Historic Mount Morris Park's Malcolm X/Lenox Avenue is turning into Harlem's boutique row. If you have been under a rock and have not noticed what is arguably Harlem's most picturesque main street, come walk by to see it for yourself. Settepani was one of the pioneers on the strip alongside the restaurant Native (top two photos). Then Il Caffe Latte came along and, most recently, the Katrina Parris floral boutique next door (fourth photo down). As of last month, the Harlem Yoga studio opened up on the corner. The last two shots are that of the new location of N Boutique, which will provide the most extensive designer collections to be found above 110th Street, and then there's One Bar that is slated also to open soon. As mentioned in the previous post, Tonnie's Minis has the lines forming for their cupcakes a block further up the street. All this is happening from 124th Street to 118th Street, and there are still many charming, brownstone store fronts available for rent. The nearest subway is the 2,3 express on 116th and 125th Street. Photos by Ulysses.
Great post, for me it was always just a matter of time until this magnificent boulevard would be discovered as the perfect location for this kind of stylish establishments. I think it is safe to say we can expect more great things from this great Avenue.
ReplyDeleteCoincidence that almost the same stretch on Fredrick Douglass Blvd is expreiencing the same type of renewal? One way or another way it's a cultural win for Harlem.
ReplyDeleteand isnt the new location for the den going to be on the same strip?
ReplyDeleteYes, that store front has been under construction for some time but the permit does not mention a bar. We are still waiting to see if more happens to that space by the end of the year before making an announcement.
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