The second of my friend Krista’s vegetarian bean recipes also comes from the New York Times Cooking, from Ali Slagle.

My good friend and neighbor, Krista, has been cooking up a storm as part of her New Year resolutions.

This month my business SCHOP! celebrates 17 years in business! SEVENTEEN!

Admittedly, I do not make it to East Harlem enough. I know I am missing a whole lot of awesome regional Mexican, Dominican, Puerto Rican and pan-Spanish foods as well as...

The organizers of African Restaurant Week produced a new week of events to celebrate Black History Month titled A Taste of Africa Week.

I do love some chili, especially on cold days like we have been having.

Here is our annual, what we are now calling, “sprinter” cleaning list for your kitchen. Take your time…and drink plenty of wine.

Yes, yes, NYC Winter Restaurant Week is happening all over the city, as we reported last week. However, we were remiss not to highlight East Harlem’s Uptown Winter Restaurant Week...

You know what this Sunday is and whether you like it or not, the food will always be a winner.

Jamaica was right on time because this weather…suspect…that is all. I am keeping my cornrows in, my glowing tan skin moisturized and sitting in the sun, inside my sealed and heated apartment.

Yes, I had my “luck in the new year” black-eyed peas Jan. 2. And? I had them, they were delicious and I feel lucky!

A very Happy New Year again to you and yours. I wish you all of the health, wealth and good food you can stand. Cheers!

A Shake Shack does not open without collaborating with local makers, artists and organizations. From the inside out, the new Harlem location is no exception.

I remember my first Shake Shack burger back in the day in Madison Square Park. So often passing it by as a tourist trap, one day I decided to stand in that line.

There is much to celebrate in Harlem this month.