Harlem | Burgers and Bourbon with BJ Coleman

A Baby Back Ribs & Fried Shrimp Dinner from HARLEM BBQ

Sunday night I ordered in from a spot I had heard of, passed by recently, and have been wanting to try – HARLEM BBQ!  Not to be confused with the Harlem BBQ Company that I wrote about at the end of January, Harlem BBQ is located at 2367 Frederick Douglass Boulevard on the corner of 127th [...]

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I Like Bread & Butter… I Like Toast & Jam… I like Everything @ The HARLEM BBQ COMPANY, NYC

A little more than three weeks ago, the HARLEM BBQ COMPANY opened their doors at 2509 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.  Nestled between 145th and 146th Streets, the Harlem BBBQ Company took over the spot once occupied by the popular family-owned rip pit, Shermans. I had never visited or even heard of Shermans, but this past [...]

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Spinach Salad, Jerk Chicken Baguette & Three Cheese Shrimp Risotto at CORNER SOCIAL, NYC

  Long before Zagat recently claimed Harlem’s hippest spot a place for the “smart” and social set, I have been raving about CORNER SOCIAL since it first opened almost a year ago and was called The Lenox Social! Their seasonal menu makes for delightful changes with consistency in accommodating service, easy and comfortable recipes, and [...]

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Fried Shrimp & Onion Rings, But It’s All About The GARLIC & PARMESAN Sauce at ATOMIC WINGS, NYC

The other day I sat twiddling my thumbs over take out menus as I grappled over which place to choose for delivery of something cheap and good.  I ultimately settled for ATOMIC WINGS, and for the first time ordered their shrimp tenders and a side of onion fries. And although the shrimp were bigger than [...]

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Discovering PHOLOURIE BALLS!!!

I’m often asked how I’m able to each so much good food and still maintain a slim physique… Well, it’s easy sounding, but not easy doing!  I work out as much as I can (2-3 days a week minimum), and about 2-3 days out of the week, as much as I can, I solely eat [...]

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Typical Harlem Incompetence at SARKU JAPAN, 125th Street’s Newest Japanese Spot

Long gone are the days when dilapidated office buildings, weave and braiding shops, and dollar stores were the norm that saturated Harlem’s busiest and most influential boulevard – 125th Street.  For the past few years, Harlem has become one of New York’s trendiest neighborhoods, and the rebirth and rebuilding of prominent restaurant rows, lavish brownstones and [...]

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Cow Pea Soup, Chicken Roti & Red Velvet Cake from SISTERS CUISINE, Harlem

Since coming back from Jamaica over a two weeks ago I have not been able to curb my cravings for caribbean cuisine!  I took in a couple of patties from Golden Krust the other day, but they did not manage to fulfill my needs.  I found myself aimlessly walking down the streets of Harlem to [...]

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Harlem’s MO’ BAYS RESTAURANT IS NO MO’

I was struck with shock and sadness during a recent stroll down Harlem’s legendary 125th Street, only to find that one of my beloved uptown eateries had closed it’s door.  Yes, MO BAY’S the hip, quaint and comfortable soul food and barbecue restaurant is no more. Known as much for their fun and inspiring Sunday [...]

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Crudites, Shrimp Ceviche & More at the YOUTH ON THE MOVE Event at 5 & DIAMOND Restaurant, Harlem

Last night I had the pleasure of attending a charity event in Harlem.  Held at the 5 & Diamond Restaurant at 2072 Frederick Douglas Avenue (at 112th Street), one of the city’s most legendary and influential church’s – The Abyssinian Baptist Church hosted the YOUTH ON THE MOVE first annual fundraiser. Designed to offer young people [...]

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A Smoked Salmon Croissant, An Organic Omelet, Nachos and Fried Green Tomatoes at CORNER SOCIAL, Harlem

I had brunch the other day at one of my favorite Harlem spots – THE CORNER SOCIAL!  I’ve written about this hip restaurant a few times before… Click the link above or use the search engine in the third column to the right to check out my previous posts on decor and other menu items.  On [...]

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