Category Archives: Bars

New York Magazine acknowledges, Harlem is hot

Feb 8, 2011 @ 10:30
By HarlemGal
What a difference a year makes?  Let’s reflect! April 11, 2010 Harlem is poorly ranked by Nate Silver for New York Magazine’s Neighborhood Issue. Does anyone remember this article? I certainly do. That article inspired me to write Top ten reason why Harlem is one of the best neighborhoods to live in. Let’s fast forward to today. Harlem and several local establishments are currently featured bright and big this week in a series of articles under the banner The Everything Guide to Harlem in NY Mag. It’s a creme-de-la-creme of articles featuring restaurants, markets, shops and bars in Harlem. My favorite article is The New New Harlem, which is sort of a “Whose In and Whose Out.” In my view, featuring several establishments in this type of format demonstrates the caliber and variety of places located in Harlem. Plus in order to pit two businesses against each other, there has to be plenty of selection. Clearly, Harlem has reached that point.

In closing, I will use soccer terms to describe this Harlem milestone. This article is another G-O-A-L for Harlem. Remember, we won Curbed Cup 2010 too. More importantly, it recognizes (again) what most of us have known all along, and now NY Mag too, Harlem is hot! Adelante!

Breakthru Radio struts through Harlem inquiring about decision making tips

Jan 27, 2011 @ 7:00

By HarlemGal
Breakthru Radio, the hipster site that airs independent music on demand, strolled the streets of Harlem recently asking locals about the tools they use in making decisions on where to dine or go see movies. Most man-on-the-street responses were they rely on word of mouth or local experts. Our very own Karl, the owner of Society Cafe and 67 Orange, was featured in the piece.

In the video, it appears they filmed in several Harlem locations, such as along 110th Street/Cathedral Parkway and right in front of The Gateway Condominium, which is at 2098 Frederick Douglass Blvd.

Lido Italian Restaurant & Bar to open in February

Jan 15, 2011 @ 10:31

By HarlemGal
Looks like the space at 2168 Frederick Douglass Blvd will continue to be an Italian restaurant based on these photos! I walked over to the corner of FDB and 117th Street this morning after a follower on Twitter was the first to tip us off last night (Friday) tweeting that a sign was up on the old Frizzante space confirming the name and opening date. Messages were later left in our feedback inbox! As always, a big Harlem thanks to those individuals that reached out to us! Keep those tips coming in!
In conclusion, Harlemites still have a restaurant on that corner. The cuisine is the same. Let’s just hope the interior and exterior changes are better managed than their predecessors! We will soon find out!
See you at Lido February 1st!

Red Rooster Harlem serves up ‘The Lunch Tray’

Jan 12, 2011 @ 11:53
By HarlemGal
It is a snow day for most of us and if you forgot to stock up the fridge, like I did, what should one do for lunch today, tomorrow or next week? Hmmm. Since lunch and brunch are now being offered at Red Rooster Harlem, I am gonna head on over to 310 Lenox Avenue for “The Lunch Tray.” “The Lunch Tray” is a tasty prix fixe special that offers three courses for $17. It starts today and will be available during lunch service, Monday through Friday, from 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Check out today’s menu. And see you at Red Rooster Harlem!

Citrus Salad
Blood Orange, Fennel, Pomelo

Spicy Mexican Chili
Crème Fraîche

Lady Baltimore Cupcake
Currants, Lemon

Top selling wines at The Winery in Harlem

Jan 7, 2011 @ 8:46
By HarlemGal
In December or January there are always these “best of or the top ” lists created for various sectors. The Winery in Harlem, located at the corner of 116th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd., recently created and sent its customers a list of their “best value-driven wines selected by popular demand.”  They separated their list by the top ten selling in Red, White, Semi-Sweet and Sparkling.

I know I made the Malbec reach first place in the Red wine section. That’s mainly what we purchase. If you’re wondering what sells at The Winery, scroll down ! Have a great weekend!

TOP TEN:

SPARKLING WINES
1.   Tutela NV Prosecco
2.   Parxet Cuvee 21 Cava Brut NV
3.   Drusian NV Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut
4.   Castillo Perelada NV Cava Brut Reserva
5.   Graham Beck NV Brut
6.   Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau NV Vouvray Brut
7.   Champagne De Montoux NV Brut
8.   Hacienda Brut NV Blancs de Blanc
9.   Conte Loredan Gasparini-Venegazzu NV Prosecco
10. Finca Flichman NV Extra Brut

WHITE WINES
1.   Anakena 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
2.   Hacienda 2008 Chardonnay
3.   Frenzy (Mt. Nelson) 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
4.   Isabella 2009 Pinot Grigio
5.   Finca La Linda 2009 Viognier
6.   Barco Viejo Chardonnay 2008
7.   J. Moreau Blanc
8.   Nelson Bay by Seifried 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
9.   Spilmbergo “Fantinel” 2008 Pinot Grigio
10. Raoul Clerget 2008 Macon-Villages

RED WINES
1.   Tilia 2009 Malbec
2.   Fia Nobile 2007 Cerasuolo di Vittoria
3.   Finca La Linda Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
4.   Protocolo Tempranillo 2008
5.   Celliers Contemporains 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
6.   Cecchetti ‘Red Tree’ 2009 Pinot Noir
7.   Due Torri Pinot Noir Della Venezia 2009
8.   Terra Noble 2009 Merlot
9.   Altovinum Evodia 2008 Old Vine Garnacha
10. Galadino ‘Bonifado’ NV Malbec

SWEET WINES
1.   Cantina Gabriele Dolcemente Semi-Sweet Cabernet
2.   Borgo Maragliano ‘El Calie’ 2008 Moscato d’Uva
3.   Rothburg 2009 Riesling Spatlese
4.   Marenco Strev 2009 Moscato d’Asti
5.   Cantina Gabriele Vino Rosso Semi-Sweet Kosher
6.   Heron Hill 2008 Riesling Semi-Sweet
7.   Silver Creek 2008 White Zinfandel
8.   Chateau Les Pins 2005 Primage Red Rivesaltes
9.   Butterfield Station 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
10. August Bonhomme ‘La Forcine’ 2009 Vouvray

Harlem’s Frederick Douglass Blvd wins 2010 Curbed Cup Neighborhood of the Year

Jan 3, 2011 @ 12:10

By HarlemGal
We won it! Harlem’s Frederick Douglass Boulevard has been named 2010 Neighborhood of the Year by Curbed.com. Yes! Congrats to FDB!

And might we respectfully add, winning the Curbed Cup brings sweet vindication and acknowledges what we have been saying all along, this area is hot! Go back to November 19, 2008 on this site. We predicted that FDB was headed to restaurant row status. Then a year later HarlemCondoLife.com, was the first to use the term “gold coast” to describe the FDB area!

Since our inception in 2008, we have taken some serious blows via blog post comments about focusing on this area. At times it was hurtful and hard not to take personal. However, we looked to our core beliefs and said “blog about your Harlem experience” and this area kept coming forward in our words! Despite these feelings, we emphatically have to state “We love every inch of Harlem.”

And to those who knocked us for believing in FDB, we say “truth is generally the best vindication…” Next up for FDB, New York Magazine!

 

Beer tasting at Harlem’s bier international

Jan 3, 2011 @ 7:00
By HarlemGal
The holidays are over. However, the fun can continue! Bier international is starting off the first work week of the year with a beer tasting by a local  Brooklyn micro brewery called Six Point. Go by bier international this evening (January 3) from 5 PM to 8 PM and taste a selection of brewski from Six Point. In addition, guests will have an opportunity to talk to a brewery representative about the art of beer making! So if you’re looking for something fun to do on a Monday night, head on over to bier international in Harlem! Cheers and Happy New Year!

Frizzante in Harlem renovating?

Dec 21, 2010 @ 19:17
By HarlemGal
I was walking by Frizzante this evening at
2168 Frederick Douglass Blvd in Harlem and I saw a ton of
renovations happening! The place looks like it’s going through a
major cosmetic change! But why? Isn’t it a bit soon to be changing
up the place? Something is clearly up?

Red Rooster in Harlem to open December 17

Dec 13, 2010 @ 11:52

By HarlemGal
The New York Times Diner’s Journal is reporting today that Red Rooster, located at 310 Lenox Avenue in Harlem, will open this Friday, December 17, for dinner only! The Times even has a copy of the menu. Click here to view the menu!
After many months of planning and boat loads of media coverage, I wonder if the downtown and/or uptown crowds will check out Marcus Samuelsson’s new restaurant the weekend it opens or will patrons wait until after the Christmas holiday? I might skip on over there, but not completely sure.
What about you? Tell us! Will you try to get reservations to Red Rooster this weekend or will you wait?

Frederick Douglass Boulevard featured in The New York Daily News

Dec 6, 2010 @ 7:31
By HarlemGal
My favorite boulevard has been featured – once again – bright and big!  This time in The New York Daily News.  The article talks about all the “chic boutiques, restaurants and cocktail lounges the have cropped up on Frederick Douglass Boulevard above 110th St” in the last few years. It mentions Frederick Douglass Circle, MODSquad, bier international, 67 Orange, Patisserie des Ambassades and more.  The article even takes a page right out of HarlemGuy’s word playbook by stating “realtors call this bustling stretch of Eighth Avenue Harlem’s Gold Coast.” As with the other positive articles about Harlem, such as in The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal, I love this clip right up there with others!