Category Archives: history

Amy Ruth’s expanding, Not Heading to Brooklyn

Jan 31, 2009 @ 11:18

Amy Ruth's at 116th & Lenox Avenue

Amy Ruth's at 116th & Lenox Avenue

By HarlemGal
According to Crain’s New York, Amy Ruth’s, Harlem’s famous eatery at 116th Street and Lenox Avenue, will not be opening a second location as initially planned in Brooklyn, but will move forward with their plans to expand their flagship space in Harlem. Amy Ruth’s “is currently expanding its 116th Street location to incorporate 1200 square feet of ground floor space at the building next door.”

The expansion is great news for Harlemites who have experienced their delicious food and at the same time long lines with tons of tourists.  Let’s all agree, Amy Ruth’s is notorious for long lines. They even have the famous red rope to go along with it. However, their food is down right good and one that all should experience whether you live in Harlem or visiting New York City.  All-in-all, we wish Amy Ruth’s much continued success.

HarlemCondoLife blogged about their eating experience back in November. Click here to read more.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Martin Luther King, Jr

Martin Luther King, Jr

Jan 19, 2009 @ 9:00
By HarlemGal
Today we celebrate and honor the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a national day of service. There are so many ways to spend this day. However, HarlemCondoLife has chosen to echo to its readers the suggestion of many countless organizations. They recommend that everyone celebrate MLK Day by giving back to your community.  If your not sure how to give back, there is still time to find a community service project in Harlem or throughout New York City now or in the immediate future. For more information, go to MLKDay.gov, click on “how to serve.”

Robert Graham funeral held

Jan 11, 2009 @ 15:07
Graham PhotoBy HarlemGal

On Saturday,  a funeral was held in Los Angeles for the late Robert Graham. Graham created the Duke Ellington Memorial in Harlem, which stands 30 feet tall high with three columns topped with muses holding up a giant size figure of the musician next to a piano. You have to see it for yourself! It’s amazing to see. The sculpture is located at the cross section of 110th Street and 5th Avenue.

For us at HarlemCondoLife, we want to thank Graham for his contribution to our community. We are forever grateful!

Read more about who attended Graham’s funeral.