Guidebook for New York
Everything Else
2117 Frederick Douglass Blvd
Not a lot of washing machines, takes quarters.
Lots of machines, very new. Is worth walking because they take credit/debit cards, cash AND coins.
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Baby Girl's Bubbles & Cleaners
Lots of machines, very new. Is worth walking because they take credit/debit cards, cash AND coins.
Best to walk across Morningside park when coming from Columbia back to apt. but down 110th when going from our apt to Columbia because there are a LOT of stairs in Morningside park.
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Universidade de Columbia
116th and BroadwayBest to walk across Morningside park when coming from Columbia back to apt. but down 110th when going from our apt to Columbia because there are a LOT of stairs in Morningside park.
Essentials
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdReasonably priced groceries, great selection.
This is a further walk for groceries, but if you're a Whole Foods fan, this is the closest one.
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Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StThis is a further walk for groceries, but if you're a Whole Foods fan, this is the closest one.
Food Scene
Our favorite cafe. Wonderful baked goods, free wifi.
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Amaretto Espresso Bar
2124 Frederick Douglass BlvdOur favorite cafe. Wonderful baked goods, free wifi.
Not too expensive, good for brunch. Free wifi during the week but no outlets for computers
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Cafe Amrita
301 W 110th StNot too expensive, good for brunch. Free wifi during the week but no outlets for computers
A little bit more expensive but their food is actually very good.
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Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdA little bit more expensive but their food is actually very good.
Harlem Food Bar
2100 Frederick Douglass BlvdReasonably priced, good food.
HUGE pizza slices. Get a jumbo slice for 4.50 and you'll be full all day.
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Koronet Pizza
4087 BroadwayHUGE pizza slices. Get a jumbo slice for 4.50 and you'll be full all day.
Famous Soul/Southern food restaurant. Go during bad weather or in the middle of the week, otherwise the lines are long.
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Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StFamous Soul/Southern food restaurant. Go during bad weather or in the middle of the week, otherwise the lines are long.
My favorite Soul/Southern food. Moderately priced.
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Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too
366 W 110th StMy favorite Soul/Southern food. Moderately priced.
Drinks & Nightlife
AMAZING cocktails. The bartenders here are the best bartenders I've ever encountered. Go for happy hour.
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67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdAMAZING cocktails. The bartenders here are the best bartenders I've ever encountered. Go for happy hour.
Sightseeing
Worth a visit even if you're not religious. They have art shows inside and the architecture is breathtaking. Free to visit during non-service hours.
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Catedral de São João, o Divino
1047 Amsterdam AveWorth a visit even if you're not religious. They have art shows inside and the architecture is breathtaking. Free to visit during non-service hours.
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetFree on Sundays
Arts & Culture
Famous theater in Harlem. Check out tickets for amateur night if you're interested.
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Teatro Apollo
253 W 125th StFamous theater in Harlem. Check out tickets for amateur night if you're interested.
This hotel typically has art shows inside and a decent Happy Hour.
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Aloft Harlem
2296 Frederick Douglass BlvdThis hotel typically has art shows inside and a decent Happy Hour.
Shopping
The Meat Market
380 Tompkins AveOur pet store.