Summer Sunset

The soft pink of sunset was a cool contrast to the gritty streets.

East Harlem in NBC's New York Nightly News

You'll find many different nationalities, but “hipsters … you won’t get any of that here." Notes on a changing neighborhood:

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This video, by NBC’s senior correspondent Gabe Pressman, touches on the diverse cultures and demographics represented in in East Harlem as well as what the residents feel are the pros and cons of the ever changing landscape.

East Harlem Restaurants

Piatto d’Oro
Café Ollin
Earl’s Beer and Cheese
Joy Burger
Moustache
El Paso
Patsy's Pizzeria
Aurum
Walkerswood Caribbean Restaurant
Savoy Bakery
Yo In, Yo Out
The Duck
Orbit
Ricardo Steak House

The Lunch Quadrant Hits East Harlem

The Gothamist’s Lunch Quadrant (“where we offer you four lunch options (two standing, two sitting) by a given subway stop.”) ventured up to 103rd Street’s station last week and covered lunch options at Yo In, Yo Out, Joy Burger Bar, El Pasco Taqueria and Moustache Pitza.

Read the full article here.

Hat tip: Rachel

110th Street Almost Smoke-Free

The Daily News reported today that 110th St. between Lexington and Third Aves became the city's first "smoke-free" block, in a program organized by the East Harlem Asthma Center. But, it's not entirely smoke-free yet, the News notes, "The only holdout was the U.S. Post Office branch, where many workers smoke, organizers said." Have you ever had the misfortune of waiting in line here? According to the News "Fifteen businesses - including the Savoy Bakery, Young's Fish Market, Expo Liquor and RAZA Records - as well as The Mirada condominium and a neighborhood public library branch agreed to join the voluntary project."

Read the full article here.

Hat tip: Rachel

East Harlem, Beirut

Music blog LYFSTYL announced the band Beirut's new single today, and although I am the furthest thing from a music blogger, the song's title (not to mention the lovely rhythm that's now permanently stuck in my head) caught my attention. Listen to Beirut's song East Harlem below.



Beirut - East Harlem by Revolver USA