Alexander Smalls Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Chef Joseph “JJ” Johnson Brings His Uptown African Diaspora Flavor Midtown

The Robb Reports writes that Joseph “JJ” Johnson’s trip to Ghana changed his life. After stints in big kitchens, he found himself cooking in the Morgan Stanley executive dining room. Continue reading

“Between Harlem And Heaven,” The Great Taste Between Two Harlem Chefs

In two of the most renowned and historic venues in Harlem, Alexander Smalls and JJ Johnson created a unique take on the Afro-Asian-American flavor profile and talk about it in their book, Between Harlem and Heaven: Afro-Asian-American Cooking for Big Nights, Weeknights, and Every Day. Continue reading

Harlem School Of the Arts Gala 2017 Raises $1.2 M For Arts Programs (Photographs)

The Harlem School of the Arts recently held its annual Fall Fundraiser 2017, a Masquerade Ball at New York's Plaza Hotel. Continue reading

The Cecil To Close And Merge With Minton’s

New York Eater reports that the Stylish Harlem restaurant The Cecil will shut its doors at the end of the month, but it won’t be the end of the line for the food. Continue reading

Harlem’s Alexander Smalls, Thelma Golden And Others At Sandra L. Richards Book Release Party

On Tuesday, November 15, 2016, fashion, film, Art and finance industries best gathered together in New York City to celebrate the release of Rice & Rocks, a new children’s book written by Sandra L. Richards. Continue reading

Harlem’s Cicley Tyson And Others Celebrate On The Masquerade Red Carpet (Photos)

The Harlem School of the Arts held its Fall 2016 Masquerade Ball on October 31st honoring Michael Feinstein with the Dorothy Maynor Award, Sandra L. Richards with the Betty Allen Lifetime Achievement Award, and Stan Lathan and Sanaa Lathan with the Visionary Artist Awards. Continue reading

New Madison Square Boys & Girls Club In Harlem Revealed

Monday night, at a cocktail reception hosted at Minton’s by co-owners Dick Parsons and Alexander Smalls, Madison Square Boys & Girls Club (Madison) unveiled designs for a new four-story, 45,000-sq.-ft. flagship Clubhouse for young people ages 6-18, located in Central Harlem.Continue reading

Alexander Smalls Harlem Home Filled With Big Memories

By Grace Bonney Chef, restauranteur, author and opera singer, Alexander Smalls is a self-described “social minister” in New York City. He is always on the go, bringing together people from across the city and treating them to great entertainment and wonderful food. Continue reading

Up Close with CC Minton: Nick Cannon Attends Harlem School of the Arts Gala

BBy CC Minton The Harlem School of the Arts hosted its 50th year anniversary in the Grand Ballroom at The Plaza Hotel. The star-studded event recognized the achievement of artists, community leaders and activists while raising funds crucial to empowering young people from under-served communities in Harlem and throughout the city.Continue reading

Joseph “JJ” Johnson Named Exec Chef At Minton’s In Harlem

Chef Joseph "JJ" Johnson has been named Executive Chef of Alexander Smalls and Dick Parsons Minton's and The Cecil, 206 West 118th Street, in Harlem USA.Continue reading

Chelsea Clinton And Alexander Smalls At Minton’s Harlem

Here's a great behind-the-scenes photograph posted by chef and owner Alexander Smalls and Chelsea Clinton at Minton's Harlem, in New York.Continue reading

Dining With Miss Lil: The 1st Annual Harlem Eat Up Festival

By Lil Nickelson Executive Chef/Owner Marcus Samuelsson of Red Rooster Harlem and Streetbird Rotisserie (pictured above with his wife model Maya Haile) came up with the idea for a festival to celebrate and showcase the diversity of Harlem’s food, culture and spirit. Continue reading

Up Close with CC Minton: C-CAP Awards NYC Public School Students & Alumni

At the Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) New York Awards Breakfast, C-CAP President Susan Robbins alongside C-CAP Founder & Chairman Richard Grausman presented more than $750,000 in scholarships and cash awards to 21 high school seniors and alumni at the Pierre Hotel on Friday, April 17^th. Continue reading

Interview: Minton’s Chef “JJ” Johnson Talks Healthy Food

By CC Minton

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, it’s not just about the symbolic heart but the physical heart too. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women and affects 1 in 4.Continue reading