Lynn Lieberman is a watercolorist who lives and works in Harlem. She is best known for her watercolor maps, streetscapes and paintings of local shops, restaurants & townhouses. You can follow her paintbrush on her website or weekly column on Untapped Cities, on Twitter or on Facebook – all under the byline ‘AFineLyne’.

The former Billie’s Black, recreated as a seafood restaurant, still offers a casual, convivial neighborhood experience. Step in for some east and west coast oysters and a craft cocktail at the speakeasy-esque bar area or dine on their new menu.

Hear ye, hear ye! We (the royal We, that is) demand our nails be tended to at the highest level while We luxuriate upon a tufted throne…and it must be in Harlem! We will accept nothing less! Your Highness, Bed of Nails owner and celebrity manicurist, Candice Idehen, and her staff are at your service…kings, princesses and princes too!

Walking in the door of Chai Wali evokes feelings of being transported thousands of physical and mental miles away to an Indian kingdom. Owner Anita Trehan’s creative attention to detail can be seen from the art and furnishings to the signature guilded human-sized birdcage in the back right down to the aromatic and spicy shortbread cookies. There is much more to discover at Chai Wali.

This modern space evokes the lively sexiness of Harlem.  Sidle up to the bar and strike up a conversation, enjoy music from various DJs and nibble on a menu that can only be found right here in Harlem.