Harlem Savour Of Seafood – Update

We have some updates  about the newest addition in Harlem on Frederick Douglass Boulevard Harlem Savour Of Seafood, Inc.

After speaking with the owner Angela, she informed us that Harlem Savour’s Facebook page, Website, Twitter and ability to text in your order will be up and running shortly.  Their Facebook Page is expected to be up by tomorrow and text-to-order by Friday.

She also informed us that they will have outdoor tables this summer which will be a nice addition for extra seating.  There will be a bar as well and they are in the process of getting their liquor license.

I already like how tech savvy this place is and that you will be able to call or text in your order.

To read our previous review Harlem Savour Of Seafood, Inc.

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Harlem Savour Of Seafood, Inc.
2190 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
New York, NY 10026
(212) 472-8687

Harlem Development, PS90, Is Now Sold Out

We were just informed that the premier re-development in Harlem, PS90, is now sold out.  The real-estate market in Harlem continues to boom.  PS90 is located at 220 West 148th Street and is a re-developement of a circa 1905 elementary school converted into condominiums.  It is among the finest schools ever built in New York City with its Collegiate Gothic-style architecture.  See the full story below sent to us by Amy Nitzwantowski.

HARLEM DEVELOPMENT, PS90

IS NOW SOLD OUT

 NEW YORK, NY, January 30, 2012 – Halstead Property Development Marketing and West 147th Street Associates LLC, an affiliate of L+M Development Partners, Inc., today announced that all units at PS90, a premier residential development in Harlem, have been sold.

  Located at 220 West 148th Street, PS90 is a re-development of a circa 1905 elementary school, which is a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 760 – 1,630 square feet and in price from $425,000 – $899,000. The sell out comes after a steady stream of sales, which initially launched at the end of 2009 byHalstead Property Development Marketing.

“We are extremely proud to reach a successful conclusion at PS90,” said Lisa Gomez, executive vice president of development at L+M Development Partners, Inc. “Buyers were drawn to the development for its unique design and value from the start, and we thank our sales and marketing team at Halstead Property Development Marketing for their hard work in strategically executing the sales process.”

PS90 is a unique, award-winning property highlighted by spacious layouts, Manhattan views, custom kitchens and spa-like bathrooms.  Penthouses feature generously-sized rooftop terraces.  The homes are built with herringbone pattern oak flooring, central air and heat, and Bosch washers and dryers.  Custom-designed kitchens include: stainless steel appliances; under-mount sinks with disposals; walnut-toned wood cabinets and pantries; Quartzite countertops and backsplashes, as well as under-counter microwaves in the islands.  Bathrooms are accentuated by grey staggered bond mosaic walls and floors, honed Palmira tiled bath and shower walls, custom tubs and separate showers with oversized rain shower heads with wands, charcoal grey vanities with integrated sinks, and dramatic recessed lighting coves.

“From the quality of the design to the high-end finishes and the generous amenities, buyers clearly recognized the value in purchasing a home at PS90,” said Stephen G. Kliegerman, president of Halstead Property Development Marketing. “The development’s value will only increase over time as this Harlem neighborhood continues to flourish.”

PS90 residents also enjoy amenities such as a fitness room; an attended lobby; a landscaped; European-style garden terrace courtyard; common lounge; work studio, media room; storage lockers and a bicycle room.

PS90 was developed by West 147th Associates LLC, an affiliate of L+M Development Partners Inc., financing was provided by Goldman Sachs’ Urban Investment Group, and the development wasexclusively marketed and sold by Halstead Property Development Marketing.

NEW RESTAURANT “H” Harlem Savour Of Seafood

For all of you seafood lovers a new addition to Frederick Douglass Boulevard just opened called  Harlem Savour Of Seafood, Inc.  Very reasonably priced with a simple but tasteful selection.

All the dishes are named after the famous Streets of Harlem.  Great idea!  You can order a three Piece Catfish & Grits plate called  ”The Frederick” for $6.50.  They also have two Lobster Tails with your choice of two sides called “116th Street” for $20.00.  That is the most expensive thing on the menu.  I ordered “The St. Nick” which is one chicken breast and grits on the Harlem’s Breakfast section of the menu.  Tasted very good.  There are several tables for eating your lunch/dinner there in the restaurant.  I have a feeling this place will do very well with the take-out and delivery crowd as well.  I’m looking forward to ordering takeout from them again this week.

It is great to have a new Seafood Restaurant here in Harlem on Frederick Douglass Boulevard.  Welcome to the neighborhood.
Stop in and check it out.

(The very nice owner Angela, informed me that she will have a facebook site posted hopefully later tonight or within a couple days.)

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Harlem Savour Of Seafood, Inc.

2190 Frederick Douglass Blvd @ 117th St.

(212) 472-8687

UPDATE – Click here Harlem Savour.

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Reminder: Support And Go See Red Tails

Hey Harlemites!

Don’t forget to spread the word and tell your friends to check out Red Tails in theatres this weekend.  The film did great last weekend but this weekend is important too.  Let’s show our support.

For those who don’t yet know, the film is an account of the Tuskegee Airmen, an all-black World War II fighter pilot squad. The squadron, which was sent to North Africa and Italy to escort white bomber pilots, consisted of some of the best fighter pilots in the Air Corps.

Harlem Delivers Dollars For Obama’s Re-Election Campaign

On his recent visit to Harlem’s Apollo theatre, our commander in chief raked in a reported $3 million, thanks to a range of event ticket prices, starting at $100.00

Unlike prior events, this year’s event saw a full house of diverse people.  The president touched on health care, jobs, eliminating “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and public education. He highlighted his first term achievements and vision for a second term.

“I know that some of the change folks wanted hasn’t come as fast as people hoped for. I know that after all the stuff that has gone on in Washington, it’s tempting sometimes to just say, you know what, it’s not possible; the system’s broken; we give up. That’s tempting. But remember what I used to say in the last campaign. I said this-I repeated it over and over again: Real change, big change-it’s hard. It takes time. It takes more than a single term. It takes more than a single president.”

State Sen. Bill Perkins, Rep. Charlie Rangel, Assemblyman Keith Wright and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand attended, among others.

NAACP New York State Conference President and stalwart Black community activist Hazel Dukes has been an outspoken supporter of the president.  She called his visit “historic,” as he is the first sitting president to visit the Apollo.

“This was accessible and the price was right. It was the right thing to do at the right time,” Dukes said. “It was a diverse group. It lifts the spirit when he gets out of his bubble and meets the people. We know what is happening in the body of politics and we understand he could not change everything he wanted to change.”

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Selling Harlem On HGTV’s Hit Show “Selling New York”

How hot is Harlem?

One indication is the number of times it has been featured on Selling New York, one of the best shows on real estate, in our opinion.

Harlem has been featured on three episodes recently:  west, central and east.  The neighborhood looks great, and the units are spectacular.  Two weeks ago they featured the Apex Condominiums which are located above the Aloft Hotel on West 124th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard.  The client was so impressed with the neighborhood and the condo that he ended up purchasing an additional unit in the same building.  Last weeks episode included an old church that had been beautifully renovated into a living loft on East 112th Street and 2nd Avenue.  The broker stated that East Harlem is an up and coming neighborhood attracting a lot of Downtowners.  For the Grand Opening and viewing of this property they hired a DJ and The Harlem Gospel Choir performed.

Check it out for yourself, on HGTV.  You can find “Selling New York” on Thursdays at 9:30PM on HGTV channel 64.

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Melba On The Food Network’s Premiere Of “Fat Chef” And Also Appearing On “The View”

Good friend to HarlemCondoLife Melba of Melba’s Restaurant on Frederick Douglass Blvd., will be appearing on Food Network’s premiere episode of “Fat Chef” on Thursday, January 26 at 10pm.  She will also be a guest on The View Thursday, January 26 at 11am.

Congratulations to Melba on all her new recent success.  It could not have happened to a nicer person.

Don’t forget to check out Melba’s Restaurant located at the corner of 114 st. on Frederick Douglass Blvd.  We just had dinner there last week and are in the process of writing a new review for 2012 of Melba’s.

Stay tuned…

Etta James 01/20/2012

We lost a true legend today.  Etta James dies at age 73.  She won six Grammy’s and was voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Her unique style and earthy voice brought life to R&B, Pop, Soul and Jazz classics throughout a long and vibrant career.  Etta’s  voice always remained true to her own memorable style that will live on with us all now and forever.

R.I.P. Etta James.

QUOTE: Martin Luther King, Jr.

“In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”

- Martin Luther King, Jr.


Harlem Welcomes Timberly

Timberly Leite - Innovative Therapy Solutions

By Icare4Harlem

The grand opening of Innovative Therapy Solutions was a huge success as seen by the numerous attendees, sounds of children enjoying educational toys, and concerned parents excited about the availability of Speech Therapy services in Harlem.

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Timberly Leite, New York State Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Owner/Director of Innovative Therapy Solutions, has brought to Harlem a much needed service to address the speech therapy needs of children ages birth to 21. Traditionally, therapy is delivered in the school/preschool settings, through home programs via approved providers, hospitals, clinics, or rehabilitation centers. Often there are waiting lists and parents travel long distances to obtain this necessary service.  So having Timberly in the neighborhood is truly a welcomed addition.

   

Innovative Therapy Solutions is not limited to speech therapy. Timberly also provides evaluations, parent education courses, and the ability to purchase therapy materials to ensure carryover outside of the formal therapy setting. Future services include adding Occupational and Physical Therapy.

At the onset of meeting Timberly, one immediately senses the warm and caring concern emanating from this creative professional. She brings to Harlem experience, energy, and a desire to meet the local speech therapy needs.

Wishing Timberly much success in her new endeavor!

Innovative Therapy Solutions

2236 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. BLVD (between 131st & 132nd)

New York, NY 10027

646-406-2765

www.ny-speechtherapy.com

Will the new 2AM bar closing proposal hurt community businesses?

Back in December, Central Harlem’s community Board 10 proposed a plan to have local restaurants and bars close at 2 AM, 2 hours earlier than the 4 AM hour sanctioned by the State Liquor Authority. Some members cited neighborhoods like the East Village and Lower East side where abundant nightlife overflows onto the sidewalks and streets and DWI arrests have nearly tripled.

The proposal has been divisive. Some people support placing limits as a slow-down to the burgeoning amounts of late night establishments  and argue that it’s better to be proactive before problems arise, and others — especially business owners–worry about stunting the growth of existing, new and future businesses, and the growth of the economic development of Central Harlem as a whole.

What do you think? Should neighborhood nightlife establishments be held to 2AM closings because it preserves quality of life or does the proposal put Harlem businesses at a disadvantage? Is the explosion of local nightlife a boon or a liability to our community?

QUOTE: Frederick Douglass

“I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence.”

- Frederick Douglass

She Shot Harlem

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Celebrated American photojournalist Eve Arnold has died in London at the age of 99. She began her career in the 1940′s working for publications like Time and Life and the Picture Post but it was her images of a fashion show in Harlem in 1950 that caught the eye of Henri Cartier Bresson and she was  admitted into the Magnum Photo Agency, the first woman to receive that honor.

She traveled the world including Cuba, Dubai, South Africa and Haiti taking intimate portraits of the famous and the not famous alike. Her subjects included migrant labourers, New York bartenders, Cuban fishermen and Afghan nomads; celebrities such as Joan Crawford and Elizabeth Taylor; and political figures including Jacqueline Kennedy, Malcolm X and Margaret Thatcher.

 
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QUOTE: Miles Davis

“I’m always thinking about creating.  My future starts when I wake up every morning… Every day I find something creative to do with my life.”

- Miles Davis

UPDATE: Thank You Morningsider Blog For Covering HarlemCondoLife

The Morningsider Blog was recently covered in the The New York Times in December, and announced as much on their Blog.  In doing so they were gracious enough to mentiong HarlemCondoLife as one of the many blogs in Harlem that highlight civic activities, cultural happenings, new retailers, and entertainment choices in the area.

Excerpt:

“Today, we wanted to introduce a few of our favorite Harlem blogs that are must-reads before your next trip uptown (or around the corner)!  Combined, the blog network is sure to provide a wonderful guide to experience the diversity of living Uptown in the New Year.”

HarlemCondoLife

Described as “your gateway to Harlem,” HarlemCondoLife was founded by five Harlem newbies who moved to the neighborhood to seek new experiences. Today, Harlem Guy, NativeNewYorker, and Icare4Harlem, HarlemHouse still post regularly about their lives in Harlem from a variety of perspectives and first-hand accounts.

HarlemCondoLife frequently posts job opportunitiesreal estate newsrestaurant reviews, and polls, all of which help readers interact and learn about what’s popular among Harlem-enthusiasts. HarlemCondoLife also provides some intellectual stimulation by posting motivational quotationsbook reviews, and playlists and podcasts.

If you’re looking for Harlem news and inspiration, we suggest starting here: http://harlemcondolife.com/. 

The full story.

Thank you for including HarlemCondoLife.

And to all our readers, a safe and happy new year.