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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Harlem’s Bebenoir Holiday Style Event

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Nov 18, 2008 @ 22:22
A few weeks back we blogged about a good shopping experience at Bebenoir in Central Harlem. They are kicking off the holiday season with a style event on November 25th. If you are looking to purchase a fun outfit to wear to the hip section in the Viaduct area or…for those upcoming holiday parties or…for walking the streets of cool Harlem, this is the place to visit on the 25th! Details are below!bebenoir holiday event

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Central Harlem Building Going Down

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By HarlemGal

I was walking along 110th Street and noticed the building on 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue was halfway knocked down. It appears this corner, which has been untouched forever with scaffolding, is going down, kuhputz, adios, etc. I wonder what’s going to happen with this space?  Maybe a new apartment building or retail space? Either way its prime Harlem real estate since its one block from Central Park North and right across the street from Morningside Heights Park.  If anyone knows, tell HarlemCondolife.com!

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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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67 Orange on Frederick Douglass

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Nov 4, 2008 @ 1:37

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By HarlemGal

Harlemcondolife.com reported about a week ago about a new place on FDB, between 112th and 113th.  It seems like there is some chitter-chatter on the street and in the blog-o-sphere that this place is owned by Society Cafe and its called 79 Orchard?  Hmmm. If that is the case, a big congrats to Society Cafe in Harlem for expanding its business presence.  But we have one question, why is it called 79 Orchard? Someone tell us…..

We found out our answer.  This new place on Frederick Douglass is actualy called 67 Orange Street and it is owned by the same owner from Society Cafe.  Harlemcondolife checked it out and it is very nice.  The drink menu is attractive as well as the people hanging out in there! Go by and see for yourself!

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Reflections of an Upcoming Sandwich Place

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Oct 28, 2008 @ 1:56

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Word on the Harlem street, between 112th and 113th on FDB, is that this is going to be a sandwich place. Yummy.  With the hanging of purple drapes, I assumed wine bar.  Maybe its sandwiches and wine? Tell us if you know.  Either way HarlemCondoLife looks forward to another new biz, whose product is potentially food, to the neighborhood!

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Morningside Park Farmers Market

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Oct 23, 2008

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The New York City Coalition Against Hunger recently tipped off HarlemCondoLife about a farmers market serving the community of Harlem. We decided to check it out ourselves. What we discovered…their slogan “the farm comes to you” rings true.  You can see for yourself by heading to 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue. They’re right on the Northwest corner! According to Cara, the manager, the market has been open for more than two years and will be open this year until November 22, 2008.

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That’s it…West Harlem will never be the same

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Oct 19, 2008 @ 0:19
You know when The New York Times features a story on the front page of the Fashion & Style section, its like letting the “cat out of the bag”  or “spilling the beans ” so to speak…but in a good way.  In this week’s edition, there is a story called “Vital Signs Under the Viaduct” and it highlights all the new businesses that are in the area.

Harlemgal has frequented the area. I’ve chowed down on ribs at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, battled for my groceries at Fairway and sipped on some smooth vino at the Hudson River Cafe – all have been fun and delightful experiences.  Now, on my to-do-list, Talay, which was also recently featured in NY Mag!

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ModSquad Bike Shop Sign is Up in Harlem

Posted on July 4, 2011 | 1 comment

Oct 15, 2008 @ 3:03

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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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