perfectly crafted beer, this is the place to be. And while a libation might be your first thought, let your mind continue to run through the menu before your mouth settles on the right food pairing. This will become your haunt! WAHI Kitchenette Uptown 1272 Amsterdam Ave 212 531 7600 www.kitchenetterestaurant.com Grandma’s hands work this charming country kitchen serving peach pancakes, turkey meatloaf and fluffy mashed potatoes. Excellent breakfast is served all day long… that is if you make it past the enticing display case of baked goods. HARLEM
Locally Operated), the Harlemite owners are all about serving their community. Try one of their seafood steampots or sandwiches using housemade bread called ‘bake’. Add the lot of housemade condiments while you unconsciously sway your hips from left to right to the sounds of reggae music before doing your “happy food dance”. HARLEM Melba’s 300 W 114th St 212 864 7777 www.melbasrestaurant.com The niece of the legendary Sylvia Woods, Melba knows good cooking. She puts chic on the soul tradition with her short ribs and turkey meatloaf. Imbibe with live music, open-mic night or a deejay. It’s always a happy hour at Melba’s. HARLEM
La Marina 348 Dyckman St 212 567 6300 www.lamarinanyc.com Sexy Taco/Dirty Cash There are few restaurants in 161 Lenox Ave Manhattan that sit directly on the 212 280 4700 waterfront of the Hudson. This is one of the best! Perched at the end www.sexytacodirtycash.com Never one to let the grass grow beof Dyckman Street this 75,000 neath his feet, owner Brian Washsquare foot location can be as ington-Palmer is at is again. In its social (the beach) or as intimate (private dining) as you want it to be. next iteration, the corner of 118th and Lenox Ave now features San Dine on the mostly seafood menu Francisco style tacos and Mexican or just enjoy a margarita while fare plus a wicked cocktail program. you watch the sun set behind the Still crazy, sexy, cool now with nods George Washington Bridge. WAHI to pin up girls and Blaxploitation icons, being sexy and dirty never Lolo’s Seafood Shack felt so good. Woof! HARLEM 303 W 116th St 646 649 3356 New Leaf Restaurant & Bar www.lolosseafoodshack.com 1 Margaret Corbin Dr Embodying the spirit of the 212 568 5323 Caribbean Lolo’s (Locally Owned, 50
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