Starbucks (not in Harlem) is retreating from Teavana "tea bars" that first opened in New York City a little more than two years ago and mimicked the coffee chain's namesake stores, except with tea.Continue reading
Starbucks Will Soon Sell Booze In Harlem Stores
In addition to the 80,000 beverage combinations you can order from Starbucks, you'll soon be able to order booze. Continue reading
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Starbucks Specialty Coffee Reserve Possibly Coming To Harlem
NY Eatery reports that Starbucks is trying to get New Yorkers hooked on its specialty coffee line, Reserve. A Starbucks Reserve recently opened in a massive, subterranean gallery space in Chelsea, and coming to the Meatpacking District with "tasting room", a restaurant, cafe, and lounge, becoming one of the biggest locations in the world.Continue reading
Uptown Community Members Rally To Save Closing Supermarket
Today, uptown elected officials and community members will rally in an effort to save a desperately needed supermarket vital to the well-being of the neighborhood.
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Thandie Newton Calls Out Starbucks Over Safari Statue
Refinery29 reports that Starbucks (that has a number of stores located in Harlem) has found itself embroiled in yet another brouhaha. This time, though, it's got nothing to do with red cups or polar bears. Continue reading
Restaurant Association Urges Cuomo Not To Raise Wages
NY Eater reports that the New York State Restaurant Association is trying to convince Andrew Cuomo to pump the brakes on wage hikes from Harlem to Hollis.Continue reading
Op-Ed: To Address Income Inequality, Start With Libraries From Harlem To Hollis
By Edwin Maxwell
This week, New York City’s three library systems testified before the City Council about how they are spending the significant increase in operating funds granted in the current budget.The underlying question is: Was this a wise investment?Continue reading
“Moxie Moxie” At Lexington Avenue Harlem New York 1911
This window is a wonderful moment frozen in time at a Harlem store at 1718 / 1720 Lexington Avenue and 108th Street in Harlem, New, York, 1911
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“Eateries Will Adjust ” Says Acclaimed Harlem Restaurateur
Harlem man Marcus Samuelsson, the chef and owner at Red Rooster and Streetbird Rotisserie, talks to Greg David at CrainsNY asked about more innovative food delivery coming down the line.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has raised the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $15 an hour by 2018 and wants to extend the increase to all employees. How will that affect restaurants?Continue reading
Sip & Chat Evening With Celeste Beatty In Harlem
Join National Black MBA Association Inc. and Harlem Business Alliance on Monday night for an evening of beer tasting, along with a conversation with Harlem Brewmaster Celeste Beatty! Continue reading
Share Your Business Expertise With Women Entrepreneurs
WE NYC is looking for experienced business owners to serve as WEConnect Mentors, providing digital and in-person advising to the WE NYC community of women entrepreneurs.
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4th Annual “Giving Tuesday” Event in East Harlem
On Giving Tuesday, Union Settlement Association is giving back to the East Harlem community by passing out free Metrocards to people who agree to pay it forward through at least three acts of kindness or charity.Continue reading
Yuengling Brewery In Harlem, New York 1876
Harlem has a long line of beer brewers, from Pabst Harlem restaurant to Yuengling Brewery, which was housed in a historical German-American style building, Mink Building.Continue reading
McDonald’s Is Replacing It’s Dollar Menu In Harlem
The Dollar Menu is dead is dead from Harlem to Hollywood - wait there is still hope. McDonald's has announced that it will replace its beloved Dollar Menu with the McPick 2, which allows customers to pick two items for $2: a McChicken, McDouble, small fries, or mozzarella sticks.Continue reading
Consumers Spend Big On Small Business Saturday In Harlem
From Harlem to Hollywood, consumers are kicking off their holiday shopping season by supporting local, independent businesses on Small Business Saturday, held this year on November 29th, 2015Continue reading
