Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Named after the legendary Harlem speakeasy that was located at 138th Street and 7th Avenue, where folk, jazz greats, authors, politicians and some of the most noteworthy figures of the 20th Century would converge to enjoy drinks and music in an inviting atmosphere. Red Rooster serves comfort food celebrating the roots of American cuisine and the diverse culinary traditions of the neighborhood.
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Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveNamed after the legendary Harlem speakeasy that was located at 138th Street and 7th Avenue, where folk, jazz greats, authors, politicians and some of the most noteworthy figures of the 20th Century would converge to enjoy drinks and music in an inviting atmosphere. Red Rooster serves comfort food celebrating the roots of American cuisine and the diverse culinary traditions of the neighborhood.
Sylvia's "World Famous Sunday Gospel Brunch" is a classic experience whether you're a local or a visitor. Don't miss it. Down-home cooking done right and inexpensively, too. Sylvia's has been around since 1962 and has been pleasing the crowds with excellent dishes and providing a warm friendly atmosphere ever since. Former President Bill Clinton and President Barack Obama have dined here (he ordered the fried chicken and cornbread) as have Nelson Mandela and Magic Johnson. Sunday brunch is like a rare gem filled with heavenly songs and praise with a gospel choir. You may join in or sit back and relax while eating brunch and listening to classics while you dine on your waffle with fried or smothered chicken – still for under $20
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Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdSylvia's "World Famous Sunday Gospel Brunch" is a classic experience whether you're a local or a visitor. Don't miss it. Down-home cooking done right and inexpensively, too. Sylvia's has been around since 1962 and has been pleasing the crowds with excellent dishes and providing a warm friendly atmosphere ever since. Former President Bill Clinton and President Barack Obama have dined here (he ordered the fried chicken and cornbread) as have Nelson Mandela and Magic Johnson. Sunday brunch is like a rare gem filled with heavenly songs and praise with a gospel choir. You may join in or sit back and relax while eating brunch and listening to classics while you dine on your waffle with fried or smothered chicken – still for under $20
Corner Social opened in 2012, on bustling Lenox Avenue, and quickly became one of Harlem's most popular restaurant and bar. Corner Social invites guests to enjoy contemporary American cuisine, warm hospitality, and unparalleled service. Chef Elpidio developed a menu packed with scrumptious dishes; that exemplify our relationships with local Harlem history and modern tastes. A Paul Deo mural, adorns the buildings southwest exterior.
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The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdCorner Social opened in 2012, on bustling Lenox Avenue, and quickly became one of Harlem's most popular restaurant and bar. Corner Social invites guests to enjoy contemporary American cuisine, warm hospitality, and unparalleled service. Chef Elpidio developed a menu packed with scrumptious dishes; that exemplify our relationships with local Harlem history and modern tastes. A Paul Deo mural, adorns the buildings southwest exterior.
The coffee is rich in flavor and the espresso is a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. The shop itself has a rustic, old world charm - very comfortable with dark woods, redbrick walls, tin ceilings, decorative columns, and school house lights.
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Lenox Coffee Roaster
60 W 129th StThe coffee is rich in flavor and the espresso is a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. The shop itself has a rustic, old world charm - very comfortable with dark woods, redbrick walls, tin ceilings, decorative columns, and school house lights.
Drinks & Nightlife
Shrine is a multimedia arts and culture venue, founded in 2007 by musicians and music lovers in the music capital of Harlem dedicated to art and culture in all mediums: film, theater, dance, and live music.
Shrine World Music Venue’s mission is to establish a positive creative atmosphere for both artists and audiences from all backgrounds. The Shrine is primarily a venue for bands to promote themselves and to grow their fan base.
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Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdShrine is a multimedia arts and culture venue, founded in 2007 by musicians and music lovers in the music capital of Harlem dedicated to art and culture in all mediums: film, theater, dance, and live music.
Shrine World Music Venue’s mission is to establish a positive creative atmosphere for both artists and audiences from all backgrounds. The Shrine is primarily a venue for bands to promote themselves and to grow their fan base.
Sightseeing
Since opening its doors in 1914 and introducing the first Amateur Night contests in 1934, the Apollo has played a major role in the emergence of jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, and soul - all quintessentially American music genres. Countless artists began their road to stardom on the Apollo stage. Today, the Apollo is a respected not-for-profit, which presents concerts, performing arts, education and community outreach programs.
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Teatro Apollo
253 W 125th StSince opening its doors in 1914 and introducing the first Amateur Night contests in 1934, the Apollo has played a major role in the emergence of jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, and soul - all quintessentially American music genres. Countless artists began their road to stardom on the Apollo stage. Today, the Apollo is a respected not-for-profit, which presents concerts, performing arts, education and community outreach programs.
Parks & Nature
Marcus Garvey Park (formerly and also named Mount Morris Park) is located in Harlem. It is centred on a massive and steep outcropping of schist and surrounded by flat lawns and playing fields and interrupts the flow of Fifth Avenue traffic, which is routed around the park via Mount Morris Park West. The park is bounded by 120th Street and 124th Street and by Madison Avenue on its east side.
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Parque Marcus Garvey
Mount Morris Park WestMarcus Garvey Park (formerly and also named Mount Morris Park) is located in Harlem. It is centred on a massive and steep outcropping of schist and surrounded by flat lawns and playing fields and interrupts the flow of Fifth Avenue traffic, which is routed around the park via Mount Morris Park West. The park is bounded by 120th Street and 124th Street and by Madison Avenue on its east side.