Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
They have the BEST Parmesan Truffle Fries ever!!! Also, a really great environment, friendly staff, and a great selection of international beers and food.
182 locals recommend
Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardThey have the BEST Parmesan Truffle Fries ever!!! Also, a really great environment, friendly staff, and a great selection of international beers and food.
Cute Italian restaurant that hosts a great brunch on the weekends. Ask for Tom, he's a friend of mine!
253 locals recommend
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdCute Italian restaurant that hosts a great brunch on the weekends. Ask for Tom, he's a friend of mine!
Starbucks
301 W 145th StCan't go anywhere without it!
A must-see favorite of Harlem! This place has live bands, sports on their flat screen TV's, and plenty of spacious seating in a great environment!
428 locals recommend
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdA must-see favorite of Harlem! This place has live bands, sports on their flat screen TV's, and plenty of spacious seating in a great environment!
Zoma
2084 Frederick Douglass BlvdEthiopian cuisine, great atmosphere.
Atomic Wings
2090 Frederick Douglass BlvdFast-food wings!
Dunkin'
2103 Frederick Douglass BlvdRow House
2128 Frederick Douglass BlvdThis is the newest restaurant on the strip and has a fantastic menu!
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdThey make HUGE cookies.
Bean & Barley
2118 Frederick Douglass BlvdRecently opened coffee/beer bar, that serves mostly appetizers and small plates.
Essentials
Probably my favorite grocery store ever. Two floors of amazing selections of a variety of food and basics and all at cheap prices! You can't beat this in NYC.
252 locals recommend
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdProbably my favorite grocery store ever. Two floors of amazing selections of a variety of food and basics and all at cheap prices! You can't beat this in NYC.
Derek's Laundromat
59 St Nicholas AveThis is my go-to laundry place.
Arts & Culture
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestA great museum for people of all ages!
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StThe infamous classic theater.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveSightseeing
Not a very common NYC tourist spot, because most people don't' know about it. But this is the WORLD'S largest cathedral and is literally breathtaking to be inside of.
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveNot a very common NYC tourist spot, because most people don't' know about it. But this is the WORLD'S largest cathedral and is literally breathtaking to be inside of.
Columbia University
116th and BroadwayA beautiful college campus to view.
West 125th Street
West 125th StreetThe perfect Central Harlem spot!
Shopping
Target
4024 College Point BlvdI love Target!
Parks & Nature
Morningside Park
Morningside DriveThis is only two blocks from the apartment!
Drinks & Nightlife
67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdThis is setup like an old-fashioned speakeasy.
L Bar & Lounge
301 West 115th StreetTrendy spot.
This is probably my favorite drinking spot in Harlem. It's a cute little bar, with great staff and great patrons. Always a good time going here.
84 locals recommend
Mess Hall
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdThis is probably my favorite drinking spot in Harlem. It's a cute little bar, with great staff and great patrons. Always a good time going here.