Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Maison Harlem
341 St Nicholas AveLively neighborhood bistro with a French/N. African vibe.
Top Chef Marcus Samuelsson's restaurant is the heart and soul of Harlem's culinary scene. It offers live music or DJs every night. Ginny's Supper Club below the Red Rooster also offers Chef Samuelsson's cuisine, live music and a gospel brunch in an historic speakeasy space.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveTop Chef Marcus Samuelsson's restaurant is the heart and soul of Harlem's culinary scene. It offers live music or DJs every night. Ginny's Supper Club below the Red Rooster also offers Chef Samuelsson's cuisine, live music and a gospel brunch in an historic speakeasy space.
Great tapas and wine bar on the Upper West Side; easy subway ride from my apartment.
34 locals recommend
Buceo 95
201 W 95th StGreat tapas and wine bar on the Upper West Side; easy subway ride from my apartment.
VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat wine list, fun crowd, nice outdoor tables.
Parks & Nature
Great for cycling, jogging, walking, or lounging along the Hudson River.
502 locals recommend
Riverside Park
Great for cycling, jogging, walking, or lounging along the Hudson River.
Arts & Culture
Dinosaurs, the galaxy, skeletons - what more could a kid ask for?
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestDinosaurs, the galaxy, skeletons - what more could a kid ask for?
Sightseeing
The historic Strivers' Row neighborhood features late-19th century townhouses where upwardly-mobile African-Americans or ao-called "strivers" lived in the 1920's-1930's.
70 locals recommend
Strivers' Row
The historic Strivers' Row neighborhood features late-19th century townhouses where upwardly-mobile African-Americans or ao-called "strivers" lived in the 1920's-1930's.
Essentials
Good produce, deli, grocery selection in a medium-sized neighborhood market that's open late.
252 locals recommend
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdGood produce, deli, grocery selection in a medium-sized neighborhood market that's open late.
Fairway Market 74th Street
2131 BroadwayDrinks & Nightlife
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StGreat live music, low or no cover charge.
Getting Around
Walk or take subway from 135th ST/St. Nicholas to 125th ST/St. Nicholas Ave. to catch A/D express subway to 59th Street (downtown) or further downtown on the west side. Connect at 42nd street to N/R to go to Union Square and East Village or Lower East Side. Download Google Maps app to phone for best public transportation directions.
110 locals recommend
West 125th Street
West 125th StreetWalk or take subway from 135th ST/St. Nicholas to 125th ST/St. Nicholas Ave. to catch A/D express subway to 59th Street (downtown) or further downtown on the west side. Connect at 42nd street to N/R to go to Union Square and East Village or Lower East Side. Download Google Maps app to phone for best public transportation directions.
A/B/C/D local subway (uptown or downtown). Take downtown local B or C to any destination on Upper West Side, Midtown West, Times Square, Chelsea, West Village, Tribeca. Can also take local B/C to 125th St to catch Express A/D train for quicker ride downtown.
W 135 St/St Nicholas Av station
A/B/C/D local subway (uptown or downtown). Take downtown local B or C to any destination on Upper West Side, Midtown West, Times Square, Chelsea, West Village, Tribeca. Can also take local B/C to 125th St to catch Express A/D train for quicker ride downtown.
Uber is the best way to get a car to/from Harlem. Get door-to-door service by ordering Uber from apartment. Download app from App store or Google Play.
25 locals recommend
Uber Technologies
636 W 28th StUber is the best way to get a car to/from Harlem. Get door-to-door service by ordering Uber from apartment. Download app from App store or Google Play.