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

Last 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 we 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 Former 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 and everyone from NYC that showed up!

Until our next event comes soon, we ask that you Save the Date!