Yes, we know your grandmother makes the best pan-fried chicken ever. However…she won’t know when you go to this Harlem institution and throw back a couple of pieces of Mr. Charles’ perfectly fried chicken, some sides too. And if she finds out she is just going to ask you to bring her some anyway. It’s all good, literally!

French owner and Chef, Alain Eoche brings his home country to Harlem with this boutique eatery nestled on the ground floor of a brownstone. The small space packs a big experience with décor and luxury furnishings, and a white baby grand piano to boot. Chef Alain sources ingredients locally every day to create unique dishes for his guests and serves it with his own “je ne sais quoi”. Merci Monsieur…merci!

Brought to you by the owner of Moca Lounge, Chocolat offers a fuller dining experience with lunch, dinner and brunch service! And if it’s chocolate you are seeking, look no further than their martini and dessert lists to scratch that itch.

Ask the next person you see or talk to if they know Coogan’s. 9 out of 10 people will say, “oh yeah, that’s the place!” It’s an Irish-American pub filled with a motley crew of multicultural patrons that include students, doctors, locals and more. What’s to do there? Just be!

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.