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All the Amazing Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Harlem and Beyond
Juneteenth flags for sale on 125th Street. Juneteenth, which falls on a Thursday this year, is almost here. Also known as Freedom Day,...
2 days ago3 min read
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20 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem, Washington Heights and Beyond
Hike the Heights returns for its 21st year. The event-packed Uptown Arts Stroll continues with outdoor concerts, walking tours, and art...
7 days ago5 min read
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4 Uptown Spots With Amazing Waterfront Views
Sunset views at Baylander Steel Beach in West Harlem. Whether they're right up against the river or perched high above it, uptown's...
Jun 51 min read
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This Harlem Restaurant Was Just Named One of the 100 Best in the City by the New York Times
Cocina Consuelo when it first opened in August 2024. Mexican spot Cocina Consuelo just made The New York Times ' "100 Best Restaurants...
Jun 41 min read
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All the Licensed Cannabis Shops Now Open in Upper Manhattan
A new licensed cannabis dispensary has opened in East Harlem, bringing the total number of legal weed shops in Upper Manhattan to seven....
Jun 21 min read
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All the Notable New Restaurants and Bars That Have Opened in Harlem and Beyond
The new Morningside Cafe on Manhattan Avenue and W 112th Street Looking to catch up on the latest restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in...
May 285 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...
May 215 min read
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Harlem's Best Pizza: Stay-at-Home Edition
The 314 Pizza with pepperoni and hot honey at Bar 314. Harlem's top pizza spots have adapted with the times, and all now offer easy...
May 132 min read
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The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem–Spring Edition: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby
Spring is here, welcoming a fresh wave of visitors ready to explore Harlem. If you're one of them—or happen to be hosting friends and...
May 124 min read
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The Uptown Night Market Is Going Weekly—and Changing Locations
Harlem's Uptown Night Market is going weekly and moving locations—though it won't be far. Starting on Thursday, May 8, the popular...
May 71 min read
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9 Harlem Shops with Irresistible Gifts
NiLu is located at 191 Lenox Avenue in the heart of Harlem. Getting ready to tackle your gift list for moms, dads and grads? Here are 9...
May 62 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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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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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 54 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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