Harlem's Red Sweetness.

If you haven't tried Red Velvet Cake, make it a part of your next Harlem Experience. The New York Times has selected Harlem's own Make My Cake as having the best Red Velvet Cake in New York City. A writeup from the New York Times is simply too good for business and a proud accomplishment indeed.

No offense, but you can't always trust the tastesbuds of the culture of power...so yep... I went out in the Nor'easter of yesterday's wind whipping weather, to do a taste test in the name of Valentine's day and Harlem representation. The result? Simple decadence. Middle of the range sweet, moist, and with a delectable Cream Cheese frosting. My only annoyance is that they could step up the aesthetic factor in the cupcake presentation. The Cupcakes looked a tad to homemade; and they were being a little stingy on the icing. In addition they weren't credit card ready. Otherwise, the bomb.

M.

Harlemite Welcome

This blog will represent all things Harlem. It's aesthetic, it's sound, it's eats..its feel. And unless you've been living under a rock, you should know that Harlem; particularly it's real estate, has been on the up and up for the last ten years; but it's swagger has just been crazy in just the last 3 years. In terms of class, soon Harlem will be the "it" place for all things middle, upper, and affluent.

Being born and raised in Harlem there are some nostalgic memories of days gone by, but best believe Harlem's change is all good. You can actually not have to go downtown to have a good time. Harlem Aesthetic thinks that that's hot to death! Particularly places such as the Harlem Tea Room, Society, and The Langston Hughes House. Fabulousness and forward thinking! I miss the authentic block parties, my Lottos, and jumping double dutch on the sticky ass sidewalk, but I don't miss the crack vials or burnt out abandoned buildings. Feel Me?

To Newness.

M.