I love simple and unpretentious food. That is the case at HFB:Harlem Food Bar. This neighborhood bistro is located at the bottom of Harlem between 113st and 114st on Frederick Douglas Boluevard. The moment you walk in you have to leave any stereotype you might have of Harlem at the door. This cozy little space not only is colorful but the atmosphere is friendly and familiar.
Maybe because of the proximity of the tables you feel like part of one big party. With high and low tables plus a vintage looking mural, HFB serves an eclectic panorama which goes a par with its clientele.
The food follows the same eclectic pattern with a combination of soul food, asian, and even mediterranean yet it is a very simple well crafted menu that the owners keep changing to keep the interest in the place. From starters like the traditional corn on the cob with toasted coconut to crab cakes that are to die for. My personal favorite is their mac & cheese squares but heard they won't be there for long! So hurry and get there!
What put a smile on my face was when I went to the bathroom and instead of a mirror found a writing on the wall that said, "
You are beautiful just the way you are" which summarizes the attitude of the place. In other words, they want you to be at ease and just be. HFB is plain and simple a good place to meet friends, chat and enjoy simple food. After all isn't that what dinning out should be all about? If you ever get there, make sure you try their chicken paillard and to ask for owners Ernie and Scott. They most likely sit at your table and have a drink with you!
Maybe because of the proximity of the tables you feel like part of one big party. With high and low tables plus a vintage looking mural, HFB serves an eclectic panorama which goes a par with its clientele.
What put a smile on my face was when I went to the bathroom and instead of a mirror found a writing on the wall that said, "You are beautiful just the way you are" which summarizes the attitude of the place. In other words, they want you to be at ease and just be. HFB is plain and simple a good place to meet friends, chat and enjoy simple food. After all isn't that what dinning out should be all about? If you ever get there, make sure you try their chicken paillard and to ask for owners Ernie and Scott. They most likely sit at your table and have a drink with you!
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