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The Discovery Channel’s Construction Intervention is Just Wingin It in Harlem

Posted on July 5, 2011 | Leave a comment

Jan 7, 2010 @ 11:45

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UPDATE: Click here to see Construction Intervention’s makeover of Harlem’s Just Wingin It!

By HarlemGal
I was walking along Frederick Douglass Blvd. this evening (Thursday) and I could not help but notice a ton of c-stands with giant lights, a van full of camera men and a boat load of construction workers at 118th and FDB! I asked the still photographer on site and one of the construction workers what was going on inside Harlem’s Just Wingin It, a chicken wings place right on the northeast corner. They said they were filming a Discovery Channel TV show called Construction Intervention, a renovation show that will be hosted by Charlie Frattini, a project executive for Muss Brooklyn Development Corp. Good for Just Wingin It. I always wondered what was up with that place!
According to one of the workers on site, the show will air this coming March. That sounds realistic given the renovation has to be completed within four days for each project! Sounds like an interesting show. HarlemCondoLife will be sure to watch!

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Harlem’s Frederick Douglass Blvd gaining another restaurant

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Oct 26, 2009 @ 0:03

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By HarlemGal
American cuisine will be offered in the space pictured above and the chef creating and serving up those meals will bring experience from Eleven Madison and Chanterelle, according to the co-owner of this new restaurant space. This new restaurant will be located on Frederick Douglass Blvd between 112th and 113th Street. The opening date and name of the place are not ready to be disclosed yet, however  the co-owner stressed “hopefully soon, very soon!” Of course, HarlemCondoLife will keep you posted on the details!

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With this restaurant coming soon, along with the anticipated opening of the Italian restaurant on the corner of FDB and 117th Street and recent openings, such as Questan’s, these actions continue to support our predication: FDB, also known as 8th Avenue, is on its way to become Harlem’s restaurant row.

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Where to hang in Harlem, NY Times style

Posted on July 5, 2011 | Leave a comment

Sep 20, 2009 @ 12:28
By HarlemGal

Photo by The New York Times

Photo by The New York Times

As a Harlemite, I get tickled pink when I see The New York Times feature our neighborhood…again. They featured some excellent places to hang out in this weekend’s edition, however let’s not forget there is a ton more in our fabulous neighborhood of Harlem to visit than the Times mentions.  They could have referenced Nectar or 67 Orange or even the Apollo Theater as places to visit. Then again there is only so much copy space in a print and online publication. That’s why blog sites such as HarlemCondoLife, HarlemOneStop, Harlem+Bespoke and UptownFlavor are here as another option to learn more about Harlem! If your wondering where to go in Harlem, any of these blog sites can assist!

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Mojo featured in American Express and NBC Universal’s Shine A Light

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Aug 31, 2009 @ 20:54

By HarlemGal
img_37563Thanks to one of HarlemCondoLife’s readers, they have shared with us the final video piece that was being filmed a few weeks back at Mojo, Harlem’s hip restaurant located at 119th Street and St. Nicholas. Check out the video below. The whole place looks red hot in the video and it turns out it is publicizing a good cause – recognizing small business!  A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR READER FOR PROVIDING THE VIDEO!

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Questan’s is officially open

Posted on July 5, 2011 | 1 comment

Aug 15, 2009 @ 11:01
By HarlemGal

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Harlem has another dining option and its seafood! Questan’s is officially open. The first night of business was this past Thursday.
Here is the lowdown on availability: the kitchen is open from 5-10 PM seven days a week and take out/delivery is available until 2 AM Monday through Wednesday, 3 AM from Thursday through Saturday. HarlemCondoLife will be dining there soon so stay tune for our review!
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Questan’s
2113 Frederick Douglass Blvd
Harlem, NY 10026
212.300.4399

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UPDATE:Filming spotted at Harlem’s Mojo

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Aug 11, 2009 @ 0:14
By HarlemGal

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Update: Thanks to a reader of HarlemCondoLife the film crew in front of Mojo Monday night was in fact American Express.  We also contacted Amex. According to Joanna Lambert, a spokesperson with Amex,  she said in an email “they were filming in Harlem yesterday for an exciting project they will be launching in the coming weeks – stay tuned.” Interesting! Mojo is already raking in the film credits. Good for them. And hopefully Amex will keep HarlemCondoLife posted on their project!

One never knows what they will see while walking the streets of Harlem. On Monday evening, Austin2Harlem,our guest blogger and now photographer, was running errands and this is the action he saw happening in front of Mojo, one of the hottest restaurants in Central Harlem. Looks like Mojo is the backdrop for some filming or could it be the star attraction? Hmm…diganos!

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Construction underway for new FDB restaurant in Harlem

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Mar 18, 2009 @ 10:03

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By HarlemGal
Frederick Douglass Boulevard is getting another new restaurant as reported on Uptown Flavor recently. Construction is moving forward on the seafood restaurant based on the pictures below.
As HarlemCondoLife said in a past post, we predict FDB will become the next restaurant row of Harlem! How exciting for all Harlemites!
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Amy Ruth’s expanding, Not Heading to Brooklyn

Posted on July 4, 2011 | Leave a comment

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.

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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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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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