Harlem has Halloween fun for the whole family this October. Go all out! Dress up the kids to be as cute or as scary as they want, even include the pups. Free to nearly free events are open to the public from the east side to the west side. Classic face painting, costumes parade, and trick or treating are just some of the activities on the agenda. Halloween Bash It’s fun to be at the Y-M-C-A during the Halloween Bash in Harlem. You’ll find plenty of spooktacular activities and of course, plenty of tricks, treats, music and family fun will be available for everyone. Address: Harlem YMCA, 180 West 135th Street Date: October 26, 2019; 5pm-8pm Cost: $5 Learn more at : www.ymcanyc.org/harlem NYSoM Halloween Havoc 2019 Have you ever been to a ghoultastic Halloween experience? Whether the answer is “yes” or “no,” head to NYSoM Halloween Havoc for a truly ghoultastic event for the whole family. Discover the Transylvania Activity Village for free pumpkin painting & slime making. Dr. Killjoy’s Sanatorium (haunted house) will features horror icons Michael Myers, Pennywise, Freddy Krueger & more. Enter if you dare. Address: East Harlem Tutorial Program, 2050 2nd Avenue New York, NY 10029 Date: October 26, 2019; 2pm-6pm Cost: Free Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nysom-halloween-havoc-2019-tickets-65462316551 Halloween Family Fun at the Farmers Market Bring the kids to the Morningside Park Farmers Market for pumpkin painting, trick-or-treating and a costume parade. Also pick up some fresh items from the regular vendors at the Farmers Market. Address: Down to Earth Morningside Park Farmers Market, 237-331 Manhattan Avenue, New York, NY 10026 Date: October 26th, 2019; 10am-1pm Cost: Free Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-family-fun-tickets-75763333169?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR0bS_EtYGSD3q3Ff2a3aEA4nXLqbC37kQRuzX53oJ6H2iwxWWhfyv0n0rY Halloween Pet Costume Party Celebrate Halloween with us and your best friend; your pet! Dress up with your pet in your best Halloween costumes and take pictures in their photo booth, pick a pumpkin, dance to music and more! Address: Jackie Robinson Recreation Center, 85 Bradhurst Ave Date: October 26, 2019; 12:30-pm-2:30pm Cost: Free Learn more: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/historic-harlem-parks/events/2019/10/26/breast-cancer-awareness-day1 Halloween at the Museum Enjoy a day of mysterious stories, a pumpkin patch, costume making and slime library. The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will put on a spooktacular 45-minute Vampire Variety Show with Count Keith.Participate in the Heather Hart’s exhibition, The Oracle of Amplitude, for a hands-on circus workshop. Play and try variations of the acts you see in the show! Address: Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling, 898 Saint Nicholas Avenue Date: October 27, 2019; 10:00am-5pm Cost: Adults $10; Kids over 8 & seniors $4; Kids under 8 FREE Learn more: https://www.sugarhillmuseum.org/calendar/2019/10/27/halloween-at-sugar-hill-ekfbm Halloween Pumpkin Flotilla 2019 Bring the whole family and celebrate Halloween in Central Park! Enjoy pumpkin carving, Halloween crafts, spooky stories, a costume parade, a festive pumpkin patch, and the Conservancy’s signature Pumpkin Flotilla, which sets sail across the Harlem Meet at twilight. Schedule of Events: 4:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. – Pumpkin Drop Off* Pumpkin Carving by Hugh McMahon Halloween Crafts Spooky Stories Festive Pumpkin Patch* 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Halloween Costume Parade 6:30 p.m. – Pumpkin Flotilla Launch 7:00 p.m. – Event Ends Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center in Central Park Accessible 110th Street between Lenox Avenue and Fifth Avenue Date: October 30, 2019; 4pm-7pm Cost: Free *IMPORTANT* Learn about the Pumpkin Flotilla Guidelines: https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2019/10/30/halloween-pumpkin-flotilla-2019 Harlem Grown’s Halloween Festival We love spooky, wholesome fun! Get creative with face painting, creating wicked arts and crafts, eating candied apples, discovering a haunted house, and more! This is a public event open to all ages of the Harlem community. Location: Harlem Grown 134th Street Farm, 118 W 134 Street Date: October 31, 2019; 3pm-6pm Cost: Free Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harlem-growns-halloween-festival-tickets-75324151565?aff=ebdiglgoogleseo BioBus Afterschool Science Hour: Halloween Party Trick or treat? More like science and treats! Stop at the BioBase Harlem community laboratory on your trick-or-treat route! Children, families, and afterschool programs invited to explore using research microscopes in our community laboratory on Halloween! Get ready for candy and spook-tacular science! Address: Columbia Zuckerman Institute, 3227 Broadway Date: October 31, 2019; 3pm-6pm Cost: Free Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/biobus-afterschool-science-hour-halloween-party-tickets-75226708109

NEW YORK CITY — Juneteenth, officially made a federal holiday by President Joe Biden Thursday – will offer bountiful in-person and virtual events in New York City this year to mark the oldest, nationally celebrated commemoration marking the end of slavery on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, Texas. Below is a list of Juneteenth events to support Black joy, excellence and love, Black-owned businesses and organizations and Black culture. Scroll to the bottom of the list for virtual events, and revisit this page for more events and updates. MORE

Carver Federal Savings Bank Presents: Summer Sizzles on Lenox A Lenox Avenue Restaurant Crawl Exclusive drink and food discounts Tuesday, July 22 – NEW DATE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER 6:00-10:00 pm Tickets:  $10 at the door 2-for-1 in advance (online only) CLICK HERE TO VIEW PICTURES Featuring: Barawine 200 Lenox Ave Boulevard Bistro 239 Lenox Ave Chéri 231 Lenox Ave Chez Lucienne 308 Lenox Ave Corner Social 321 Lenox Ave Cove Lounge 325 Lenox Ave Harlem Shake 100 W 124th St Lenox Saphire 341 Lenox Ave LaBodega 47 161 Lenox Avenue Red Rooster Harlem 310 Lenox Ave Ristorante Settepani 196 Lenox Ave Sylvia’s Restaurant 328 Lenox Ave Sponsors: Carver Bank Harlem Community Development Corporation Hendrick’s Gin Follow us: (facebook.com/experienceharlem) (facebook.com/harlemparktopark) #LenoxSizzles For more info, contests and free ticket giveaways! Day of event check in locations: La Bodega 47 (118th St & Lenox) Carver Bank (75 W 125th St – just East of Lenox) FAQ How does it work? 1) Pick up your ticket (bracelet) and map from one of the bracelet pick up locations, LaBodega or Carver Bank, the day of the event starting at 6pm.  The bracelet let’s the participating venues know you are a participant. 2) Visit any of the participating venues and enjoy exclusive Summer Sizzles discounts and tastings. Is there a schedule? Not really, you may pick up your bracelet at any of the bracelet pick up locations and taste, drink, mingle at any of the participating venues as long as you like.  Specials are only available between 6:00 – 10:00 pm.  We strongly recommend early arrival and cash so that you can make your purchases as quickly as possible. Why should I purchase tickets early if I still have to pick up a bracelet? Because you save 50% when you purchase early and you can use the $$ you save on more drinks. Does the same ticket allow entrance to all of the venues? Yes, the bracelet allows entrance into all of the participating venues.  See listing above. *Must purchase ticket before midnight July 21th to receive 2-for-1 discount.  Note when you select 1 ticket, you are automatically on the list for 2 tickets.  Both individuals must check in at the same time.  Refunds will not be issued after midnight July 21th. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

Wednesdays: July 30, August 6, August 13 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, FREE ADMISSION For more info, and to RSVP click here. First-ever joint series between El Museo and the City Museum, featuring music, gallery talks, art-making workshops, breakdancing demos, DJs, festive summer drinks, local food vendors, and more. July 30: ROOTS – We kick things off with a cultural rewind to where it all began! El Museo will feature folklorist Elena Martinez from City Lore discussing the connectivity between art and music, with DJ D’Marquesina on deck. Video projections and sidewalk art by the Murcielagos Fumando Collective will be featured. At the City Museum, check out DJ Tony Touch, congas player Chico Cruz, and learn about the influence of graffiti on hip-hop. August 6: THROWBACK – Join us as we go back in time to the 1980s in New York City! Perla de Leon will be discussing her work at El Museo, with DJ D’Marquesina spinning, as well as video projections and sidewalk art by the Murcielagos Fumando Collective. DJ Grand Master Caz will be spinning old school at the City Museum, and be sure to check out breakdancers, the NBS Crew. August 13: REMIX – Old school meets new school in the series finale! El Museo celebrates the birth of its founder Raphael Montañez Ortiz, in conversation with UCLA’s Chon Noriega, and the smashing of a piñata. DJ D’Marquesina will be back with video projections and sidewalk art by the Murcielagos Fumando Collective. At the City Museum DJ Grand Master Caz will spin classic and current beats, with a performance by Kelly Peters and his Generation X Hip Hop Dancers. To RSVP and for more info, visit www.elmuseo.org  or www.mcny.org. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

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Join HCCI for the 10th Jamboree! Yacht-ride featuring Grammy Award-Winner REGINA BELLE! Premiere Sponsor JAMBOREE! A SOULFUL EXTRAVAGANZA ON THE HUDSON featuring Grammy-Award winner REGINA BELLE! Also! Neicy Tribbett of WLIB (Tye Tribbett’s mother) hosts a LIVE GOSPEL SHOW on the lower deck! Thursday, August 7, 2014 Chelsea Piers at 23rd St. & the Westside Highway Boards 6PM / Departs 6:30PM / Returns  10PM IF YOU ARE LATE, WE WILL NOT WAIT! $95 ea.  / $90 ea. for two / $710 for a table of 8 hosted by Liz Black of WBLS & WLIB Price includes yacht ride, food, beverages, a performance by Regina Belle, a live DJ and more! ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY! MUST PURCHASE BY MONDAY, AUGUST 4th TICKETS AVAILABLE Online – www.hcci.org * In Person – At HCCI 2854 Frederick Douglass Blvd. New York, NY 10039 @ 152nd Street Weekdays, 9am to noon and 1pm to 5pm 212-281-4887 or csimons@hcci.org TRANSPORTATION Bus The M23 bus, which runs crosstown along 23rd Street, drops off in Chelsae Piers — just steps away from the Spirit of New York! Take any local train to 23rd Street and transfer to the M23. However, during rush hour, this bus is slow. Leave early if you plan to take the bus! Parking Edison Parkfast 507 West 21st St     b/t 10th & 11th Aves Text Ahead: (917) 525-2235 $12 to park for up to ten (10) hours from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Please note, SUV’s over 6 cylinders will cost $32. Click here to reserve parking. OPEN: 7 DAYS | 24 HOURS Phone: (212) 929-3560 (Attn: Demas) Proceeds will benefit HCCI’s Computer Clubhouse and financial literacy initiatives. Harlem Congregations for community improvement, Inc. (HCCI), a Harlem-based nonprofit community development corporation. To learn more visit www.hcci.org. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

“Miss Harlem Shake” Contest Down To 10 Finalists Fans Will Vote To Choose Top Five Contenders WHAT: After receiving over 55 applications, Harlem Shake, a modern “burger and milkshake joint” uptown, has narrowed the search for “Miss Harlem Shake” to ten finalists who best represent the neighborhood’s unique culture…and appreciate a good burger! The restaurant has selected the top ten ladies who will move forward through the next round of voting. Now it’s up to the people to vote for their favorite contestant! Each order placed at Harlem Shake between July 21st and August 31st will come with a ballot featuring the 10 semi-finalists. There will be a scoreboard on display in the restaurant to track each contestant’s progress. The top five with the most customer votes will continue on to the final ceremony in September where a winner will be chosen by a judging panel of notable Harlem faces. The lucky lady who is crowned “Miss Harlem Shake” will receive fortune, fame and feast: $1,000 to a charity of their choice, $500 to keep, and best of all, free Harlem Shake burgers for a year. Stay tuned for more information about the final ceremony on September 13th hosted by pop culture expert and blogger Patrick Riley.  All are invited to join the party and watch us crown “Miss Harlem Shake!” FINALISTS: ·Tiffany Nicole Bennett, 28, Model and Actress Tiffany supports Harlem by participating in community events including Harlem Week and the Harlem Day Parade. Harlem Charity of Choice: The Sophumelela Centre in East London, South Africa ·Davisha Davis, 26, Media Specialist Davisha started her own non-profit organization to teach girls of Harlem to respect themselves and give back to the community. Harlem Charity of Choice: Project V Inc. ·Tavaya Davis, 25, Tax Accountant and Flight Attendant Tavaya makes Harlem a better place by volunteering and always connecting with her Harlem neighbors from restaurants to front stoops, encouraging them to get involved and donate back to the community. Harlem Charity of Choice: Harlem Grown ·Ljeoma Eboh, 23, Health Educator/PhD Student and Blogger Through her work at Harlem Children’s Zone, Ljeoma encourages Harlem’s youth to be happier and healthier so that their generation can continue to inspire the world. Harlem Charity of Choice: Harlem Children’s Zone · Elan Ferguson, 35, Family Program Coordinator and Teaching Artist By being involved with a neighborhood art museum that highlights artists of African descent, Elan promotes wellness, art, self-expression and family. Harlem Charity of Choice: The Studio Museum in Harlem · Denise House, 51, Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program Counselor Denise has lived in Harlem her whole life. She has alopecia areata and feels her bald head helps her meet new people as she gets compliments from strangers on her unique appearance. Harlem Charity of Choice: Harlem Children’s Zone · Liz Jackson, 32, Inclusion Activist Liz is known in the neighborhood as the girl with a purple cane and a smile, giving her the local nickname “Smiley.” She is also volunteers at the Harlem non-profit Harlem RBI, which provides inner-city youth with opportunities to play and learn. Harlem Charity of Choice: Harlem RBI · Amara Korley, 19, Student, Artist and Hostess Amara grew up in Harlem and feels that as a vegetarian, she can bring a new perspective to the burger world. Harlem Charity of Choice: The Innocence Project · Casandra Rosario, 24, Food Blogger and Event Planner By planning community events, Casandra promotes local Harlem businesses to the public. She also enriches local youth by working at the Be G8 Foundation. Harlem Charity of Choice: Y.U.N.G. Harlem · Danielle Summons, 24, Singer, Songwriter and Actress Danielle cares about the cultivation of Harlem youth and regularly attends Tuesday night teaching and Sunday service at her church, First Corinthian Baptist. Harlem Charity of Choice: Harlem School of the Arts WHEN: In-store customer voting open July 21st -August 31 WHERE: 100 W. 124th Street at Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027 WEBSITE: www.harlemshakenyc.com SOCIAL MEDIA:  Twitter: @HarlemShakeNYC Facebook: www.facebook.com/harlemshakenyc Instagram: HarlemShakeNYC #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

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BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!!RIFFS ON RACE, LOVE, AND WAR: The Musical at THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL Performance schedule: Saturday, August 9 at 5:15pm Wednesday, August 13 at 9:30pm Saturday, August 16 at 2:15pm Monday, August 18 at 3:00pm Friday, August 22 at 9:15pm Riffs on Race, Love, and War: The Musical Presented by Chenyaka Productions at The New York International Fringe Festival, FringeNYC, A Production of The Present Company Directed by KEITH JOHNSTON Book by KAREN D. TAYLOR Music by various artists Featuring Mumia Abu-Jamal performing Spoken Word and singing in a special voice-over with Tulani Kinard and the Riffs on Race, Love, and War Music Warriors: Rasul A-Salaam, Kelvyn Bell, Chenzira, Steven Kroon, Marcus Persiani, Lonnie Plaxico, and Cindy Rainne Lighting Design by Greg Williams Sound Design by Tom Morse Riffs on Race, Love, and War: The Musical sounds a clarion call for unity, compassion, and transcendence. Part social commentary, part African American-Barbadian family history, Riffs on Race, Love, and War is a powerful 90-minute play blending spoken-word poetry, Jazz, Rock, and Gospel to inspire a future of freedom, justice, and equality. Riffs features Tulani Kinardand Mumia Abu-Jamal, speaking from the stage for the first time ever in a special voice-over.Mumia Abu-Jamal is a prolific author, journalist, social commentator, and an American prisoner wrongly convicted for the 1981 murder of a police officer. Mumia did not receive a fair trial by a jury of his peers. Originally sentenced to death in 1982, in 2012 the ruling was later commuted to life imprisonment without parole.  The New York Times previously described him as “perhaps the world’s best known death-row inmate.” CHECK OUT THE NEW PROMOTIONAL VIDEO CLICK HERETo Purchase Tickets and for more information about RIFFS ON RACE, LOVE AND WAR visit:  www.FringeNYC.org www.KarenDTaylor.net Flamboyan Theatre at the Clemente 107 Suffolk Street New York, NY #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

NYC! Join us on Thursday August 21, 2014. Cheri On Top After Work Mixer. Hosted by Aaron R. Ganaway and Antoine DeBrill. Harlem’s sexiest restaurant “Cheri”. 231 Lenox Avenue, NY NY 10027. Free Admission 6pm-11pm. Professional Networking, Soulful Vibes & Complimentary Appetizers, served throughout the evening. Will see you there, and follow us on Facebook. Thank you, Antoine DeBrill  917-449-2548 . #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

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By Kysha Harris @SCHOPgirl Everyone knows New York City is called the melting pot. It is a rich mix of cultures, flavors, people and tastes that have converged on a relatively small patch of land. Harlem is no exception. However, what is unique about Harlem, more specifically the 15-block stretch on Frederick Douglass Boulevard, also known as the Gateway to Harlem, is the number of world foods that live in our community. So let’s take a trip around the world on Harlem Gateway International, Flight #008. No, put that passport away. You just need your shades and a little pop in your step because we are gonna stroll 8th Ave’! The travel itinerary: start in these United States, cross over into Africa, cut a left to Europe, sidestep to the Middle East and a jaywalking finish to Japan. Let’s ride… AMERICA 5 and Diamond 2072 Frederick Douglass Blvd 917 860 4444 www.5anddiamondrestaurant.com Alluring and slightly unassuming from the outside, this intimate fine dining space offers world cuisine that reflects and pays homage to the diverse Harlem community. Happy Hour specials and $20 prix-fixe brunch might pull you in too! 67 Orange Street 2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 662 2030 www.67orangestreet.com Named in tribute for the address of the 19th century’s Almack’s, one of New York City’s first black-owned bars, this stylish lounge defines the Harlem cocktail. Try its signature Orange Street or the knowledge-dropping Emancipation. Some pretty wicked bar food too! Harlem Food Bar 2100 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 222 9570 www.hfbnyc.com This convivial hang out, birthed by an East Harlem restaurateur, screams fun! The bright colors of the pop art wall and furniture bring a smile to your face while enjoying freshly prepared modern Americana fare. Harlem Tavern 2153 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 866 4500 www.harlemtavern.com Once a long time car repair shop, the space on 116th St was converted to an indoor/outdoor sports bar and restaurant. Join your crew on game night for a pint and some Harlem-style cheering and jeering! Melba’s 300 W 114th St 212 864 7777 www.melbasrestaurant.com The niece of the legendary Sylvia Woods, Melba knows good cooking. She puts chic on the soul tradition with her short ribs and turkey meatloaf. Imbibe with live music, open-mic night or a deejay. It’s always a happy hour at Melba’s. Levain Bakery 2167 Frederick Douglass Blvd 646 455 0952 www.levainbakery.com The NYC famous meal-of-a-cookie comes to Harlem. Find all of your favorite cookies plus scones, brioche, sticky buns and cake. Their “10026” zip code tees are pretty cool too! Lee Lee’s Bakery 283 W 118th St 917 493 6633 www.leeleesrugelach.com Mr. Lee makes rugelach that will rival your favorite bubbe’s! If the timing is right and you are lucky enough to catch it hot out of the oven, you will declare it a mitzvah before the second bite. SENEGAL Africa Kine Restaurant 256 W 116th St 212 666 9400 www.africakinerestaurant.com This eatery welcomes you to Senegal. It was one of the first Senegalese restaurants on 116th St, the hub of Harlem’s West African community. First bite? Try the national dish, Thiebou Djeun, “fish and rice.” ETHIOPIA 2084 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 662 0620 www.zomanyc.com The exotic spices of Ethiopia fill the air here where dishes like doro alitcha (chicken stew), yebe alitcha (marinated lamb) and an assortment of veggie platters are must-tries. GERMANY Bier International 2099 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 280 0944 www.bierinternational.com If beer is your weakness, stay far away from Harlem’s first Biergarten. Only the authentic international sausage menu matches the vast menu of international beers. Plus Bier’s annual Oktoberfest is not to be missed! FRANCE Les Ambassades 2200 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 666 0078 www.patisseriedesambassades.com Paris meets Senegal in this newly renovated bakery and café serving buttery croissants, baguettes, and tasty French pastries plus a full menu of French Moroccan and Vietnamese inspired foods. Head east to their Lenox Ave location to add a full bar and DJ to the mix! Merci beaucoup! Frederick’s 2104 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 222 0075 Named in honor of the man of the boulevard, this reincarnated petite modern café bistro serves up coffee, pastries and light fare. The flood of daylight from its corner location will inspire Douglass’ greatness. Cedric 185 St. Nicholas Ave 212 866 7766 www.cedricbistro.com Perched on the corner of 119th St and Harlem’s historic St. Nicholas Ave, the vibrant red-awning on the outside of this French bistro signals the beginning of a joie de vivre experience to be had inside. ITALY Vinateria 2211 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 662 VINA (8462) www.vinaterianyc.com The rebirth of the Harlem wine bar sits on the corner of W 119th St like the bow of a grey steamship. A modern sustainably built restaurant, Vinateria offers small, medium and large seasonal plates and curated wines and spirits from small craft producers. Whether Italy or Spain is your culinary port of call, the S.S. Vinateria is taking passengers! Lido Harlem 2168 Frederick Douglass Blvd 646 490 8575 www.lidoharlem.com This former tire repair shop transformed into an Italian respite, channeling gentle breezes from the Adriatic Sea. Go for a crostino and a glass of Prosecco at the bar, stay for the gnocchi and seasonal specials. That’s amoré! Bad Horse Pizza 2222 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 749 1258 When you’ve had a “bad” day and all you need to make it better is a good thin crust pizza and a beer, it’s Bad Horse to the rescue. ISRAEL Silvana 300 W 116th St 646 692 4935 The owners of Yatenga and Shrine have opened this new eatery, café and lounge off Frederick Douglass Blvd. Inexpensive and well-prepared Isreali foods like falafel and shawarma are easy choices. The downstairs lounge makes you feel like you’re in a Paris speakeasy. TURKEY Savann 2280 Frederick Douglass Blvd This formerly Upper West Side eatery moved to Harlem recently to offer the neighborhood its first Turkish restaurant. Think foods on a stick, kebab, fresh salads and other Mediterranean fare. Here’s to growing our palates! Welcome to Harlem Savann! INDIA Maharaja Palace 2113 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 222 8934 The new kid on the block serves all of your favorite dishes. Eat in, take out, have it delivered. There is also an Early Bird Special for $12.95 that could become your Mississippi Masala. Woof! JAPAN Jado Sushi 2118 Frederick Douglasss Blvd 212 866 2118 www.jadosushi.com If you are anywhere on the spectrum of a sushi eater – from I’ll try it to I live for it – you know not to trust just any old spot. It must be quality, it must be fresh, it must be delicious. Well, check, check and check! Sushi is in Harlem! #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY