Thanksgiving—these local bakeries have got you covered. From old-fashioned Southern desserts to the latest gourmet confections, there's a pie for every taste. Here's where to find 'em: Choc NYC Inwood 4996 Broadway between 211th and 212th Sts You'll find tarts rather than pies here, but these slightly more elegant confections still feature traditional Thanksgiving ing

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