Category: Food
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Chopped Cheese
A deli on Malcom X Blvd has recently opened with the name Chopped Cheese. Sorry, but chopped cheese is 1st and 110th: For a fantastic rundown on the origins of, and cultural significance of chopped cheese, see: https://firstwefeast.com/eat/2016/01/chopped-cheese-iconic-nyc-sandwich Here’s the original: And, for a music video, celebrating Chopped Cheese as an answer to the munchies,…
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LAST CHANCE! To Catch the Holiday Market at Urban Garden Center
Dear neighbors: It’s pretty much too late to buy anything online and have it get here on time. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered: Join us for some local gift-shopping today, Saturday, December 19, from 3-6 p.m. under the tracks at Urban Garden Center. We’ll have a curated selection of arts, crafts and treats, all made by local business owners.…
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COME HUNGRY! Today’s Line-Up for Holidays To Go 🎁
COME HUNGRY & READY TO SHOP! We’ve got your tree, treats and more today, Saturday, December 12, from 3-6 p.m. under the tracks at Urban Garden Center. There’ll be flautas and flan, cake and coquito, plus great gifts for friends — with vendors to get us in the holiday spirit, while keeping us safe and socially distanced in the open air. TODAY’S LINE-UP:…
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NO LINES! Flu Shots & COVID Testing on Wednesday 12-4 p.m.
Hi neighbors, Friendly heads-up that we will have the COVID testing van and flu shots back this Wednesday, December 9, from 12-4 p.m., during Fresh Food Box: https://www.grownyc.org/foodbox/UGC So you can get your veggies and health check, too! (And/or just the health check! The lines are separate, and short for both.) COVID swab tests are FREE…
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HNBA (Zoom) Holiday Party – Tuesday, December 8th!
We’ll all readily admit that it won’t be the same, but we’re going to try anyway. Now that Thanksgiving’s over, let’s usher in the holiday season with a Zoom HNBA Party on Tuesday, December 8th at 7:00 PM. Subscribe to this blog: https://hnba.nyc/subscribe-to-the-hnba-blog/ to get the Zoom link (we’ll have it for you in the…
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HNBA Meeting Tonight!
Our November HNBA meeting will be tonight at 7pm. If you want to join, fill this out to get the Zoom link: https://hnba.nyc/join-hnba/ We’ll learn more about strategies for buying a home, refinancing, and more ways to build generational wealth in these complex times. We will also have a candidate for Manhattan DA – Tali…
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Me, Last Night
44 > 45 Go Ride A Bike! If last night (and this morning) have been too stressful, here’s a chance to get out on your bike (on Saturday) and join Uptown Boogie (an awesome group for uptown bike-curious riders of all abilities and colors of the rainbow). It’s a chance to get some exercise, meet…
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Vote
Seen on the fence of the Fred Moore School – East 130th Street: Visit East Harlem The official guide to dining, culture, and shopping in East Harlem is undoubtedly not quite the list residents would create, but that is the nature of lists for the visitor. NYC Go highlights a number of places that we’d…
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Early Voting Hours Extended for NYC
The historic voting numbers have led to changes in voting hours this weekend. But… Don’t wait for an extension. Make a plan. Get on line. Vote. Remember, you’ve been waiting for this for 4 years. Don’t let it slip by. The New York City Board of Elections’ commissioners on Tuesday voted to extend early voting…
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Open Streets this weekend!
Hi neighbors, We’ve now got not just one but TWO Open Streets here in East Harlem! This weekend’s schedule: PLEASANT AVENUE AT 118TH: Saturday, October 17: COVID testing (rapid & antibody), plus flu shots (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) HIV and Hep-C screenings (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) “Pick your own” produce sales at Pleasant Village Community Garden (10…
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Signs Seen Around The Neighborhood
These signs speak for themselves. And to sum it all up, a great list from Astor Row: Events at the Harlem Rose Garden The Harlem Rose Garden (East 129th Street at 5th Avenue) is hosting a number of events in October. Garden members thought it would be a great idea to host a series of…
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WTF Should I Do?
Living in a blue corner of a reliably blue state can be frustrating when looking at the electoral college system which rewards states that seem to have more cows than people. DemCast is a great outlet for the “WTF can I do?” question that bedevils many of us who would like to engage in this…