Sliders at Maison Harlem

At this French bistro-style restaurant, you’re greeted by simple and open decor that invites you to unwind. Here, the only priority is to relax and enjoy great quality French-American fare in a comforting and casual setting, which positions Maison one of those places where having company is a plus but not needed. Being a French […]

Jerk Chicken at The Door

For those who want Caribbean culture with the classic charm of polished dining, The Door is a landmark restaurant with over 20 years in business. Set in a formal dining room aesthetic with white tablecloths, the eatery pulls a family-oriented and mature crowd. Entrees feature the classics—oxtail, curry goat, jerk chicken, escovitch fish, and their […]

Costillas de Cerdo at Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar

Since 2003 Cuba has held onto Old Havana in the heart of Greenwich Village. The menu features Cuban, Latin, and Spanish dishes set in a comforting atmosphere that mimics a Cuban terrace with its greenery, brick, and live music. With classics such as paella and empanadas served alongside modern twists such as the passion fruit […]

Piña colada at Omar's Kitchen

Omar’s is an exciting spot steeped in a vibrant love for the Caribbean. Guests are saturated with a taste that places heritage at the fore with lush afro-artworks from portraiture to subtler details like their underlying zinc paneling. Pastel shuttered windows frame landscapes “seen” through walls of exposed brick, as if windowed in a home […]

Exterior view of restaurant with black paneled floor to ceiling windows and glass doors; fenced in outdoor eating area decorated with balloons at La Diagonal Agaveria

Let’s start the conversation at Agaveria—a hubspot for artisanal Mexican spirits, centered around Agave. And you certainly feel the spirit of this spot from it’s saltillo tiled floors to the arched window, tastefully transporting you to Mexico. La Diagonal is a sultry, upscale Nu Mexican restaurant known for traditional dishes as well as exploratory entrees […]

Harlem Tavern sign lighted up in red at Harlem Tavern

Right in the heart of West Harlem, this pub and beer garden is a reliable spot for chill vibes and American fare. Calamari, shrimp & grits, macaroni & cheese, and the truffle burger are all winning entrees especially when paired with live jazz music and good hip hop depending on the day of the week. […]

Patrons enjoying a performance at Harlem Nights

Do happy hour the right way at Harlem Nights, a cozy neighborhood bar featuring live music and a relaxed lounge atmosphere. This spot is perfect for a first date and has a menu full of fairly priced handcrafted cocktails and small bites including their bomb chicken wings. The drinkery features happy hour specials on weekdays […]

Exterior view of restaurant painted blue and white at The Crabby Shack

As featured on Netflix’s She Did That, The Crabby Shack is owned by two African- American women who are your crab connoisseurs. Their claim to crab is reflected in the fare which boasts flavorful and fresh crab, clobster, lobster rolls, and a variety of seafood options, homemade sauces, sides, and drinks. As though someone brought […]

Dimly lit elegant restaurant with white round sofas, small round tables and flowers decorated with lights at STK Steakhouse

For an iconic NYC dinner experience, stop by STK Steakhouse’s Midtown location, an upscale multi-room bar, lounge, restaurant, and patio located in the Grace building. Enjoy dinner to the sounds of a DJ in the stylish and clubby dining room and enjoy winning entrees like the tuna tartare, truffle fries, the Wagyu Flat Iron steak, […]

Restaurant with brick façade, floor to ceiling windows and the Cove Lounge sign lighted above a black entrance booth at Cove Lounge

Critically acclaimed by Food Network as one of New York’s best bars, Cove is where people come for American and Caribbean accented food and music. Set in the middle of Harlem’s Heartbeat strip, Cove is a local favorite for an unplanned, and perhaps wilder night out where a good vibe is guaranteed because the DJ […]