It's a great weekend for holiday markets and more Harlem.

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

Copperleaf Bakery at 2118 Frederick Douglass Boulevard. 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 artisanal bakery on FDB to a breakfast taco and burrito spot on 135th Street. December Copperleaf Bakery Central Harlem   2118 Frederick Douglass Blvd between W 114th and W 115th Sts This stylish new bakery serving breakfast and lunch—yes, there's a spacious seating area—makes

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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Marathon runners looping around Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem. The New York City Marathon is back this Sunday, November 2, with more than 55,000 runners participating in the iconic 26.2-mile race. One of the best places to catch all the action? Miles 21 and 22 in Harlem, a section of the route that has a less-crowded, almost small-town feel. This 42-block stretch—Fifth Avenue from E 138th Street to E 96th Street, with a short detour around leafy Marcus Garvey Park—is where yo

The annual pumpkin flotilla at the Harlem Meer in Central Park. Photo: Central Park Conservancy Pumpkin flotillas, scarefests, haunted cottages—and more spooky things to see and do this week in Harlem and beyond. Halloween on the Harlem Meer Thursday, October 30 4pm-7pm FREE Central Harlem The Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, Central Park, 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Aves This celebration by the Harlem Meer includes family-friendly crafts, music and entertainment,

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The two locations only have hours posted through this Saturday.

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