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This month's Uptown Night Market, postponed because of the weather, has a new date: Thursday, August 22.
08/21/2024

This month's Uptown Night Market, postponed because of the weather, has a new date: Thursday, August 22.

This month's Uptown Night Market, postponed because of the weather, has a new date—and it's coming up soon.The popular outdoor festival, featuring up to 80 local vendors hawking food, drinks and merch set to live music, returns to West Harlem this Thursday, August 22 from 4pm to 10pm (then it's ba...

The latest signs and moves on 125th St: Target is opening this fall and has started hiring (the street entrance will be ...
08/19/2024

The latest signs and moves on 125th St: Target is opening this fall and has started hiring (the street entrance will be the same as the new Trader Joe’s at 123 W 125th); Chipotle is moving into the old Popeyes space on W 125th St and St. Nick (per an employee at the site); the first sign is up for the Urban Civil Rights Museum in the same building as the TJ’s and Target (opening 2025-2026), plus a peek at fresh merch on the street and TLC at the Apollo.

Harlem Week concludes this weekend—plus more:
08/16/2024

Harlem Week concludes this weekend—plus more:

The 50th annual Harlem Week concludes this weekend with back-to-back signature events—plus more fun things to check out.A Max Roach Centennial Tribute: M'Boom with HornsFriday, August 16 at 7pmCentral Harlem Marcus Garvey Park, Richard Rodgers Amphitheater, enter at Fifth Ave and W 124th StPerform...

Get ready for 6 free SummerStage shows in Marcus Garvey Park, starting with Serpentwithfeet's dance and musical performa...
08/15/2024

Get ready for 6 free SummerStage shows in Marcus Garvey Park, starting with Serpentwithfeet's dance and musical performance of "Heart of Brick" tonight.

Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park is getting ready to kick off a series of free SummerStage shows, and it all begins tonight.The park's Richard Rodgers amphitheater will play host to a total of six events this August, starting with Serpentwithfeet's dance and musical performance of "Heart of Brick" this e...

Finding the dozens of sculptures installed around Harlem parks as part of this summer’s public art show has felt like a...
08/15/2024

Finding the dozens of sculptures installed around Harlem parks as part of this summer’s public art show has felt like a real treasure hunt. Pictured is a sampling from four different parks. Have you spotted them too and do you have your own favorite? Organizer has listed them all at harlemsculpturegardens.stqry.app/1

Coming soon: food delivery concept Wonder and 125th Street's second Chipotle.
08/14/2024

Coming soon: food delivery concept Wonder and 125th Street's second Chipotle.

A wave of new buildings and businesses continues to transform Harlem's 125th Street.Glossy high-rises, like the 28-story Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel that opened last summer, have already significantly altered the skyline.Major retailers arriving this year, including Trader Joe's, Sephora and T...

117 units at the new Marcus Garvey Apartments are up for grabs in the latest housing lottery in Harlem.
08/13/2024

117 units at the new Marcus Garvey Apartments are up for grabs in the latest housing lottery in Harlem.

With the average monthly rent in Manhattan recently climbing past $5,500, now's definitely a good time to explore the city's affordable housing lottery program—especially if you're hoping to live in Upper Manhattan.A search through NYC Housing Connect, the city's online portal for finding affordab...

New Mexican restaurant Cocina Consuelo —with food inspired by Mexican home cooking—has opened at 130 Hamilton Place by W...
08/07/2024

New Mexican restaurant Cocina Consuelo —with food inspired by Mexican home cooking—has opened at 130 Hamilton Place by W 143rd St in Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Stop by for breakfast (coffee and dulce de leche doughnuts) or lunch (Hibiscus “tinga” quesadillas with Oaxacan cheese) this week. Dinner service starts on Friday. Tap the link in bio for more.

It's open for breakfast and lunch for the first few days.
08/07/2024

It's open for breakfast and lunch for the first few days.

New Mexican spot Cocina Consuelo has opened at 130 Hamilton Place by W 143rd Street in Hamilton Heights, Harlem.Run by young husband-and-wife team Karina Garcia and Lalo Rodriguez, who is from Mexico, the restaurant and cafe serves food inspired by Rodriguez's grandmother's recipes.The small eatery,...

Keep your out-of-town guests busy with this guide to Harlem.
08/06/2024

Keep your out-of-town guests busy with this guide to Harlem.

Summer is in full swing, welcoming a fresh wave of visitors ready to explore Harlem.If you're one of them—or happen to be hosting friends and family in the area soon—here's a top-10 list of things to see and do in the neighborhood.And since you're bound to get hungry, check out TCU's suggestions...

Included on the list is the new Corbin Hill Farm Stand on Central Park North, which opened in late July.
08/01/2024

Included on the list is the new Corbin Hill Farm Stand on Central Park North, which opened in late July.

With August here, farmers markets are now at their peak.This season there are more than a dozen stands open above 110th Street (plus some CSAs and co-ops for good measure).Included on the list below is the brand new Corbin Hill Farm Stand on the northern edge of Central Park, featuring produce from....

The updated list includes a just-opened Creole eatery and a new destination for vegan doughnuts.
07/31/2024

The updated list includes a just-opened Creole eatery and a new destination for vegan doughnuts.

Looking to catch up on the latest restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in Harlem, Washington Heights, and beyond? Here's a running list, from a just-opened Creole eatery to a new destination for vegan doughnuts.JulyLavitta's CreoleCentral Harlem 218 Lenox Ave and W 121st StCreole dishes like wild shr...

A peek inside the new Trader Joe’s Harlem that opened today. The (almost) 18,000-square-foot space is located in the bas...
07/25/2024

A peek inside the new Trader Joe’s Harlem that opened today. The (almost) 18,000-square-foot space is located in the basement of 123 W 125th St between Lenox Ave and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd. Have you been yet? What do you think?

A starter list as the games kick off tomorrow.
07/25/2024

A starter list as the games kick off tomorrow.

The Paris Olympics kick off this Friday, July 26 and run through Sunday, August 11.If you're looking for a place to watch the games while grabbing a drink and soaking up the Olympic spirit with your fellow man, here are some places to start. (Check back in the coming days for an updated list.)From s...

One on the list—the Harlem Fire Watchtower—will be open this Saturday courtesy of the Urban Park Rangers.
07/24/2024

One on the list—the Harlem Fire Watchtower—will be open this Saturday courtesy of the Urban Park Rangers.

​New York is bursting with Instagrammable places like Times Square and the Brooklyn Bridge—but those spots are for beginners. If you're ready to fill your camera roll with less overrun corners of the city, point your lens at Upper Manhattan.From storybook lighthouses to hidden arches, these loca...

Drumroll, please: the Trader Joe’s Harlem at 123 W 125th St between Lenox Ave and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd opens thi...
07/23/2024

Drumroll, please: the Trader Joe’s Harlem at 123 W 125th St between Lenox Ave and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd opens this Thursday, July 25!

Restaurants participating this summer range from classic Harlem destinations such as Sylvia's to new kids on the block l...
07/22/2024

Restaurants participating this summer range from classic Harlem destinations such as Sylvia's to new kids on the block like Döden Pizza in Washington Heights.

More than 30 uptown eateries are taking part in the latest round of NYC Restaurant Week— which runs from July 22 to August 18—featuring set lunch and dinner menus for $30, $45 and $60.Restaurants participating this summer range from classic Harlem destinations such as Sylvia's and Red Rooster to...

The rescheduled welcome party is this Friday.
07/18/2024

The rescheduled welcome party is this Friday.

Riverside Park's weed-munching goats are returning for their fifth season, and this time they're coming to Harlem.The new herd will be moving to their new summer home at W 143rd Street, where they'll be tackling the area's invasive plants just like they did in their old spot at 120th Street.But befo...

Sephora Harlem is set to open at 121 W 125th St between Lenox Ave and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd this Friday—the ribb...
07/17/2024

Sephora Harlem is set to open at 121 W 125th St between Lenox Ave and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd this Friday—the ribbon-cutting is at 9:30am. This comes as the beauty retailer continues to support emerging BIPOC-owned brands, including Teri Johnson’s , through its Accelerate incubator program.
More here: https://www.thecuriousuptowner.com/post/sephora-harlem-opens-this-friday

07/10/2024

Rating uptown’s open fire hydrants. Do you agree?

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Rating uptown’s open fire hydrants. Do you agree?

Get your paddle (and your opinion) ready—the 89th season of Amateur Night at the Apollo is here, with shows every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm. Harlemites, remember: students, homes and businesses in zip codes 10026, 10027, 10029, 10030, 10037 and 10039 can get half-price tickets. Find more info here: https://www.thecuriousuptowner.com/post/did-you-know-harlemites-who-live-in-these-6-zip-codes-can-get-discounted-tickets-to-the-apollo

The GWB’s new wider, fully accessible north walkway is finally here! Check out this quick tour, then plan your own bike ride or walk soon. Manhatttan entrance: Cabrini Blvd and W 180th St. https://www.thecuriousuptowner.com/post/the-george-washington-bridge-s-renovated-north-walkway-is-now-open-see-photos-and-how-to-get-there

A little Harlem Valentine to send to whomever you want 💘

Good news: “States of Becoming” at The Africa Center has been extended through April 2—and is now also pay-what-you-can. See the work of 17 contemporary African and first-gen artists explore what it means to become part of the diaspora. 📍1260 Fifth Ave and 110th St

📣Calling all home chefs with dull knives!📣 Mike the Knife Sharpener (aka Mike & Son Sharpening Service) and his van will be parked outside the Hamilton Heights Food Co-op—the middle of W 142nd St between Broadway and Hamilton Place—this Wednesday, April 6 from 2:30pm-5:30pm. $6 per knife, cash only. Eaters take note: HH Food Co-op is also currently taking orders (at wholesale prices plus a small markup) for Easter hams, Passover briskets and more—contact Lauren at [email protected] or tap the link below for more details. 📷: Lauren McGrath https://www.thecuriousuptowner.com/post/the-hamilton-heights-food-co-op-new-name-now-features-wholesale-deliveries-from-5-vendors

How to find the highest point in Manhattan—and what brought George Washington there: https://www.thecuriousuptowner.com/post/2018/02/19/how-to-get-to-the-highest-point-in-manhattan-and-what-george-washington-had-to-do-with-it

Ice skating at Riverbank State Park, still the best deal in town: https://www.thecuriousuptowner.com/post/harlem-s-two-ice-skating-rinks-are-open-but-with-new-guidelines-in-place

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