By Kysha Harris @SCHOPgirl Next to tacos and tequila we at Experience Harlem like some suds. Enter the month of October! (cue the beer angels…) And though the official Oktoberfest has come to an end, there is are still plenty of time in the month and places in Harlem to enjoy a glass, a can, a bottle, a pint or a stein. One of the newest that was old and now new again is Riverbank Grill (@riverbankgrill, 679 Riverside Drive, 212.234.1023, www.riverbankgrill.com) right in Riverbank State Park off 145th street. Riverbank Grill is a beer garden and restaurant overlooking the Hudson River offering views of the George Washington Bridge, more than 30 local and international beers and American pub-style food. The 5,000 square foot space has plenty of elbowroom both indoors and out for gatherings and for private dining. Go for weekend brunch before spending a day in the park, sip drinks while watching the sun go down behind the Palisades, or take a break while cycling up the Hudson River Greenway. Other notable Harlem beer handouts to get your suds fix must include Bier International (@bierint, 2099 Frederick Couglass Blvd, 212.280.0944, www.bierinternational.com). There is plenty from which to choose, but Belgian varietal always speaks to us. A couple of glasses of Duvel with truffle fries and some form of tubular meat will treat you right every time! Lastly, when something pops up temporarily in Harlem, you go! Harlem Brew (@harlembrew) has a created a Brew Garden Pop Up at MIST (@myimagestudios, 46 West 116th St, between 5th and Lenox Avenues) every Thursday through Sunday, 12-4pm and 6-10pm, through November 3rd. We will definitely be theere for “brewunch” one Sunday. In closing we offer two words – DRINK BEER! #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

The Cecil is now open for weekday Lunch and weekend Brunch. Explore our menus and come experience dishes like “delicate and delicious” oxtail dumplings and duck confit and yam waffles. Call us at (212)866.1262 or click to make a reservation. Thanksgiving all day Dinner, 11am-10pm, $65 per person. For Reservations, please call: (212) 866.1262, or click here. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

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As one of the ‘pioneers’ of the new FDB, Gorgui N’doye owner of Les Ambassades set the bar for new businesses coming into the area with its enticing array of freshly baked croissants, baguettes, sandwiches, and fresh squeezed O.J.  After ten years in Harlem,  Les Ambassades restaurant expanded. A take out counter serving mouth-watering pastries is now connected to a full-service restaurant next door with sidewalk cafe seating available. The French-American inspired cuisine includes $15 entrees, and extended hours serving breakfast beginning at 10AM, lunch, and dinner until 3AM. The grand re-opening celebration was last week. Les Ambassades has a sister restaurant with a full bar located on Lenox Avenue near 127th Street. Les Ambassades 2200 Frederick Douglass Boulevard Harlem, New York www.patisseriedesambassades.com All photos: ©2013 D. Bell Originally posted on Uptown Flavor. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

SAVE 25% with code EXPERIENCE Like jazz? You’re going to love JAZZ IN JULY! Come hear top musicians in tight, knockout ensembles—all paying tribute to the songs, styles and artists that put the art form on the map. Experience it in the hall that New York magazine called “the best concert space in New York.” Six one night stands with legends of jazz, including Chris Potter, Bucky Pizzarelli, Freddy Cole, Renee Rosnes, Anat Cohen, Warren Vaché, Dena DeRose, Bill Charlap and more! Tue, Jul 16   Fats Waller: A Handful of Keys Wed, Jul 17   Jimmy Van Heusen: Swingin’ on a Star Thu, Jul 18   West Coast Jazz Tue, Jul 23   The Mad Hatter: Music of Chick Corea Wed, Jul 24   Mancini, Mandel & the Movies Thu, Jul 25   Benny Goodman: Let’s Dance! All shows start at 8 pm. For tickets, visit 92Y.org/JazzinJuly or call 212.699.7299 and use code EXPERIENCE. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

Mobile City Services. Free Harlem-wide Pickup & Delivery. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

Eat. Drink. Be social and celebrate the grand opening weeked of The Park 112. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

CHRISTMAS EVE We are celebrating the flavors of the African Diaspora. An enticing menu featuring a whole fried duck for 2 with all the trimmings for $135*. NEW YEAR’S EVE Join us for our very first New Year’s Eve celebration for what is to become a tradition: a pig roast to share with 6-8 of your friends for $600* or our special prix fixe menu at $125 per person and the sounds of our guest DJ. ›› From 5pm-9pm we are offering our full dinner menu or reserve The Cecil pig roast. ›› From 10pm-2am our special prix fixe menu is available in addition to The Cecil pig roast.  A complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne is included. Veuve Clicquot champagne bottle service will be available at The Cecil’s bar and lounge on New Year’s Eve. * Please reserve your whole duck or the pig roast a minimum of five days in advance. For a sneak peek at our holiday menus, please visit our website. Call us at (212) 866.1262 or click to make a reservation. 206 WEST 118TH STREET  HARLEM  NY 10026  Reservations: (212) 866-1262 #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

Brighten the holidays for those in need. Drop off coats, gloves, hats, and unopened toys for the Women’s Urban Retreat shelter and/or quilts and throws for the elderly for City Meals on Wheels. Items should be new or gently used and will be collected from Monday, December 9th through December 23rd. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

Open House, free classes Jan. 2nd – Jan. 9th. Belly dance, Salsa, Hip hop, Jazz, Yoga, Zumba. www.groovefit.com for the full schedule. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

Branding and Audience building. Attendees will learn about crowd funding, audience development, online film and music distribution, as well as independent book publishing. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY