BESPOKE: ROMANTIC DINNER IN HARLEM

Occasionally we receive requests from friends asking for a great dinner spot uptown since we write about the neighborhood so much.  We usually ask if their idea of a great night is flashy or more on the charming side and our aforementioned mate mentioned they wanted something a little more romantic but near 125th Street.  The main suggestion that came to mind was BLVD Bistro at the corner of 122nd and Lenox Avenue.

Some of the other hot spot uptown tend to be on the louder side with a bar scene dominating dinner hours and BLVD Bistro is somewhat the opposite.  Set in a quiet brownstone garden floor, this boutique eatery has a more charming setting and is quite casual at the same time.  The eatery also has a great local following with guests often lining up before the doors open for dinner to get a good seat.  This of course means that the food is highly recommended and the Bespoke crew has had some notable moments at the restaurant in the past: LINK