tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post4916410996571976021..comments2024-03-27T05:56:36.051-04:00Comments on H A R L E M + B E S P O K E: ☞ SHOP: Lee Lee's Bakery to Close Next Week?Ulysseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00817576268296958520noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-29799498521984743642010-12-22T23:49:39.010-05:002010-12-22T23:49:39.010-05:00Lee Lee's is a neighborhood treasure! His ruge...Lee Lee's is a neighborhood treasure! His rugelach are worth their weight in gold, for real. I used to think Fairway and Zabar's had good rugelach -- no more. Lee Lee's or nothing for me.Simonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-79539251981946687872010-05-28T07:44:50.487-04:002010-05-28T07:44:50.487-04:00I think he needs makeover help. It's great tha...I think he needs makeover help. It's great that the nearby scaffolding is gone, but I think that the outside of the store needs a cosmetic makeover. <br /><br />Maybe some food or cakes in the windows that you can see from FDB to let you know that its a bakery? Or maybe sign at the corner with an arrow pointing towards the store?<br /><br />Honestly, when I look at the awning, it just screams out "barbershop" or candy store at first. Although that could be because there's a barbershop near me at 135th and FDB with a similar awning.AGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-24492490324510444882010-05-27T20:10:46.697-04:002010-05-27T20:10:46.697-04:00He needs what kind of help? Counter help, baking h...He needs what kind of help? Counter help, baking help, financial help?Sanou‘s Mumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-2964631046445566182010-05-27T18:51:35.975-04:002010-05-27T18:51:35.975-04:00@Neiuw. I asked if any of this had to do with rent...@Neiuw. I asked if any of this had to do with rent or was his lease up. He said "Absolutely not." he said it was due to the building across the street from him. He said the clinic that was closed brought him in daily steady business. It seems like a mini recession hit him. Does anyone know anyone at HuffingtonPost or Curbed or NY Mag? If this coverage gets outside of Harlem blogs, maybe an investor will step forward?HarlemGalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-76950245568319361972010-05-27T15:02:38.200-04:002010-05-27T15:02:38.200-04:00Wow. I hope someone helps Mr. Lee and his bakery. ...Wow. I hope someone helps Mr. Lee and his bakery. Reading both stories on HarlemCondoLife and Harlem Bespoke, it clear these bloggers and readers care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-32255516592070014312010-05-27T14:44:29.433-04:002010-05-27T14:44:29.433-04:00HarlemGal has spoken to Mr. Lee himself. He needs ...HarlemGal has spoken to Mr. Lee himself. He needs help and wants nothing more than to continue baking. HarlemCondoLife.com learned of the news today and is making a public plea for someone to step forward who could help Mr Lee or know of someone that can assist. Now is the time for bloggers and readers who love Harlem to unite and try and help save our local bakery!<br />Mr. Lee or his partner are going to try and get to a computer today to state their position. Stay tuned!HarlemGalhttp://www.harlemcondolife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-47745720898170813752010-05-27T09:59:07.241-04:002010-05-27T09:59:07.241-04:00It is time for a juicy report from the other side....It is time for a juicy report from the other side. Aren't there any waiters/shop owners around who would love give us a piece of their mind?<br /><br />Just the other day I heard another one of those difficult costumers ordering and arguing about her coffee for 5 min: "Half caf half decaf 2%milk, oh, and warm up the milk and put it in an extra cup...no, I said small cups, why don't you listen. Is that really decaf, does not taste like it. Oh ah, and a cup of ice on the side. Why does this take so long, your service is terrible, where is the manager...<br /><br />;-)<br /><br /><br />Good luck Mr. Lee Lee!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-48635498463108654552010-05-27T07:27:30.776-04:002010-05-27T07:27:30.776-04:00It would be a damn shame if Lee Lee's closed. ...It would be a damn shame if Lee Lee's closed. The ruggelach is so excellent. I wouldn't be surprised though, their business model is not very good. I don't know what the hours are, what the prices are, or what's available. You barely even know the place is there, and it doesn't really look like a bakery from the outside. Maybe he would do better selling wholesale.<br /><br />I'll have to go their this weekend to get my last batch of ruggelach.<br /><br />Also I've been to Harlem BBQ a couple of times. It's pretty solid although their large margaritas are not as good as the Dallas BBQ ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-10718790572921991102010-05-26T19:58:18.674-04:002010-05-26T19:58:18.674-04:00It wouldn't surprise me that Lee is moving fro...It wouldn't surprise me that Lee is moving from retail to wholesale as I've gotten the impression that he's more comfortable as a baker than as a shopkeeper. I don't think he ever cared for retail. He used to keep much less regular hours. After the shop got a lot of good press 3-4 years ago he kept the place open on a more regular basis and I think it really ate at him. Plus, he's no spring chicken to be working those long days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-40583810980184589582010-05-26T18:13:58.519-04:002010-05-26T18:13:58.519-04:00don't you guys know about HArlem BBQ on 127th ...don't you guys know about HArlem BBQ on 127th and FDB?<br />It is basically a total copy of Dallas BBQ. Have been there twice and for that kind of place it is ok. service was better than some.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-58681274620171053222010-05-26T17:47:48.283-04:002010-05-26T17:47:48.283-04:00Anon 2:59-For the most part you had all of those r...Anon 2:59-For the most part you had all of those restaurants over on 12th Ave. Dino BBQ is ur burger joint, Covo is your casual Italian restaurant, Talay was sort of a Thai/mexican place. But Talay closed down.Riversidenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-81541276439032929102010-05-26T17:03:12.467-04:002010-05-26T17:03:12.467-04:00I'm starving for Thai or Sushi, or anything cu...I'm starving for Thai or Sushi, or anything cutesy. As much as I'm not with the hipsterity of what Williamsburg's grown to be, there's no question that hands down they've nailed the whole ambiance department down. Chelsea restaurant/cafe's lay claim to well thought out inviting artsy and laid back atmospheres as well. The new Hell's Kitchen eateries is precisely the direction I think FDB can fall into minus the over the top spots and insane congestion but wider sidewalks of FDB or Lenox can surely accomodate that more comfortably.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-27310620385930466522010-05-26T16:58:55.074-04:002010-05-26T16:58:55.074-04:00Native and Il Cafe Latte are both reasonably price...Native and Il Cafe Latte are both reasonably priced places unlike Sylva's Chez L, and Lenox Lounge.<br /><br />That alone would grant them a considerable amount of slack.Vic Vegahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223286245820221712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-72673319166880807702010-05-26T16:54:30.538-04:002010-05-26T16:54:30.538-04:00To all you aspiring entrepreneurs reading this blo...To all you aspiring entrepreneurs reading this blog right now wondering where to set up shop, do you really need any more proof than this that if you build it not only will we come but so will the onslaught of new residents that are set to occupy all the new condo buildings this year. <br /><br />Warm up your cold feet and jump in already, the water's fine.zListernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-11856974055283773732010-05-26T15:28:51.794-04:002010-05-26T15:28:51.794-04:00I think with Frizzante and Piatto we have the Ital...I think with Frizzante and Piatto we have the Italian/Pizza covered okay .. haven't been to the new Settepani yet. But a burger joint would be great ... same with some sort of sit down Asian (Vietmanese, Japanese, Indian). Ditto a diner.<br /><br />Chris - I feel like the Southern BBQ market is covered here. It's not so different than the soul food served at Sylvia's or Amy Ruths. Plus dinosaur BBQ is not a long walk ...GreenGirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-28653663619883930252010-05-26T15:24:29.010-04:002010-05-26T15:24:29.010-04:00right anon 3:17...and the bar is a good spot too.....right anon 3:17...and the bar is a good spot too...I have been there many a night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-90717340950406337482010-05-26T15:23:39.764-04:002010-05-26T15:23:39.764-04:00Second vote for Native! Look...fact is, despite al...Second vote for Native! Look...fact is, despite all of the negative feedback about service or lack of across Harlem, a lot of these places do offer excellent food and great service. Native is another success.Chrishttp://www.runthe5.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-36285365343944461672010-05-26T15:17:13.387-04:002010-05-26T15:17:13.387-04:00how come native never comes up in these converstai...how come native never comes up in these converstaions? the service is pretty good. the food is pretty good. it's a cute space. affordable. it's my favorite spot on that stretch of lenox.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-3033197082836681872010-05-26T14:59:55.492-04:002010-05-26T14:59:55.492-04:00What seems missing from the neighborhood is the ol...What seems missing from the neighborhood is the old standbys of every other neighborhood in the city -- a good hamburger place/pub, sit-down Chinese/Thai/Vietnamese restaurants with waiter service, a reasonably sized pizzeria/Italian restaurant and a clean diner. Most people can't (or won't want to) eat at Settepani or 5&Diamond type of restaurants every week but they still like to be able to go out for a meal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-9805762420388081172010-05-26T14:54:13.794-04:002010-05-26T14:54:13.794-04:00Ah wow, great stuff AFineLyne :) That's the on...Ah wow, great stuff AFineLyne :) That's the one. I love how that place looks. Almost like stepping into a Parisian cafe.Chrishttp://www.runthe5.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-13858661353471594232010-05-26T14:46:29.611-04:002010-05-26T14:46:29.611-04:00Cafe' Amrita is on 110th/FDB. I painted them.
...Cafe' Amrita is on 110th/FDB. I painted them.<br />Good panini's & salads.<br />You can sit all day there w/your laptop & feel very comfortable.AFineLynehttp://www.afinelyne.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-22545362973111490852010-05-26T14:40:41.442-04:002010-05-26T14:40:41.442-04:00I love that cafe down on 110th & FDB. Can'...I love that cafe down on 110th & FDB. Can't remember the name of it...lots of space and great coffee. I do like Il Cafe Latte, I just wish there was a little more room.Chrishttp://www.runthe5.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-70898428733900088502010-05-26T14:16:51.032-04:002010-05-26T14:16:51.032-04:00Agree with Il Cafe Latte....packed and so-so servi...Agree with Il Cafe Latte....packed and so-so service ..I go there often because there is no other casual cafe close by that I feel ok working at or meeting somebody.<br /><br />I remember my waitress days...the friendlier you were the better the tip...is that not true anymore?<br /><br /><br />I wanted to point out that Tanto Dulce (140/b'way)...tiny and packed as it is has great service! Monica (the owner) is doing a good job with her crew! Especially the "male waiters" (is that the correct therm?!) are very polite and helpful! They are literally bending over backwards to serve you ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-38157768074600492482010-05-26T14:07:37.257-04:002010-05-26T14:07:37.257-04:00no one has mentioned il cafe latte - which has ter...no one has mentioned il cafe latte - which has terrible service, "eh" food and is always, always, always packed. i dont get it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-62211461094606726222010-05-26T13:10:57.320-04:002010-05-26T13:10:57.320-04:00Like lots of folks have said before, a good diner ...Like lots of folks have said before, a good diner with good service would really do well around here!<br /><br />It is sad to hear that so many are unhappy with the service. However am glad I am not the only one who observed that...I was already wondering what's wrong with me.<br /><br />Growing Pains?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com