Guidebook for Harlem Apartment
Food Scene
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveThe "fried yard bird" is a specialty noted by the New York Times.
Three New York Japanese legends decided to open up their own restaurant after working at other institutions for a collective experience of 30 years. The cocktails of Angel's Share, the oysters from Maison Premiere, the kitchen from Totto Ramen & Hide-chan - all three come together in this amazing blend of restaurant and cocktails. Get a seat while you can - it's one of the few places besides Red Rooster that I know is crowded at midnight on a weekday with no intention of slowing down.
105 locals recommend
ROKC
3452 BroadwayThree New York Japanese legends decided to open up their own restaurant after working at other institutions for a collective experience of 30 years. The cocktails of Angel's Share, the oysters from Maison Premiere, the kitchen from Totto Ramen & Hide-chan - all three come together in this amazing blend of restaurant and cocktails. Get a seat while you can - it's one of the few places besides Red Rooster that I know is crowded at midnight on a weekday with no intention of slowing down.
Drinks & Nightlife
Caledonia Bar
424 Amsterdam AveWhiskey. All types.
Reunion
544 Union AveExcellent happy hour - surfboards plus cocktails.
Arts & Culture
Fridays when the museum is open late is a special time to see the sunset peeking through the glass windows.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveFridays when the museum is open late is a special time to see the sunset peeking through the glass windows.
Thursday evenings are free. Continuously pushes the needle on what we imagine "Chinese in America" to look like.
31 locals recommend
Museum of Chinese in America
215 Centre StThursday evenings are free. Continuously pushes the needle on what we imagine "Chinese in America" to look like.
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StParks & Nature
For stunning views of the United Nations and the East River -- also an option to take the ferry across from 34th and 1st Avenue for a scenic ride from Queens to Manhattan.
256 locals recommend
Gantry Plaza State Park
4-44 47th RdFor stunning views of the United Nations and the East River -- also an option to take the ferry across from 34th and 1st Avenue for a scenic ride from Queens to Manhattan.
For the iconic "globe" photo you may covet, Corona Queens is the only place to retrieve that view.
250 locals recommend
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Van Wyck ExpresswayFor the iconic "globe" photo you may covet, Corona Queens is the only place to retrieve that view.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StGetting Around
125 Street Station
Lexington Avenue