Looks like a new Wine Bar will be coming to Harlem on Frederick Douglass Boulevard. Through the grapevine we have been told that the empty retail space between 113th and 114th in the Gateway Towers will soon be home to another Wine Bar.
More news on this as it develops.
And don’t forget two of our other great existing spots on FDB for good wine.. Nectar Wine Bar and 67 Orange.
By HarlemHouse
This place is a goldmine! Owners Chris Pollok and Oujmane Keita have delivered to our Harlem neighborhood a new watering hole that since day one has hit the ground running. You may have been following our updates
on bier international 6 months prior to it’s opening (thanks to HCL’s HarlemGal) and how we have been highly anticipating this place. We are excited that it is now open and already a new hot spot in the neighborhood. Very diverse clientele from the after work suit and tie crowd to casual shorts and flip flops just stopping by for a cold beer. During the day you get families with kids along with a solid Saturday & Sunday brunch crowd. The brunch menu has Crab Cakes Benedict for $12, Buttermilk Pancakes with assorted berries for $7, and a Norwegian Smoked Salmon Omelet for $10 just to name a few. Many evenings it is already overcrowded with its front wall of open windows allowing people to spill into the sidewalk. Very inviting and welcoming atmosphere. I walk by it every night on my way home and have yet to see it uncrowded. Not only can you get a large assortment of imported beers on tap (or by bottle) but they also provide a minimal selection of nice wines for the non beer drinkers in the house.
When they first opened, 5 weeks ago, the food started off with a minimal selection. It has now expanded to a full menu of small entrees and a healthy variety of appetizers thanks to Chef Adriano. The food is very reasonably priced between $7 to $12. Each plate has a beer suggestion to pair it with. Very smart move as I noticed looking around at all the tables and the bar that almost everyone was eating something. They have a nice cheese platter that you can tailor to a selection of cheeses you like. The also have an excellent Quacamole and Chips appetizer. I highly recommend the sliced Brauts with Sauerkraut served without bread. 
Goes nicely along with a couple of cold ones. Also very good is their Wild Mushroom Quesadilla. It’s priced very reasonably but the group I was with all agreed they should offer two sizes. A small size for one or two to share, and a larger size that several people could share. This was the tables favorite with the group I was with. The Steak Burgers are also great. Very hearty and come with french fries. They also have Shaved Parmesan and Truffle hand-cut Fries which are quite tasty. Also noteworthy the Catfish Tacos and the Fig & Pig (porchetta) Salad. The Fig & Pig Salad is only available during Oktobierfest. See full dinner menu. The Bier Steak Burger along with a couple other new items have been added to the menu.
This place has a great vibe and is already thriving. Everytime I’ve gone so far both of the owners have been present, very involved and mingling with the customers. This is a sure recipe to a successful establishment. The staff are equally as welcoming and friendly.
Bier International is the new kid on the block and as far as popularity goes, just pop in and see for yourself.
Enjoy Oktoberfest from September 18 – October 3. 
Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass Blvd. (at 113th St.)
New York, NY 10026
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By HarlemGal
Not too long ago, I was craving tostadas and Mexican corn on the cob so I headed to Lolita’s on Lenox Avenue and 113th Street. When I went in I noticed the place was full since the only area to sit is in a narrow space you see right when you walk in or you can sit outside when the whether is nice. However, this time when I went there to dine the host turned far left and said “you can sit here,” which was in an entire different area! I had never gone beyond the narrow area. Apparently, Lolita’s took over some of the space next door (or was hiding it) and now there is una gran sala to eat! Que suave and congrats to Lolita’s on their expansion! After being open for nearly two years, I would say that is nice progress for Lolita’s.
If you like Mexican food for a reasonable price, head on over to Lolita’s with your BYOB or try one of their Jaritos! Enjoy!
Lolita’s Restaurant
100 West 113 Street, New York, NY 10026-3013
(212) 222-6969
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By HarlemGal
American cuisine will be offered in the space pictured above and the chef creating and serving up those meals will bring experience from Eleven Madison and Chanterelle, according to the co-owner of this new restaurant space. This new restaurant will be located on Frederick Douglass Blvd between 112th and 113th Street. The opening date and name of the place are not ready to be disclosed yet, however the co-owner stressed “hopefully soon, very soon!” Of course, HarlemCondoLife will keep you posted on the details!
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With this restaurant coming soon, along with the anticipated opening of the Italian restaurant on the corner of FDB and 117th Street and recent openings, such as Questan’s, these actions continue to support our predication: FDB, also known as 8th Avenue, is on its way to become Harlem’s restaurant row.
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By HarlemGal
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I was walking down Frederick Douglass Blvd recently and low and behold, what did I see? I saw a big drill in one of the empty lots we posted about a few weeks back. Generally when there is a drill like the one in the photo that means a developer or real estate company is preparing for some type of construction. I asked the men on site and they said a condo is going up! If anyone knows the exact lowdown, please tell us. Other than that, there goes another Harlem lot…
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Tagged 112th Street, 113th Street, Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Harlem, Harlem lots, Real Estate
By HarlemGal
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When I first moved to Harlem a few years back there were a ton of empty/abandon lots. I am finding lately that these lots are now becoming extinct and there are only a few left – at least in Central Harlem. The last of the Harlem lots are within a one mile radius.
There is the lot on the corner 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue. There was a building there for years-now its an empty lot. Head east on 110th Street making a left onto Frederick Douglass Boulevard and there is another empty lot between 112th Street and 113th. Keep going down FDB and there is an another abandon lot at 117th Street.
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Why am I focused on these empty lots? Simple. I believe these lots won’t stay empty for long. They will face the same destiny as the space on 114th Street & FDB, 115th & FDB, or 122nd & FDB. To my knowledge, all of the new construction mentioned were previously abandoned lots. Now we can speculate forever on what’s going to happen with these new buildings whether they will go condo, rental or vacant, but the truth of the matter is space does not last long especially when its located near two wonderful parks, such as Central Park North and Morningside Heights Park. What I see every day on my way to work: Harlem’s structural landscape continues to change even during the most volatile of times. I believe the old adage applies to these empty lots: “take a picture, it last longer.”
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By HarlemGal
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98.7 Kiss FM is broadcasting on Frederick Douglass Boulevard today between 113th and 114th Streets in Central Harlem. They are promoting the new branch for MetroPCS, which we blogged about a few weeks ago. To go along with their promotion, they are raffling off tickets to a reggie concert. If you want to win concert tickets, stop by! They will be there all day today!
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By HarlemGal
We couldn’t help notice the big smiles and feature article in Wednesday’s edition of the NY Post. The Post reported how there is a surge of wings happening in New York City – chicken wings that is! The article also notes Atomic Wings and their expansion in Harlem. HarlemCondoLife blogged about their new place on 113th and Frederick Douglas Blvd. a few weeks back; and have sat down to munch on their wings. They get a thumbs up from us! It’s so good we better go in tomorrow and put in our Super Bowl order!
Congrats to Atomic Wings owners Hugh Webb and James Brown on their media coverage in the Post!
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Tagged 113th Street, atomic wings, Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, NY Post
By HarlemGal
We couldn’t help notice the big smiles and feature article in Wednesday’s edition of the NY Post. The Post reported how there is a surge of wings happening in New York City – chicken wings that is! The article also notes Atomic Wings and their expansion in Harlem. HarlemCondoLife blogged about their new place on 113th and Frederick Douglas Blvd. a few weeks back; and have sat down to munch on their wings. They get a thumbs up from us! It’s so good we better go in tomorrow and put in our Super Bowl order!
Congrats to Atomic Wings owners Hugh Webb and James Brown on their media coverage in the Post!
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Tagged 113th Street, atomic wings, Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, NY Post
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