LISTEN: LIVE JAZZ NIGHT AT LUCILLE'S

Harlem Bespoke:  Live music lovers can check out the jazz vibes at Lucille's on Macomb Place by 150th Street every Thursday evening starting at 8:00PM with dinner or drink service.  The charming corner space in Central Harlem has a very current 70's mood to it which doubles as a cozy coffee spot during the day but also makes for a lovely evening out when cocktails are served up at the bar.

UPDATE: MORNING HARLEM COFFEE SHOPS 2023

Harlem Bespoke:  Uptown has the usual coffee chains like Starbucks available for early morning brew but what are local shops that are open at 8:00AM?   Below are the mom and pop shops to check out for all those early risers out there in the neighborhood with a few new additions including Harlem Cafe and Sojourner Coffee.

LISTEN: LIVE JAZZ NIGHT AT LUCILLE'S

Harlem Bespoke:  Live music lovers can check out the jazz vibes at Lucille's on Macomb Place by 150th Street every Thursday evening starting at 8:00PM with dinner or drink service.  The charming corner space in Central Harlem has a very current 70's mood to it which doubles as a cozy coffee spot during the day but also makes for a lovely evening out when cocktails are served up at the bar.

LISTEN: LIVE JAZZ NIGHT AT LUCILLE'S

Harlem Bespoke:  Live music lovers can check out the jazz vibes at Lucille's on Macomb Place by 150th Street every Thursday evening starting at 8:00PM with dinner or drink service.  The charming corner space in Central Harlem has a very current 70's mood to it which doubles as a cozy coffee spot during the day but also makes for a lovely evening out when cocktails are served up at the bar.

LISTEN: LIVE JAZZ NIGHT AT LUCILLE'S

Harlem Bespoke:  Live music lovers can check out the jazz vibes at Lucille's on Macomb Place by 150th Street every Thursday evening starting at 8:00PM with dinner or drink service.  The charming corner space in Central Harlem has a very current 70's mood to it which doubles as a cozy coffee spot during the day but also makes for a lovely evening out when cocktails are served up at the bar.

LISTEN: LIVE JAZZ NIGHT AT LUCILLE'S

Harlem Bespoke:  Live music lovers can check out the jazz vibes at Lucille's on Macomb Place by 150th Street every Thursday evening starting at 8:00PM with dinner or drink service.  The charming corner space in Central Harlem has a very current 70's mood to it which doubles as a cozy coffee spot during the day but also makes for a lovely evening out when cocktails are served up at the bar.

UPDATE: MORNING HARLEM COFFEE SHOPS 2022

Harlem Bespoke:  Uptown has the usual coffee chains like Starbucks available for early morning brew but what are local shops that are open at 8:00AM?   Below are the mom and pop shops to check out for all those early risers out there in the neighborhood with a few new additions from this year including Harlem Cafe and Sojourner Coffee.

RENT: NO FEE TWO BEDROOM IN CENTRAL HARLEM

Harlem Bespoke:  So the average in Manhattan rent for a non-doorman studio is a whopping $2,899 a month but those living uptown can save over thousands each year since deals are starting to happen as of late.

SHOP: MOONLAB 42 ON WEST 145TH STREET

Harlem Bespoke:  We finally dropped by the new Moonlab 42 shop on 145th Street just west of St. Nicholas Avenue and took a few photos of the eclectic commercial space.  The tiny boutique home and lifestyle store is probably the most narrow in the neighborhood but packs in a lot of really interesting furnishing all made locally or regionally in the states.

LISTEN: LIVE JAZZ NIGHT AT LUCILLE'S

Harlem Bespoke:  Live music lovers can check out the jazz vibes at Lucille's on Macomb Place by 150th Street every Thursday evening starting at 8:00PM with dinner or drink service.  The charming corner space in Central Harlem has a very current 70's mood to it which doubles as a cozy coffee spot during the day but also makes for a lovely evening out when cocktails are served up at the bar.

BESPOKE: MORNING HARLEM COFFEE SHOPS 2022

Harlem Bespoke:  Uptown has the usual coffee chains like Starbucks available for early morning brew but what are local shops that are open at 8:00AM?   Below are the mom and pop shops to check out for all those early risers out there in the neighborhood with a few new additions from last year.

BESPOKE: MORNING HARLEM COFFEE SHOPS

Harlem Bespoke:  Uptown has the usual coffee chains like Starbucks available for early morning brew but what are local shops that are open at 8:00AM?   Below are the mom and pop shops to check out for all those early risers out there in the neighborhood.  

Super Nice, 156 East 117th Street by Lexington M-F: LINK

Le Petit Parisienne, 151 Lenox by 118th Street: LINK

Double Dutch, 2194 Frederick Douglass Blvd by 118th: LINK

Monkey Cup, 1965 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd by 118th: LINK

Il Caffe Latte, 189 Lenox Avenue by 119th Street: LINK 

Dulceria, 2220 Frederick Douglass by 120th Street: LINK

Kura Kuma, 121 Lasalle Street by Broadway: LINK

Ginjan, 85 East 125th Street by Lexington: LINK

Ploughshare, 1351 Amsterdam by 126th Street: LINK

9 Tails, 34 West 126th Street, by Fifth Avenue: LINK

Lenox Coffee, 60 West 129th Street by Lenox Avenue: LINK

Dear Mama, 611 West 129th Street by Broadway: LINK

Proof Coffee, 2286 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd by 135th: LINK

NBHD Brulee, 2620 Frederick Douglass Blvd at 140th: LINK

Manhattanville Coffee, 142 Edgecombe by 142nd Street: LINK

Hamilton's, 3570 Broadway by 145th Street: LINK

Monkey Cup, 1730 Amsterdam by 146th Street: LINK

Chipped Cup,  3610 Broadway by 148th Street: LINK

Common Good, 2801 Frederick Douglass Blvd at 149th: LINK

Lucille's, 26 Macombs Place at 150th Street: LINK

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REOPENING: LUCILLE'S AT 150TH STREET

Harlem Bespoke:  Another reopening to look out for is Lucille's on Macomb Place and 150th Street just east of 8th Avenue.  Everything is just for takeout with coffee and pastries starting at 8:00AM in the morning.  No outdoor seating yet but anything can happen in the coming weeks.  More on Lucille's can be found in our past post: LINK

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SEE: AROUND HARLEM THIS WEEKEND

Harlem Bespoke: Keep it all uptown and help out Harlem's great local businesses at the end of the long week.  Below is the Bespoke list of what is new and notable in the north neighborhoods to try out this upcoming weekend. 

Last chance to experience Harlem Restaurant Week through Sunday: LINK

Brunch or dinner at Alison on 104th Street and Lexington: LINK

Spanish tapas and wine at Gaudir on East 110th Street: LINK

Saturday Morningside Farmers Market at 110th and Manhattan: LINK

Contemporary Italian small plates at L'Artista by 143rd Street: LINK

Amazing wood oven pizza at Bar 314 on West 122nd Street: LINK

Baguettes and coffee at Le Petit Parisien on Lenox by 118th: LINK

Dinner service at the new Chaiwali on Lenox by 124th Street: LINK

Subversion and the Art of Slavery at The Schomburg on 135th: LINK

Ethiopian cuisine at Benyam on FDB by 149th Street: LINK

Crafted rice bowls at Field Trip on Lenox by 116th Street: LINK

Eating at River Thai in Hamilton Heights by 147th Street: LINK

Brunch at Archer & Goat on Lenox by 119th Street: LINK

Trying out Latin American pastries at Dulceria on FDB by 119th Street: LINK

African coffee and tea at Ginjan Cafe on 125th Street: LINK

Grabbing brunch at Ruby's Vintage on ACP by 137th Street: LINK

Checking out the new Mountain Bird location on 2nd Avenue and 111th: LINK

Eating at the new Pizza by Lucille's on Macomb and 150th: LINK

Coffee and ambiance at Common Good on FDB by 149th Street: LINK

Dinner service at Belle on ACP 7th Avenue by 139th Street: LINK

Coffee at Lucille's on Macombs Place and 150th Street: LINK

Burgers, shakes and fries at Shake Shack on 125th Street: LINK

Weekend lunch at Teranga on 110th Street and Fifth Avenue: LINK

Checking out  NHBD cafe on Frederick Douglass and 140th Street: LINK

Discovering new contemporary African eateries in Harlem: LINK

Dinner service at Clay on Manhattan Avenue and 123rd Street: LINK 

Cold brew coffee at Little Bean on St. Nicholas and 111th Street: LINK

Drinks at the new Honeywell in Hamilton Heights on Broadway: LINK

Eating hand-made tacos at the Oso on Amsterdam and 140th Street: LINK

Visiting Ploughshares Coffee on Amsterdam and 126th Street: LINK

Arepas and drinks at Barepas on Amsterdam by 148th street: LINK

Reserving a spot at Harlem's only Michelin Star restaurant: LINK

Asian pub grub at The Expat on the corner of Tiemann and Claremont: LINK

Drinks at Sugar Monk on Frederick Douglass by 123rd Street: LINK

Pizza Happy Hour on the weekends at Uncle Tony's by 139th Street: LINK

More drinks at the new Harlem Ale House on 127th Street: LINK

Tasting tacos in East Harlem at La Chula on 116th Street: LINK

Coffee and donuts at Shuteye on 116th between Lenox and 7th Ave: LINK

Visiting Bo's Bagels on 116th early in the morning before they sell out: LINK

Trying out the brunch burger at RDV on FDB by West 112th Street: LINK

Discovering Japanese style crepes at Crepe Master on 116th: LINK

Discovering the East Harlem Bottling Co. on Lexington by 107th Street: LINK

Trying out southern whiskey at Uptown Bourbon by 152nd Street: LINK

Slurping up authentic ramen at R.O.K.C on Broadway by 141st Street: LINK

Brunch or dinner at Sottocasa Pizzeria on Lenox by 121st Street: LINK


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SEE: AROUND HARLEM THIS WEEKEND

Harlem Bespoke: Keep it all uptown and help out Harlem's great local businesses at the end of the long week.  Below is the Bespoke list of what is new and notable in the north neighborhoods to try out this upcoming weekend. 

Brunch or dinner at Alison on 104th Street and Lexington: LINK

The carb-tastic Uri Aran exhibit at Gavin Brown Galleries: LINK

Spanish tapas and wine at Gaudir on East 110th Street: LINK

Saturday Morningside Farmers Market at 110th and Manhattan: LINK

Contemporary Italian small plates at L'Artista by 143rd Street: LINK

Amazing wood oven pizza at Bar 314 on West 122nd Street: LINK

Baguettes and coffee at Le Petit Parisien on Lenox by 118th: LINK

Dinner service at the new Chaiwali on Lenox by 124th Street: LINK

Subversion and the Art of Slavery at The Schomburg on 135th: LINK

Ethiopian cuisine at Benyam on FDB by 149th Street: LINK

Crafted rice bowls at Field Trip on Lenox by 116th Street: LINK

Eating at River Thai in Hamilton Heights by 147th Street: LINK

Brunch at Archer & Goat on Lenox by 119th Street: LINK

Trying out Latin American pastries at Dulceria on FDB by 119th Street: LINK

African coffee and tea at Ginjan Cafe on 125th Street: LINK

Grabbing brunch at Ruby's Vintage on ACP by 137th Street: LINK

Checking out the new Mountain Bird location on 2nd Avenue and 111th: LINK

Eating at the new Pizza by Lucille's on Macomb and 150th: LINK

Coffee and ambiance at Common Good on FDB by 149th Street: LINK

Dinner service at Belle on ACP 7th Avenue by 139th Street: LINK

Coffee at Lucille's on Macombs Place and 150th Street: LINK

Burgers, shakes and fries at Shake Shack on 125th Street: LINK

Weekend lunch at Teranga on 110th Street and Fifth Avenue: LINK

Checking out  NHBD cafe on Frederick Douglass and 140th Street: LINK

Discovering new contemporary African eateries in Harlem: LINK

Dinner service at Clay on Manhattan Avenue and 123rd Street: LINK 

Cold brew coffee at Little Bean on St. Nicholas and 111th Street: LINK

Drinks at the new Honeywell in Hamilton Heights on Broadway: LINK

Eating hand-made tacos at the Oso on Amsterdam and 140th Street: LINK

Visiting Ploughshares Coffee on Amsterdam and 126th Street: LINK

Arepas and drinks at Barepas on Amsterdam by 148th street: LINK

Reserving a spot at Harlem's only Michelin Star restaurant: LINK

Asian pub grub at The Expat on the corner of Tiemann and Claremont: LINK

Drinks at Sugar Monk on Frederick Douglass by 123rd Street: LINK

Pizza Happy Hour on the weekends at Uncle Tony's by 139th Street: LINK

More drinks at the new Harlem Ale House on 127th Street: LINK

Tasting tacos in East Harlem at La Chula on 116th Street: LINK

Coffee and donuts at Shuteye on 116th between Lenox and 7th Ave: LINK

Visiting Bo's Bagels on 116th early in the morning before they sell out: LINK

Trying out the brunch burger at RDV on FDB by West 112th Street: LINK

Discovering Japanese style crepes at Crepe Master on 116th: LINK

Discovering the East Harlem Bottling Co. on Lexington by 107th Street: LINK

Trying out southern whiskey at Uptown Bourbon by 152nd Street: LINK

Slurping up authentic ramen at R.O.K.C on Broadway by 141st Street: LINK

Brunch or dinner at Sottocasa Pizzeria on Lenox by 121st Street: LINK


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INTRODUCING: FIRST LOOK AT ALISON ON LEXINGTON

Harlem Bespoke: A new coffee-to-wine bar spot called Alison quietly opened on the corner of 104th Street and Lexington about 5 months ago and we were able to drop by over the weekend. Those out there who have been reading the blog for the past decade will remember that this was the location of East Harlem Cafe which closed back in 2016 but was replaced by a commercial spot called Bean Y Vino at some point in time.  Alison reminds us a bit of Lucille's up on 150th Street since the decor at the 50-seater is basically that of a charming boutique restaurant that goes from coffeeshop to to local dinner spot at night.

Beautiful old world tiles, painted white brick walls, lots of warm wood, pendant milk glass light, framed artwork and just the right touch of house plants all add up to an eatery that one really wants to hang out at.  Prices are around the $15 range for brunch items and everything on the menu is really approachable and the service is on point. We have not been over yet for the evening menu and apparently everything comes off more as fine dining experience but within a reasonable price point.  Stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks on Alison.  Check out our past post for more on East Harlem Cafe: LINK


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SEE: AROUND HARLEM THIS WEEKEND

Harlem Bespoke: Keep it all uptown and help out Harlem's great local businesses at the end of the long week.  Below is the Bespoke list of what is new and notable in the north neighborhoods to try out this upcoming weekend. 

Saturday Morningside Farmers Market at 110th and Manhattan: LINK

Spanish tapas and wine at Gaudir on East 110th Street: LINK

Contemporary Italian small plates at L'Artista by 143rd Street: LINK

Amazing wood oven pizza at Bar 314 on West 122nd Street: LINK

Baguettes and coffee at Le Petit Parisien on Lenox by 118th: LINK

Dinner service at the new Chaiwali on Lenox by 124th Street: LINK

Subversion and the Art of Slavery at The Schomburg on 135th: LINK

Ethiopian cuisine at Benyam on FDB by 149th Street: LINK

Crafted rice bowls at Field Trip on Lenox by 116th Street: LINK

Eating at River Thai in Hamilton Heights by 147th Street: LINK

Brunch at Archer & Goat on Lenox by 119th Street: LINK

Trying out Latin American pastries at Dulceria on FDB by 119th Street: LINK

African coffee and tea at Ginjan Cafe on 125th Street: LINK

Grabbing brunch at Ruby's Vintage on ACP by 137th Street: LINK

Checking out the new Mountain Bird location on 2nd Avenue and 111th: LINK

Eating at the new Pizza by Lucille's on Macomb and 150th: LINK

Coffee and ambiance at Common Good on FDB by 149th Street: LINK

Dinner service at Belle on ACP 7th Avenue by 139th Street: LINK

Coffee at Lucille's on Macombs Place and 150th Street: LINK

Burgers, shakes and fries at Shake Shack on 125th Street: LINK

Weekend lunch at Teranga on 110th Street and Fifth Avenue: LINK

Checking out  NHBD cafe on Frederick Douglass and 140th Street: LINK

Discovering new contemporary African eateries in Harlem: LINK

Dinner service at Clay on Manhattan Avenue and 123rd Street: LINK 

Cold brew coffee at Little Bean on St. Nicholas and 111th Street: LINK

Drinks at the new Honeywell in Hamilton Heights on Broadway: LINK

Eating hand-made tacos at the Oso on Amsterdam and 140th Street: LINK

Visiting Ploughshares Coffee on Amsterdam and 126th Street: LINK

Arepas and drinks at Barepas on Amsterdam by 148th street: LINK

Reserving a spot at Harlem's only Michelin Star restaurant: LINK

Asian pub grub at The Expat on the corner of Tiemann and Claremont: LINK

Drinks at Sugar Monk on Frederick Douglass by 123rd Street: LINK

Pizza Happy Hour on the weekends at Uncle Tony's by 139th Street: LINK

More drinks at the new Harlem Ale House on 127th Street: LINK

Tasting tacos in East Harlem at La Chula on 116th Street: LINK

Coffee and donuts at Shuteye on 116th between Lenox and 7th Ave: LINK

Visiting Bo's Bagels on 116th early in the morning before they sell out: LINK

Trying out the brunch burger at RDV on FDB by West 112th Street: LINK

Discovering Japanese style crepes at Crepe Master on 116th: LINK

Discovering the East Harlem Bottling Co. on Lexington by 107th Street: LINK

Trying out southern whiskey at Uptown Bourbon by 152nd Street: LINK

Slurping up authentic ramen at R.O.K.C on Broadway by 141st Street: LINK

Brunch or dinner at Sottocasa Pizzeria on Lenox by 121st Street: LINK


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SEE: AROUND HARLEM THIS WEEKEND

Harlem Bespoke: Keep it all uptown and help out Harlem's great local businesses at the end of the long week.  Below is the Bespoke list of what is new and notable in the north neighborhoods to try out this upcoming weekend. 

Getting one of the last seats for Lauryn Hill at United Palace: LINK

Baguettes and coffee at Le Petit Parisien on Lenox by 118th: LINK

Dinner service at the new Chaiwali on Lenox by 124th Street: LINK

Subversion and the Art of Slavery at The Schomburg on 135th: LINK

Spanish tapas and wine at Gaudir on East 110th Street: LINK

Contemporary Italian small plates at L'Artista by 143rd Street: LINK

Amazing wood oven pizza at Bar 314 on West 132nd Street: LINK

Saturday Morningside Farmers Market at 110th and Manhattan: LINK

Ethiopian cuisine at Benyam on FDB by 149th Street: LINK

Crafted rice bowls at Field Trip on Lenox by 116th Street: LINK

Eating at River Thai in Hamilton Heights by 147th Street: LINK

Brunch at Archer & Goat on Lenox by 119th Street: LINK

Trying out Latin American pastries at Dulceria on FDB by 119th Street: LINK

African coffee and tea at Ginjan Cafe on 125th Street: LINK

Grabbing brunch at Ruby's Vintage on ACP by 137th Street: LINK

Checking out the new Mountain Bird location on 2nd Avenue and 111th: LINK

Eating at the new Pizza by Lucille's on Macomb and 150th: LINK

Coffee and ambiance at Common Good on FDB by 149th Street: LINK

Dinner service at Belle on ACP 7th Avenue by 139th Street: LINK

Coffee at Lucille's on Macombs Place and 150th Street: LINK

Burgers, shakes and fries at Shake Shack on 125th Street: LINK

Weekend lunch at Teranga on 110th Street and Fifth Avenue: LINK

Checking out  NHBD cafe on Frederick Douglass and 140th Street: LINK

Discovering new contemporary African eateries in Harlem: LINK

Dinner service at Clay on Manhattan Avenue and 123rd Street: LINK 

Cold brew coffee at Little Bean on St. Nicholas and 111th Street: LINK

Drinks at the new Honeywell in Hamilton Heights on Broadway: LINK

Eating hand-made tacos at the Oso on Amsterdam and 140th Street: LINK

Visiting Ploughshares Coffee on Amsterdam and 126th Street: LINK

Arepas and drinks at Barepas on Amsterdam by 148th street: LINK

Reserving a spot at Harlem's only Michelin Star restaurant: LINK

Asian pub grub at The Expat on the corner of Tiemann and Claremont: LINK

Drinks at Sugar Monk on Frederick Douglass by 123rd Street: LINK

Pizza Happy Hour on the weekends at Uncle Tony's by 139th Street: LINK

More drinks at the new Harlem Ale House on 127th Street: LINK

Tasting tacos in East Harlem at La Chula on 116th Street: LINK

Coffee and donuts at Shuteye on 116th between Lenox and 7th Ave: LINK

Visiting Bo's Bagels on 116th early in the morning before they sell out: LINK

Trying out the brunch burger at RDV on FDB by West 112th Street: LINK

Discovering Japanese style crepes at Crepe Master on 116th: LINK

Discovering the East Harlem Bottling Co. on Lexington by 107th Street: LINK

Trying out southern whiskey at Uptown Bourbon by 152nd Street: LINK

Slurping up authentic ramen at R.O.K.C on Broadway by 141st Street: LINK

Brunch or dinner at Sottocasa Pizzeria on Lenox by 121st Street: LINK


HarlemBespoke.com 2020

SEE: AROUND HARLEM THIS WEEKEND

Harlem Bespoke: Keep it all uptown and help out Harlem's great local businesses at the end of the long week.  Below is the Bespoke list of what is new and notable in the north neighborhoods to try out this upcoming weekend. 


Baguettes and coffee at Le Petit Parisien on Lenox by 118th: LINK

Dinner service at the new Chaiwali on Lenox by 124th Street: LINK

Subversion and the Art of Slavery at The Schomburg on 135th: LINK

Spanish tapas and wine at Gaudir on East 110th Street: LINK

Contemporary Italian small plates at L'Artista by 143rd Street: LINK

Amazing wood oven pizza at Bar 314 on West 132nd Street: LINK

Saturday Morningside Farmers Market at 110th and Manhattan: LINK

Ethiopian cuisine at Benyam on FDB by 149th Street: LINK

Crafted rice bowls at Field Trip on Lenox by 116th Street: LINK

Eating at River Thai in Hamilton Heights by 147th Street: LINK

Brunch at Archer & Goat on Lenox by 119th Street: LINK

Trying out Latin American pastries at Dulceria on FDB by 119th Street: LINK

African coffee and tea at Ginjan Cafe on 125th Street: LINK

Grabbing brunch at Ruby's Vintage on ACP by 137th Street: LINK

Checking out the new Mountain Bird location on 2nd Avenue and 111th: LINK

Eating at the new Pizza by Lucille's on Macomb and 150th: LINK

Coffee and ambiance at Common Good on FDB by 149th Street: LINK

Dinner service at Belle on ACP 7th Avenue by 139th Street: LINK

Coffee at Lucille's on Macombs Place and 150th Street: LINK

Burgers, shakes and fries at Shake Shack on 125th Street: LINK

Weekend lunch at Teranga on 110th Street and Fifth Avenue: LINK

Checking out  NHBD cafe on Frederick Douglass and 140th Street: LINK

Discovering new contemporary African eateries in Harlem: LINK

Dinner service at Clay on Manhattan Avenue and 123rd Street: LINK 

Cold brew coffee at Little Bean on St. Nicholas and 111th Street: LINK

Drinks at the new Honeywell in Hamilton Heights on Broadway: LINK

Eating hand-made tacos at the Oso on Amsterdam and 140th Street: LINK

Visiting Ploughshares Coffee on Amsterdam and 126th Street: LINK

Arepas and drinks at Barepas on Amsterdam by 148th street: LINK

Reserving a spot at Harlem's only Michelin Star restaurant: LINK

Asian pub grub at The Expat on the corner of Tiemann and Claremont: LINK

Drinks at Sugar Monk on Frederick Douglass by 123rd Street: LINK

Pizza Happy Hour on the weekends at Uncle Tony's by 139th Street: LINK

More drinks at the new Harlem Ale House on 127th Street: LINK

Tasting tacos in East Harlem at La Chula on 116th Street: LINK

Coffee and donuts at Shuteye on 116th between Lenox and 7th Ave: LINK

Visiting Bo's Bagels on 116th early in the morning before they sell out: LINK

Trying out the brunch burger at RDV on FDB by West 112th Street: LINK

Discovering Japanese style crepes at Crepe Master on 116th: LINK

Discovering the East Harlem Bottling Co. on Lexington by 107th Street: LINK

Trying out southern whiskey at Uptown Bourbon by 152nd Street: LINK

Slurping up authentic ramen at R.O.K.C on Broadway by 141st Street: LINK

Brunch or dinner at Sottocasa Pizzeria on Lenox by 121st Street: LINK


HarlemBespoke.com 2020

SEE: AROUND HARLEM THIS WEEKEND

Harlem Bespoke: Keep it all uptown and help out Harlem's great local businesses at the end of the long week.  Below is the Bespoke list of what is new and notable in the north neighborhoods to try out this upcoming weekend. 

Subversion and the Art of Slavery at The Schomburg on 135th: LINK

Spanish tapas and wine at Gaudir on East 110th Street: LINK

Contemporary Italian small plates at L'Artista by 143rd Street: LINK

Baguettes and coffee at Le Petit Parisien on Lenox by 118th: LINK

Amazing wood oven pizza at Bar 314 on West 132nd Street: LINK

Saturday Morningside Farmers Market at 110th and Manhattan: LINK

Ethiopian cuisine at Benyam on FDB by 149th Street: LINK

Crafted rice bowls at Field Trip on Lenox by 116th Street: LINK

Eating at River Thai in Hamilton Heights by 147th Street: LINK

Brunch at Archer & Goat on Lenox by 119th Street: LINK

Trying out Latin American pastries at Dulceria on FDB by 119th Street: LINK

African coffee and tea at Ginjan Cafe on 125th Street: LINK

Grabbing brunch at Ruby's Vintage on ACP by 137th Street: LINK

Dinner service at the new Chaiwali on Lenox by 124th Street: LINK

Checking out the new Mountain Bird location on 2nd Avenue and 111th: LINK

Eating at the new Pizza by Lucille's on Macomb and 150th: LINK

Coffee and ambiance at Common Good on FDB by 149th Street: LINK

Dinner service at Belle on ACP 7th Avenue by 139th Street: LINK

Coffee at Lucille's on Macombs Place and 150th Street: LINK

Burgers, shakes and fries at Shake Shack on 125th Street: LINK

Weekend lunch at Teranga on 110th Street and Fifth Avenue: LINK

Checking out  NHBD cafe on Frederick Douglass and 140th Street: LINK

Discovering new contemporary African eateries in Harlem: LINK

Dinner service at Clay on Manhattan Avenue and 123rd Street: LINK 

Cold brew coffee at Little Bean on St. Nicholas and 111th Street: LINK

Drinks at the new Honeywell in Hamilton Heights on Broadway: LINK

Eating hand-made tacos at the Oso on Amsterdam and 140th Street: LINK

Visiting Ploughshares Coffee on Amsterdam and 126th Street: LINK

Arepas and drinks at Barepas on Amsterdam by 148th street: LINK

Reserving a spot at Harlem's only Michelin Star restaurant: LINK

Asian pub grub at The Expat on the corner of Tiemann and Claremont: LINK

Drinks at Sugar Monk on Frederick Douglass by 123rd Street: LINK

Pizza Happy Hour on the weekends at Uncle Tony's by 139th Street: LINK

More drinks at the new Harlem Ale House on 127th Street: LINK

Tasting tacos in East Harlem at La Chula on 116th Street: LINK

Coffee and donuts at Shuteye on 116th between Lenox and 7th Ave: LINK

Visiting Bo's Bagels on 116th early in the morning before they sell out: LINK

Trying out the brunch burger at RDV on FDB by West 112th Street: LINK

Discovering Japanese style crepes at Crepe Master on 116th: LINK

Discovering the East Harlem Bottling Co. on Lexington by 107th Street: LINK

Trying out southern whiskey at Uptown Bourbon by 152nd Street: LINK

Slurping up authentic ramen at R.O.K.C on Broadway by 141st Street: LINK

Brunch or dinner at Sottocasa Pizzeria on Lenox by 121st Street: LINK


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