Say it’s not so, Red Rooster Harlem graded a C

Posted on July 10, 2011 | 2 comments


I am reading in The New York Daily News today (Sunday) that our Red Rooster Harlem was graded a…gasp…C from the New York City Department of Health. Say it ain’t so? I was there last week along with my companion and, as always, the food was outstanding. Also, patrons can see the kitchen when you walk in and if you are seated right by it inside it’s in full view. The Red Rooster kitchen appears to look like a Mercedes of kitchens run by only the best drivers. I cannot believe this and agree with the person quoted in the article: “If this [Red Rooster Harlem] is a C, then how do dirty jerk chicken joints in Flatbush get A’s? This place has a brand-new kitchen. I’ve seen it.”

I have no doubt that Marcus Samuelsson and his team are “on it.” Given how driven of a team they are, they will not rest until they get that A. Count on it!

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Rent spikes in Harlem

Posted on July 9, 2011 | 2 comments

Harlem is a Nike symbol or an arrow shooting straight up on a graph when it comes to the rental market for apartments. According to The Wall Street Journal, Harlem, along with the Financial District, share a statistic at the moment being that they are seeing the largest rent increases during the last year. Rental prices in both of these Manhattan areas are up more than 15 percent year-over-year.

The article states “the average Harlem apartment rent was $2,055 a month during the second quarter, up $333 from a year earlier. These rent averages include dwellings of all sizes – studios, as well as one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.”

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Want to work at Harlem Tavern?

Posted on July 9, 2011 | Leave a comment

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If you are looking for work and have experience in high volume restaurants, head on over to Harlem Tavern, located on the corner of 116th and Frederick Douglass Blvd., with your resume! They are looking for people with 2 to 3 years of experience in working in the restaurant business.

Please pass this along to anyone who know who is looking for work and would like to work at Harlem Tavern! Have a great weekend!

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Shop farmers market and practice yoga in Harlem

Posted on July 8, 2011 | 2 comments

Friends of Morningside Park, Community Markets and Land Yoga are putting the tag terms, health and wellness, community and grocery shopping in action. This weekend (July 9th) they are starting outdoor yoga in Morningside Park. From 4 to 5 pm, you can practice yoga under the big blue Harlem sky with Lara from Land Yoga at the 110th St and Manhattan Ave entrance. This free class will be held at the same time every week, weather permitting. So bring your own mat and dristi (focus) to the park.

And also bring your grocery list! The Morningside Farmers Market opens at 9 am sharp!

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Attend Live@1220 Fifth in Spanish Harlem

Posted on July 8, 2011 | 2 comments

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For the third summer in a row, the Museum of the City of New York will host its eight-week music series on its outdoor terrace overlooking Fifth Avenue and Central Park. The series called “LIVE@1220 Fifth” will take place Wednesday evenings from July 13 through August 31 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Admission includes after-hours access to the Museum as well as one complimentary cocktail or refreshment.

This year’s lineup of DJ sets and live bands, features local New York artists from many musical genres, including jazz, hip hop, rock and roll, Afrofusion, Latin jazz, boogie-woogie, and more! Below is the music schedule:

July 13: Sophia Urista soul, funk, and blues
July 20: Bobby Sanabria & Quarteto Aché Latin jazz
July 27: Baby Soda street jazz
August 3: Juliana Riccardi Band alternative rock and ethereal pop
August 10: Mamarazzi featuring Precision Dance Troupe African-rhythm-infused funk music
August 17: The Tickled Pinks retro boogie-woogie
August 24: DJ Devon Craig Johnson jazz, hip hop, and modern pop
August 31: The KNOX Band featuring Carla Scott pop, rock, and funk hits

Admission is $15 for non-members and $10 for Museum members. To purchase your tickets, go to MCNY.org.

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‘Secret Agent’ buys in Harlem

Posted on July 7, 2011 | 2 comments

According to The New York Observer, Harlem is getting a “secret agent.” Well, actually Fifth on the Park is. Apparently, Glen Sergeon Jr., who got him dubbed the “Secret Agent” by Forbes magazine back in May has said goodbye to his Greenwich Village penthouse for a three-bedroom apartment in the condo tower Fifth on the Park. Records show that the Secret Agent himself paid $1.42 million for his new place on the 20th floor of the 28-story building located near Marcus Garvey Park at 120th Street.

The article mentions that Fifth on the Park is the tallest apartment building in Harlem and the Secret Agent’s “new 1,884-square-foot home offers all the modern amenities, such as state of the art kitchens with granite counter tops, washer/dryers, central air conditioner and heating systems, cherry wood floors, oversized windows, 9 – 10′ ceiling heights, marble baths with soaking tubs and custom closets.” And the Secret Agent is getting a deal. There are almost no taxes to pay, due to the 421-a program.

Hope the residents at Fifth on the Park are excited about having a “secret agent” living in their building. Maybe they will dub him the James Bond of Harlem?

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SUBSCRIBE and CONTACT HarlemGal Inc.

Posted on July 7, 2011 | 3 comments

Follow HarlemGal and her blog posts by subscribing via email. This function is located on the lower right hand side of the blog page or better yet, send her feedback, or story ideas by clicking on the contact link located at the top of the page.

If these options are not your thing, feel free to reach out through twitter, tumblr or Facebook!

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Harlem real estate progress report: Windows on 123 sold out and 88 Morningside half remaining

Posted on July 7, 2011 | 2 comments

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The Harlem real estate sector continues to progress even though the markets in general appear to be down on all other fronts. Two properties in Harlem are meeting their mark given the uncertain times. According to Halstead Property Development, the first phase of a two-building development, Windows on 123 Apartments, a luxury condominium development in Harlem, is sold out and that the launch of sales has begun at Windows on 123 Lofts, the development’s nearby sister property. Windows on 123 is a 34-unit luxury residential development located at 117 and 129 West 123rd Street near Lenox Avenue.

88 Morningside

West of the Windows on 123 is 88 Morningside. They had a successful month in June as well. More than 50 percent of the units are sold in this new Harlem condo building and it is one of the fastest selling new developments in Harlem.

If you’re looking for a downtown loft-like apartment, Windows on 123 might be worth the visit or if you want to have park views, 88 Morningside offers that. It is located along Morningside Park, which is a gorgeous park! And that’s my Harlem real estate progress report!

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High end fashion brand Balenciaga shoots new ads in a Harlem church

Posted on July 6, 2011 | 1 comment

According to Harper’s Bazaar and Fashionista.com, Balenciaga’s new ads were shot in a Harlem church. But what church? Can anyone tell from the photo below which church the model in the left hand side is photographed in?

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See ‘Freeing Silvia Baraldini’ tonight at Maysles Cinema in Harlem

Posted on July 6, 2011 | 1 comment

The director of Changing Face of Harlem has informed us that there is an interesting film playing tonight at the Maysles Cinema, located at 343 Lenox Avenue. For one night only, see award-winning Freeing Silvia Baraldini tonight, July 6th, at 7 p.m.

The film is about an Italian national who was arrested in the 80’s and sentenced to 43 years in prison in part for her participation in helping to free a Black Panther from prison.

To read more about the film and purchase tickets, go to Maysles Cinema.

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