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 @ Harlem Tavern
Levain Bakery (Harlem)
Red Rooster (Harlem)
Brunch @ Lido Harlem
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.
The Cecil, 210 W 118th St, New York, NY 10026
Wings @ Mist Harlem
West African Suya @ The Cecil (Harlem)
Appetizers @ Harlem Tavern
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
Fried Chicken @ Chocolat Restaurant
Levain Bakery (Harlem)
Levain Bakery (Harlem)
Lido, 2168 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10026
Red Velvet Pankcakes @ Chocolat Restaurant
Dinner @ Corner Social
Fish & Grits, Melba’s Harlem
Dinner @ Lido
Feijoada -spicy black beans, oxtails, merguez lamb sausage)The Cecil (Harlem)
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.
