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24 hours ago4 min read
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...
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5 days ago1 min read
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...
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6 days ago4 min read
14 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond
The Sugar Hill Children's Museum reopens for the sping—plus more fun things to do this weekend in Harlem and beyond. Kings...Come Home...
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Mar 134 min read
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...
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Mar 41 min read
A Fifth Licensed Cannabis Shop Is Now Open in Upper Manhattan
Broadway Strains is open at 3858 Broadway in Washington Heights. A new licensed cannabis dispensary has opened in Washington Heights,...
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Mar 35 min read
All the Notable New Restaurants and Bars That Have Opened in Harlem and Beyond
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue on Second Avenue in East Harlem. Photo: L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Looking to catch up on the latest restaurants, bars,...
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Feb 258 min read
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...
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Feb 112 min read
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...
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Feb 103 min read
The Sweet Life in Harlem and Beyond: 16 Bakeries and Dessert Spots for Treats Galore
Harlem Chocolate Factory's chocolate bonbons. With Valentine's Day almost here, you might find yourself searching for sweets you can...
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Feb 53 min read
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...
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Jan 302 min read
Temporary Closure of Slutty Vegan and Other Moves Leave Harlem with Just 3 Plant-Based Eateries
Slutty Vegan in Harlem is temporarily closed. It was only a few years ago that Harlem boasted a growing number of vegan eateries—but now...
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Jan 211 min read
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...
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Jan 161 min read
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...
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Jan 155 min read
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...
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Jan 31 min read
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...
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Dec 24, 20241 min read
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...
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Dec 4, 20241 min read
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...
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Dec 2, 20241 min read
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,...
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Nov 30, 20242 min read
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...
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Nov 25, 20242 min read
Where to Enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast in Harlem: Restaurants Open for Dine-In and Takeout
With Thanksgiving around the corner, your favorite Harlem restaurants have started posting their holiday menus. Many are even offering...
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