The Harlem Food Scene is Bustling. New restaurants are opening up left and right. And, while Harlem is still the number one destination for “soul food” in my opinion, that’s not the only delicious cuisine you can find in Harlem. From Italian, to traditional African food, to New American, the Harlem restaurant scene is something you must explore. Check out The Buppie Foodie’s Top Restaurant Picks in Harlem below:
Brunch @ Amy Ruth’s, 113 W 116th St, New York, NY 10026
Brunch @ Lido Harlem
Feijoada -spicy black beans, oxtails, merguez lamb sausage)The Cecil (Harlem)
Red Velvet Pankcakes @ Chocolat Restaurant
Fish & Grits, Melba’s Harlem
Brunch @ The Cecil
Levain Bakery (Harlem)
Lido, 2168 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10026
Brunch @ The Cecil
Dinner @ Corner Social
Brunch @ Harlem Tavern
Fish & Croquettes @ Chocolat Harlem
Brunch @ Harlem Tavern
Wings @ Harlem Tavern
Dinner @ Lido
Mac & Cheese @ Cove Lounge (Harlem)
Wings @ Mist Harlem
Brunch @ Lido Harlem
Streetbird (Harlem)
Appetizers @ Harlem Tavern
Fried Chicken @ Chocolat Restaurant
Levain Bakery (Harlem)
West African Suya @ The Cecil (Harlem)
Levain Bakery (Harlem)
Senegalese-American chefs Ali Cisse (Chef Ali) and Elhadji A. Cisse (Chef Cisse) are on a mission to save New Yorkers from the same old food. To do just that, their restaurant, Ponty Bistro, which has two locations in Manhattan, (Gramercy Park & Harlem) offers fresh options to excite the palates of jaded New Yorkers. The Fish Fataya is a must-try
Why: Cove is a trendy Harlem lounge that offers delicious appetizer & tapas. Everything I’ve tasted thus far has been simply delicious. I recommend trying the Lobster Mac & Cheese and the Red Velvet and Chicken Waffle.
Ash Renee, is an NYC Real Estate/Business Lawyer, Consultant, and Blogger. A New York transplant for the last 10 years, Ash loves exploring the NYC restaurants, fashion, and the black professional social scene. Ash was born and raised in Chicago.
