Category: Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Review: The Return of Chaiwali Harlem.

On Thursday December 19th 2019 I had the pleasure to be invited to a private “friends and family” re-opening party … Continue Reading Restaurant Review: The Return of Chaiwali Harlem.

Restaurant Review: Dinner at Lido Harlem.

Now I have been going to Lido Harlem for drinks since around the time they first opened up in Harlem … Continue Reading Restaurant Review: Dinner at Lido Harlem.

Brunch at Ruby’s Vintage Harlem.

On Sat January 12th Harlem’s new upscale lounge Ruby’s Vintage started their new brunch menu. being a fan of co-owner … Continue Reading Brunch at Ruby’s Vintage Harlem.

The Green Parrot: The Harlem Lounge Oasis near the Sugar Hill Area.

Standing right under my nose in Harlem is a charming small lounge called the Green Parrot on 145th Street and … Continue Reading The Green Parrot: The Harlem Lounge Oasis near the Sugar Hill Area.

PEQUE: A “Cozy and Hip” Restaurant near Sugar Hill.

I was invited to a unique, stylish and intimate restaurant near the Sugar Hill area of Harlem on West 145th Street … Continue Reading PEQUE: A “Cozy and Hip” Restaurant near Sugar Hill.

Where to Drink Series: Sottocasa Harlem’s imported Italian Beer’s and Wine’s

“While I’m a Chardonnay lover at heart, but Mateo introduced me to Muller Thurgau’s 2012 Sudtiro, an amazing white wine which is a hybrid crossing of Riesling and Madeleine Royale. This wine has a refined aromatic scent of nutmeg and a refreshing after finish reminisced of elder blossoms. I highly recommend this!”

SottoCasa Harlem: Real Authentic Italian Wood Fired Pizza Comes to the Heart of Harlem

In addition to real Italian pizza, SottoCasa offers imported Italian beers on tap and bottled, as well as imported Italian wines, red and white. SotoCasa will very soon be offering wine and beer tastings so that Harlemites can fully experience the flavor of Italy.

Ponty Bistro: From Gramercy to Harlem.

Owner and chef “Cisse” along with his cousin moved to Harlem 20 years ago from Senegal, and in 2008 opened … Continue Reading Ponty Bistro: From Gramercy to Harlem.

Astor Row Café: Uniting the Community as a Family.

On March 1st 2012 Emmanuel (“Manny”) Pena moved to Harlem, and immediately started on opening Astor Row Café, at 404 … Continue Reading Astor Row Café: Uniting the Community as a Family.

Pompette Wines: Has the Spirits of Harlem.

On April 28th 2015 at 4PM, Pompette wines opened its doors on 131st Street off of Lenox Ave. Managing partner … Continue Reading Pompette Wines: Has the Spirits of Harlem.

Little Bamboo Harlem: Fusion Sushi Bar and Lounge opens on Lenox Ave.

The latest addition to Lenox Ave in Harlem is the chic new fusion sushi bar and lounge Little Bamboo Express … Continue Reading Little Bamboo Harlem: Fusion Sushi Bar and Lounge opens on Lenox Ave.

Harlem Shake Continues to Evolve as a Harlem Icon.

I was at Harlem Shake a couple of months ago speaking with Jelena Pasic for a restaurant review, but was … Continue Reading Harlem Shake Continues to Evolve as a Harlem Icon.

Barawine Harlem: A Fine French Restaurant for Harlem Locals

I was very impressed with Fabrice and his philosophy on operating a successful restaurant (“never let it get boring”), his knowledge and love of Harlem, and his pride of recently becoming an American Citizen. Most of all “I was impressed by the genuine charm and goodwill of this exceptional gentleman!”