We have visited New York many times and have stayed in Soho, Greenwich Village, Midtown, East Village, and Upper East side. This time we thought we would try Harlem. At times I was a bit apprehensive about staying in a neighborhood where we definitely stood out. It was an eye-opening experiencing for us to be in the minority. My worries were definitely unwarranted. Everywhere we went we were welcomed by such friendly people.
We had such a memorable experience at Carol Ann and George's place. The house has an incredible history and is decorated with travels from many places in the world. Our hosts took us to a local speakeasy which was fantastic. We feel very blessed to have experienced very talented musicians in such a small place. It felt like a private concert. We also loved going to a restaurant that was only a block away called, "The Renaissance".
Great food and very talented live music! Definitely a wonderful New York experience for us Canadians. :)