Tag Archives: Harlem Blogs

Former Harlem mosque turning into luxury rentals 

Posted on July 15, 2016 | 10 comments


Does anyone remember this Harlem space on Frederick Douglass Blvd between 115 and 116th Street? It used to be a place of worship, a mosque. Now there are signs up on the scaffold that says the space is being turned into luxury rentals! Great, right?

This space probably would have been more ideal for affordable housing since it’s right in the thick of where all the change is happening. Is anyone surprised? Probably not.

How many luxury this and that do we need for this area? Oh I forgot, I’m in New York! There’s no such thing as affordable housing!

Have a great weekend!

10 Comments

Posted in 116th Street, apartments, business, Community, Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, Harlem bloggers, Harlem blogs, Harlem businesses, Harlem commercial real estate,, Harlem real estate,, HarlemGal

Tagged , , ,

Spend Easter Sunday at Harlem Shake

Posted on March 27, 2015 | 1 comment

No plans for Easter? How about stopping by Harlem Shake on Lenox Avenue and 124th Street? Harlem Shake is offering one of two specialty milkshakes: Funny Bunny (hazelnut chocolate) and Kool Peeps(pistachio). Also, customers will receive a 10 precent discount off their order if they come in their Easter clothes, i.e. dresses, suits and hats!

 

And starting now, customers who stop in with their families will receive an Easter egg coloring page with purchase. Young Harlem Shake fans (12 and under) are encouraged to get creative with their designs and submit their eggs to a coloring contest. Three winners will be chosen on Easter Sunday and their festive creations will be proudly displayed in the Harlem Shake windows, along with winning either a $50 or $25 gift card!


See you at Harlem Shake!

  

 

1 Comment

Posted in Events, food, Harlem, Harlem bloggers, Harlem blogs, Harlem businesses, Harlem restaurants, Harlem Shake, HarlemGal, kids, Lenox Avenue

Tagged , , ,

Easter Egg Hunt in Harlem March 28, Free

Posted on March 24, 2015 | Leave a comment
IMG_1620-0
Meet the Easter Bunny this weekend in Harlem! There is an Easter Egg Hunt planned this Saturday for kids 1-8 where fun games will be offered along with the opportunity to meet and have a photo with the Easter Bunny. To attend, a registration is required. See details below:
 
Place: P.S. 76 Gymnasium – 220 W. 121st Street
Cost: FREE
To Register: www.HarlemEggHunt.com
 
This event is sponsored by Renaissance Church, however there is nothing religious about the event. The goal is to serve families in the community.
 

Leave a comment

Posted in Community, Events, Free!, Harlem, Harlem bloggers, Harlem blogs, HarlemGal, kids

Tagged , , ,

Marcus Samuelsson’s next restaurant opening? Harlem’s restaurant row says NYT

Posted on December 3, 2014 | 1 comment

While we were all enjoying our Thanksgiving holiday, Harlem’s celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson decided to break news to The New York Times that week about his next restaurant opening in Harlem, which will be where else….but on Harlem’s restaurant row, aka Frederick Douglass Blvd. from 110th Street to 125th. The actual location will be on the southwest corner of 116th Street and FDB–right by Harlem Tavern and Silvana. The name will be Streetbird Rotisserie. His first Harlem establishment is Red Rooster. All the info above was confirmed by his PR rep.

When I learned of this news, the things that came to mind was why not open a place on FDB to begin with? And why open a restaurant there now?

Opening is set for Spring 2015, which in the restaurant business means Summer or Fall 2015!

So much for that diner my readers keep asking for! It ain’t happening.

IMG_9512.PNG

IMG_9504.JPG

IMG_9511.JPG

IMG_9506.JPG

1 Comment

Posted in 116th Street, Bars, business, celebrities, drinks, food, Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, Harlem bloggers, Harlem blogs, Harlem businesses, Harlem Restaurant Row, Harlem restaurants, Harlem Tavern, HarlemGal, Red Rooster Harlem, restaurant row, restaurants, Silvana, Streetbird Rotisserie Harlem, Where to dine in Harlem

Tagged , , , , , , , ,

Update: Lighthouse Fish Market aiming to open in May in Harlem

Posted on April 27, 2014 | 2 comments

This past week we told you about a fish market opening in Harlem on 131st Street and FDB. We have more details. The name of the place will be Lighthouse Fish Market. It will be offering fresh fish with the option to have it steamed, grilled or broiled, seasonal veggies, and side orders available will be Mac n cheese, candid yams, and greens with traditional shrimp and grits on Sundays. Also, Lighthouse plans to have chef specials throughout week.

If all goes as planned, the place will open in mid to late May at 131st Street and FDB.

20140427-213932.jpg

2 Comments

Posted in Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, Harlem bloggers, Harlem blogs, Harlem businesses, Harlem restaurants, HarlemGal

Tagged , , , , , ,

Fish market coming to Harlem on 131st Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd

Posted on April 25, 2014 | Leave a comment

Word has it that a new fish market will be opening in Harlem on 131st Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd. We hear construction is completed. However, the place needs to pass inspection. Stay tuned. As more information becomes available, we will pass along.

20140425-101351.jpg

20140425-101359.jpg

20140425-101407.jpg

Leave a comment

Posted in business, Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, Harlem bloggers, Harlem blogs, Harlem businesses, HarlemGal

Tagged , , , , , ,

Awesome Actor Denzel Washington dines in Harlem at The Park 112

Posted on March 17, 2014 | Leave a comment

Golden Globe, Tony, Academy Award Actor Denzel Washington decided to head uptown this past weekend for some good grub in Harlem. Where did he go? To Harlem restaurant row’s The Park 112. Not a bad choice, Denzel! We hear he ordered the Brick Chicken and Branzino dish, but no drinks! Hey, when you’re on Broadway performing in Raisin in the Sun, ya gotta eat and drink well.

Let’s not forget that Denzel Washington is familiar with the streets of Harlem. A few years back, he was in Central Harlem filming American Gangster.

Other celebs, models and well-known athletes have made their way up to Harlem to The Park 112 as well, such as Kobe Bryant, Jessica White, and Mekhai Phifer of ER. Again, don’t take our word. Go to their Instagram account! All the evidence is there!

20140317-104912.jpg

Leave a comment

Posted in Harlem

Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Study cello with member of famous Ahn Trio, audition at Harlem School of the Arts May 5-9

Posted on March 14, 2014 | Leave a comment

1978618_10152202104707834_491915247_n

A reader from Bozeman, Montana/Jakarta, Indonesia sent in a unique story tip to share. The cellist from the famous Ahn Trio, three Julliard-trained sisters (Lucia on the piano, Angella on the violin, and Maria on the cello) who have “earned a distinguished reputation for embracing 21st century classical music,” is offering an opportunity to train with her for FREE! How does a musician get to study with Maria from Ahn Trio? If you are between the ages of 12-18, you will need to audition during the Harlem School of the Arts Prep Auditions, which will take place May 5-9. The individual(s) chosen will be able to study-tuition free with Maria for a whole year!

The Harlem School of the Arts Prep Auditions is an annual event, which covers other instruments, theater, dance and visual arts! Check out HSA website to learn more. And learn more about Ahn Trio by going here.

Leave a comment

Posted in art and culture, Community, education, Events, Free!, Harlem, Harlem bloggers, Harlem blogs, HarlemGal, music, New York, New York City, NYC, Things to do with kids in Harlem

Tagged , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Laundromat Project offering Spring Break art class for Harlem middle school kids April 14-18

Posted on March 10, 2014 | Leave a comment

Need a kid project for Spring Break? Here’s a suggestion! The Laundromat Project is offering a five-1918445_2334299day art class for Harlem middle-school kids from April 14th to 18th, which is Spring Break for NYC public schools. The art class begins at 9:30 am and runs to 3 pm. During this time, students will learn how to silkscreen and print with linoleum plates, and visit local museums and artist studios.

If you don’t have anything scheduled for your kids during Spring Break, this program is a nice option filled with art making and creative expression.

The deadline to apply was today, but it has been extended to March 24. Interested parents should apply here.

Leave a comment

Posted in 116th Street, art and culture, Community, Events, Harlem, Harlem bloggers, Harlem blogs, HarlemGal, kids, Things to do in Harlem, Things to do with kids in Harlem, Youth

Tagged , , , , , , , ,

Custom Fuel Pizza is open to the public in Harlem

Posted on February 26, 2014 | 2 comments


I went by Custom Fuel Pizza this afternoon since today is the day it opened in Harlem on 123rd and FDB. I ordered the classic pizza with wheat crust, sausage and garlic cheese. It was yummy.

The place looks great too. The interior is fun and very welcoming. And ordering pizza is…oh so simple. Just follow the five steps!

Custom Fuel Pizza is a nice addition to Harlem’s restaurant row. Go check the place out yourself and let us know what you think!

Custom Fuel Pizza Harlem
2288 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
646-524-5636

2 Comments

Posted in Custom Fuel Pizza Harlem, food, Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, Harlem bloggers, Harlem blogs, Harlem Restaurant Row, HarlemGal, restaurant row, restaurants

Tagged , , , , , , , , ,