Marion’s guidebook
Restaurants
Babbalucci
331 Malcolm X BlvdBest Pizza in Harlem!
Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar
2099 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdVibrant ambiance, delicious food
Amazing anytime of the day especially for brunch or for a late night cocktail at the bar
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveAmazing anytime of the day especially for brunch or for a late night cocktail at the bar
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdHarlem landmark soul food restaurant
Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StCasual spot for burgers, shakes in a retro dinner setting
Barawine Harlem
200 Malcolm X BlvdFrench wine bar and restaurant
Counter-serve African food in a very stylish place. A must visit before heading to Museum Mile!
Teranga
1280 5th AveCounter-serve African food in a very stylish place. A must visit before heading to Museum Mile!
Coffee Shops and Sweets
Cute neighborhood coffee shop, high quality coffee beans, delicious baked goods
145 locals recommend
Lenox Coffee Roaster
60 W 129th StCute neighborhood coffee shop, high quality coffee beans, delicious baked goods
Lenox Saphire Harlem
341 Lenox AveGreat for French pastries
Amazing small batch ice cream. Both classic and off the beaten path flavors.
40 locals recommend
Sugar Hill Creamery
184 Malcolm X BlvdAmazing small batch ice cream. Both classic and off the beaten path flavors.
Wine Shop
Amazing boutique wine shop just steps away for the apartment. Fantastic selection of organic wines and small producers. Plus they have free wine tastings Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6-8pm. A must visit!
23 locals recommend
Pompette Wine Shop
420 Malcolm X BlvdAmazing boutique wine shop just steps away for the apartment. Fantastic selection of organic wines and small producers. Plus they have free wine tastings Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6-8pm. A must visit!
Grocery stores
Conveniently located next to the apartment. Stocks pretty much everything you need.
95 locals recommend
Pioneer Supermarkets
380 Malcolm X BlvdConveniently located next to the apartment. Stocks pretty much everything you need.
For fresh produce, ready-made food and organic items. Good cheese selection and a bakery counter.
541 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StFor fresh produce, ready-made food and organic items. Good cheese selection and a bakery counter.
CVS
115 W 125th StConvenience store and pharmacy
Bars
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveUnique cocktails, great ambiance
Harlem Hops
2268 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdLocal and foreign craft beers
Harlem Nights
2361 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdRustic decor, very laid back, tasty drinks
Ruby's Vintage Harlem
Delicious, unique cocktails. Stylish space.
The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdLoud and busy but great ambiance. Pub menu, craft beers.
Jazz and concerts
Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdWorld music venue, always tons of fun!
Speakeasy jazz club, only open on weekends. Be sure to make a reservation. They are BYOB so stop by Pompette wine shop to get a nice bottle before heading there.
61 locals recommend
Bill's Place
148 W 133rd StSpeakeasy jazz club, only open on weekends. Be sure to make a reservation. They are BYOB so stop by Pompette wine shop to get a nice bottle before heading there.
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StThe legendary performance hall
Museums
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
58 W 129th StFantastic museum on New York history. From there you should go to Museum mile to sample some of the city's greatest museums: The Metropolitan Museum, the Guggenheim and so on... or take a stroll in Central Park
271 locals recommend
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th AveFantastic museum on New York history. From there you should go to Museum mile to sample some of the city's greatest museums: The Metropolitan Museum, the Guggenheim and so on... or take a stroll in Central Park