En Ayiti, sa ki pa touye ou, li angrese ou! “In Haiti, what doesn’t kill you, makes you fat!” Zanmi serves authentic Haitian cuisine served with soulful, relaxed vibes. The French Caribbean restaurant will remind Haitians of their families’ cooking, but transported to a contemporary space adorned with bright yellow walls, blue pillows, and eclectic […]
Miss Lily’s vibrancy and style has made it the place in the East Village for Jamaican-American fusion and Caribbean brunch. The menu is more Jamaican-accented than traditional, with twists on classics like cod fish fritters with curry sauce, jerk brisket, jerk ramen, and jumbo pepper shrimp. Vibrant rastafari colored walls, decorated boombox speakers, yaadie miscellanea, […]
Recommended everywhere from Amsterdam News to the New York Times, this small artisan ice-cream shop is making a big impact. A cozy-sweet shop outfitted in pink, Sugar Hill Creamery is a family-oriented ice cream parlor shaking up the classic dessert shop experience. Expect spirit lifting artisanal flavors like blueberry cheesecake, coffee turmeric ginger, and honey […]
Visit the basement of the iconic B2 restaurant and you’ll find one of Harlem’s best kept secrets– Room 623. A reservation-only, sultry bar with live jazz music, Room 623 caters to old souls, jazz aficionados, and newcomers. The speakeasy began as a collaboration between restaurateur Adriane Ferguson and jazz artist Marcus Goldhaber, who aimed to […]
Silvia’s has been serving soul food to rival grandma’s cooking since 1962. Black Southern values are at the heart of everything Silvia’s does, from the indulgent menu, to the intimate, family-style service. White tablecloths outfit a charming dining room that’ll make you want to say grace before you eat. When you’re ready to dine, expect […]
Walk a few blocks from the 2nd Avenue F and you’ll find Sweet Chick, boasting “the best chicken and waffles on planet Earth.” It’s a bold claim, but Sweet Chick delivers, with crispy yet juicy chicken and perfectly fluffy waffles in a multitude of flavors. We also loved the mac n’ cheese (served in a […]
You might know Negril Village, a downtown hub for Jamaican cuisine and cocktails. Now, visit Negril BK, where the same team has crafted a more free-spirited Caribbean restaurant and bar. The menu moves away from Jamaica to pay tribute to the other islands, with Trinidadian-accented dishes like Bake and Shark and Red Curry Bahamian shrimp […]
Jacob Restaurant is a Harlem staple for buffet-style Southern and Caribbean cuisine. The no-frills restaurant sells fresh and flavorful entrees by the pound (literally). With 35-40 trays of food at your fingertips you’ll be spoiled for choice, but count on fried and jerk chicken, oxtails, collard greens, fried rice, ribs, and mac n cheese. The […]
Everyone on the UPW loves Thai Market, an immersive and buzzing Thai restaurant perfect for anything from date night to takeout. Our Thai contributors confirm that the cuisine reminds them of grandma’s kitchen. With authentic specials including Kow Pad Poo (crab fried rice) and Tom Yum Goong (hot and sour shrimp soup), as well as […]
Empanada Mama is another Hell’s Kitchen gem, this time bringing the heart of Latin America to a cozy new venue. Wood flooring, neon lighting, and Columbian murals set the tone, and the sounds of reggaeton, bachata, salsa, and reggae welcome everyone with a penchant for Latin American cuisine. Appropriately, the empanadas are the plat du […]
