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Harlem Restaurant and Retail Month continues, don’t miss it!

Posted on October 22, 2011 | 2 comments

Harlem Restaurant and Retail Month is happening right now and there is still plenty of time to get out there and enjoy the benefits.  The month-long event which takes place twice a year in the Spring and Fall, showcases Harlem’s premiere restaurants all located in area of Central Harlem, from Morningside to Marcus Garvey Parks and 110th to 125th streets.  During this month, diners can enjoy a prix fixe meal at any of the participating restaurants for $20.11; and shoppers can purchase select items at retail stores for $20.11.  The promotion runs to October 31.   

The restaurants that are participating include: 5 and Diamond Restaurant, 67 Orange Street, Chocolat Restaurant Lounge, The Harlem Tavern, Lido Harlem, Moca Lounge, Native Restaurant, Nectar Wine bar, Red Rooster Harlem, Ristorante Settepani.

And for retail, the following places are participating: Bikram Yoga East Harlem, Brownstone Fitness, EG Bodywork, Franz James Floral Boutique, Harlem Flo Floral Atelier, Harlem Flo Lifestyle Boutique, Harlem Skin Clinic, Harlem Vintage Wine Store, Karrot Health Food Store, Katrina Parris Flowers, Land Yoga.

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Casting Call: Food Network Star and Chef Bobby Flay is looking for Food Entrepreneurs

Posted on October 18, 2011 | 1 comment

Listen up Harlem! This is a casting call blog post! And it is about an exciting opportunity. Bobby Flay’s Rock Shrimp Productions is  currently developing a new show for the Food Network.  The title of the show is still unnamed. However, it is going to center around Food Entrepreneurs.

Rock Shrimp Productions defines Food Entrepreneurs as individuals who left their day job and are currently in the process of opening a food store or restaurant before mid December with…no culinary experience and are taking a risk to pursue their passion of launching their own food business.  These individuals must be planning to open a brick-and-mortar space (restaurant or singular food ideas welcome) before the end of 2011.

In addition,  the Food Entrepreneurs should preferably in, but not limited to, the greater New York City area (NY, NJ, CT). Those chosen will receive culinary business coaching from a major celebrity chef and restaurateur, as well as nationwide publicity.

So if you are a Food Entrepreneur and want to rub elbows with Bobby Flay, the celebrity chef who did a Throw Down with Melba’s Restaurant in Harlem, contact Heather Briggs at hrb@embassyrow.com or learn more about the project on Facebook.

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Mark your calendar: Harlem Harvest Festival set for October 8

Posted on September 30, 2011 | 2 comments

Save the date of October 8th! That is when the annual Harlem Harvest Festival takes place on the corner of 116th Street and St. Nicholas Ave! I went last year and had a wonderful time visiting all the street vendors, eating and watching the performances from the Dance Theater of Harlem.  It is a great way to kick off the Fall season.

Take a look at photos from last year’s Harlem Harvest Festival!

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Harlem Real Estate Progress Report: The Morellino Condo unveils its listing

Posted on September 28, 2011 | 2 comments


The building located at 159 West 118th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd has gone through so many changes, from condo to youth hostel to vacant, etc., it may have finally reached one identity. Called The Morellino, it has 35 residential units, 20 storage units, and five retail units.Of the 35 residential units, there are 15-one bedrooms, nine-two bedrooms, and 11-three bedrooms. Six of the units boast outdoor space, either as a rooftop terrace or a ground level garden. The prices range from $475k to $1.4 million. Buyers would be paying in the range of $650 a square foot-if my math serves me correctly. Park River Properties now appears to have the entire listings!

To read previous blog posts on Harlem Real Estate, click here.

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Step into Fall Swing Dancing in Harlem

Posted on September 27, 2011 | Leave a comment


The good folks over at Harlem One Stop are letting us know: “it don’t mean a thing, if it ain’t got that swing.” To get that swing consider the Fall Swing Dance Schedule for Harlem that starts October 3 and runs all the way to December. There are several options for those of us who want to step into Fall Swing dancing.

First up is FREE Swing classes at Wadleigh Performing Arts High School starting at 6:30pm on Monday, October 3. This class appears to be open to all levels. Wadleigh HS is located on 114th Street between Frederick Douglass Blvd and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.

If a beginners Swing class is of more interest, that is taking place Tuesdays starting October 4 from 7-8 p.m. at the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Community Center located on 134th between Lenox Avenue and Fifth Ave. This class is asking for a $5 donation.

For advanced Swing dancers, that is taking place on Thursdays starting October 6 from 6-7 p.m. Advance Swing dance classes are happening at the same venue as the beginners class, which is at Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Community Center. The class is also asking for a $5 donation.

And on Fridays, starting October 7 and running through December, are the dance classes for Matures. This class is FREE and is offered at the New Canaan Senior Center.

There you have it! There are dance classes offered in Harlem for every generation, i.e. Gen X to Boomers to Matures!

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Denbaya performs tonight at Harlem’s Shrine World Music Venue

Posted on September 17, 2011 | 1 comment


Head to West Africa, musically, with Makane Kouyate’s Denbaya. They are performing live tonight at Harlem’s Shrine starting at 10 p.m. And remember, there is no cover charge!

Denbaya performs music that is steeped in West African rhythmic and musical tradition with influences that range from jazz and rock to reggae while remaining true to the spirit of Malian music.

Need a preview of Denbaya’s music? Click here to listen and see exact details of the event below!

Who: Makane Kouyate’s Denbaya (Afrobeat)
Where: Shrine World Music Venue, 2271 Adam Clayton Powell/NY, NY 10030
When: Saturday September 22
Time: 10 p.m. And no cover

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See the play SEED and in turn receive special discounts at select Harlem establishments

Posted on September 16, 2011 | Leave a comment


Harlem Park to Park  has partnered with The Classical Theater of Harlem and Hip Hop Theater Festival to give locals a wonderful night out uptown. Purchase a ticket to SEED, a play by Radha Blank and bring your receipt or ticket stub from SEED to participating Harlem Park to Park restaurants listed in the picture for brunch or dinner (or select retailers for services) and receive special discounts and free offers starting today, September 16 through October 9.To purchase tickets for SEED, visit www.seedtheplay.com.

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HarlemGal Inc’s latest photo stream on Harlem Restaurants

Posted on September 11, 2011 | Leave a comment
Atomic WingsCedric HarlemHarlem TavernThe KioskLido HarlemAtomic Wings
67 OrangeCedric French Bistro and BarHarlem TavernHarlem TavernAmbassades BuffetNectar Harlem
AmbassadesRed Rooster HarlemLido HarlemWXYZ BarLevain BakeryRed Rooster Harlem
Sylvia'sLenox LoungeSettepaniHarlem restaurantsMacy's Food Truck Staff, Harlem Week 2011Harlem Week 2011

Last photo stream was on Harlem Week. Now photos of Harlem’s eating establishments are up! If you have a photo of your favorite Harlem place, send to me by email, Twitter or Facebook!

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Current lottery apartments in Harlem

Posted on September 6, 2011 | 9 comments

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New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development recently announced housing lotteries on their website. The Borough of Manhattan has five listed with HPD and they are all in Harlem. If you are looking for a lottery apartment in Harlem, you may want to check out the links below. To see the entire list for the City, click here.

2081 Madison Avenue, East Harlem

2524 Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Blvd., Harlem

200 East 125th Street, East Harlem

654 St. Nicholas Avenue, Harlem

34 West 139th Street, West Harlem

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Pablo Blaqk and Ladell McLin perform tonight at the Shrine in Harlem, no cover charge

Posted on September 2, 2011 | Leave a comment

Need plans for tonight? How about listening to some live music in Harlem? The good folks over at the Shrine, located at 2271 Adam Clayton Powell (7th Ave) between 133 & 134 streets, tell HarlemGal Inc. they have two live bands playing tonight, September 2, with no cover! Sweet. See details below!

Pablo Blaqk 8 p.m., no cover charge

The one and only Pablo Blaqk is playing a a very special bonus NYC show tonight after packing the house last night at Arlene’s Grocery. The Cuban-American, soulful singer-songwriter, is touring to support the long-awaited release of his Sons & Daughters album. He has shared the stage with incredible acts like John Legend, John Forte, Great Lake Swimmers, and Joshua James. With over 230,000 YouTube views, this young artist is steadily on the rise. Pablo Blaqk is an act you do not want to miss.
www.pabloblaqk.com

Ladell McLin 9 p.m., no cover charge

Ladell has been described as a true artist that possesses the ability to transcend the bounds of conventional music through his muse, the blues. Born on the South Side of Chicago, Ladell discovered the music that would have a lasting influence on his life. Deeply touched by the genre, Ladell worked hard to hone his seemingly natural talents on the guitar. His efforts eventually earned him a place in the house band at Buddy Guy’s Legends, arguably the world’s top spot for blues. McLin learned onstage from the best in the business: Koko Taylor, John Primer, and Buddy Guy himself. Mr. McLin will play 2 stellar sets this evening.
www.ladellmclin.com

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