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Harlem’s Atomic Wings Featured in the NY Post

Posted on July 4, 2011 | Leave a comment

By HarlemGal

ent0aWe couldn’t help notice the big smiles and feature article in Wednesday’s edition of the NY Post. The Post reported how there is a surge of wings happening in New York City – chicken wings that is! The article also notes Atomic Wings and their expansion in Harlem. HarlemCondoLife blogged about their new place on 113th and Frederick Douglas Blvd. a few weeks back; and have sat down to munch on their wings. They get a thumbs up from us! It’s so good we better go in tomorrow and put in our Super Bowl order!

Congrats to Atomic Wings owners Hugh Webb and James Brown on their media coverage in the Post!

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UPDATE: MODSquad Grand Opening-December 12-13th

Posted on July 4, 2011 | Leave a comment

Dec 11, 2008 @ 22:46
By HarlemGal

I went by MODSquad for the Grand Opening this past weekend to check it out…and let me tell you the place is very nice inside! And the owners, who are Harlemites, are super cool!  Here’s the lowdown on some of the features they will be offering after they reopen early next year:  co-op hours use of their  shop as your garage, bike repair classes in January, bike fittings, and bike rentals in the Spring.  And my favorite, the bike bar – pictured below – where you can talk directly one-on-one with their bike experts. Go see for yourself!

HarlemCondoLife

HarlemCondoLife

You heard it here first!  We told you about MODSquad, a new bike shop on Frederick Douglass Blvd, a few weeks back. They are listo and having their Grand Opening this Friday and Saturday. This chica needs a new bike helmet! Vamanos! modsquad

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Z Nail Salon for the Holidays

Posted on July 4, 2011 | 1 comment

Nov 28, 2008 @ 1:58
photo5What better way to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday by treating yourself to a spa day going from T as in turkey to Z as in Z Nail Salon in Harlem located on 116th Street between FDB and Adam Clayton Powell.  They offer everything from a mani to a pedi to waxing and massages – all for a reasonable amount of dinero! They even have a winter special right now as well! Harlemgal recently tried out the winter special and was very pleased with the results!photo2

So if you need some TLC to go along with your holiday, we recommend paying a visit to Z Nail Salon.  Call (212) 222-5240 or just walk right on in!
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Is FDB becoming the restaurant row in Harlem?

Posted on July 4, 2011 | 5 comments

Nov 19, 2008 @ 20:03
By HarlemGal

For the last couple of years (let’s say three, which isn’t that long), there have been a number of new cafes, restaurants, and bars that have opened up along Frederick Douglass Blvd between 111th and 119th Street. If our memory serves correctly, first it was Society Cafe Lounge. Soon followed Melba’s. After that we believe it was Zoma, Tribal Spears Gallery and Cafe, Nectar Wine Bar and Cafe 2112. Recently, 67 Orange opened, which we hear their Grand Opening is December 5. And now, Svntn Below, which according to Uptown Flavor is open for business!

We like that all these new places have opened up and are very excited that our community continues to grow in the dining/bar/lounges sector!

To answer the question posed, with about eight new places in less than three years opening, this blogger predicts FDB is on track to become the restaurant row of Harlem!

If we left out a new business, please tell us!

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Exxon Out, BP in at Central Park North/FDB Gas Station

Posted on July 4, 2011 | 2 comments

Nov 10, 2008 @ 14:04
img_0150What has typically been an Exxon gas station for many years, has apparently changed ownership to BP.  This was very evident recently with a worker changing the sign during a sunny day in Harlem at 111th and Frederick Douglass.

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ModSquad Bike Shop Sign is Up in Harlem

Posted on July 4, 2011 | 1 comment

Oct 15, 2008 @ 3:03

HarlemCondoLife

As reported on HCL, a new (or relocated) bike shop has arrived on FDB between 114th and 115th St. Their sign is up and it looks sharp!  I am sure their web site will soon follow, click here!

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Hip, Unique Shopping@Harlem’s Bebenoir

Posted on July 4, 2011 | Leave a comment

Oct 4, 2008 @ 18:28
Recently, I was walking to the Rite Aid on Frederick Douglass & 117th….and all of a sudden a lovely window display caught my eye.  What got me to stop was a display that had mannequins featuring very cool clothing for both men and women.  It was so attractive I walked in and all of a sudden I was greeted by the nicest sales person.  He quickly said ” you have not been in here before…yes?  Let me show you around”  I confessed and said this was my first visit, but that I lived in Harlem.  I then quickly asked what is the name of this place. Bebenoir the sales person responded.

After this pleasant encounter, I gravitated to the men’s t-shirts that have these masks or faces in different colors printed on solid tees.  At the bottom of the t-shirt there are Ethiopian characters.  It’s just the coolest looking tee.  What else could I do after a helpful rep assisted me and attractive tees in front of me…..make the green one mine.  If you like tees that have African character offered in Harlem – Bebenoir is the place!

Bebenoir tee in Green

Bebenoir tee in Green

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Dunkin in Harlem Donuts Opens

Posted on July 4, 2011 | Leave a comment

Sep 10, 2008 @ 22:38
Check out the new Dunkin Donuts on FDB btw 113th and 114th.  Looks like they are having a Grand Opening.

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