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How Sylvia's Keeps The Great Harlem Soul Food Tradition Stronger Than Ever — Heirloom

A look at Sylvia’s Restaurant of Harlem and the legacy that a grandmother left for her prosperity. To say that Sylvia’s in Harlem is a landmark would be an understatement. When the late Sylvia Woods opened her namesake restaurant in 1962, she put in motion a legacy that continues today. From the Civil Rights movement […]

NYC Restaurant Week: Serving up soul food at Sylvia’s in Harlem

To celebrate Restaurant Week, PIX11 News continues a tasting tour across the borough. For 59 years, Sylvia’s Restaurant has been a staple in the Harlem community and beyond. It’s a place where politicians and everyday people come for a piece of fried chicken, some mac n’ cheese, collard greens and cornbread. Sylvia’s grandchildren, Tren’ness Woods […]