House and apartment hunters interested in buying or renting their next home in Harlem, Washington Heights, or Inwood are invited to attend the 2017 Uptown Open House Expo on Sunday, May 21, 2017 hosted by the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), its Upper Manhattan Committee, and Experience Harlem. This free, public event, sponsored by Chase Bank, provides a special opportunity for home seekers to conveniently view through a self-guided tour, cooperative, condominium, and townhouse listings being offered for sale exclusively through REBNY members. REBNY members will also show exclusive rental unit availabilities in new development properties with 10 units or more. The #LiveUptown event, also supported by First Republic Bank and State Farm Insurance, will kick off in Harlem with a free breakfast and Meet & Greet information session from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at The Cecil (210 West 118th Street at the corner of St. Nicholas Avenue) where attendees will receive the Uptown Open House Expo Listings Packet and be able to ask questions to local brokers and financing representatives. Attendees can also pick up the Listings Packet and Guide in Washington Heights at the State Farm Office (740 West 181st Street, between Ft. Washington Avenue and Magaw Place) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on May 21st. REGISTER FOR THE MEET & GREET DOWNLOAD THE EXPERIENCE HARLEM APP from iTunes or Google Play to view all listings. All listings will be shown from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 21st. Please note listings are subject to change. Confirm availability at check-in or via this website and/or app the day of the event. CLICK HERE TO VIEW HARLEM LISTINGS CLICK HERE TO VIEW WASHINGTON HEIGHTS & INWOOD LISTINGS #Condos #cultural #Townhouses #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #HarlemRealEstate #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #Coops #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

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Weekly we’re highlighting the local businesses and virtual experiences offered by our local community while staying safely at home.  Drop by our Facebook wall and let us know how you’re doing, what you’re excited about, and be sure to help us spread the word. Motivation Monday Play in the Sunshine Yoga Can’t go outside? Then go within. As these stressful times make it increasingly difficult to find tranquility & relaxation in our lives, one of the few options left is to create a peaceful haven in our home. Set your week off right with Play in the Sunshine Yoga offering daily 26 and 2 yoga classes. Mindful Harlem Get in-touch with your inner peace. Mindful Harlem invites you to meditate live via Zoom on Wednesday nights at 8 PM and Saturday Mornings at 9:00 AM. Can’t make it?  You can view their meditations and yoga sessions at you leisure on Youtube. Find more ways to search within here. JTW Fit Get in. Go Hard. Get out. Join JTW Fit. Harlem‘s first boutique fitness studio of its kind is now in your home. This #MotivationMonday, and each day this week, you’re able to participate in up to 20 classes built for multiple levels of fitness. Reach your fitness goals during quarantine here. Takeout Tuesday Sylvia’s Sylvia’s world-famous bar-b-que ribs drowned in Sylvia’s original sassy sauce OR  & stewed turkey wings on a bed of homemade cornbread dressing? The type of hard decisions we welcome. Take advantage of free delivery on Uber Eats and get Sylvia’s world famous soul food brought to you at home! Lolo’s Seafood Shack Lolo’s Seafood Shack is where Caribbean food meets Cape Cod meets your Harlem home. Ever had crispy shrimp w/ creamy ghost pepper glaze? Try it today! Order for contactless delivery & take out in seconds! Now offering alcoholic drinks. Find out how to treat your yourself this & every #takeouttuesday here. Tastings NYC You deserve to relax and enjoy a menu that deliver a modern twist on classic cuisines of the world. Tastings NYC, Gaudir and Mountain Bird specialize in fine dining, food beverage and service to fit the style of your entertaining needs. Let Tastings organize tailored, small or large virtual cocktails and meals while we’re together apart. Mother’s Day is just as special, even apart. Celebrate with a spring menu, wine, champagne, a flower bouquet and macarons delivered from Tastings NYC. Find out how to treat your yourself this & every #takeouttuesday here. Wellness Wednesday Serengeti Tea’s and Spices If you’re feeling less lively than usual, you can count on their ginger turmeric body immune booster to perk you up! The world of aroma and flavor have no limits, get it in your home from Serengeti Tea’s and Spices for your wellness while sheltering in place. Ginjan Cafe Ginjan Cafe has been able to donate over 700 bottles of Ginjan organic ginger juice, to Harlem Hospital. You can be a supporter by donating a bottle for a health care worker for $4. You also purchase a 6 pack of their signature immune boosting ginger juice for yourself. Super fast home delivery anywhere in NYC or to anywhere in the US & Canada. Lyn-Genet’s Kitchen Lyn-Genet’s Kitchen has a healthy recipe for us to try at home. Create their top selling PLT: portobello and pico de gallo. YUM. Mushrooms are a rich source of vitamin D, a necessary nutrient for immune function. Ingredients: 2 medium portobello mushrooms, stem cut off 1/2 cup flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon thyme sea salt and pepper to taste avocado oil for frying Directions: Peel the skin off of the portobello. Dredge the portobello in the flour, dip them in the egg and then into a mixture of the panko breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Pour a 1/2 inch of oil in a cast iron skillet on medium high. Fry until crispy brown. Lyn-Genet’s Kitchen is open for takeout Wed, Fri and Sun 4pm to 8pm. Thirsty Thursday Harlem Hops Serving the widest array and freshest selection of beers in Harlem, let Harlem Hops supply the drinks for all the Instagram live parties you’ve been attending. 67 Orange Be you own favorite bartender. Enjoy #quarantineandcocktais at home with 67 Orange at-home kits. They’re making sure a great drink is a click away.  Inquire about their specialty Jack Daniels cocktail this #thirstythursday. Harlem wineries and restaurants are quenching your thirst with delivery here. Vinateria NYC Quench your thirst with a pear margarita or old fashioned cocktail from Vinateria NYC. If wine, is more fitting for your taste this #thirstythursday, take a trip to the Mediterranean. View their wine like which represents a tour around the countries on the Mediterranean coast.  Full wine list is 20% off. Find which Harlem wineries & restaurants are delivering here. Family Friday The Boys and Girls Club of Harlem Let’s have #FamilyFriday fun as we embark on a Historic Harlem Scavenger Hunt with The Boys and Girls Club of Harlem! This scavenger hunt will expose students to the rich history and culture that exists within their local neighborhoods (Central Harlem and Sugar Hill/Hamilton Heights). Get the kids together and explore from home here. The Boys and Girls Club of Harlem Play board games and card games. Video games are fun but playing actual board or card games is a good way to bring everyone in the house together and lift everyone’s spirits. For children, games can help them develop a stronger sense of individuality and creativity. If you do not have games in your home, click this link, http://ow.ly/gjnO50zqUjI , for the nine boardless, cardless games you can play as a family. #FamilyFridays is brought to you by Boys & Girls Club of Harlem.  Visit bgcharlem.org/blog/categories/resources for virtual academic enrichment programming, homeschooling tips, wellness advice and more. Service Saturday Sylvia’s Restaurant  and Melba’s Sylvia’s Restaurant and Melba’s has been doing good for the neighborhood! They’re brought much-needed comfort to Harlem Hospital, donating dozens of meals to health care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak. Both iconic Harlem restaurants joined the #HarlemFoodPantry Grocery Pick Up in partnership with Harlem Park to Park to supply free groceries for Harlem/Upper Manhattan hospitality and restaurant workers affected by the shutdown. West Harlem Group Assistance The Communities for Healthy Food at West Harlem Group Assistance team works hard daily to make sure that the food hub is ready to service residents. ⁠During the COVID-19 outbreak, the food hub serves as an integral part of their response action as a Food Bank for NYC. Making dry food products available to residents is part of what they offer. Not registered with CfHF? No problem. They will serve any and everybody as long as they are able to. Visit whgainc.org for more information. Spiritual Sunday First Corinthians Baptist Church Being able to get the service from home leaves you with no excuses. Revive and uplift your spirit. Tune in to First Corinthians Baptist Church from the comfort of your living room sofa. Convent Avenue Baptist Church. Wake up your spirit with Convent Avenue Baptist Church. Stream their live Sunday school and worship service from home here. Be #togetherapart in spirit. See a list of Harlem churches with live streaming services here. Sundae Sermon Let’s uplift our spirits at the virtual Sundae Sermon with DJ Stormin Norman. The Sundae Sermon music festival soulfully supports and strengthens diverse communities. Let’s celebrate life while dancing and singing to disco, funk, soul, reggae, old school hip-hop, and Afro house remixes on Instagram Live. We want to know about your week. Drop your comments and thumbs up, double tap & retweet on all experienceHarlem social platforms. Let’s be social! #takeouttuesday #ThirstyThursday #FCBC #IntheSpiritSunday #Sylvias #MondayMotivation #HarlemHops #Yoga #SerengetiTeas #WellnessWednesday

Harlem, we heard that you want to support Black businesses & learn more about the rich history of our home. We have the solution! Here’s your Black Harlem guide to taste, hear, see, shop and EXPERIENCE Harlem in 2020*.  You can support in multiple categories: arts & culture, clothing and accessories, food and drink, fitness, gift shops and more. Experience Harlem has always celebrated and highlighted black-owned businesses. Now’s your chance to plan your 2020 adventure in your own backyard! Like, love, & share this listing with your fellow Harlemites. *Disclaimer: Hours & availability are subject to change due to COVID-19. Please contact the business/organization prior to a physical visit to ensure service. SEE Galleries Essie Green Galleries 419A Convent Ave 212 368 9635 www.essiegreengalleries.com Hamilton Landmark Galleries 467 W 144th St 212 281 7667 www.harlemaa.org Rio II Gallery 583 Riverside Dr, 7th Fl 212 568 2030 www.bhc.org/art/rio2 The Long Gallery 2073 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 646 559 8368 www.long.gallery Kente Royal Gallery 2373 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd 347 421 2006 www.kenteroyalgallery.com Historic Landmarks Duke Ellington Memorial 110th St & 5th Ave 212 310 6600 www.nycgovparks.org Frederick Douglass Memorial 110th St & Frederick Douglass Blvd www.nycgovparks.org Hamilton Heights Historic District 142nd – 145th Sts, Amsterdam – St Nicholas Aves Mount Morris Park Historic District 119th – 124th Sts, Lenox Ave – Mount Morris Park W www.mmpcia.org Strivers’ Row 138th – 139th Sts btwn Adam Clayton Powell, Jr & Frederick Douglass Blvds Swing Low: Harriett Tubman Memorial 121st St at Frederick Douglass Blvd & St Nicholas Ave Museums/Cultural Institutions Audubon Ballroom Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center 3940 Broadway 212 568 1341 www.theshabazzcenter.net El Museo del Barrio 1230 5th Ave 212 831 7272 www.elmuseo.org Harlem School of the Arts 645 St Nicholas Ave 212 926 4100 www.harlemschoolofthearts.org Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Lenox Ave 212 491 2200 www.nypl.org Studio Museum in Harlem 144 W 125th St 212 864 4500 www.studiomuseum.org Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling 898 St Nicholas Ave 212 335 0004 www.sugarhillmuseum.org The National Jazz Museum in Harlem 58 W 129th St 212 348 8300 www.jazzmuseuminharlem.org Performance Aaron Davis Hall The City College of New York 160 Convent Ave 212 650 6900 www.adhatccny.org Classical Theatre of Harlem 566 W 159th St, #44 347 688 6304 www.classicaltheatreofharlem.org Dance Theatre of Harlem 466 W 152nd St 212 690 2800 www.dancetheatreofharlem.org Harlem Stage 150 Convent Ave 212 281 9240 www.harlemstage.org Mama Foundation for the Arts 149 W 126th St 212 280 1045 www.mamafoundation.org National Black Theatre 2031 5th Ave 212 722 3800 www.nationalblacktheatre.org New Heritage Theater Group 253 W 138th St 212 926 0104 www.newhertitagetheater.org Movies/Film ImageNation/Raw Space 2031 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 212 340 1874 www.imagenation.us MIST 46 W 116th St 212 828 6478 www.mistharlem.com Theaters Apollo Theater 253 W 125th St 212 531 5305 www.apollotheater.com The Riverside Theatre 91 Claremont Ave 212 870 6784 www.theriversidetheatre.net HEAR Music American Legion Post #398 248 W 132nd St Facebook Jazzmobile 91 Claremont Ave 212 866 4900 www.jazzmobile.org Paris Blues 2021 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd www.parisbluesharlem.com Showman’s Jazz Club 375 W 125th St 212 864 8941 Facebook Sundae Sermon www.sundaesermon.com SHOP Apparel/Accessories Bow Tai Children’s Boutique 347 258 0241 www.bowtainyc.com Flamekeepers Hat Club 273 W 121st St 212 531 3542 www.flamekeepershatclub.com Harlem Haberdashery 245 Lenox Ave 646 707 0070 www.harlemhaberdashery.com Harlem’s Heaven Boutique 2538 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 212 491 7706 www.harlemsheaven.com Hats by Bunn 2283 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 212 694 3590 www.hatsbybunn.com The Brownstone 24 E 125th St 212 996 7980 www.thebrownstonewoman.com Beauty/Grooming Bibi Salon 2220 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 932 2220 www.bibisalonnyc.com Brazilian Babes 2285 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 347 954 9994 www.brazilianbabesllc.com Curly Textured Bar 115 Edgecombe Ave 917 261 6717 www.simpleebeautiful.com Denny Moe’s 2496 Frederick Douglass Blvd 646 423 5981 www.dennymoe.com Honey Salon 174 St Nicholas Ave 212 663 0100 www.honeysalonnyc.com Levels 425 W 125th St 212 663 6144 www.levelsbarbershop.com Opulence Waxing Spa 2130 Adam Clayton Powell Jr, Blvd Suite 115 917 999 5918 www.opulencewax.com YSB Salon 2520 Frederick Douglass Blvd 646 767 0034 www.ysbsalon.com Children Grandma’s Place 84 W 120th St 212 360 6776 www.grandmasplaceinharlem.com Harlem Pediatric Associates 2256 Second Ave 212 678 5437 Facebook Community Boys & Girls Club of Harlem 521 W 145th St 212 283 6770 www.bgcharlem.org SoHarlem Creative Outlet 1361 Amsterdam Ave, Ste 340 212 222 2792 www.soharlem.org Flowers Barbara’s Flowers 2522 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 234 3211 www.harlemflowers.com Franz James Floral Boutique 2114 Frederick Douglas Blvd 212 531 1400 www.fjfloral.com Health/Fitness Harlem Chi Community Acupuncture 360 W 125th St, 2nd Fl 212 280 7900 www.harlemchi.com Harlem Cycle 2350 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 646 404 2891 www.harlem-cycle.com I Love Kickboxing 47 W 116th St 347 344 6220 www.ilovekickboxingharlemny.com JTW FIT 2235 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd 203 936-8326 www.getjtwfit.com Urban Yoga Foundation 549 W 152nd St 212 234 2371 www.urbanyogafoundation.org Home/Gifts NiLu 191 Lenox Ave 646 964 4926 www.shopnilu.com Yara Imports 2 W 125th St 212 289 3842 ww.yaraafricanfabrics.com Services Cohen’s Fashion Optical 86 W 125th St 212 996 2676 www.cohensfashionoptical.com George Shelby White, DDS, FACP 45 W 132 St, Ste 1N 212 862 9600 Dr. Merrick’s Dental Studio 260 W 139th St 212 281 1283 www.drmerrickdds.com Harlem Center for Aesthetic Dentistry 470 Lenox Ave, Suite 1D Lenox Terrace Apartments 347 894 5730 www.harlemdentistry.com Mia’s Bathhouse for Pets 247 W 145th St 212 694 8607 SCHOP! Personalized In-Home Food Service 917 689 7106 www.SCHOPnyc.com Sudsy Water 2394 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 347 366 8079 www.sudsywater.com TASTE American Belle Harlem 2363 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 347 819 4076 www.belleharlem.com Chocolat Restaurant Lounge 2223 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 222 4545 www.chocolatharlem.com Field Trip 109 Lenox Ave 917 639 3919 www.fieldtripnyc.com Greedy Pot 1944 Adam Clayton Powell Jr, Blvd 917 675 7676 www.facebook.com/greedypot1 Lolo’s Seafood Shack 303 W 116th St 646 649 3356 www.lolosseafoodshack.com Melba’s 300 W 114th St 212 864 7777 www.melbasrestaurant.com Red Rooster/Ginny’s Supper Club 310 Lenox Ave 212 792 9001 www.redroosterharlem.com Renaissance 2245 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 646 838 7604 www.renaissance-harlem.com Reverence 2592 Frederick Douglass Blvd reverence.nyc Ruby’s Vintage 2340 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 646 454 9899 rubysvintageharlem.com The Row 2374 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 646 767 9582 www.therowharlem.com Bakery Lee Lee’s Bakery 283 W 118th St 917 493 6633 www.leeleesrugelach.com Make My Cake 2380 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 212 234 2344 www.makemycake.com Sweet Chef Southern Style Bakery 122 Hamilton Pl 212 862 5909 Bars/Lounges/Pubs 67 Orange Street 2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 662 2030 www.67orangestreet.com Cove Lounge 325 Lenox Ave 212 665 3455 www.covelounge.com Harlem Hops 2268 Adam Clayton Powell Jr, Blvd 646 998 3444 www.harlemhops.com Moca Lounge 2210 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 665 8081 Caribbean Sisters Cuisine 47 E 124th St www.sisterscuisineharlem.com Patrick’s Place 2835 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 491 7800 www.patricksplaceharlem.com The Edge 101 Edgecombe Ave 212 939 9688 www.edgecafeharlem.com Coffee/Tea/Cafe Ginjan Café 85 E 125th St www.drinkginjan.com Harlem Chocolate Factory 2363 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 646 922 8816 www.harlemchocolatefactory.com NBHD Brulee 2620 Frederick Douglass Blvd www.nbhdbrulee.com Plowshares Coffee Roasters 1351 Amsterdam Ave 646 755 8667 www.plowsharescoffee.com Serengeti Kitchen 22 E 125th St 212 837 1057 www.serengetikitchen.com Sugarhill Creamery 184 Lenox Ave 212 634 9004 www.sugarhillcreamery.com Fast Bites Famous Fish Market 684 St Nicholas Ave 212 491 8323 Harlem Seafood Soul (Food Truck) NE Corner of W 125th St & Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd Instagram Lighthouse Fish Market 2451 Frederick Douglass Blvd www.lighthousefishmarket.com Ethiopian Abyssinia 268 W 135th S 212 281 2673 www.abyssinianyc.com Massawa 1239 Amsterdam Ave 212 663 0505 www.massawanyc.com Tsion Cafe 763 St. Nicholas Avenue 212 234 2070 www.tsioncafe.com Zoma 2084 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 662 0620 www.zomanyc.com French Chez Lucienne 308 Lenox Ave 212 289 5555 www.chezlucienne.com Crepe Master 139 W 116th St 646 559 9224 www.crepemasternyc.com Yatenga French Bistro & Bar‎ 2269 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 212 690 0699‎ www.yatengabistro.com Italian Ristorante Settepani 196 Lenox Ave 917 492 4806 www.settepani.com Vinateria 2211 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 662 8462 www.vinaterianyc.com Latin Amor Cubano 2018 3rd Ave 212 996 1220 www.amorcubanorestaurant.com Cascabel Taqueria 2799 Broadway 212 665 1500 www.nyctacos.com Floridita 2276 12th Ave 212 662 0090 www.harlemsfloridita.net Senegalese Africa Kine Restaurant 2269 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 212 666 9400 www.africakine.com Les Ambassades 2200 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 666 0078 Lenox Saphire 341 Lenox Ave 212 866 9700 www.lenoxsaphireharlem.com Ponty Bistro 2375 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 212 234 6475 www.pontybistroharlem.com Teranga 1280 5th Ave www.itsteranga.com Somalian Safari 219 W 116th St 646 964 4252 www.safariharlem.com Southern/Soul BLVD Bistro 2149 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 678 6200 www.blvdbistrony.com Charles’ Pan Fried Chicken 2461 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 281 1800 Londel’s Supper Club 2620 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 234 6114 www.londelsrestaurant.com Melba’s 300 W 114th St 212 864 7777 www.melbasrestaurant.com Miss Maude’s Spoonbread 366 W 110th St 212 865 6744 www.spoonbreadinc.com Sylvia’s 328 Lenox Ave 212 996 0660 www.sylviasrestaurant.com Vegetarian Seasoned Veg 55 St Nicholas Ave 212 222 0092 www.seasonedvegan.com Uptown Juice Bar 54 E 125th St 212 987 2660 Facebook

There’s no need to travel outside of Harlem to discover the perfect gift this holiday season. With scores of local entrepreneurs, small businesses, artists and artisans, there’s no better place to shop! Although this season is unlike any other prior, gift giving is still a tradition we can uphold to stay in good spirits. Show love to our community while making a loved one smile. Photo: Antoine Debrill KEY GUIDE: Men = M Women = W Kids = K Home = H Pets = P Harlem Haberdashery 245 Lenox Ave, 646 707 0070, www.harlemhaberdashery.com Just stepping inside of Harlem Haberdashery is an experience worth savoring. The retail expression of 5001 Flavors almost exclusively features unique designs; and inventory ranges from unique Ts to more bespoke accessories, like the fast selling two-tone scarf, which can dress up any look. M, W Flamekeepers Hat Club 212 531 3542, www.flamekeepershatclub.com The chapeau is a fine expression of style and cool, and at Flamekeepers, you’re sure to find the perfect fit for the modern man (or woman) in your orbit! Stop here to impress those for whom good taste is a must. M, W The Brownstone 24 E 125th St, 212-996-7980, www.thebrownstonewoman.com The Brownstone dresses women for the important moments in her life with ethnically-inspired fashions like leather trimmed shawls or funky jewelry that are sure to be conversation starters. There are also one-of-a-kind gifts for home and special holiday cards, too. W, H Hrlm Girl https://hrlmgirlapparel.com/ Have a friend who is proud to be born and raised in Harlem? Help them represent Harlem with apparel from Hrlm Girl. From masks to hoodies to tees saying “Made in Harlem”, give the gift of Harlem pride this season. W,M Junny https://junny.nyc/ Junny’s 100% cotton masks prints are lovingly made in Harlem by Junny or her head seamstress. All masks are made with 2 layers of 100% cotton material, most designs have filter pocket. Keep a loved one safe and fashionable all season long. W.M Harlem Chocolate Factory 2363 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. ,https://harlemchocolatefactory.com/ Who wouldn’t love a chocolate bonbon in their holiday stocking?  The Harlem Chocolate Factory is an artisan chocolate company based in Harlem where we convey the cultural experiences of Harlem through chocolate. W,M,K Harlem Underground 20 E 125th St, 212 987 9385, www.harlemunderground.com A Harlem staple for almost 20 years, Harlem Underground has a bevy of hats, t-shirts, jackets and sweatshirts that are sure to please even those hard to please teens. From black superheroes to jazz legends, HU is a mainstay because of its contemporary and quirky products. K, M, W Imani Lia Designs https://www.imanilia.com/ For Holiday 2020 I have created speciality items for the whole family. Printable fashion books for kids, glam accessories for the whole family and limited edition clothing items that will have you feeling your best no matter if you’re working from home or in the office. M,W,K Frederick Benjamin https://shop.frederickbenjamin.com/collections Men’s grooming brand for men of color, developed a regimen of products to help every man sculpt his best self, no matter his style. Give the gift of grooming, looking good and feeling good. M Reynoir https://society6.com/createperiodfestival Baby, it’s cold outside. Gift a winter puffer coat, hoodie or mug by a visual artist and abstract painter. M,W Ruth Nathan’s ruthnathans.com Ruth Nathan’s creates joy by helping you express your need for distinctive looks with bow ties, face masks, and more. M,W GIFTS FOR KIDS Ground the children in your life with unique, culturally-diverse gifts that can’t be found anywhere else. A2Z Children’s Boutique 212 932 2220, www.a2zchildrensboutique.com Make the children in your life exceedingly cool with unique and fashion-forward finds at A2Z, whether it be a straw fedora for boys or faux fur vest for girls. There’s also baby gifts, shoes, and accessories. From newborn to size 14. K Grandma’s Place 84 W 120th St, https://www.grandmasplaceinharlem.com/  It is a toy and children’s book lovers’ dream come true in this enchanting, old-fashioned store. Dolls, stuffed animals and action figures, wooden puzzles, games, books, puppets, activities and more, all hand selected and curated by Grandma herself, a 40+ year experienced retired Teacher of the Year award winner. K Schomburg Center Gift Shop 515 Lenox Ave, 917 275 6975, www.nypl.org/locations/schomburg The Schomburg gift shop features all sorts of sweet chotskies for children drawing from an extensive selection of books through young adult reading levels, to culturally reflective dolls, posters, pins and buttons. K, M, W, H GIFTS FOR HOME Whether it’s for your own home during the holidays, your best Martha Stewart/B.Smith-esque bud or hostess gift, the following shops have you covered: NiLu 191 Lenox Ave, 646 984 4926, www.shopnilu.com There’s literally something for everyone at Nilu, but we’ll focus on home. Find everything from framed original photography or collages from local artists, culturally reflective dinner wear, funky pillows and candles, or even disco ball ornaments for your trees. Proprietor Katrina Parris Pinn’s taste is unparalleled and your home finds here will be coveted by one and all. H, M, W, K, P Wines by Mozel 2254 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd , https://www.winesbymozel.com Tis the season to toast with family and friends. Purchase Wines by Mozel’s curated Black-owned wine box with a box Rose wines, white wines, or a mixture. H Serengeti Teas & Spices 2292 Frederick Douglass Blvd, 212 866 7100, www.serengetiteasandspices.com At the forefront of African tea gastronomy, Serengeti crafts unique botanical blends, sea salts and the loveliest tea sets in glass or cast iron. A Zen moment isn’t far away. H Harlem Candle Company https://www.harlemcandlecompany.com/ Your home can be filled with beautiful scents that celebrate the Harlem Renaissance. Harlem Candle Company crafts candles, fragrances, diffusers and sprays that tell a story while taking you on an olfactory journey. Enhance your space while creating a sense, literally, of comfort and luxury. H Soular Powered etsy.com/shop/soularpowered Share season’s greetings with African American holidays cards to wish everyone love, peace and joy. H Ma Smith’s Dessert Cafe 2380 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, masmithdessertcafe.com Sweet things come small packages, and Ma Smith’s Dessert Cafe would know. Pick up cakes and cobblers, individually wrapped cupcakes for serving small groups or gift giving. You’ve got to try the sweet potato cheesecake! H Ho! Ho! Ho! from us at EXPERIENCE HARLEM —Harlem doesn’t have a St. Nicholas Avenue for nothing, you know.

Harlem Holiday Hacks are back to save the Thanksgiving! Holiday planning can be stressful even during a pandemic. Choose a shortcut or two or three to make this season a little more special and worry free. DECOR Franz James Floral Boutique Holiday time is the perfect time to decorate your home, offices and other special spaces with beautiful festive floral arrangements! Click here. GIFTS Shop NiLu NiLu Gift Shop featuring curated Harlem and global makers, artists and creatives. Unique gifts and personal care products with a story to share. Free shipping on select purchases. Browse here. FOOD/DRINK Wines By Mozel Pair your meal with Wines by Mozel. Try their curated Black-owned wine box with a box Rose wines, white wines, or a mixture. Browse selection here. Ponty Bistro Does wild mushroom risotto, traditional turkey au jus or pecan pie make your taste buds tingle? Plan to spend your Thanksgiving at Ponty Bistro or pick up a family meal to go! Contact pontybistro@gmail.com. Visit site. Red Rooster The Red Rooster family welcomes yours on Thanksgiving Day. Make your reservation or place your pre-order for our prix-fixe Thanksgiving Meal. For $55 per person, enjoy family style dining with fried Turkey, maple glazed candied squash, garlic mash and more! Contact info@redroosterharlem.com for more details. View menu. Sylvia’s Restaurant  Sylvia’s has the traditional soul food Thanksgiving covered. Roasted turkey, traditional collard greens & turnips, black eyed peas, mac n cheese, Sylvia’s signature cornbread and more can be at your family gathering or available to dine-in. To place an order, please email catering@sylviasrestaurant.com. View menu. Tastings NYC How about a roasted Alaskan salmon with chorizo beans stew as your main course, and a side of cauliflower gratin? Celebrate with Tastings NYC SoFlo’s festive menu which you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. (There’s also a turkey option if you want to stay traditional.) View menu. Make My Cake Cakes, pies and pastries are probably the last things you want to cook this holiday. Have Make My Cake, make your holiday treat specials without the hassle.  View pastries. Sweet Chef Southern Styles Bakery Google voted the Sweet Chef’s sweet potato pie the #1 BEST in NYC. Bring the best to your holiday gathering. Address: 122 Hamilton Pl Refer to our Guide to Black Harlem to support Black businesses & learn more about the rich history of our home. Taste, hear, see, shop and EXPERIENCE Harlem. You can support in multiple categories: arts & culture, clothing and accessories, food and drink, fitness, gift shops and more. Like, love, & share this listing with your fellow Harlemites.

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WHO? Hoodwinked Escape, Upper Manhattan’s first “escape room” experiential venue; the 2,500 square foot venue has welcomed nearly 2,500 attendees known as “clue finders” in less than a year! The venue is the brainchild of former finance executive and proud Harlem resident Michele Ware. WHAT? Hoodwinked Escape celebrates its first Harlem Week by offering 15% discount on any booking of “The Spirit of Harlem” room, inspired by the Harlem renaissance and its legendary people and places. The discount offer runs from August 1 – 31st by using the code: HarlemWeek15. The room reservation is $28, per person. WHEN? Harlem Week: August 1 – 31, 2016 WHERE Hoodwinked Escape Historic Graham Court @ 151 W. 116th Street (at Seventh Ave.) New York, NY 10026 (212) 662-CLUE (2583) www.hoodwinkedescape.com Open 7 days a week; 11am – 11pm #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

Written by Kysha Harris @SCHOPgirl Just when we thought we were making our way through the menu, the creative team from Harlem Pizza Co. is at it again. Owner Alper Ulyanik, Chef Jonathan Shepard and their team have forged ahead and opened Harlem Burger Co. at 2190 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, corner of 118th street. They are serving high quality burgers made with Niman Ranch (humanely raised, free of antibiotics and hormones) beef, hand-cut fries, all-beef hotdogs, sandwiches made with all natural chicken and pork, mac and cheese, milkshakes made with Max & Mina ice cream and more. We stopped in to have dinner with Alper to taste a couple of items (…not our first visit) and discuss the current state and future additions of Harlem Burger Co. You can’t miss their corner presence even without the marquee lit sign. Reclaimed wood lines the interior with splashes of graffiti artwork from local artist Rammer. The whimsical plastic-composite tables and pastel chairs are vintage old school-issued from the 60’s. First things first, what were we eating?! We previously tried the signature Company Burger with lettuce, tomato, pickle and their Co. sauce. You can add other elements like cheese, bacon or jalapeno for an additional charge. Important to note, this is a pressed patty burger. One patty: YUM! An additional patty (+$3): YUMmier! This visit we tried the Westside Cowgirl with swiss, bacon, tempura battered onion, BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato and we held the egg over easy. Yeehawww! The Miso Hungry of miso marinated then battered and fried cod with lettuce, tomato and Dijon lemon tartar sauce will give you a new standard on a fried fish sandwich. And talk about standard, Harlem Burger Co. throws out the book on a grilled cheese with pork confit, swiss and cran-chipotle sauce on toasted pumpernickel bread. Hot fries with truffle mayo were the cherry on top! Harlem Burger Co. has more brewing including opening for lunch, single serve wine and beer, a lamb burger, a vegetarian caprese sandwich, outdoor seating and possible late night service. We are excited to welcome Harlem Burger Co. to the neighborhood. See you there! #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

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