BEST BRUNCH PLACES IN HARLEM Alison Martin

Introduction Based in New York City, Alison Martin is a state-licensed tour guide

with Go New York Tours, where she serves the city as a brand ambassador to visitors from around the world. In addition, Alison Martin does work for Harlem One Stop, a cultural tourism initiative that works to draw tourism to Harlem. In 2015, she wrote a piece about things to do and see in West Harlem.

Harlem offers a great deal by way of culture and arts, including the world-famous Apollo Theater. The neighborhood is also home to a number of restaurants. Here are some of the best places to grab brunch, as compiled by TimeOut New York:

1) Amy Ruth’s - A favorite soul food restaurant, Amy Ruth’s pays homage to the neighborhood through portraits of jazz greats and dishes named after African American leaders like Rev. Al Sharpton.

Brunch in Harlem The food comes in massive helpings--fried chicken and

waffle platters and cinnamon-crusted peach cobbler are favorites.

2) Harlem Tavern - A 7,000-square-foot-space, Harlem Tavern seats 350 and offers 80 beers that will appeal to both beer connoisseurs and casual drinkers. Brunch also includes live jazz as well as a rotating display of art from nearby galleries.

3) Red Rooster Harlem - Launched by the world-famous chef Marcus Samuelsson, Red Rooster Harlem serves food that is a mix of Southern, French, Scandinavian, and East African cuisines.