17 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem, Washington Heights, and Beyond
It's a Wonderful Life at the United Palace, Holidays at the Apollo—plus more fun things to see and do this weekend: Parlor Entertainment...
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- 2 days ago
- 4 min
All the Notable New Restaurants and Bars That Have Opened in Harlem and Beyond
Looking to catch up on the latest restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in Harlem, Washington Heights, and beyond? From a new Filipino spot...
- 4 days ago
- 2 min
10 Harlem Shops with Irresistible Holiday Gifts
Getting ready to tackle your holiday shopping? Here are 10 Harlem spots where you're sure to find loads of irresistible gifts—and they're...
- 5 days ago
- 3 min
The Sweet Life in Harlem and Beyond: 15 Bakeries and Dessert Spots for Treats Galore
With the holiday season in full swing, you might be looking for something sweet to bring to your next festive gathering. Happily, these...
- Nov 30
- 1 min
The Trailblazing Harlem Night Market Is Back in East Harlem for the Next Three Saturdays
The trailblazing Harlem Night Market is back in East Harlem for the next three weekends. The indoor festival highlighting local...
- Nov 28
- 1 min
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, you're...
- Nov 26
- 1 min
A New Starbucks Is Coming to Hamilton Heights in Harlem—Almost 20 Years After the Last One Closed
Starbucks in Hamilton Heights, take two. The coffee chain is set to open a new location at 550 W 145th Street in the old Brand's Wine &...
- Nov 20
- 4 min
The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby
The holidays are here—as is a whole new wave of visitors eager to explore Harlem. If you're one of them—or happen to be hosting friends...
- Nov 15
- 2 min
Where to Enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast in Harlem: Restaurants Open for Dine-In and Takeout
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, your favorite restaurants in Harlem have started posting their holiday menus. Many are even...
- Nov 14
- 2 min
7 Top Thanksgiving Pie Spots in Upper Manhattan (Psst, Order Now)
Don't worry about who's making the pies this Thanksgiving—these local bakers have got you covered. From old-fashioned Southern desserts...
- Nov 13
- 2 min
The Harlem Holiday Lights Return This Tuesday with a Parade of Floats and More
The colorful ribbons of light that decorate 125th Street during the holidays are back to dazzle the neighborhood. The 30th annual Harlem...
- Nov 6
- 1 min
Checking in on the Trader Joe's and Target Coming to 125th Street in Harlem
Harlem's much-anticipated Trader Joe's and small-format Target are coming to a new complex on 125th Street that is inching toward the...
- Nov 2
- 2 min
7 Great Spots to Cheer and Eat Along the Marathon Route in Harlem
The New York City Marathon is back this Sunday, November 5, with more than 50,000 runners participating in the iconic 26.2-mile race. One...
- Oct 31
- 2 min
Last-Minute Halloween Fun in Harlem, Washington Heights and Beyond
Still no Halloween plans? Here are some fun events taking place tonight—no reservations needed. Listed from south to north: Halloween at...
- Oct 11
- 1 min
The Final Uptown Night Market of the Season Is Almost Here
The final Uptown Night Market of the season is almost here. The popular outdoor festival, featuring 80-plus local vendors hawking food,...
- Sep 27
- 1 min
Target Is Closing Its East Harlem Store Due to "Theft and Organized Retail Crime"
Target is closing its East Harlem location due to "theft and organized retail crime," the retailer announced yesterday. It is one of nine...
- Sep 26
- 2 min
Harlem's Best Pizza: Stay-at-Home Edition
Harlem's top pizza spots have adapted with the times, and all now offer easy delivery—even 89-year-old Patsy's, which still uses a...
- Sep 18
- 3 min
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 new high-rises, like the 28-story Renaissance...
- Sep 7
- 1 min
Take a Peek Inside the Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel, Now Open on 125th Street
Harlem's 125th Street just got its first major hotel in decades: the Renaissance New York Harlem. Located just down from the Apollo...
- Aug 30
- 2 min
Poll: Most of You Are Excited for Gotham Buds, Harlem's First Legal Weed Shop Coming in September
Harlem first legal weed shop is almost here—and most of you can't wait. Gotham Buds, the neighborhood's first state-licensed cannabis...
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