Our beloved Harlem restaurants have been heavily affected by COVID-19 concerns. They’re doing everything in their power to ensure the safety of their employees and clients while providing you with take-out or delivery from the comfort of your own home. All restaurants are available for takeout. Delivery services vary. 67 Orange Street* Cocktail Bar and Restaurant. GrubHub, Seamless, Caviar, Doordash: 67orangestreet.square.site Applebee’s Grill + Bar @ East River Plaza* https://www.applebees.com/en Accra Restaurant Bold and robust flavours of West African cuisine. Grubhub, Uber Eats: https://www.facebook.com/AccraRestaurantHarlem/ Barcha* Latin-Mediterranean fare. GrubHub, Seamless: https://www.barcha.nyc/ BLVD Bistro Modernized soul food classics. UberEats: https://bit.ly/2IUlviF Bo’s Bagels Real NYC bagels in Harlem. (For streamlining purposes, please order for delivery ONLINE ONLY) http://bosbagels.com/index.html Callie’s* Taqueria and tequila bar Grubhub: https://www.calliesharlem.com/ Chef Lance Knowing Menu changes weekly! All meals served with your choice of mixed leaves salad with white balsamic vinaigrette or caesar salad, vegetable of the day, and fresh baked rolls! https://www.lanceknowling.com/shop Chocolat Updated soul food, American comfort and Southern food. GrubHub, Seamless, Postmates, Ubereats: https://www.chocolatharlem.com/ Common Good Harlem Beverages and baked goods. https://www.commongoodharlem.com/ Dear Mama Coffee https://www.dearmamacoffee.com/ Fieldtrip Rice bowls are paired with ethically sourced vegetables and proteins. Delivery: https://www.fieldtripnyc.com/Order-Online FUMO Harlem Italian pizza, pasta and more. 10%  off delivery; 15% off take out. Grubhub: https://www.fumorestaurant.com/upper-west-side/delivery.php HFB (Harlem Food Bar) Salads, sandwiches and burgers. https://www.hfbnyc.com/ Harlem Hops* Beer. Booze. Bites. https://harlemhops.com/ Harlem Shake* Burgers, shakes, and FROZE! https://www.toasttab.com/harlem-shake/v2/online-order#!/ Hogshead Tavern* Craft beers and bar food. Grubhub, Seamless: http://www.hogsheadharlem.com/ Home Sweet Harlem American comfort food. Delivery: (212)-926-9616 https://homesweetharlem.nyc/ Lolo’s Seafood Shack* Where Caribbean food meets Cape Cod. Delivery:  6466493356 https://bit.ly/3a1yvz5 Make My Cake If ever there were a time for comfort food…IT’S NOW. Takeout only: https://www.facebook.com/MakeMyCakeNYC/ info@makemycake.com-  Columbus Ave. mmc139@makemycake.com – 7th Ave. Maison Harlem French bistro style menu. Delivery: 2122229224 https://www.maisonharlem.com/ Melba’s Flavorful southern classic and “neo” soulfood. Grubhub, Seamless, UberEats, Postmates: https://www.melbasrestaurant.com/ Mountain Bird* Delivery: 6073586125 www.ilovemountainbird.com Oso Delicious Mexican food. Seamless, Grubhub: http://www.osoharlem.com/ Ponty Bistro French, West African and American cuisine. Grubhub, Seamless, Delivery.com, Postmates: http://www.pontybistroharlem.com/ Reverence NYC Weekly 3-course Healthy BentoBox meal. Created by Chef Jackson. Take out only. https://www.exploretock.com/reverence/ Ruby’s Vintage* Pickup only: 6464549899 https://www.rubysvintageharlem.com/rubysmenu Seasoned Vegan* Serving 100% vegan & Kosher and organic food and spirits whenever possible. Delivery: 2122220092 https://www.seasonedvegan.com/ Sister’s Caribbean Cuisine Powerful flavors from Jamaica to Trinidad to Guyana to the South. UberEats, DoorDash, Postmates: https://www.sisterscuisineharlem.com/menu Sugar Monk NYC* Cocktails to-go only. Served with complimentary truffle popcorn. https://sugarmonklounge.com/cocktails-to-go Sylvia’s Serving classic soul food made with love and authenticity. UberEats, DoorDash, Postmates: http://sylviasrestaurant.com/ Teranga African home cooking that emphasizes African-grown ingredients. Caviar, UberEats: https://bit.ly/3ahw23y The Edge* Creative food reflecting British and Jamaican heritage. Postmates: https://www.theedgeharlem.com/ The Expat* Southeast Asian gastropub serving craft cocktails & comfort food. Seamless, Grubhub: https://www.theexpat.nyc/ The Row Harlem* Dinner, brunch & cocktails. UberEats, GrubHub: https://www.therowharlem.com/ The Winery* Because life is too short to waste for uninteresting wines. Most wines <$20. https://www.thewinerynyc.com/ Tsion* Ethiopian dishes and a selection of tasteful wines from South America. Grubhub: https://tsioncafe.com/ Vinateria* Culinary rooted in Spain and Italy. special $15 pasta offerings, 20% off all bottles of wine, and cocktails and beer to-go. https://www.vinaterianyc.com/ Yatenga French Bistro & Bar http://www.yatengabistro.com/delivery.php *Order wine, beer or cocktails with pickup and/or delivery.

FILM Films at the Schomburg: Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am Tuesday, June 18th, 6:00PM Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture The Schomburg Center Literary Festival presents an advance screening of the documentary Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am. The film offers an artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of the acclaimed novelist. From her childhood in the steel town of Lorain, Ohio to ‘70s-era book tours with Muhammad Ali, from the front lines with Angela Davis to her own riverfront writing room, Toni Morrison leads an assembly of her peers, critics and colleagues on an exploration of race, America, history and the human condition as seen through the prism of her own literature. More info 42: the Jackie Robinson Story Celebrating the Jackie Robinson Centennial! Wednesday, July 10th, 8:00PM Jackie Robinson Park (Preceded by the HCCI Teen Filmmaker Training Program Short Film) In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford), legendary manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, defies major league baseball’s notorious color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team. The heroic act puts both Rickey and Robinson in the firing line of the public, the press and other players. (Co-presented with the Jackie Robinson Museum and the Historic Harlem Parks) More info Nollywood In Harlem! God Calling Movie Screening & Talk Back Wednesday, July 10th, 5:00 – 9:00PM Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Nollywood movie screening and talk back with cast discussing the movie and the impact of the blooming Nollywood movie industry to the World! “God Calling,” a phenomenal Nollywood movie that pushes your preception of faith based movies.The Director BB Sasore and Producer and lead actor Karibi Fubara did a fantastic job in telling a compelling story of trial and faith rooted in the dynamics of the Nigerian culture and family values.Nollywood without a doubt has amplified Nigeria’s ascendance as a global competitor across industries. The movie premiered in New York in March and will continue to show across USA through 2019. Visit www.godcallingmovie.com for showtime and tickets. More info Grace Jones: Bami & Bloodlight | Black Girl Magic! Celebrating the Superflyness of Black Women & Girls Wednesday, July 31st, 6:00 – 10:00PM St. Nicholas Park Larger than life, wild, scary and androgynous – Grace Jones plays all these parts. The stage is where her most extreme embodiments are realized. The film includes performances of iconic hits such as Slave To The Rhythm, Pull Up to the Bumper and more. Film is preceded by live tribute performances and a fashion show featuring OKETSA by Thulare Monareng More info Film TBA by Stanley Nelson Thursday, August 8th, 8:00PM Marcus Garvey Park – in association w/ Firelight Media. More info If Beale Street Could Talk Saturday, August 17th, 6:00 – 11:00PM St. Nicholas Park This adaptation of the James Baldwin Novel, stars Academy Award winner Regina King, Coleman Domingo, Michael Beach, Teyonah Parris, Aunjanue Ellis and newcomer Kiki Layne. The film follows a pregnant woman in Harlem who desperately scrambles to prove her fiancé innocent of a crime he did not commit. More info Soul Train Tribute to Aretha Franklin featuring Amazing Grace Thursday, August 22nd, 6:00 – 10:30PM Marcus Garvey Park Singer Aretha Franklin performs gospel songs at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles in 1972. Preceded by live musical tribute, and Harlem’s attempt to form a record-breaking Soul Train line. Co-presented by & InJoy Enterprises, the evening will feature Aretha Franklin hits and rare grooves spun by DJ King James NYC of RhythmAndSoulRadio.com & WHCR-FM, a concert featuring some of the music from the Queen of Soul interpreted by an all-star cast of independent artists including: Asa Lovechild, Lynn Lockamy, Nyasia Chane’l, Queen Zenobia, Rachel Walker, Red Sahara and Stori James backed by the Soul Train Tribute House band led by guitarist John Smith.“You can bet your last money, It’s gonna be a Stone Gas Honey.” More info Decade of Fire Black Public Media 40th Anniversary Friday, August 23rd 8:00PM St. Nicholas Park In the 1970s, the Bronx was on fire. Left unprotected by the city government, nearly a half-million people were displaced as their close-knit, multiethnic neighborhood burned, reducing the community to rubble. While insidious government policies caused the devastation, Black and Latino residents bore the blame. In this story of hope and resistance, Bronx native Vivian Vazquez exposes the truth about the borough’s sordid history and reveals how her embattled and maligned community chose to resist, remain and rebuild. More info Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse Kids Night Out in association with Harlem Week! Saturday, August 24th, 6:00 – 10:30PM St. Nicholas Park (135th St and St. Nicholas Ave) In this 2019 academy Award winner, Teen Miles Morales becomes Spider-Man of his reality, crossing his path with five counterparts from another dimensions to stop a threat for all realities. Proceeded by a back to school backpack giveaway, STEM games and more! More info Daughters of the Dust and Four Women Black Public Media 40th Anniversary Friday, September 20th, 6:30 – 10:00PM St. Nicholas Park (135th St and St. Nicholas Ave) A critically acclaimed classic, Daughters of the Dust is a picturesque tale set in 1902, about a family in the Gullah community that suffers a generational split. Proceeded by the short film “Four Women”, based on the Nina Simone song. More info When They See Us Friday, August 30th and Friday, September 6th, 6:00 – 9:00PM Harlem State Office Building Plaza Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they’re falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park. Based on the true story. More info FESTIVALS Harlem Week July 28th – August 24th What began in 1974 as a one-day tribute to Harlem has evolved over four decades into a month long celebration of the community’s rich economic, political and cultural history. Things kick off on July 28 with “A Great Day in Harlem” and reach a fever pitch during the bursting-at-the-seams weekend of events held under the banner of “Summer in the City” and “Harlem Day,” including an auto show, children’s festival, small-business expo, fashion show, educational fair, outdoor film screening and a dancing-in-the-St party. And on the final day of this celebration (August 24), there’s the Percy Sutton 5K Run. More info Harlem Week – A Great Day in Harlem Sunday, July 28th, 12:00PM – 8:30PM U.S. Grant National Memorial Park; W 122nd & Riverside Dr With an expected attendance of 40,000+ “A Great Day in Harlem” is a day-long familyoriented event. Participants can enjoy an Outdoor Festival, Picnic, Fashion Show and Concerts, saluting Gospel, Dance, Theater, Latin, Rhythm & Blues and Jazz. There will also be arts & crafts, food from around the world, vendors, exhibitions, corporate exhibits, career recruitment and much more! More info Summer in the City Saturday, August 17th, 12:00PM – 5:00PM 135th St There are many parts to “Summer in the City,” an all-day affair on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., on W. 135th St. between Malcolm X and Frederick Douglass Blvds. Highlights will include an International Vendors Village of clothing, arts and crafts and jewelry; the Senegalese Village, representing the African portion of Harlem’s immigrant flavor; and the Children’s Festival, featuring the Kalabante Circus, dance, sports clinics and free health screenings. More info Percy Sutton 5K Saturday, August 24th, 8:30AM 136th St and Edgecombe Ave This 5K race honors the late Percy Sutton, who as Manhattan borough president in the 1970s championed the New York City Marathon as a five-borough event and remained a supporter of NYRR and running throughout his life; he passed away in 2009. The run celebrates historic Harlem and is part of HARLEM WEEK, one of the northeast area’s largest cultural celebrations. More info GoAfrica Carnival Saturday, July 13th, 10:00AM – 6:00PM 216 W 116th St (Between Adam Clayton Powell Blvd and Frederick Douglass Blvd) The Carnival among other things be a celebration of the city’s African diversity with excellent displays of the unique goods and services provided by African & Caribbean merchants on 116th street and throughout the NYC metro area. There will be two (2) stages showcasing dance, art, music and dress from various regions throughout Africa and the Caribbean with direct participation from the African community & Cultural groups, consulates and embassies from the city’s five boroughs and NY Region. More info 116th Street Festival Saturday, June 8th 11:00AM – 5:00PM East 116th St The globally recognized and biggest Latin Festival in the North East will be returning on June 8th, 2019, for its 34th Celebration. The 116th Street Festival will host various music, fun, art, and food influenced by the Puerto Rican and Hispanic culture, with an added extra spark of excitement as the festival celebrates its 34th year celebration. The 116th Street Festival offers various performances, new and classic Hispanic foods, and a fun, electrified atmosphere that will be amplified by the added celebration of a third decade of the festival. Aside from musical performances, this year’s festival will honor multiple acts with a Talent Recognition Award for their continued support in the arts. More info The Harlem Book Fair Saturday, July 20th Time:TBA W. 135th St & Malcolm X Blvd Bibliophiles and those who love them can get their literary life at the annual Harlem Book Festival, the largest African American book fair in the U.S. For one day in Saturday each year, 135th Street is lined with authors, exhibition booths, workshops, panel discussions, food, handmade crafts, and of course, books, and lots of them. Notable participating authors have included Maya Angelou, Cornel West, Sonia Sanchez, Amiri Baraka, Walter Mosley, Terry McMillan, Touré, Farai Chideya, Stanley Crouch, Nelson George, and Mark Anthony Neal. Free. More info 9th Annual Harlem Pride Celebration Day Saturday, June 29th 12:00PM – 6:00PM 12th Avenue (Between West 135th and W 138th St) Our Harlem Pride Celebration Day features live entertainment and community tables. This family-oriented festival serves as our greatest opportunity to bring the community together to celebrate our lives and our community! More Info Shop Harlem Live: Harlem Artisanal Fair Saturday, June 22nd 11:00PM – 4:00PM St. Nicholas Ave (Between 117th St and 118th St) Shop Harlem Live Harlem is taking the streets in 2018! Explore the products and experiences that 50+ local artisans and small businesses have to offer at the outdoor Artisanal Fair! More info MUSIC The Bacchae Tuesday-Sunday, July 7th through 28th 8:30pm Marcus Garvey Park (18 Mt. Morris Park West), NYC Presented by the Classical Theatre of Harlem, the Bacchae tells the tale of a battle between Freedom, Ecstasy, Anarchy vs Law, Order, and Control…who wins? Rather, who survives by Euripides, A New Version by Brian Doerries, Directed by Carl Cofield, Choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher More info Harlem Opera Saturday, July 14th and 21st 7:00pm Marcus Garvey Park (18 Mt. Morris Park West), NYC Under Artistic Director, Gregory Hopkins, internationally acclaimed tenor, conductor, organist and pianist, Harlem Opera Theater performances include all types of musical offerings: opera, oratory concerts, recitals, Negro Spirituals and varied forms of American music, in keeping with our mission “to provide performance opportunities for professional and developing gifted artists within Harlem and communities where opera is seldom performed; and to cultivate and expand audience appreciation for opera and classical music through creative programming. More info Jazzmobile at Marcus Garvey Park Friday, July 12th, 19th and August 2nd 7:00 – 8:30PM Marcus Garvey Park (18 Mt. Morris Park West) What better way to kick off the weekend than with live music? Every Friday, starting in July, you got plans. And they involve jazz, the outdoors and pretty people More info The Young People’s Chorus of New York City Saturday, July 13th 7:00 – 8:00PM Marcus Garvey Park (18 Mt. Morris Park West) The Young People’s Chorus of New York City® (YPC) is a multicultural youth chorus internationally renowned not only for its superb virtuosity and brilliant showmanship, but as a model for an inclusive society that is being replicated globally. Founded in 1988 by Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez a MacArthur Fellow and Musical America’s 2018 Educator of the Year, this groundbreaking program harnesses the power of music to fulfill the potential of every child and has established the youth chorus as a significant and often untapped instrument for making music. More info Sundae Sermon Sunday, August 11th 1:00 – 6:00PM St. Nicholas Park (135th Street) Harlem’s most beloved dance party returns and promises to be a stone cold groove as legendary DJ Stormin Norman spins classic hip-hop, soul, Afrobeat and house. Revel in the sun with Harlem’s most beautiful, who spill into the park after church, brunch or sleeping in ready to mix, mingle and move. If your hands are not in the air at least once during the day, you may want to get your soul checked. Family-friendly. More info Omar / Nakhane / DJ Wildcat Wednesday, August 14th 7:00 – 9:00PM Marcus Garvey Park (18 Mt. Morris Park West) British soul singer Omar Lye-Fook was likely always destined to be a musician. The son of Byron Lye-Fook, a studio musician and drummer who worked with the likes of Bob Marley and the Rolling Stones, Omar was classically trained at London’s Guildhall School of Music, and plays the trumpet, piano and percussion. Considered by some to be the ‘father’ of British neo soul, his throwback sound appeared to be ahead of its time, proving to be more influential in the canon than on the charts. More info Black Woodstock 50th Anniversary: Igmar Thomas / Talib Kweli / Keyon / Harrold & Special Guests Saturday, August 17th 6:00 – 9:00PM Marcus Garvey Park (18 Mt. Morris Park West) As a kickoff to the national Future Sounds tour highlighting communities across the country, this concert celebrates the 50th year anniversary of the Harlem Cultural Festival. Taking place in the summer of 1969, the original festival held a series of concerts in Mount Morris Park (now known as Marcus Garvey Park), to celebrate black pride, empowerment, music, and culture, and featured the likes of Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, B.B. King, Sly & the Family Stone, Jesse Jackson, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Mahalia Jackson, and others. This concert will feature a number of surprise special guests. This SummerStage performance is presented in partnership with Future Sounds. For more information, please visit www.futurexsounds.com More info THE Wailers’ Julian Junior Marvin / DJ Queen Majesty Sunday, August 18th 6:00 – 9:00PM Marcus Garvey Park (18 Mt. Morris Park West) Though the Wailers were first formed as a ska vocal group in 1963, they’re best known as the backing band of reggae legend Bob Marley. And it was that iteration that Julian Junior Marvin was asked to join in 1974 after the departure of founding members Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. His first recording with Bob Marley and the Wailers, Exodus, is widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time—in any genre. Since Marley’s death in 1981, Marvin has cut four records with the group, and toured with various iterations of the band’s lineup. Marvin fronts this current lineup, playing and singing the Bob Marley & The Wailers hits the way he believes Marley intended them to be heard. He’s joined by DJ Queen Majesty, an NYC reggae selector with her own hot sauce empire. This concert was produced in association with DoNYC. More info Harlem 100: Mwenso and The Shakes / Brianna Thomas / Vuyo Sotashe / Special Guest Fred Wesley / Jazzmobile Presents: Winard Harper & Jeli Posse Friday, August 23rd 7:00 – 9:00PM Marcus Garvey Park (18 Mt. Morris Park West) Harlem 100 is a multi-media show, created in collaboration with The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, celebrating the landmark 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance. The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival celebration features an all-star cast of modern jazz musicians, including Mwenso and the Shakes, a multicultural New York jazz group laced with minimal irony and maximum fun led by the Sierra Leone-born Mwenso Brianna Thomas, a jazz vocalist with massive range who sings ballad standards, cabaret, Scat, and the blues, specializing in the 30s-style swing music; Vuyo Sotashe, an ascendant young South African jazz vocalist making a name for himself in the New York jazz scene and the very special guest Fred Wesley; the super-project celebration is supported by Winard Harper & his group Jeli Posse, presented by Jazzmobile, who play jazz standards and original works rooted in Caribbean rhythms and the traditions of Africa. More info Dee Dee Bridgewater / Ravi Coltrane / Quiana Lynell / Reclamation: Camille Thurman, Nikara Warren and Brandee Younger Saturday, August 24 3:00 – 7:00PM Marcus Garvey Park (18 Mt. Morris Park West) Jazz scion Ravi Coltrane, the son of jazz pianist Alice Coltrane and saxophonist John Coltrane, finds himself sandwiched by a cadre of powerful and talented women on this jazz-centric bill headlined by the three-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter and jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater. Bridgewater, produced in association with Jill Newman Productions, who also happens to be a Tony Award-winning stage actress and was the host of NPR’s syndicated radio show JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater for 23 years, is joined by Quiana Lynell, the winner of the 2017 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and who trumpeter/composer Terence Blanchard has called a “unique talent” in possession of “the maturity of a well-seasoned vocalist while having a forwardthinking approach to creativity”. They are joined by “Reclamation” a piece honoring Charlie Parker, commissioned in association with The Joyce and George Wein Foundation and The Jazz Gallery, featuring Queens native Camille Thurman. More info

Our Calling to Fulfill an Interfaith and Intergenerational Justice… | Feb 11th at 7:00PM St. Philip’s Episcopal Church (204 W 134th St.) MORE INFO Uptown Nights: Sarah Elizabeth Charles and Scope | Feb 13th at 7:30 PM Harlem Stage (150 Convent Ave) MORE INFO Black New York Wikipedia Edit-a-thon | Feb 16th 12:00PM Schomburg Center (515 Malcolm X Blvd) MORE INFO Dance Theatre of Harlem Turns 50! Celebrate at the Apollo! | Feb 16th 1:00PM Schomburg Center (515 Malcolm X Blvd) MORE INFO Spotlight on Black Wine Makers | Feb 19th 7:00PM Harlem Wine Gallery (725A St Nicholas Ave) MORE INFO Talks at the Schomburg: Revisiting the Autobiography of Malcolm X | Feb 21st 6:30PM Schomburg Center (515 Malcolm X Blvd) MORE INFO Kamasi Washington in Concert | Feb 23rd Apollo Theater (253 W 125th St.) MORE INFO The Harlem Chamber Players Black History Celebration | Feb 28th 6:30PM Schomburg Center (515 Malcolm X Blvd) MORE INFO

The historic Harlem community will soon welcome the opening of Sugar Monk, a sophisticated new mixology cocktail bar just a short walk from the famous Apollo Theater, located on Frederick Douglass Boulevard (between 123rd & 124th Streets), nestled along a now vibrant restaurant row. Sugar Monk is the creation of two artists who have merged their diverse artistic styles under one roof – Ektoras Binikos, an award-winning mixologist and visual artist, and Simon Jutras, a photographer and designer. Sugar Monk pays hommage to the uptown speakeasies that once flourished at the height of the Harlem Renaissance. Places where the creatives of the day, writers, musicians, poets, visual artists, social and political activists, as well as fashion and entertainment icons sought social interaction and cultural exchange after hours, over some delectable concoctions – far from the social constructs of race, ethnicity, and sexual identity. Ektoras and Simon are reflecting upon that era, at a time when the community is experiencing a new resurgence, attracting today’s creatives, and preparing for the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance. Their goal is to fashion Sugar Monk into a modern classic, an intimate spot with a vibe that welcomes all patrons, and where the soft eclectic music sets the mood for engaging conversation. A place where those seeking an unforgettable and heightened sensory experience can indulge in a selection of the most complex and exquisite elixirs created by Ektoras Binikos, the epitome of a modern-day alchemist.

When was the last time you got excited about a cafe? An African-themed cafe? Well, we’re excited to welcome Ginjan Cafe to Harlem! Brothers Mohammed and Rahim Diallo recently opened the doors to us on 125th and Park Avenue in the Corn Exchange Building. The menu includes their signature Ginjan juice, premium African coffee, freshly pressed juices, healthy treats, warm crepes and even vibrant cocktails. One step inside and you’re welcomed by the beautiful decor and warm atmosphere. Whether you visit for a quick grab-n-go item or sit to work on your “next big thing”, you’ll feel revitalized by the premium ingredients they use to make every drink and treat. Mohammed and Rahim are embracing their African heritage as they celebrate the American Dream in Harlem, the capital of black culture. Visit Ginjan to support a new and refreshing business. Let them know Experience Harlem sent you 😉 https://drinkginjan.com/new-story/

We’ve highlighted some of the best burgers in Harlem to save you time when wondering what you’re going to eat for dinner this week. Harlem offers the most basic burgers served from street carts to burgers that deserve a wine pairing & require silverware. Whatever burger you’re in the mood for, Harlem has it! 1. Seasoned Vegan Chopped cheese…but make it vegan. We put our favorite soy-based burger at the top so our list for our lovely vegan friends at Seasoned Vegan. The Harlem Chopped “Cheeseburger” is an alternative choice for someone who is craving the taste of a Harlem chopped cheese, but not craving meat or dairy. This burger is made with a soy protein patty, chopped with greens, tomatoes and “cheddar” on a baguette. You can still have the delicious Harlem staple without the meat or the cheese. Burger $11 https://www.seasonedvegan.com/menu 2.Harlem Public Harlem Public’s menu is filled with unique sandwich and burger options, but none is crazier than their  peanut butter burger. Don’t be afraid, don’t keep scrolling, hear us out! It’s made with a house-made chuck and brisket patty, topped with sharp cheddar cheese, thick strips of brown sugar glazed bacon, and finished with a  thick, peanut butter sauce. The soft brioche bun is branded with the Harlem Public logo before serving. Everything comes together to make a non-traditional and mouth watering burger, that will pleasantly surprise you. Burger $15 (served with fries) https://bit.ly/2m5JO4Z 3. Harlem Shake With a name like “Hot Mess” how could you not be intrigued? The hot mess burger from Harlem Shake is truly hot & spicy as well as messy & delicious. A classic Pat LaFrieda is cooked and  topped with pickled cherry pepper and bacon relish, american cheese and smoky chipotle mayo. If you’re looking for the spice and the heat, this is the burger for you. Don’t skimp on the napkins. Order during happy hour for a $6 Harlem Beer Shake. Burger $8.50 https://www.harlemshakenyc.com/menu/ 4. Ponty Bistro Step into Ponty Bistro to elevate your burger meal. Lamb is on the menu. Order their signature Ponty lamb burger topped with caramelized onions, tomato confit, gruyere cheese for a burger that’s far from basic. The patty is cooked to perfection. Pair this dish with a light-bodied red wine for a complete meal. Burger $18 (served with fries) http://www.pontybistroharlem.com/menu/#menus Let’s not forget our humble beginnings. There are times when we want a traditional burger. 5. Mo’s Burgers Where else can you buy a fresh burger for $2 in Harlem…or anywhere else? Every time we pass Mo’s cart on 117th Street and Lenox during lunch time, we see the same long line of hungry yet patient customers.Visit the cart and find out what all the hype is about seven days a week between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Depending on the time of day,  be prepared for a line and a classic burger that will make you a repeat customer. Burger $2 https://bit.ly/2lKWBJS 6. Jimbo’s Hamburger Palace Jimbo’s Hamburger Palace is so very Harlem. Every Harlemite has had a perfectly griddled burger from this classic diner. If you want to step up the basic, make it deluxe with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and grilled onions. Keep it basic or upgrade, either way, you’re going to have one of the best burgers in Harlem. Burger $4.75 https://www.yelp.com/biz/jimbos-hamburger-palace-new-york-4 Which burger will you try next? Let us know.

Ponty Bistro Cupid’s Special Enjoy a fixed 3 course meal, including an entree choice of crabmeat, striped bass, filet mignon or rack of lamb plus a starter and dessert. Treat your date to a special meal in a romantic setting. RSVP for you and your hungry lover here. Harlem Skin and Laser Clinic Prep your skin for this lovely day. Your skin will mirror your health, emotions, and experiences. Let your skin send a message of love. Make you sure your skin shine bright like the diamond you deserve here. NiLu Find local and global candles to set the mood from red currant to hydrangea. Mood lighting is essential for sensual night. Set your mood here. Franz James Surprise the love of your life with a gorgeous bouquet. Choose from jewel-toned arrangements to breathtaking sculptural displays. Pick the perfect petals here. Harlem Chocolate Factory From the Mexican chilies of Spanish Harlem to the champagne of Striver’s Row, they aim to delight your tastebuds. Treat your sweetie with bonbons and truffle here. Bibi Salon Look and feel amazing! This multicultural and internationally trained staff is equipped to address dry and damaged hair and scalp due to over-processing, chemical breakage and color corrections. Book before time runs out. Find out more. The Brownstone Celebrate the day of love while looking lovely adorned in jewelry to complete your look or gift to the fashion forward woman in your life here. Paint and Pour It takes two to paint this masterpiece. Bring bae and you’ll each create separate works of art that make one painting when you put them together. Your ticket for this couple’s paint night includes two hours of top-shelf open bar, fun instruction, and art supplies. Snag your seat here. Maiko Suzuki Jewelry Buy your one of a kind love, a one of a kind piece are inspired by different cultures from Islamic Art to African sculpture and architecture. Make your love’s day here.

There’s nothing like bringing in the New Year year close to home, toasting with fellow Harlemites. We know you’re narrowing down your NYE plans, let us help, with a list of options in Harlem. Hexagon Lounge Bring in the New Year with great people, great music, great food in a mature fun environment. The dress code is chic and sexy. There’s no cover charge, even better! https://bit.ly/2SzVeME Mess Hall Harlem Join Mess Hall as they ring in 2019 with a mystical night of tarot, palmistry, and fortune. Enjoy a free shot of bourbon at midnight. No cover charge. https://bit.ly/2SxIciN Cove Lounge Glitz & glam is the them for 2020 when you bring in the New Year with Cove Lounge. Platinum and gold attire are encouraged 😉 https://bit.ly/2t8OQkN Ponty Bistro Party with Ponty Bistro as ball drops while enjoying a midnight champagne toast. Dance to afro-beats, hip hop, R&B, and reggae By DJ Back Breaker! https://bit.ly/3639129 Mist Harlem Bring in the New Year 2020 with MIST Harlem! Join them for a 3-course gourmet meal, champagne, premium open bar, dancing and more! https://bit.ly/36aaK5N Row House 2020 means perfect vision! It’s time to achieve all those goals you’ve been putting off! Remember, it’s never too late, it just requires a vision & a plan of execution!  Start the year off surrounded by other visionaries & good vibes. Live it up with an unforgettable bash! https://bit.ly/39nQ6ky Renaissance Harlem The final countdown is led with a champagne toast and vibes from DJ Lennspin. https://bit.ly/2SATq60 Ginny’s Supper Club It’s a Vibe! Harlem Renaissance 100th! Bringing in the New Decade with Harlem style and flare! The electricity of the night continues as we say hello to 2020 and goodbye to a decade well spent! https://bit.ly/2MCuS8S

A quick glance at illustrator Tony Millionaire’s popular Harlem Renaissance map proves that Uptown has always been a welcome home to creatives. In these new Roaring 20s, bestselling author Michael Arceneaux, Broadway actress Saycon Sengbloh, sculptor Sanford Biggers and many more artists both established and aspiring populate the avenues above 110th Street. Among their number, longtime cultural critic Miles Marshall Lewis—whose writing has graced the pages of GQ, Essence, The New York Times and elsewhere—is currently switching mediums, from the written word to the moving image. The two-time author and former Ebony editor is currently running a crowdfunding Kickstarter campaign for his directorial debut, entitled Radical: The Savoir Faire of French Hip-Hop. A son of Harlem residents from what was once known as the Bowery Building on West 145th Street, Lewis relocated to Paris, France, from 2004 to 2011 for most of his thirties. While there, he learned French largely by immersion, and partially by exposure to French hip-hop culture. Having started his writing career in the American hip-hop media as an editor at both Vibe and XXL magazines in the ’90s, Lewis decided to shoot a documentary about French rap music through the lens of the defunct Parisian-based hip-hop magazine Radikal. He says the film is already 90 percent complete, hence his crowdfunding effort for post-production costs. “Stepping behind the camera, I found out just how much telling a story in a feature article has in common with telling a story on screen,” says Lewis. “Different histories of hip-hop have been told so many different ways, like Hip-Hop Evolution or The Get Down on Netflix. But outside of La Haine and the more recent Les Misérables, movies exploring the lives of the black folks of France are rare. France is the second largest market for hip-hop music worldwide. From my background growing up in the Bronx when the culture started, I decided to make this my first film project.” As it stands, Radical: The Savoir Faire of French Hip-Hop features interviews with French rappers Abd al Malik, Akhenaton, Disiz la Peste and others, as well as commentary from French rap music journalists and former editors from the French editions of Rolling Stone and The Source. Harlem-based arts critic and Burnt Sugar bandleader Greg Tate also appears, putting American hip-hop cultural criticism into a worldwide context. Though his producers are French, Lewis is currently putting together an American production team for additional shooting and editing the film into completion, at which point he hopes to screen Radical at film festivals like Imagenation and Urbanworld (“hopefully even the Maysles Documentary Center over on Lenox,” he says). “MC Solaar first introduced me to French rap music in the mid-90s and made me understand how it was possible to appreciate songs based on beats and flow without understanding the language, just like the majority of American rap music’s international fans,” Lewis says. “But the personal histories of MCs like Kendrick Lamar or Megan Thee Stallion make us even more interested in their music. Radical will shine a light on the backgrounds of French MCs, for English-speaking audiences to see what they have to say about living in their corner of the world.” The Radical Kickstarter campaign ends April 3. To become a backer, CLICK HERE.

During this unpredictable time when we have to practice social distancing and are encouraged to self-quarantine, we have to remain active to boost our immune systems and boost our mood! ROKMIL Fitness by Milton Washington sessions are on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 Eastern SHARP via Zoom. RSVP here. Move your body and shake your soul every Sunday with DJ Stormin Norman on IG Live for Sundae Sermon Sequestered. J oin Hope Center Harlem on Facebook Live for their virtual check-ins on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am and Mindfulness Moments on Tuesdays at 2pm. My Wellness Solutions will host a daily live on Instagram covering health, wellness, food and even a movie! Follow them on IG here. Seasoned Vegan serves up 100% vegan & Kosher and organic food and spirits whenever possible. For delivery, call 2122220092. View the menu here. Harlem Chi is available for phone herbal consultations. Do not hesitate to place your request for one here. Harlem Cycle is getting off the bike but still moving on Instagram Live daily for movement session. No equipment needed. How exciting! Get moving here! Mindful Harlem invites you to meditate. Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM and Saturday Mornings at 9:00 AM. They will soon start to post meditations and yoga in their YouTube channel, subscribe here.Feel free to continue to take advantage of the 15-min Totton Body Lab Abs anytime you need a fast, effective core workout. Let Stephanie Pope guide you through a 90 minute: 26 Postures and 2 breathing exercises for beginner yoga classes. Register for Pope’s Zoom classes. Harlem Yoga Studio not only offers basic, restorative and trauma informed yoga for adults, but also yoga for kids and baby & me via Zoom. View classes here. Get in. Go Hard. Get out. Join JTW Fit. You’re able to participate in up to 20 classes built for multiple levels of fitness. Reach your fitness goals during quarantine here. Food Bank NYC has a list of soup kitchens and food pantries in Harlem. Please call in advance to ensure they are open Make your home your sanctuary. Worship is sacred and you can still show your devotion at home via live sermons: Abyssinian Baptist Church here Convent Avenue Baptist Church here. First Corinthians Baptist Church here. Metro Hope Church here. Mount Neboh Baptist Church here. Mount Zion Lutheran Church here. St. Matthew’s Baptist Church of Harlem here. The Riverside Church here. The Gathering Harlem here. Harlem, let’s keep our minds, bodies and spirits right today and for LIFE!

It is safe to say these past weeks have been among some of the most tumultuous and emotional that any of us can remember in our lifetimes. The impact of the coronavirus outbreak has been felt by individuals and families, companies and communities, around the world. Please find below a summary of resources to support small businesses. We will periodically update this list. Federal  Stimulus Package FAQ from New York Times NYC Employee Retention Grant Program The City is offering small businesses with fewer than 5 employees a grant to cover 40% of payroll costs for two months to help retain employees. To be eligible businesses, including non-profits, must: Demonstrate that the COVID-19 outbreak caused at least a 25% decrease in revenue Employ 1-4 employees in total across all locations Have been in operation for at least 6 months Have no outstanding tax liens or legal judgements Be located within the five boroughs of New York City MORE INFO/APPLY NYC Small Business Continuity Loan Fund Businesses with fewer than 100 employees who have seen sales decreases of 25% or more will be eligible to apply for zero interest loans of up to $75,000 to help ensure business continuity. To be eligible businesses must: Demonstrate that the COVID-19 outbreak caused at least a 25% decrease in revenue Employ 99 employees or fewer in total across all locations Demonstrate ability to repay the loan Have no outstanding tax liens or legal judgements Be located within the five boroughs of New York City MORE INFO/APPLY U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program The SBA has agreed to offer targeted, low-interest disaster recovery loans to impacted businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. Here are some key points about the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL): They’re available to qualifying small businesses with no other access to credit and can be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. – The interest rate is : 3.75% for small businesses and 2.75% for non-profits. Long-term repayment options, up to a maximum of 30 years. MORE INFO/APPLY NYC Fines Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the City is expanding relief for small businesses, including eliminating fines for first time violations and expanding the universe of violations that will have cure periods. MORE INFO Facebook Small Business Grants Program Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in over 30 countries where we operate. We’ll share more details as they become available. MORE INFO New York Community Trust COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund Created to aid nonprofit service providers struggling with the health and economic effects of the coronavirus. It will give grants and loans to NYC-based nonprofits that are trying to meet the new and urgent needs that are hitting the city. Priority will be given to nonprofits addressing essential healthcare and food insecurity as well as arts and culture, MORE INFO/APPLY Procurement Opportunities NYC EDC COVID-19 Emergency Supply Sourcing & Manufacturing is seeking businesses with the ability to quickly source and/or make needed medical supplies (e.g. face shields, gowns, ventilators, masks, and other products as needed) to support the City’s COVID-19 response. MORE INFO New York State procurement opportunities MORE INFO Additional Resources/Info General NYC Guidance – MORE INFO Tips for Addressing Changes in Customer Behavior Due to COVID- 19 – MORE INFO Guidance for Restaurant Owners – MORE INFO CDC Pandemic Planning Checklist NYC Department of Small Business Services Emergency Planning Checklist Tax Deadline to FILE and PAY federal income taxes are extended to July 15, 2020. MORE INFO Columbia University is waiving rent to local small businesses in its retail portfolio for the months of April and May to ease the hardships to these businesses and their employees due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19. This action will provide economic relief to qualifying small businesses within Columbia’s 600,000 square feet of retail space in Morningside Heights, West Harlem, Manhattanville, and Washington Heights. MORE INFO Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced signed the “New York State on PAUSE” directive that all non-essential businesses statewide must close in-office personnel functions effective at 8PM on Sunday, March 22. MORE INFO Key Links NYC Department of Small Business Services US Small Business Services Columbia-Harlem Small Business Development Center Empire State Development Resource Guide