Need recos for W132 & 8th ave

[DUH CAR]

A couple from Toronto will be in town for a few days in May and we'd like some recommendations on fabulous places in this area of Harlem.

Thanks in advance!

[m de p]

Covo Trattoria - 12th Avenue around 135th - just north of Fairway.
The restaurant that is inside of Riverbank State Park (don't remember the name) is pretty good for brunch - not fabulous, though.
Second the recommendation for 5 and Diamond - we went in a few Fridays ago and were seated within 10 or 15 minutes. The food was great, and the service was super friendly.
Melba's is good, though can be quite loud (they often have live music or a DJ, and it's a small space.

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Covo
701 W 135th St, New York, NY 10031

[princeofpork]

DINOSAUR BBQ 131 and 12th. Best BBQ in the city in my opinion.

[DUH CAR]

Thanks!

[DUH CAR]

Thanks everyone. Keep 'em coming!

[Ann900]

If you're looking for Southern/soul food Miss Maude's on Lenox and 137th is good (not hreat). But if you're already uptown don't miss Charles' Southern Chicken on Fredrick Douglas Blvd and 151 St- Charles Gabriel is considered the master of fried chicken (even though he has re-named his place Charles Pan-fried Chicken) Lots of other down-home dishes, but the chicken is the star here.

[LNG212]

I'll second the rec for Zoma (you can read my recent experience here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/695471 ).

If you're willing to walk over a bit, Pisticci is a great neighborhood spot.

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Zoma
2084 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10026

Pisticci
125 La Salle St, New York, NY 10027

[uwsister]

Third Zoma and second Pisticci. I also like Max SoHa.

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Zoma
2084 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10026

Pisticci
125 La Salle St, New York, NY 10027

[bornandbrednyc]

Well, not too too much in the 130's, but if you wander down to the teens and 20's, there's several:
Zoma and Massawa- Ethiopian
Five and Diamond - brand new place from Ryan Skeen, although its tough to get a table since they're not taking ressies yet
Africa Kine - Senagalese
Les Ambassades Boulangerie-Patisserie-Cafe - fantastic place for breakfast, their waffles are delicious
Melba's - walked past it the other night, but haven't eater there. Looks pretty good and have heard good things.

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Zoma
2084 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10026

Africa Kine
256 W 116th St, New York, NY 10026

Massawa
1239 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027