Places in Harlem

A destination for the discerning, Citarella is regarded as a top food mecca in New York City and the Hamptons.

Mike Citarella created Citarella in 1912 on Broadway & 164th Street in Harlem’s Sugar Hill section of New York. A jewel of a store where fish was piled high on marble slabs, sawdust scattered the floor and dedicated employees were quick to help customers.

Hue Man Bookstore and Cafe in Harlem has become one of the largest and best-known African American bookstores in the country.

The store currently holds over 24,000 titles that specialize in African American authors and cultural arts.  The store features an excellent children's section, a full service cafe, and in-store events that have included Bill Clinton, John Haggins and William Strickland.  Hue Man also provides "Green" incentives, offering to plant a tree for every book you purchase for just a dollar. 

Riverside Park is Manhattan's most spectacular waterfront park, stretching four miles from 72nd to 158th Streets along the Hudson River. Since 1875, the landscapes of Frederick Law Olmsted have offered escape from the city and opportunities for people of all incomes to relax, play and socialize in tranquil settings. His design for Riverside Drive made it is one of the most beautiful boulevards in the world, affording views of the Hudson River along its serpentine route.