The Taste of Harlem Restaurant Event and Explore West Harlem is a collaboration between the New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce, BOC Network, the Office of Manhattan Borough President, Mark Levine, The office of NYC Council member, Shaun Abreu and the Harlem Community Development Corporation to promote our small businesses and encourage visiting, eating and shopping in Harlem area.

The purpose of this event is to highlight and promote restaurants and vendors in the NYC, Harlem area for more visibility, interest, and business growth and also to give Harlem, a community event that can be remembered all Summer long! This event will also include a comprehensive guide which showcases the restaurants, retail establishments, landmarks and educational facilities in the Harlem area.

This year, we held the 2025 Taste of Harlem at the Forum at Columbia, where more than 400 people attended to enjoy the delights Harlem had to offer!

Thanks to our team at the Business Outreach Center Network (BOCN), and NY Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Couldn’t make this happen without all of you!

Once again, thank you to all our sponsors and partners of the event, firstly Columbia University/Columbia Neighbors for being so gracious and for their support prior and during the event! Special thanks to our partners,

NYC Councilman Shaun Abreu, and President of the Harlem CDC, Curtis Archer for showing up and showing love!

Thank you to our community partners in West Harlem Development Corporation, Community Board 9 (CB9) and NYC Small Business Services (SBS) for your continued support.

Lastly, we especially thank all the participating vendors (too many to name them all here, but we love you and will continue to support and promote your businesses throughout the year!
Until next time Harlem!