Harlem’s restaurant row, Frederick Douglass Blvd., has its own map and alliance group

Posted on January 29, 2012 | 1 comment

It’s official…again! Frederick Douglass Blvd in Harlem from 110th to 125th Street, also known as restaurant row, has its very own map, according to The New York Daily News. And the folks behind the map is an alliance group called Frederick Douglass Boulevard Alliance (FDBA). Check out the map below. It mentions all existing businesses from 110th to 124th Street. The map does not include up and coming places on FDB, such as the Harlem Food Bar or Marcos Leatherlab, the cobbler store.

Lia San Filippo, co-owner of 5 and Diamond Harlem restaurant and co-president of the recently formed FDBA, tells the Daily News “the map was created to help people know that Harlem is here and helps customers find us more easily.” Amen Lia!

Back in 2008, I wrote a blog posting asking if FDB is turning into Harlem’s restaurant row? Looks like we have our answer not only in a map but in the form of an alliance group!

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Drew Barrymore dines at Rao’s in East Harlem? Get outta here!

Posted on January 27, 2012 | Leave a comment

According to Popsugar.com, actress Drew Barrymore headed uptown to Harlem last night (Jan 26), along with her fiancé Will Kopelman, to dine at Rao’s with friends! Oh la la! As most of us know, to get into Rao’s one needs a reservation, which is hard to get, or one needs to get in with a member to eat there. Clearly, Hollywood has an open-ended reservation at Rao’s or Drew hangs with folks who have a membership. Must be nice!

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Harlem Savour of Seafood is open for business

Posted on January 26, 2012 | 3 comments

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A reader has let us know that the old spot where Just Wingin It use to be in Harlem, has been turned upside down and a new eating place has arisen. It’s called Harlem Savour of Seafood and they are open for customers to come in and order-seven days a week. Apparently the place opened this past weekend.

I looked for them online and so far their website is not up, and I can’t seem to find them on Facebook or Twitter. Hmm? I’m sure they’ll be up and online soon.

In the meantime, here is a copy of their menu incase you want to try them out now. Hope you can see the menu!
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Fat Chef premieres January 26 featuring Harlem’s own, Melba of Melba’s Restaurant

Posted on January 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

Thursday, January 26 is a big day for Harlem’s own, Melba of Melba’s Restaurant located on the corner of 114th Street and FDB in Harlem. First, Melba will be on The View, which starts at 10 a.m. on Channel 7. Then later in the evening, Melba will be appearing on the Food Networks’ Fat Chef starting at 10 p.m. on Channel 50 for Time Warner subscribers. Fat Chef will be showing every Thursday for the next couple of weeks.

Let’s all turn out and support Melba by watching her at 10 a.m on ABC’s The View. Then 12 hours later at 10 p.m. on Fat Chef.

Catch you on the tube Melba!

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You’re invited to a Harlem brunch with the Divas of Making our People Healthier

Posted on January 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

The ladies of Divas, MPH, a non profit whose goal is to help improve the health and wellness of women, their families, and their communities, would like to invite all of you HarlemGals for brunch this Saturday, January 28th at Londel’s Supper Club. Divas, MPH is holding its second annual New Year, New You women’s empowerment brunch in Harlem. This year’s brunch, which starts at noon, is centered around the non profits’ 2012 theme, “Be more. Do more. Live more.”

The Divas, MPH Harlem brunch will feature a scrumptious buffet with a menu of traditional, savory breakfast items including homestyle eggs, beef sausage, and homefries; as well as lunch favorites including a southern-style fried whiting and fresh garden salad. Guests will also enjoy complimentary mimosas, special guests favors, guided goal setting activities, and a dynamic keynote address from psychiatrist, and wellness coach, Dr. Janet Taylor.

To hang with the Divas, MPH in Harlem, click here to purchase tickets for this event happening this coming Saturday, Jan 28th!

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Harlem Holistic Center hosting Skechers’ event January 28

Posted on January 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

There is a Skechers event happening in Harlem! If you have ever wanted to demo Skechers shoes while working out, head on over to Harlem Holistic Center, located at 115 West 128th Street, this coming Saturday, January 28th. They will be hosting an opportunity to demo Skechers’ new GoRun shoes while taking a Boot Camp class with one of Harlem Holistic Center’s trainer!  After the demo, there will be goody bags, snacks, and a raffle for a free pair of Skechers’ shoes.  To attend the event, the cost is $15.

Harlem Holistic Center is also offering specials now through the end of January, such as $40 for 1 month unlimited yoga, $40 for 1 month unlimited kickboxing, $30 for 1 month Yin/Yang Boot Camp.

To learn more about this event or the specials at Harlem Holistic Center, call 646-477-1421.

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Melba’s Restaurant located in Harlem to be on ABC’s The View this week

Posted on January 23, 2012 | 6 comments


I just read on Facebook that the fabulous woman behind Melba’s Restaurant, i.e. Melba, will be on The View this coming Thursday, January 26 at 11 AM. That is so awesome! I think the show should be called, that day, the HarlemGal’s show! Why? Two awesome ladies, who reside in Harlem, will be sitting side by side, Sherri Shepard and Melba! Can’t wait to watch The View this Thursday!

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My photos of President Obama appearing at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem

Posted on January 20, 2012 | Leave a comment



I had the privilege and delight of attending a fundraiser to re-elect President Obama at Harlem’s Apollo Theater (read actual tweets here). The event was filled with great entertainment from Lin-Manuel Miranda MCing, to India Arie performing, to the Rev. Al Green blessing us with his singing sermon. And yes, POTUS Obama sang too, i.e. Let’s Stay Together. Here are a few photos from the Jan. 19 event at the Apollo. Hope you like them! Enjoy!

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Marcos Leatherlab Shoe Repair coming to Harlem’s Frederick Douglass Blvd

Posted on January 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

Looks like one business person is going to mix it up on Harlem’s Frederick Douglass Blvd by not open up a dining establishment, but by opening up a shoe repair store. Marcos Leatherlab has paper signage up on one of the retail spaces in the Gateway Tower/Condos saying they are coming soon! How soon? I don’t know. Hopefully in 2012.

I checked out Marcos Leatherlab’s website and it says they are a long time family shoe repair business from the Bronx.

I think this is a nice change to the area and a much-needed service. It is not a diner, which some people have left comments here asking for, but for those that need shoe repair close by this should help. What do you think? Do we need a cobbler in this part of Harlem?

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More tickets available to see President Obama at Harlem’s famous Apollo Theater, January 19

Posted on January 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

I just checked out the Facebook page of Harlem4Obama and its says there are more $100 tickets available to the January 19 event, which is The Obama Victory Fund Concert. Go to this link here and get your $100, $300 or $5000 tickets. They just added more this evening.

I am going with another fellow Harlemite. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I don’t want to miss it! Hope you will join me in seeing President Obama at the Apollo!

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