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All the Notable New Restaurants and Bars That Have Opened in Harlem and Beyond


PB Brasserie at 60 W 125th Street.

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 just-opened brasserie on 125th Street to a stylish new destination for cocktails.



September


Hamilton Heights 3448 Broadway between W 140th and W 141st Sts

This small new bar and restaurant with pretty floor tiles has opened with a simple taco menu.



August


Central Harlem 60 W 125th St between Fifth and Lenox Aves

This spacious brasserie from the chef and owner of Ponty Bistro (as well as Renaissance Harlem and Harlem Cafe) is open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, serving up a mix of steakhouse, African and French fare.


Hamilton Heights 130 Hamilton Pl between W 142nd and W 143rd Sts

Painted in vivid blues and greens, this inviting cafe and restaurant serves up Mexican dishes like birria influenced by traditional home cooking.



July


East Harlem 332 E 116th St between First and Second Aves

A stylish new cocktail spot with speakeasy vibes—and, yes, a terrace in the backyard—has opened in the old Lion Lion space.


Lavitta's Creole (temporarily closed)

Central Harlem 218 Lenox Ave and W 121st St

Creole dishes like wild shrimp po boys, crawfish cakes and beignets inspired by chef Jimmy Thomas' family recipes.


East Harlem 1 E 118th St between Madison and Fifth Aves

A new bakery specializing in vegan donuts featuring creative ingredients such as matcha buttercream, peanut butter and jelly, and an Indian-inspired mix of saffron, rosewater and cardamom.


Photo: Gigi's Doughnuts

Central Harlem 2288 Frederick Douglass Blvd and W 123rd St

Named after the berbere-rich paste central to Ethiopian cuisine, this new Ethiopian spot in the old Sido Grill space serves up traditional Ethiopian stews on spongy injera bread.



June


Sugar Hill 761 St. Nicholas Ave between W 148th and W 149th Sts

Located at the base of a historic Sugar Hill townhouse, this locally-owned coffee shop offers espresso-based drinks featuring Afficionado coffee and Colson pastries.



May


Comedy in Harlem on St. Nicholas Avenue.

Sugar Hill 750A St. Nicholas Ave between W 147th and W 148th Sts

This Black-owned comedy club has moved to the old Porch space, featuring shows like Uptown Saturday Nights hosted by Nicky Sunshine and the Barrio Boogie Open Mic. On the menu are cocktails like the Ha Ha Hennessy Punch, plus dishes like chicken wings and mac 'n' cheese.


Central Harlem 2220 Frederick Douglass Blvd between W 119th and W 120th Sts

Stylish wine and tapas spot Enoteca Harlem has expanded next door—into its former bakery, Dulceria—with a bar-only space complete with happy hour from 5pm-6:30pm.



April


Cafe Massawa at 3153 Broadway.

Morningside Heights 3153 Broadway between La Salle St and Tiemann Pl

A casual offshoot of East African fave Massawa on Amsterdam Avenue, serving coffee and light fare like avocado toast plus a full range of classic Eritrean/Ethiopian stews on injera bread.


West Harlem 3229 Broadway at W 130th St

Goodbye tapas, hello tacos. Operating out of the same corner space in the Manhattanville Market, chef Franklin Becker has pivoted from Spanish cuisine to everyone's favorite Mexican snack made with both international (Korean fried chicken) and traditional (al pastor) fillings.



March


Azara Kitchen at 348 Lenox Avenue.

Central Harlem 348 Lenox Ave between W 127th and W 128th Sts

Modern spot serving West African dishes like jollof rice, plus more standard fare like wings in the former Tito's BBQ Station space.



February


East Harlem 1567 Lexington Ave and E 100th St

This new Belgian bistro in the old Joy Burger Bar space is from the same team that opened Bar Goyana and Mojo Mousse just down the block (the mousse is now sold at the new spot).



January


Central Harlem 2754 Frederick Douglass Blvd and W 146th St

The second location of this Black- and woman-owned coffee shop has the same minimalist vibe as the original on Amsterdam—but with lots more space.


Central Harlem Shared space with Exquisite Vibez, 2308 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd between W 135th and W 136th Sts

Chef Melvin “Boots” Johnson's Southern-style biscuit spot has moved for a second time, now operating out of Jamaican restaurant Exquisite Vibez from 8am to 2pm.


Central Harlem 55 St. Nicholas Ave and W 113th St

This recently-relocated Somali restaurant is now serving up its popular fried sambusas and spicy meat stews in the former Seasoned Vegan space (which has moved to the East Village).


Central Harlem 206 W 118th St between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and St. Nicholas Ave

Established in 1938, this legendary jazz venue has reopened under new ownership (psst: there's no-cover jazz from 11pm to 3am every Thursday, Friday and Saturday).



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December


Bo's Bagels second location is in Washington Heights.

Washington Heights 3750 Broadway between W 155th and W 156th Sts

Harlem's top (and also only) spot for handmade bagels has branched out with a new location in Washington Heights.


West Harlem 611 W 129th St between Broadway and 12th Ave

Dear Mama coffee shop has expanded into Louis 649, named after the East Village that bar owner Zachary Sharaga ran in the 2000s. Look for craft beer, natural wines, old-school cocktails, plus food—all available until 10pm.



November


West Harlem 3508 Broadway between W 143rd and W 144th Sts

Formerly known as The Chick Inn, this rebranded spot run by the Fumo team has kept favorites like its Peruvian rotisserie chicken and added a pasta menu with dishes including Mezzi Rigatoni Vodka and Spaghetti Spicy Lobster.



October


Inwood 5057 Broadway between W 215th and W 216th Sts

This new Filipino spot specializing in lechon (roast pig) has its roots in food festivals such as the Uptown Night Market and Smorgasburg. Now it's a brick and mortar restaurant that's open every day.


The Bonnefont restaurant in Fort Tryon Park in Washington Heights
The Bonnefont in Fort Tryon Park.

Washington Heights Fort Tryon Park, 1 Margaret Corbin Drive

Chef Nicole O'Brien, who ran the now-shuttered Pandering Pig on Pinehurst Avenue, has opened this new restaurant inside the historic stone cottage in Fort Tryon Park. The French/NoCal menu includes starters like mussels in white wine tarragon, a house salad with basil micro greens and dandelion, plus mains ranging from duck confit to pumpkin seed pesto.



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